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	Atomization of fuel for the piston engine
	Overview of the Controlled Combustion Engine
	ï»¿Common rail diesel explained
	Crower six stroke piston engine
	Crosshead bearing explained
	Workings of a ï»¿Cold air intake
	Short ram air intake overview
	Warm air intake overview
	Method of the Ram air intake
	Capacitor discharge ignition systems
	ï»¿Historic Brooklands Banked Race Circuit
	Shakespeare County Raceway
	Lydden Race Circuit Kent
	ï»¿Goodwood Festival of Speed Petrol head event
	Mallory Park Race Circuit
	Pembrey Race Circuit South Wales
	ï»¿Scotlands Knockhill Racing Circuit
	Rockingham Motor Speedway Circuit
	Santa Pod Raceway Hot Rod track
	Classic Goodwood Circuit
	White metal coatingï»¿
	Babbitt metal used in bearings
	Saabs Automatic Performance Control
	Daimlers Active Cylinder Control
	Variable engine displacement
	Brushless Stepper motor
	Turbo Anti-lag
	The workings of the Atkinson cycle
	Duraspark ignition
	Bosch ï»¿Jetronic fuel injection system


	Ford Zetec engine
	Ford Escort Mk 1 through to Mk5
	Ford Duratec, an overview
	Ford Type 9 5 speed gearbox overview
	Two Stroke Cycle
	VW Beetle history
	Ford Fiesta history 1970s to present day
	Model run through and history of the Mazda MX-5
	Ford Pinto Engine
	Fuel Octane Rating - Research Octane Number (RON)
	Ford Sierra information and history
	ï»¿Common rail diesel explained
	Ford Cortina history
	Comprehensive list of Volkswagon engines
	BMW M20 Engine overview
	Toyota A Series engine range inc 4AGE
	BMW E46 3 Series
	Capacitor discharge ignition systems
	BMW E30 3 Series
	BMW E36 3 Series
	Fuel Injection System
	Range of Mazda B Series engines (MX5)
	Gearbox synchromesh, a detailed look
	Dodge Viper History
	Workings of a ï»¿Cold air intake
	Thermocouple temperature sensor
	BMW E36 E30 M40 Engine data
	BMW 3 Series E21 to E90
	Ford CVH Engine Overview
	Atomization of fuel for the piston engine

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Quick link to all knowledge base articles A look at rear wheel drive and the pros and cons - Advantages and Disadvantages of Rear Wheel Drive A look at the constant velocity (CV) joint - A description of the CV Joint and how it works A look at the effects of Oversteer - A explanation of oversteer A look at the Rover 200 Series - Rovers donor vehicle program gives us the 200 series A look at the term Unsprung Weight - A description of unsprung weight in relation to a vehicle A look at the V10 engine - V10 engines in production and racing Ackermann steering geometry - Solution to an early problem Airbox - air intake - Mostly seen on modern cars and motorbikes Alcantara interior finish - Brief overview of Alcantara Alfa Romeo Alfasud - Left a nice engine once it rotted away Alfa Romeo Flat 4 boxer engine - Used in the Alfa Sud All you need to know about Trackdays - A great article which answers many questions you may have about track days An Engines Idle speed - Engine Idle is handy An indepth look at the manual gearbox - It's all explained Angle grinder - A must have for any metal fabrication Anodising finish for metal surfaces - Bling your engine bay Anti-lock braking system - Now being used on many kit cars Antifreeze - Ingredients of anti freeze Atomization of fuel for the piston engine - How and why fuel is atomised Austin Healey (Frogeye) Sprite History - The Frogeye Sprite family History Austin Meastro donor vehicle - A history of the Austin Rover Maestro Austin Rover Mini through the years - Overview and history of the Mini Austin/MG Metro - A look at the mini Metro from Austin to Rover Automotive network diagnostic codes - Diagnostic codes for automotive network category Babbitt metal used in bearings - Used in engine bearings Ball bearings and their uses - Our kit cars have many bearings, balls being one of them! Band brake - Measures torque Bench grinder - Overview of the bench grinder Blow off valve for turbo chargers - The technicalities of a blow off valve BMC B-Series engine history and application - Big brother to the A-Series engine. Lifespan of around 30 years BMW 3 Series E21 to E90 - The BMW range seen as one of the last rear wheel drive cars available for kit car builders BMW E21 3 Series in depth - A history of the E21 BMW E30 3 Series - Great donor potential BMW E36 3 Series - Long live