racing car engines from the 1930s, and road cars from the late 1950s.[16] Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) is now starting to appear in production vehicles such as the 2007 (Mark II) BMW Mini. Exhaust gases are also cleaned up by fitting a catalytic converter into the exhaust system. Clean air legislation in many
of the car industries most important markets has made both catalysts and fuel injection virtually universal fittings. Most modern gasoline engines also are capable of running with up to 15% ethanol mixed into the gasoline – older vehicles may have seals and hoses that can be harmed by ethanol. With a small amount of redesign, gasoline-powered vehicles can run on ethanol concentrations as high as 85%.
100% ethanol is used in some parts of the world (such as Brazil), but vehicles must be started on pure gasoline and switched over to ethanol once the engine is running. Most gasoline engined cars can also run on LPG with the addition of an LPG tank for fuel storage and carburettor modifications to add an LPG mixer. LPG produces fewer toxic emissions and is a popular fuel for fork-lift trucks that have to operate inside buildings.
The hydrogen powered FCHV (Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle) was developed by Toyota in 2005
Biofuels
Main articles: Biofuel, Ethanol fuel, and biogasoline
Ethanol, other alcohol fuels (biobutanol) and biogasoline have widespread use an automotive fuel. Most alcohols have less energy per liter than gasoline and are usually blended with gasoline. Alcohols are used for a variety of reasons – to increase octane, to improve emissions, and as an alternative to petroleum based fuel, since they can be made from agricultural crops. Brazil’s ethanol program provides about 20% of the nation’s automotive fuel needs, as a result of the mandatory use of E25 blend of gasoline throughout the country, 3 million cars that operate on pure ethanol, and 6 million dual or flexible-fuel vehicles sold since 2003.[17] that run on any mix of ethanol and gasoline. The commercial success of “flex” vehicles, as they are popularly known, have allowed sugarcane based ethanol fuel to achieve a 50% market share of the gasoline market by April 2008.[18][19][20]
Electric
Main articles: Electric car, Hybrid vehicle, and Plug-in hybrid
The Henney Kilowatt, the first modern (transistor-controlled) electric car.
2007 Tesla electric powered Roadster
Tata/MDI OneCAT Air Car
A CNG powered high-floor Neoplan AN440A, run on Compressed Natural Gas
The first electric cars were built around 1832, well before internal combustion powered cars appeared.[21] For a period of time electrics were considered superior due to the silent nature of electric motors compared to the very loud noise of the gasoline engine. This advantage was removed with Hiram Percy Maxim’s invention of the muffler in 1897. Thereafter internal combustion powered cars had two critical advantages: 1) long range and 2) high specific energy (far lower weight of petrol fuel versus weight of batteries). The building of battery electric vehicles that could rival internal combustion models had to wait for the introduction of modern semiconductor controls and improved batteries. Because they can deliver a high torque at low revolutions electric cars do not require such a complex drive train and transmission as internal combustion powered cars. Some post-2000 electric car designs such as the Venturi Fétish are able to accelerate from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.0 seconds with a top speed around 130 mph (210 km/h). Others have a range of 250 miles (400 km) on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highway cycle requiring 3-1/2 hours to completely charge.[22] Equivalent fuel efficiency to internal combustion is not well defined but some press reports give it at around 135 miles per US gallon (1.74 L/100 km; 162 mpg-imp).
Steam
Main article: steam car
Steam power, usually using an oil- or gas-heated boiler, was also in use until the 1930s but had the major disadvantage of being unable to power the car until boiler pressure was available (although the newer models could achieve this in well under a minute). It has the advantage of being able to produce very low emissions as the combustion process can be carefully controlled. Its disadvantages include poor heat efficiency and extensive requirements for electric auxiliaries.[23].
Air
Main article: Compressed-air car
A compressed air car is an alternative fuel car that uses a motor powered by compressed air. The car can be powered solely by air, or by air combined (as in a hybrid electric vehicle) with gasoline/diesel/ethanol or electric plant and regenerative braking. Instead of mixing fuel with air and burning it to drive pistons with hot expanding gases; compressed air cars use the expansion of compressed air to drive their pistons. Several prototypes are available already and scheduled for worldwide sale by the end of 2008, though this has not happened as of January 2009. Companies releasing this type of car include Tata Motors and Motor Development International (MDI).
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How to make a car perform better?
What can be done to ANY car to make it perform better WITHOUT touching anything under the hood? NO engine modifications allowed. The motor must be absolutely factory stock.
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The K&N filter and the exhaust are an excellent idea. When it comes to installing a chip, you need to be careful what you buy if you have an automatic transmission. Try to find a chip that re-programs your transmission control unit as well as your ECU. Some chips only program the ECU without reprogramming the TCU. By doing this you add more power to your crankshaft, but the transmission won't be able to handle it, as the chip didn't raise the clutch pressures. Without raising the clutch pressures, the Transmission will slip and you'll be replacing the Tranny soon down the road….
Hi, try WHICH CAR magazine. Lots of information …hope it helps
pure fucking genius!!
It depends what stage NOS you want to use. Go to mechanics shop, they can get you a real go ideal what you will need to do. Otherwise you can blow the system.
