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O J Simpson Columbine High School
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V 8 Engine Henry Ford
1,494 words... that publication, which is the longest any motoring journalist has worked for the same paper. The 1000 cc Toyota Corona was launched in May of 1957. The year of 1958 was the year of the Ford Edsel, a V 8 engine of 5. 9 or 6. 7 liters. The Lincoln-Mercury Division of Ford in Detroit launched it. Their appearance was quite strange with a wrap around windshield, prolific fins, lots of flashy chromium plating and a radiator reminiscent of a horses neckwear. Only 35, 000 were sold in the first si...
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Diesel Engines Sports Cars
1,107 words... With the new diesel engine in production, trucks were able to be built bigger and have more horsepower. As a result the semi-truck was born. The semi truck became a substitute to the train. The semi was the largest production truck built for heavy-duty trailer pulling truck. The semi would tow a large trailer on the back. The trailer would be filled with what ever item that need to be transported in mass quantity to areas that a train could not reach. The semi became the king of the road bec...
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Wheel Drive Km H
890 wordsMany people might argue that the Ferrari 360 Modena is a better car then the Porsche 911 Turbo. Through the years the engineers from both Porsche and Ferrari have excelled a great deal. However, the engineers at Porsche have done a better job in many ways that Ferrari cant. If you look at the statistics they are about equal but when you look at the technology, the body, and the engine you will see that the Porsche will overcome the Ferrari. Look at those huge knockers! The way that they sleek ba...
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X 4 4 X
572 wordsSpecific Purpose: To inform my audience of a brief history of Jeep Wranglers and in in depth look at what a 2001 Jeep Wrangler has to offer today. Central Idea: The exceptional value of a Jeep Wrangler and all outstanding features it has to offer. Introduction 1. Youve arrived at the top. The vast expanse before you is more than your eyes can take in. At the canyons edge, life is at its purest, an exploration of the senses. The same can be said about driving legendary 4 X 4 that takes you here. ...
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Four Cylinder Rear Window
977 wordsLately the trend in cars has been anything but. Lately in the United States the trend has moved toward the SUV or the Sports Utility Vehicle. Thats Right the family station wagon and the Minivan are things of the past and I am going to take you through a thorough examination my favorite the Toyota 4 Runner Ltd! ! ! 1997 Toyota 4 Runner Limited 4 WD WHAT'S NEW FOR 1997 All-new 4 Runner debuts with more interior room, stronger engines, dual airbags, new colors, and a top-of- the-line Limited trim ...
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Third Generation First Generation
576 wordsThe CRX has been a vehicle way ahead of its time and a best seller for Honda for over twenty years since it was first introduced in 1985. It was inevitable from the start that there would be a re introduction of one of the most sophisticated models ever introduced by Honda. Honda for over ten years has been seriously considering the redevelopment into the new concept version of the CRX. This vehicle would have similar past qualities, such as being a two seated hatchback and containing a spacious...
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North America High Tech
1,517 wordsIt is a warm summers day; the heat rises from the pavement as the roar of engines and smell of gasoline surround you. With a throaty growl the first car pulls up to the line on the drag strip in front of you. Its large V- 8 pounds as it pulls up to the starting mark. An annoying whine announces the challenger, a smaller car covered in decals and brand names. Its four cylinders hum as it stops, ready to go. The light flashes green and both cars jump into action. As the front wheels leap from the ...
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Thousand Dollars Five Thousand
1,647 wordsWith five thousand dollars in my pocket, I sat anxiously in the passenger seat of my uncles car. Why was I so anxious? I know why, because I was on my way to buy my very first car. I was seventeen at that time and had worked like a dog throughout my sophomore and junior years in high school to come up with five thousand dollars. And getting a car with my hard earned money was a very big thing for me. What really followed that day of my first car shopping is an experience I will remember for a lo...
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Finer Fuel Atomization Programmable Fuel Injection Engine
782 wordsAs we progress through the decades with advancements in electronics, science and technology we must not forget the basis of our modern day sources of transportation. I would like to explicate a system in which I am fairly familiar with and have been the highlights of my interests. This is the recent power developments and characteristics of a four-cycle engine. Also known as the Otto cycle engine, the four-stroke engine works of off many mechanical components that simply derive power on the basi...
