In the current market, it is common to see new diesel trucks putting out over 1,000 lb-ft of torque from the factory. That's just in the consumer space. When it comes to heavy-duty industrial ...
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Optimization of vehicle drivetrain performance has been an important endeavor for decades. So too has the quest for increased automotive engine fuel efficiency. Engine torque monitoring aids in both ...
Without getting into a long-winded dissertation about torque, we're going to suggest that you dig through your old copies of HOT ROD Magazine and familiarize yourself with the relationship between ...
The nomenclature of engine power can get tricky. Brake horsepower, shaft horsepower, pound-feet (lb-ft), dynamometer ratings, revolutions per minute, engine load, and temperatures all play a part in ...
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A little while ago I had one of those immensely annoying – and unwinnable – arguments in an online forum with a guy I’d never met. You’d think the touchy topic was the wisdom of wearing a face mask (I ...
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Horsepower vs torque - a simple explanation

Which is better, horsepower or torque? Two words that are often stated in the car community, but often misunderstood. This ...
The all-new 2024 Chevy Traverse introduces the nameplate’s third generation as a very different animal from the second-gen model that preceded it. A rugged, truck-like design, an off-road-oriented Z71 ...
We feature a lot of engine builds in Modified Mustangs & Fords and they invariably find themselves resting between the fender aprons of this or that Ford hot rod, destined to offer improved ...