Have you guys got this on TV yet?
keith c is exactly right, the "CAMMER" as it was known was a 427 SOHC (single overhead cam) that was made for a select few racers and put in very few cars from the factory for homoligation purposes. it was NOT underrated for insurance and was well over 600hp in the late 1960's -and NO this is NOT the 429 "BOSS" which is a hemi with OHV !
how can i make the start video?
As it's been said the Crown Victoria only contains a mildly modified Mustang engine. I forget exactly whats different but I'm thinking the big thing is an oil cooler (not that big of deal). Of course the police also have the new chargers, some departments have camaros, etc. Heck the Japanese police apparently have Nissan Skylines and the Italian police have Lamborghinis. I also have seen that one state is currently adopting some new mustangs.
Either way, cops aren't that fast. If you really wanted to get away a decently modified car would blow them away, but they still would probably nab your license plate and police helicopters aren't easy to lose. If you've watched cop shows on TV you should know that their main advantages aren't how fast their cars are, what matters most of the time when going after a dangerous criminal is spike strips.
you guys keep on getting better and better!
this is going to come in handy for sure!
dont forget about all the other things that come with 149,000 miles……..loose front end parts, cooling system, tires, brakes, the list goes on and on. A new engine and transmission will not make the car anywhere near new. I just glanced quickly but motors with around 65K on them are going for around $2500 and reman trannys are going for about $3000. + install easily $1500, so your looking at $7000 bucks and you still have a body with 149K and an engine with 65K…..I think you should re-think everything. Good luck!
good stuff boys keep it up
Is it more HP you are looking for? or is the motor in it now bad? I'm sure popping in a 2l is possible, but if it is to gain more HP I'm not sure if it would be worth the ordeal. I would think the DOHC escort GT motor would be a good fit or maybe just a small greddy turbo would work MUCH better on the stock 1.8l. Of course this is all dependent on if the engine is bad or it is just HP you are looking for.
Build your own custom car instead.
you could go single cam turbo in a honda crx….. possible to run 9's or even maybe 8's with it
Age:2001
Name:chevy
Car:malibu
Engine Size:i;m a girl i don't know
Specs:???
Modifications:???
Age of car:I told you its a 2001
Other: my car is awsome
1) Cheapest stuff first.
Better air filter (K&N), PCV valve, new plug wires (make sure they don't touch each other)
Spark plugs. Use a Sharpie pen and draw a line on the plugs ceramic to show you where the curved electrode attaches to the plug.
Install them with the line you made on the plug pointing UP, so the electrode doesn't interfere with you getting the full spark to the piston. Tighten them until they are just snug, then just twist them until the line is up. The washer on the plug will allow you to do this. (Old hot rodder trick)
Of course, a new distributor cap and rotor is needed too.
Get some carbureator cleaning spray. Start the engine and while the engine is running, spray your vacuum lines to make sure none of them are leaking. (the engine will increase RPM if you have any leaks)
Replace any leaking vacuum lines with NEW rubber lines.
This may sound trivial, but an engine will not perform when it has vacuum leaks.
Use the rest of the spray to clean your carbureator or throttle body. Be careful. Some throttle bodies shouldn't be cleaned with spray. It is better to get come cleaner that goes into your gas tank instead.
If I knew what car you owned, I would suggest to you how many degrees of advance you can turn the distributor for better bottom end. Usually, 12-14 degrees is Ok and it is free horsepower out of the hole. You will need a timing light and then you would look on your crankshaft for the timing pointer and the 10-12 degree marks on your harmonic balancer on your crank.
Just some simple, cheap tricks to get you started. Good luck!
sounds like te engine is to small for a 4 speed- you wont be able to drive in 6th gear plus it prolly wont fit anyway. You didn't say what kind of car you drive. IF you can afford a speed- buy a newer car that has some power
1. You should follow the rule of highest gear at lowest speed.
2. Calculate the mileage using the calculator
http://hestecrv.com/car.php
and get a fuel efficient car.
3. Do not brake ( let there be accident …lol).
4. Feel you are 80 year old when accelerating.
nope…MTV would never accept it, due to the demographics that MTV strives for…this isnt pimp my ride bullshit, they need to be on the SPEED channel
on channel 31 melbourne fuck australian top gear
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Crown_Victoria_Police_Interceptor
There are usually few to no engine modifications in cop cars.
I've heard of people paying as little as 800 bucks for good running early-mid 90s CVPIs, but it's usually a couple thousand for a decent one.
Expect a Chevy Caprice to cost a good bit more, as they're much less common.
When Impalas start being retired in large numbers, I'd expect them to go for less than the Crown Victorias. (They're FAR less cool)
In short – if it didn't leave the factory with it – it's a modification (ie. a loophole for them to get out of paying you)
ANY engine mods, ANY bodywork mods, ANY window tints, ANY wheel upgrades (or downgrades), fitting interior parts – eg. sports seats, stereo, speakers, flashy lights.
I've found that so long as the parts won't cost THEM anything to replace (like £2G for custom alloys), it barely affects the price.
can’t wait to see more of your vids. great that you focus on smaller cars.