Monday, 14 November 2011

Turbochargers & Superchargers

It is  used to increase the performance of engine to achieve its peak volumetric efficiency and more horse power.


The Turbocharger:

A detailed functioning of turbocharger & supercharger with inspection and maintenance video.



Friday, 11 November 2011

Drive system in motorcycles

Drive System In motorcycles

The drive systems refer to the transmitting of power from the engine to the wheels. The commonly used drive system in motorcycles are
  • Chain Drive
  • Shaft or Axle Drive
  • Belt Drive

Monday, 7 November 2011

Engine Configurations

Configurations:

The engines can be configured based on the arrangement of the cylinders. Some of the widely used engine configurations on today's automobiles are listed below,

  • Flat or Opposed Type.
  • Inline Type.
  • V-type Type.
  • Rotary Type.    
  • Radial Type. 
  • W-Type.