rear wheel drive donors BMW E36 E30 M40 Engine data - Engine Data for the E36 M40 BMW Engine BMW E46 3 Series - A future donor car BMW M20 Engine overview - Commonly found on the 3 and 5 Series Beemers BMW M30 Engine data - Silky smooth straight 6 power BMW M41 E36 Diesel engine data - Not commonly used as a donor engine but you never know BMW M42 Engine data - Engine data for the M42 BMW 3 Series E36 BMW M43 Engine data - Fitted to the E36 and E46 BMW 3 Series models BMW M44 E36 Engine data - A brief run through of the M44 engine BMW M50 Engine overview - Engine data and history BMW M60 V8 Engine overview - Engine data and history of this BMW V8 BMW M62 V8 Engine data - Successor to the V8 M60 BMW M73 V12 Engine data - If you are ever brave enough to fit one in your kit car BMW N62 V8 data - The latest BMW V8 to adorn your kit car Body on frame vehicle construction - Pre Monocoque construction technique Bosch ï»¿Jetronic fuel injection system - Bosch Jetronic ignition Bosch Motronic EMS - Engine Management system from Bosch Brake lining construction - Brake lining material and structure Brands Hatch Race Circuit Overview - A look at this Historic racing circuit Braze welding - Braze welding explained Brief overview of Zenith, makers of Zenith carburetors - Early days of the Zenith carburetor maker Brush (Electric motors) - Electric motor brush explained Brushless Stepper motor - The workings of the brushless electric stepper motor Butterfly valve as a flow control device - As used in carburetors Cadence braking technique explained - Useful to know but replaced pretty much by ABS Cadwell Park Race Circuit Overview - Popular trackday race circuit Camber angle - Camber explained Camshaft - The workings of the camshaft Capacitor discharge ignition systems - CDI systems explained Car Handling explained - A detailed account of car handling dynamics Carbon fibre reinforced plastic - As used in Formula 1 Caster angle explained - An explanation of caster angle Casting methods and manufacture - Engines have many cast components, casting is explained here Casting process - Used in the formation of Engine blocks Castle Combe Race Circuit Overview - A look at the Castle Combe race circuit Caterham Cars - Overview of Caterham Cars Charge air cooler - Turbocharging and Supercharging Chicane explained - A description of a race circuit chicane Chopped strand mat (CSM) - The construction material of choice for most kit cars Chrome plating - A brief overview of chrom plating Chromium - You see chrome every day, what about an explanation of Chromium Classic Goodwood Circuit - Historic circuit and now famous for the Revival and FOS meetings CNC Machines, Computerised Numerically Controlled - CNC Machines have been around since the 1940s would you believe Commutator (electric) - Commutator explained Comprehensive list of Volkswagon engines - Exhaustive detailed list of VW engines over the years Contact breaker points - A vital component of the distributer Cornering force - Tyre Cornering force explained Cosworth racing and the history of the Cosworth engine - A look at the history of Cosworth and their racing engines Crank pin - A description of the function of a crank pin Crankshaft - A brief description of the purpose of a crankshaft Croft Race Circuit Overview - A look at Croft Race Circuit Crosshead bearing explained - A look at the crosshead bearing Crower six stroke piston engine - A couple of extra strokes Curb weight explained - Information on Curb (Kerb) weight Cylinder Head - A look at the application and use of the cylinder head Daimlers Active Cylinder Control - shuts down banks of cylinders Datsun/Nissan 240Z Overview - Perfect as a Ferrari 250 GTO donor Differential explained - A look at how the differential provides power to the driven wheels Diode explained - Circuit Diode Disbributor function - An overview of the workings of a distributor Disc brake component brake down - The history and components of a disc brake Distributor Cap - The distributor caps purpose in life Dodge Viper History - Run down of the Dodge Viper Donington Park Race Circuit - A favourite for trackdays DOT 3 Brake fluid - Description of DOT 3 Brake fluid DOT 4 Brake fluid - Description of DOT 4 brake fluid DOT 5 Silicone Brake Fluid - DOT 5 Silicone brake fluid overview DOT 5.1 Brake fluid - Description of