Fastest Ever Audi S8 Sets New Benchmarks
Ramping up power from the 513 HP offered by the ‘standard’ S8 to an intoxicating 597 HP, the S8 plus is also capable of producing up to 553.2 lb. ft. of torque on demand – the highest output of any Audi in the current model range.
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
Type Positive: Honda’s Type R Concept Gets the Blood Pumping
According to Honda, the heart of the Civic Type R is an all-new Âturbocharged 2.0L i-VTEC gas engine from Honda’s next-generation Earth Dreams Technology range.
The Variable Geometry Turbo Equation
With the Green Revolution upon us, the turbocharger is making big waves. Whether it serves the purpose of making performance vehicles even more high performing, or just making our daily drivers more efficient. Turbocharged cars often experience ‘lag’ at lower speeds, due the time required for sufficient exhaust pressure to build up and spool the
Crossword Puzzle: April 2014
Across 1. Camshaft protrusions 4. Recall reasons 8. Radiator liquid 9. Uneven carburetion term 10. Acorn or castellated fasteners 11. Ignition irregularities 13. Car-wax label creature 15. Uplifting service-bay sights 18. Bendix-drive components 19. Shop’s claim on repaired car 22. US crash-test agency, briefly (1,1,1,1,1) 23. Motorcycle stunt 24. Often-upgraded dash items 25. Items with
Venturing Into Duramax Territory
Back in the 1990s, GM wasn’t making too many waves in the diesel truck market. The 6.2L and 6.5L engines had been around for sometime, but they were no match for the release of the Cummins 6BT in the Dodge truck in 1989 and the Ford Powerstroke in 1994. GM never really had a strong
Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L Issues and Review Of Operations
Tony covers scan tool software and diagnostic techniques you need to know on how to approach the diesel 6.7L and 5.9L engines.
Under the Hood: Five Generations of Duramax Diagnostics
The Duramax diesel brought GM back as a major player to the mid-size truck market by offering dependability, fuel mileage and quiet operation with plenty of power, says contributor Bob McDonald. While these engines have a great reputation, some problems are bound to arise.
Burnin’ Rubber, Blowin’ Smoke
Opportunities grow for diesel performance specialists — check out what experts in the field have said about this market.
Under the Hood: Ford Engines — Big Things Come from Small Packages
Exploring Ford’s EcoBoost direct injection gasoline engine technology