A new die-casting material and process improves the mechanical properties of aluminum and magnesium alloys. Researchers at the North American Die Casting Assoc. (NADCA), Wheeling, Ill., are developing ...
With LS swaps all the rage these days, it's easy to forget big-blocks are still alive and thriving. That's because when it comes to making big power and even bigger torque, building it with a ...
WITH IMPROVED production techniques, aluminum die castings have become more and more attractive to automotive engineers — to the point that the author expects mass production of die cast water-cooled ...
Magnesium has found use in the broader automotive industry since the 1920s for a variety of applications, ranging from chassis to powertrain construction. Many vehicles utilize magnesium and its ...
This story appears in the Jan. 9 print edition of Transport Topics. While heavy-duty truck makers said last week that they do not share Navistar International’s assessment that engine castings are in ...
YouTube has given us everything from transparent carburetors to cameras in intake manifolds, showing us what’s going on in an engine in greater detail than ever before. Garage 54 attempted the holy ...
Cummins diesel engines are highly regarded as being tough and reliable. However, the 5.9L Cummins 24-valve engines produced from 1999 to 2002 used engine blocks that are prone to cracking. While any ...
If you have ever been racing down the straightaway at your local track and been blown away, you've probably had time to reflect on the things that you could have done better to go faster. Many times ...
Building your own engine isn't something most people care to deal with. While it's true there are many companies selling stroker kits to put in your existing block, dealing with a local machine shop ...
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