Porsche Announces New 4-Cyl Boxer Engine
Porsche’s decision to develop a new four-cylinder engine stems from its need to improve fuel efficiency and emissions ratings across its model line. The new engine will come standard in the Boxster and Cayman models. There has been talk of a four-cylinder 911, but that’s rather unlikely. The new engine features a horizontally opposed, “boxer”
Understanding Subaru XXT CV Axles (Video)
The XXT CV axle design eliminates binding issues encountered on vehicles. This video is sponsored by TrakMotive.
Understanding Subaru HD CV Axles (VIDEO)
There are inherent CV axle problems associated with the boxer engine design. This video is sponsored by TrakMotive.
Triple Turbo 4-Cylinder 2.0L TDI VW Engine
Gregoire Blachon, owner of Boxeer LLC, dedicated the entire month of June to testing at Pike’s Peak.
Snap-on Expands Subaru Specialty Tool Offerings
The tools make it possible to remove and install compliance bushings without completely removing the control arm.
Installing Subaru Stretch Belts
The stretch belt can help to simplify the serpentine belt system on the Boxer engine.
Subaru Driver Travis Pastrana Smashes Mt. Washington Hillclimb Record
Pastrana sped to the summit of the 7.6 mile Mt. Washington Auto Road in an amazing 5 minutes 44.72 seconds, over 24 seconds faster than the previous record of 6 minutes 9.09 seconds set by his teammate David Higgins’ in 2014.
Servicing Timing Chain-Driven Water Pumps
Automakers are always trying to remove items from the accessory drive belt. This improves the efficiency of the engine and can extend the life of the belt. But where do you put the water pump? Some manufacturers like Ford and Mazda have driven the pumps with a pulley on the exhaust camshaft. Other manufacturers have
Engine Series: Thinking ‘Inside the Box’
Service Notes on Subaru’s Boxer Engine
Porsche Wins ”Best Performance Engine Award”
911 Turbo-Engine named the world’s best performance powerplant