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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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web links for how an engine works?

hey guys,

just wanting to learn more about the mechanical side of my evo or cars in particular.

are there any good sources of information (online or otherwise) that explain how a car works (engine, drivetrain, turbo's, suspension etc).

i know this is a noob question but even though i understand all the parts required to make my car handle and go faster (along with the theoretical logic behind this) i just want to know a bit more of the technical side of things...
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 02:53 AM
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www.howstuffworks.com that's a good start.. and such search on youtube.com

here this is a good engine vid..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjQGCSYsWXc

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Redline06
www.howstuffworks.com that's a good start.. and such search on youtube.com

here this is a good engine vid..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjQGCSYsWXc

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howstuffworks is really good for beginners.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 05:32 AM
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thanks guys, just had a look and yeah thats good stuff.

its weird how alot of us would know how to buy parts that make our cars quick but dont know the basics, assuming i am not the only one who is this way inclined.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Redline06
www.howstuffworks.com that's a good start..

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