From http://craig.backfire.ca/pages/autos
Articles
Physics
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Horsepower and TorqueAn article that shows how a vehicle's horsepower and torque figures affect its ability to accelerate. This article is rated 86% by 2065 visitors. |
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Comparing Power CurvesA short article showing how to compare the power curves of two engines with different rev ranges. This article is rated 86% by 151 visitors. |
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Aerodynamic DragAn article showing how aerodynamic drag acts on a vehicle and the effect that it has on performance. This article is rated 82% by 439 visitors. |
Engines
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Making PowerAn article showing how a piston engine makes usable power from burning fuel and air in the cylinders. This article is rated 81% by 174 visitors. |
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V8 EnginesAn article which looks at V8 engines. This article is rated 85% by 1193 visitors. |
Drivetrain
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TransmissionsAn article which looks at how the transmission in a vehicle affects its performance. This article is rated 82% by 140 visitors. |
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Gearing for MileageAn article that shows how to choose a final drive ratio for good highway gas mileage. This article is rated 89% by 61 visitors. |
Suspension
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Cutting SpringsAn article that shows the negative effects of cutting the springs to lower a car. This article is rated 80% by 456 visitors. |
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Four-Link Suspension ComplianceAn article that details why each link in a 4-link live axle suspension system must have torsional compliance for proper articulation. This article is rated 82% by 13 visitors. |
Tools
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Speed CalculatorThis is an online program that will take input about a vehicle and output acceleration rates, along with some other useful data. Great for seeing the effects of engine, driveline, or aerodynamic modifications. This article is rated 86% by 57 visitors. |
Auto Shows
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Auto ShowsCoverage from the auto shows that my friends and I make it to. Plenty of good, high resolution pictures ready for viewing. This article is rated 58% by 9 visitors. |
My Rides
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1982 Chevy Caprice Classic Sport CoupeMy land yacht project car. |
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1997 Nissan Pathfinder KlondikeMy daily driver, bought at an auction. |
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1972 MGB RoadsterI also have a 1972 MGB roadster, but it was left behind in BC many years ago. I plan to make significant changes to the car's powertrain, all of which can be read about as soon as I can make some time. |