DOT 5.1 Brake fluid Double declutch explained - Double de clutching Double declutching technique - Why and how Double wishbone suspension - Suspension set up Drag coefficient in detail - Drag coefficient explained Drifting technique in motorsport - Drill and tap size chart - A size chart for drills and taps Drill bits explained - Drilling down for the nitty gritty on drill bits Drill Chuck Overview - The evolving drill chuck Driveshaft or Carden shaft principles for transferring power - The purpose of an automotive driveshaft Drum brake history - Invented in 1902 the drum brake is still with us Dry sump - Dry sump explained Dump valve and its use with turbo chargers - The operation of the dump valve Duraspark ignition - Ford Duraspark ignition system Early history of the Weber carburetor - How it started ECU - Electronic Control Unit - The brains of the outfit Electric Power Steering - Electric Power steering explained Electrical Capacitor - Capacitor explained Electrical connectors - A look at different types of electrical connector Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) - Clever brake wizardry Electronic Stability Control Function - In the name of safety ESC is becoming more common Electroplating - A look into electroplating and what it is generally used for Engine balance - For the smoother running engine get the right balance Engine braking overview - Description of what engine braking is Engine Control Unit - ECU description Engine Displacement - What is engine displacement Engine knocking - Explanation of engine knocking or 'pinging' Epicyclic gearing explained - Suns and planets are involved Epoxy resins - An overview of epoxy resins - the 'glue' of most kit cars Everflex Material for Hoods - Everflex Material often used for soft top hoods Exhaust gas recirculation - An explanation of EGR Feeler Gauge, vital for proper gapping - Not just for spark plugs but necessary for many engine maintenance tasks Fiat JTD engine - Fiat's common rail turbocharged diesel engine Fiat Panda history - Still used for the Firefly kitcar the Panda still has its uses Fiat SOHC Engine - Applications for this Fiat engine Fiat Strada - God awful car, but thats why kit cars were invented Fiat Twin Cam engine - Much praised Fiat engine Fiat Uno - Used for some of its parts in some kitcars Fiat X1/9 history - Not used anymore but was a popular choice for body conversion Fibreglass molding an overview of the technique - Fibreglass molding, the lifeblood of the kit car industry Fibreglass usage and properties - Manufacture and development of fibreglass Flat engine design - The design layout and function of the flat engine Flat engine explained - The workings of a flat engine Flat-12 engines - Flat 12 engine overview Flywheel and its use - Why we need a flywheel Foot pound force explained - Measurement explained Ford 335 small block V8 engine - The Ford 335 was a Ford Small Block produced between 1970 and 1982 Ford Boss 302 Engine Overview - Rundown of the Ford Boss 302 V8 Ford Cologne V6, an Overview - An article about Ford Cologne V6 engines Ford Cortina history - A look at the different Marks through the years Ford CVH Engine Overview - Taking a look at the CVH engine model range Ford Duratec, an overview - Ford Escort Mk 1 through to Mk5 - The Escort through the years Ford Essex V4 Overview - Ford Essex V6 engine overview - Ford Fiesta history 1970s to present day - A look at the 6 generations of Fiesta Ford Granada in Europe and USA - A brief overview of the various Granadas through the years Ford Kent Engine - Ford Kent engine application Ford MT75 Gearbox - A brief overview of the Ford MT75 gearbox Ford Pinto Engine - Overview of the various Pinto engine configurations Ford Side Valve Engine - Applications for the Ford side valve engine Ford Sierra information and history - A look at the history of the Ford Sierra Ford Sigma Engine - Brief overview of the Sigma engine Ford Taurus - Details of Ford Taurus Ford Type 9 5 speed gearbox overview - Application and diagrams of Fords Type 9 5 speed gearbox Ford Type E 4 Speed Gearbox - Applications for this popular 4 speed gearbox Ford Windsor Engine overview - Description and application of the Ford Windsor engine Ford Zetec engine - Overview of the Zetec engine Four Stroke Cycle - Taking a look at the four stroke cycle for