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....

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...

It’s All About The Air

The importance of Air. When we get right down to the basics, a lot of emphases is put on the importance of air. Most of the engine development is about getting more air into the engine’s combustion chamber. The more air the intake valves can “inhale” before closing,...