Advancement Of Electronics

The Advancement of Electronics. Think back to the days before the advancement of electronics. From the day that we saw electronics starting to appear in cars, many had much to say about this. A lot of criticism and objection came from the side of traditionalists. They...

Fuel Injection – A Science In Itself

Fuel injection – A science in itself. You may think that an engine and its fuel injection is a simple thing, right? You simply add fuel, set it on fire, and the magic starts to happen. The wheels turn and off you go! It sounds simple enough if you oversimplify it like...

The Octane Question

Octane Rating. Are you familiar with the meanings of octane ratings? Many people concede that they know only that their cars run on petrol or diesel. Many also know – either from word of mouth or manuals – that a certain octane is the most befitting to use....

The Juggle Between Power And Economy

The juggle between Power and Economy. Balance. We are all looking for a sense of balance. This is especially true of the cars we drive every day. It may not seem like it, but car designers try to balance all manners of conflicting requirements. They do this to create...

Is That The Best They Could Do?

Is that the best they can do? You can often hear car enthusiasts bemoaning the fact that their cars do not have more power and better performance. You would hear them ask: “Is that the best they can do?” They are displeased because manufacturers cannot develop an...

Should You Modify Or Optimise?

Modify or Optimise – Choose wisely. Should you modify or optimise? How do you get the most performance from your engine? Most people think that you have to modify your engine to achieve performance. The act of modification usually requires the disassembling, changing...