combustion engines Four wheel drive in automotive design - Design and history of the 4 wheel drive Front Wheel Drive setup - Pros and Cons of Front wheel drive setups Fuel Injection System - Potted history and workings of the fuel injection system Fuel Octane Rating - Research Octane Number (RON) - A look at what makes up the RON rating Fully Integrated Robotised Engine - Silly name but what ya gonna do Fuse - The purpose of the humble fuse Galvanizing finish and processing - Galvanizing, also known as hot-dip galvanizing Gas tungsten arc welding - Welding process explained Gearbox basics - A look at the purpose and different types of gearbox Gearbox synchromesh, a detailed look - A detailed look at the workings of a manual gearbox Gearbox with overdrive - Triumph used it a lot but what is overdrive Gears and how they are useful in our cars - Gears in our gearbox and how they work GM Family 1 engine - GM Family engine GM Family II engine - Predecessor to the Ecotec engine Hand brake and the different types - Hand brake overview and types Handbrake turn driving technique - Useful in certain motorsports such as rallying Heel and Toe action - Common in most motorsports Hex Allen key - Allen keys and wrench High speed steel (HSS) - Many will be familiar with HSS when buying drill bits History and life of the 2CV - An in depth look at the history of the 2CV History and theory of the Alternator - Why we need one in our cars History of the Triumph GT6 - Still used as a base for kit cars, the Triumph GT6 Horsepower explained - Horses under your bonnet How a De Dion tube works - A look at the De Dion rear axle set up How a shock absorber does what it does - How it does it and why How the inlet manifold works (intake manifold) - The workings of the inlet manifold providing a fuel/air mixture Hydragas Suspension - An overview of Hydragas Suspension Hydro pneumatic suspension system - A look at the hydro pneumatic suspension system and it's history Hygroscopy and its application in cars - Liquid braking Hypoid - helical spiral gear - Found in the final drive ï»¿Common rail diesel explained - A look at the common rail diesel engine ï»¿Goodwood Festival of Speed Petrol head event - Annual petrol head pilgrimage ï»¿Historic Brooklands Banked Race Circuit - Overview of this Historic racing track ï»¿Scotlands Knockhill Racing Circuit - Scotlands premier race circuit Ignition coil Function - Small but perfectly formed and very useful Inconel Superalloy overview - Get to grips with Inconel superalloy Independant Suspension - The reasoning behind independant suspension Intercooler - Intercooler for supercharged systems Internal Combustion Engine - Overview of the Internal Combustion Engine Jaguar AJ-V6 engine - AJ-V6 overview and application Jaguar AJ-V8 engine - AJ-V8 application and overview Jaguar AJ6 engine - Overview and installations of the Jaguar AJ6 engine Jaguar C-Type History - Very pretty Jaguar Jaguar D-type History - Racing pedigree from Jaguar Jaguar E-type History - Overview and History of the Jaguar E-Type Jaguar V12 engine - Overview of the Jaguar V12 engine Jaguar XJ Series - A look at the XJ history Jaguar XJ13 History - XJ13 description and history Jaguar XJ6 installations - Overview of the XJ6 straight six engine Jaguar XJS - Jaguar XJS Jaguar XJS overview - The Jaguar XJS donates a wonderful V12 Jaguar XK120 History - Overview of the Jaguar XK120 Jaguar XK140 History - History of the Jaguar XK140 Jaguar XK150 History - History of the Jaguar XK150 Kingpin as used in vehicle suspension - The job of the kingpin Lancia Flat 4 engine - Lancia Boxer engine used in the Flavia Lancia Stratos History - Much admired and copied in the replica world Lancia V4 engine - Specs and application for this V4 engine Lancia V6 engine - Specs and applications for Lancia's V6 Leaf spring or Cart spring - Used since medieval times (when most American cars were invented) Leaf spring or Cart spring - Commonly used in conjunction with a live axle Left foot braking - The technique used mainly in motor sport Lift off oversteer explained - A look at the effect of lift off oversteer Light bulb - The workings and history of the light bulb Live axle or beam axle explained - Found on many kit cars using 70s and 80s donors Lola Racing Cars - Lola racing history Lola T70 History - A look at the Lola T70 Lotus 