For over 100 years we've used the combination of air, fuel, and spark to power cars, but the way that we bring these things together has evolved over several eras. In the early years, engines were oversized, underpowered, and crude compared to what we’re used to today. For example, Cadillac’s 1930s V16, a 7.4 liter... Continue Reading →
Even with the recent uptick in popularity of electric vehicles, the vast majority of cars on the road still rely on the tried and true mixture of air, fire, fuel, and compression to give a car power. Simple as it may seem, the way that these four elements are combined can vary quite a bit... Continue Reading →
Forced induction isn’t a term that most of us are familiar with, but it refers to something we’ve all heard of: turbochargers and superchargers. In fact, some of us even drive one. Forced induction has been around since the 60’s and even earlier, but it was initially exclusive to top-of-the-line sports cars, for maximum performance.... Continue Reading →
