Technical auto info
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 Bolt Science Information related to bolted joints. |
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Tyre Bible Website A very useful resource for Esprit owners who are looking for an alternative to their OE NCT Eagle tyres. Also useful for other Lotus owners in Australia and around the world who wish to fit larger diameter wheels and tyres. |
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How to evaluate an oil filter Here is an excellent presentation that demystifies how to choose a quality oil filter for your Lotus engine. Understanding the terminology allows an insight into how filters are manufactured and ultimately how they perform filtering oil in your engine. |
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Oil filter survey Not all oil filters are created equal and just because one filter is larger than another does not necessarily result in a superior performance filter. Filtering capability and construction varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. There are a number of important features to consider when purchasing an oil filter. The first, is to establish how well the filter paper/material screens very small particles. Most of the wear in an engine is caused by particles below 25 microns. Next, is to establish how large a filtering capability the filter offers. This is determined by the total surface area of the filter paper inside the casing. This ultimately influences the pressure drop across the filter as it gradually clogs up. Next, is to understand the filter mechanical construction and important items such as the pressure relief valve and anti-drain valve should be checked. So how do you know when you have purchased a quality filter? Investigations into this have revealed that price, colour, size and in which country the filter was manufactured have nothing to do with the quality. The following link to an oil filter survey high-lights the above considerations. Please be aware this survey was carried out in the USA several years ago. Our own investigations have revealed that there is no consistency in terms of materials and quality across the the same manufacturers part number where they are manufactured in different parts of the world. However, our experience shows that AMSOIL filters offer superior performance over the majority of other popular brand names. |
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Car battery FAQ Everything you would ever want to know about car batteries. |
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Garrett Turbochargers Through names such as AiResearch, AlliedSignal, and the Honeywell of today, Garrett has sustained its reputation for revolutionizing turbocharger technologies generation after generation. From its long list of industry firsts to its leading-edge patented dual-ball bearing turbos for high performance vehicles, Garrett develops and manufactures the same cutting-edge boosting expertise that goes into all Garrett products. The fact that Garrett ® turbochargers are the preferred choice of leading original equipment manufacturers and many top race teams in CART, World Rally, American Le Mans, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Pikes Peak is a telling example. |
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Fuel octane ratings If you have a high performance vehicle then you may want to understand the effect of using different octane fuels. |
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Getting the answers on Ethanol Log onto ethanolanswers.com.au, a new website to help answer your questions about ethanol E10 and the ethanol-based alternative fuel, E85. Note - we have been reliably informed that high mileage engines with some piston ring wear may suffer from the oil rings being coated in Ethanol combustion by-products. This causes the oil control ring pack to become sticky and not seal correctly. Loss of correct oil control ring function causes excessive oil consumption. |
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Engineering Point and Click Conversions Handy and easy to use just like an Engineer's Handbook |
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High Octane fuels If you are looking to restore the extra engine performance that has been robbed by using lower octane pump fuel, then have a look at the Elf Race Fuels web site. |
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McLaren Electronic Systems Here is a useful link to a well written document that discusses various types of ignition systems and the different HT coils that are employed in these systems. |
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Featuring DTec's Inertia & Brake Dyno System Here is an interesting article that discusses the the testing and calibration of ignition coil dwell time |
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Autolab - Automotive technology LJ Create - Educational Software and Equipment for Schools and Colleges This is a great way to update your skill sets with self paced courses. |
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The Best Heat Transfer fluids for liquid cooling This is a useful technical reference document that discusses different types of coolant, compatibility, corrosion as well optimising thermal performance. |
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Cylinder sleeves and liners To save weight, many late model engines have aluminium blocks, some of which are sleeveless and rely on high silicon alloys or special cylinder surface coatings to resist wear. Others, such as GM’s LS series, come with cast-in-place dry sleeves. |
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Thermal Design Challenges in Automotive Alternator Power Electronics Here is a comprehensive document for Lotus owners who wish to gain a better understanding of alternator construction, operation and over-heating problems, |