6 data - Lotus 6 specs and data Lotus Elan History - In depth look at the history of the Lotus Elan Lotus Eleven racing car - Overview of the Lotus XI Lotus Europa - Lotus Europa replicas now available Lotus Seven History - History and mechanical overview of the Lotus Seven Lydden Race Circuit Kent - Small race ciruit deep in the Kent countryside Machine and metal pressing - Machine pressing is the mainstay of modern car construction Machine press process - The whys and wherefores for a machine press Machining and Lathe work - You may need to do or get done some machining whilst building your kit Mallory Park Race Circuit - At look at this popular race circuit MAP Sensor - Manifold Absolute Pressure - An overview of the MAP Sensor Metal working craft - Some metalworking crafts and skills Methanol Fuel for Racing - Methanol explained Method of the Ram air intake - Boost performance with a Ram Air Intake MG Midget overview - A classic in itself but still used as a donor MG TD History - Vintage motoring still sought after Mid engined Rear wheel drive benefits - The benefit of a mid engined layout Milling Machines and what they can do - If you have ever watched American Chopper you will be familiar with a milling machine Model run through and history of the Mazda MX-5 - A look at the history of the Mazda MX 5 (Miata) Monocoque construction - Monocoque or Uni body construction explained Morris Marina run down - Used extensively in the 1980s as a donor Motor Oil - Properties, use and grades of motor oil Motronic ignition - How a motronic electronic ignition works Multi link suspension - Ideal for good handling and ride quality Multi link suspension overview - A look at how multi link suspension is put together Nikasil Coating for Engines - Explanation of Nikasil use in engines Nitromethane overview - For the drag racer in you Nitrous oxide (NOS) explained - For that little bit extra NOx Adsorbers use explained - What a NOx Absorber does OBD-II Parameter IDs - On board diagnostic parameter ids Odometer (mileometer) - Odometer explained Opposed piston engine - Opposed piston engines explained OSEK Standards body for Embedded Automotive Electronics - The organisation responsible for Embedded automotive electronic standards Oulton Park Race Circuit - An overview of Oulton Park Race Circuit Over Head Camshaft (OHC) - Placement of an over head camshaft Over Head Valve (OHV) - A brief explanation Overview of inboard brakes - Inboard brakes, common on Jaguar XJ donors Overview of the Controlled Combustion Engine - Next generation of piston engine maybe Pembrey Race Circuit South Wales - A look at South Wales premier race circuit Piston - A brief description of the make up and workings of a piston Plain bearing - A look at the function of a plain bearing Plain carbon steel - Types of carbon steel explained Plasma arc welding - Pros and Cons of Plasma Arc Welding Plasma cutting, how it works - The Plasma cutter, every mans ultimate metalworking tool Plasma torch - The hot end Pliers, Needle, Cutting, Crimping, Gripping - A look at the extremely useful set of pliers Polyester as used in Powder Coating - Powder coating uses polyester, get the low down on it Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) - Teflon overview (not the shoulders) Poppet Valve - The function of a poppet valve Porsche 911 History - The 911 history runthrough Porsche 917 History - A car most petrolheads would want in their garage Pound force explained - What all thal lbf means Powder Coating Finish - Brief description of powder coating and the ingredients used Powertrain Diagnostic codes - On board diagnostic powertrain codes Precision Calipers an engine builders friend - Not a must for every toolbox but handy when rebuilding that engine Pros and Cons of a Live Axle - A brief look at a live axle and it drawbacks Punches, stamps and letter stamps - Tools that you will definately need during your build Racing Apex - The racing line on an Apex Rack and pinion steering - Rack and Pinion explained Range of Mazda B Series engines (MX5) - Description of the different B series engines Rectifier (AC/DC) - Rectifier explained Regenerative braking, a green topic - Being seen more and more in new cars Relay - How an electrical relay works Resistance welding explained - Resistance welding techniques explained Retarder