... airplanes, this would lead people to believe that this engine is extremely versatile and powerful. I think the main role for this engine has been in cars for several types of racing events. I guess my favorite role for the engine would be in an old muscle car going down the quarter mile in drag ... racing. Anyways, the many different uses for this engine has kinda signed its existence in stone for a while since it's a pretty good bang for the buck. It has so many properties ... interchangeability of the small block. The engine has acquired many aftermarket manufacturers that produce p...

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... famous of the Junior sixes was the 2.3 Litre which had an electronic fuel injection and 120BHP. The larger senior sixes where designed to pull heavier model cars and cars with a racing application. They ranged from 3.0 to 3.6 litre("BMW Early History"). In 1954 BMW made its first 8-cylinder engine. It was 2.6 litre V8 and had about 50% more power than the six ... V8 also set the BMW 501 as the fastest saloon made in Germany and one of the fastest in the world. After this BMW has always been a competitor in Euro racing. It won almost all races against Ford in the early 1970s through earl...

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... also create more heat in the engine due to the oil pump having to work harder to force the thicker oil throughout the engine. These heavier oils are used in racing engines due to the higher temperatures and the higher speeds these engines typically encounter. The thickness of the oil clings to the metal surfaces more readily than lighter oil would ... when the engine is being raced hard. A 20w-50 viscosity is commonly used in racing. There are two different grades of oil available for your automobile engine. Single-grade oil will only flow at one specific viscosity and is becoming obsol...

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... his dream of the affordable automobile a reality. During this same time, Ford was building race cars, he raced many of them himself. Racing was one of Ford's passions. The Ford motor company to this day is a feared name in the racing industry. In 1903, Ford's passenger car was finally ready to be sold to consumers. This was a giant leap in the automotive ... ...

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... , if a higher, tougher grade of octane was used then the chances of causing a "ping" is a lot less likely. Above these common grades of octane are others that are used for racing. These levels are very expensive but also come with an octane rating of 120. Not only will it not burn as easily but this level as shows a dramatic increase in ... stage, with the added nitrous the explosions increase by an insane amount and create huge amounts of extra power. This should only be used for professional racers, veterans of street racing, and in the most extreme four-wheel drive vehicles, it can be...

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... weakest part of an American car. This is a main reason why people do not use American cars in street races; they do not want to get into an accident while racing. Having a stylish car is a bonus. Most people care what their car looks like when they purchase it. Not everyone can afford a super car so a decent looking car is something that ... ...

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... motorcycle became the preferred mode of transportation (Lear 3). Today there are over "10 million motorcycles in the United States that are commonly used for commuting as well as for various racing competitions" ("Motorcycle Mechanics" 338). Riding safety is an important aspect to the motorcyclist that needs to be addressed. Safety is the responsibility of the rider. "In an average year 166 ... ...

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... . With the new body style Chevrolet decided to give buyers a choice of engines, from two new 350 cubic inch engines and four 427 cubic inch engines. In 1969 the ZL-1 racing engine was added to the lineup of engine options. The ZL-1 was 100 pounds lighter than the L88, but it cost $3,000 more. On November 7, 1969 the 250,000th Corvette ... ...

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... C5 is extraordinary. For the first time a Corvette convertible can be equipped with the autocross suspension (www.y-body.org). The autocross suspension is high performance suspension that is designed for racing. Since Corvette came out with this BMW has been working on a new Z8 roadster which uses the same structural concepts (www.y-body.org). C5 is the most all-new Corvette ... ...

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