brake mechanism - Overview of Retarding brake mechanism Rockingham Motor Speedway Circuit - UKs newest race circuit Rolling-element bearing - Roller bearing function and use Rover 800 Series - Overview and history of the 800 series Rover V8 overview and history - A brief look at the Rover V8 engine Saabs Automatic Performance Control - For higher compression on Turbo engines Santa Pod Raceway Hot Rod track - Get your quarter mile time Seam welding explained - Explanation of resitance seam welding Servo mechanism - Electro and mechanical servos described Shakespeare County Raceway - Drag strip, second only to Santa Pod Short ram air intake overview - Provides a slight performance boost Silverstone Race Circuit Overview - Britains premier race ciruit Single cylinder engine - Description of the single cylinder engine Skoda Estelle history - Popularised in the kit car industry by Banham as a rebody conversion Skoda Rapid to classic Porsche - Popular rebody option for classic Porsche enthusiasts Slip angle explained - Slip angle in car handling Slip ring explained - Commonly found in Alternators Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit - A look at Snetterton race circuit Society of Automotive Engineers - Automotive organisation for standards Socket wrench - One of the handiest tools in your toolbox Solder - Will probably be doing a lot of it Soldering overview and techniques - Soldering Overview Spark Plug - The usefulness of the humble spark plug Speedometer overview - speedometers explained Spot welding article - Spot welding explained Stainless Steel history and types - A look at the different types of Stainless Steel and the history behind it. Stator - Part of an electric motor or alternator Straight 6 Engines - 6 Cyclinder engines explained Stressed skin car construction - Stressed skin construction explained SU Carburetor overview - A brief overview of the SU carburetor Subaru Impreza History - Subaru Impreza from the beginning Subaru Impreza WRX History - Impreza History Subaru Impreza WRX STI - The top drawer Impreza Super charger - The ins and outs of a super charger Superalloy explained - In depth article on super alloys Superleggera tube frame explained - Frame construction method for specialist vehicles Suspension Tie Rod - Describing the usage of the tie rod Swing axle explained - What the hecks a swing axle - your answers here Tachometer (rev counter) - Rev Counter workings Taking a look at the Roots blower - Article on the roots blower Taps and dies explained - The tap and die set, another useful tool Tetra-ethyl lead - The science behind the lead additive The A-Series engine from BMC/Austin - Hugely popular in kit cars this article gives a run down of the A-Series applications The benefits and history of front wheel drive - Front wheel drive history The Carburettor - The workings of the carburettor The effect of brake fade - Heat and brake fade The job of the Pushrod - The workings of the pushrod The MacPherson Strut - Drawings and description of the MacPherson Strut The mainstay of the American vehicle industry, the V8 engine - The V8 family of engines looked at in depth The MGB Story - Still used by some kit car manufacturers, the classic MGB The purpose of a clutch in your car - What your clutch does The role of the Boost controller - Controlling turbo charger air pressure levels The role of the Panhard rod - Used to greatly improve the handling charateristics of Live axle cars The Timing belt - Friend or foe The use of opposite lock - Seen more in rallying but nice to do it sometimes! The various incarnations of the Slant Four engine - Used from 1966 by Vauxhall and the basis of several Lotus engines The various K series engines available - from 1.1 to 1.8 litres The workings of the Atkinson cycle - An alternative to the Otto Cycle The workings of the Venturi to speed the flow of fuel - The venturi component of the carburettor Thermocouple temperature sensor - Thermocouple explained Thermoplastics as used in Powder Coating - Powder coating uses thermoplastics, this article gives a description of thermoplastics Thermoset as used in Powder Coating - Thermosetting is a technique used in powder coating Throttle body controls air flow - Throttle body for fuel injection systems Thruxton Race Circuit Overview - A look at the Thruxton race circuit Timing light - Get your engine timing spot on Timing mark for perfect timing - Generally marked on most engines nowadays Titanium nitride ceramic coating (for drill bits) - Hard as nails and brill on drill bits Toe in toe out - An explanation Top dead centre timing - Know how to get to TDC and why you need to Torque explained - Science behind torque Torque steer explained - The effects of torque steer Torque tube automotive driveshaft - How it works Torque wrench - Much needed tool for tightening critical components Toyota A Series engine range inc 4AGE - A run down of Toyota A series engines. The 4A-GE being the most noteable for kit car builders Toyota MR2 since 1984 - A popular choice for body conversions but also for its engine Toyota MZ family of V6 engines - Implementation and data for the MZ V6 range of engines Toyota VZ Family of V6 engines - Data and history of the Toyota V6 Traction control overview - If it's ok for F1 then it's ok for your and me Trailing Arms in rear suspension - Used on some live axled vehicles such as the Ford Cortina Transaxle Overview - Transaxle uses and installations Transverse engine installations - A description of a transverse engine installation Triumph Dolomite - A look at the dolly Triumph Herald, used for it's chassis - Still some kit cars floating around using the Herald chassis and running gear Triumph Motor Company history - Some background information on the company that gave us some great donor cars Triumph Spitfire Mk1 to Mk4 and 1500 - A look at the history and models of the Triumph Spitfire Triumph Vitesse - A nice motor with a nice motor Turbo Anti-lag - The function of eliminating turbo lag Turbo charger - The in's and out's of a turbo charger Turbo charger Wastegate - The important role of the wastegate Two Stroke Cycle - A look at the two stroke combustion engine cycle Types of Automotive Brake fluid - What is brake fluid Types of Hydraulic fluid - Hydraulic fluid, types and uses Types of LSD - Limited Slip Differential - Types and mechanics of a limited slip differential Tyre Contact patch - Pretty crucial few square inches Understeer effects and explanation - An explanation of Understeer Universal joint (UJ) explained - The UJ or Universal Joint Using and reading micrometers - The different available micrometers that you may find useful V-twin Engine Overview - What makes up a V Twin Engine V12 engine usage - A run through of the use of the V12 engine V6 engine construction - An overview of the V6 Engine Variable engine displacement - The technology behind variable engine displacement Variable Length Intake Manifold - VLIM explained Variable Valve Timing explained - Common on modern cars and pushed forward by Honda Vehicle identification number and how its made up - Ever wondered how your chassis number is constructed Vehicle Wheelbase explained - Vehicle wheelbase Vernier Height Gauge - Available as manual or electronic Viscosity - An explanation of Viscosity Voltage regulator explained - The role of the voltage regulator VTEC - Variable valve Timing and lift Electronic Control - Developed by Honda and embraced by kit car owners VW Beetle history - A look at the history of the VW Beetle VW Type 3 Variant - Brief history of the VW Variant (Covin used this for a while) W Engine Configuration - History and construction of the W engine Warm air intake overview - Reasons for a warm air intake system Watts linkage for rear suspension - Used to get the best out of live axle rear end setups Weight transfer from centre of gravity - Described when accelerating and braking Weissach axle for the Porsche 928 - Weissach axle and what it overcomes Welding explained, Arc, Spot, Gas and aluminium welding - An in depth look at welding and the various types and materials that can be welded Westfield Cars - Brief overview of Westfield Cars Wet sump - Wet sump explained What is billet - Heard of Billet aluminium? What makes carbon fibre - An in depth look at makes makes carbon fibre Wheel sizing explained - Get the correct size wheels for your kit car White metal coatingï»¿ - As used in piston engine bearings Workbench Vice - A must when fiddling in the garage, a vice is your friend Workings of a Catalytic converter - Cats explained Workings of a ï»¿Cold air intake - A look at the cold air intake system Zinc - A look at the properties of Zinc