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Carbon Dioxide Natural Gas
842 wordsIn the not-too-distant future with regard to history's timeline there will come a point when fossil fuels will have been depleted and humans will be forced to find alternative sources with which to power automobiles, household heating units and other machinery that utilizes fuel. However, waiting until supplies are exhausted before establishing a workable alternative would place a major hardship upon future energy demands. For this reason, various options not only those that supply a form of fue...
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Z 28 Car Back
540 wordsMy Chevrolet Pride With the turn of a key, my LT 1 350 engine fires up with a roar that sends Mustang owners whimpering back to the garage. I own a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z 28. The 1997 Camaro is the thirtieth anniversary of a long history of Chevrolet heritage that has built muscle cars, like mine, and a lowly three-cylinder Geo metro. My raging machine comes off the factory assembly line with a pavement pounding 285 horsepower. That number alone is impressive, but I have tinkered with my engine...
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Life North America
1,503 wordsIt is a warm summer? s day; the heat rises from the pavement as the roar of engines and smell of gasoline surround you. With a throaty growl the first car pulls up to the line on the drag strip in front of you. Its large V- 8 pounds as it pulls up to the starting mark. An annoying whine announces the challenger, a smaller car covered in decals and brand names. Its four cylinders hum as it stops, ready to go. The light flashes green and both cars jump into action. As the front wheels leap from th...
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Twin Sequential Turbochargers 3 Rd Generation Turbo
624 wordsI am deciding whether to get a 3 rd generation or 2 nd generation Mazda RX- 7. The 3 rd generation was made from 1993 - 1995 and is known as the RX- 7 Twin turbo or FD 3 S. The 2 nd generation that I am considering was made from 1989 - 1991 and is known as the RX- 7 Turbo II or the FC 3 S. The FD has a more modern rounded look, kind of like a Dodge Viper or the Chevy Corvette C 5. The FC is a little less rounded but more sharp or square, like a Porsche 944. To begin, the power is a little differ...
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World Class One Race
733 wordsFormula One Racing Formula One racing, or F 1, is known to be the most prestigious type of auto racing in the world. Unfortunately, in the United States F 1 racing is not nearly as popular as other motorsports such as Nascar. On a typical Sunday afternoon if one were to flip channels on the television, Nascar would most likely be airing on a major station. Furthermore, if one were to watch the race he or she would notice that the racetrack was packed with thousands upon thousands of people. A la...
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Constantly Changing Foreign Competition
855 wordsThe History of the Chevrolet Nova and Chevy II Every successful automobile is a reflection of its time, but very few cars are as representative of their era in automotive history as Chevrolet s Chevy II and Nova. That may seem like a pretty grand statement to put on the shoulders of such a simple economy car, but after all the Chevy II changed many times over during it s 17 year run. The 1960 s and 1970 s were a time when automotive categories and markets were in a constant state of change, than...
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4 Wheel Drive Versatility And Usefulness Jeep
549 wordsJohn North Willis was the founder of the most useful vehicle ever. The Jeep hasnt changed much over the years. There was the CJ 2 which was very small and short wheel base, CJ 5 s were a little bigger than the CJ 2, now there is the CJ 7 or the Jeep Wrangler. The first jeep made was the Willys Jeep made by Willys Overland Company. The jeep was developed for the army, it did more than the army's expectations it was apparent that the jeep had versatility and usefulness and it still does today. The...
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Good Idea V 8
1,656 wordsSome Tips on Car Restoration Whenever someone decides to take the initiative to restore a car, it requires a serious commitment. I have seen too many people begin work and never finish. The successful car restorer chooses a car that fits his / her personality and budget, and follows the job through to the end. One must have a love for the process as well as the product, or the project will be rushed and end up to be worthless. I learned this tedious process when I was just fourteen years old, ba...
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Heavier Than Air Craft Heavier Than Air 1903
725 wordsAlthough the 1902 flyer was the first truly-effective heavier-than-air craft, it didnt have a propulsion system, and so counts only as a glider, not as an airplane. The problem for the Wrights in 1903 was to develop a powered machine. They had to make one more breakthrough to be successful here: understand how propellers work. This was harder than it seems, as no one really understood that a propeller was nothing more than a wing that rotates on its axis, and lifts the plane forward. So, the Wri...
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T D D C
512 wordsEnglish Snowmobile Engine Ryan Polls English 101 The Technology Of A Snowmobile Engine If you study and look at the history of a snowmobile engine, it has improved in many ways. I feel they have improved in two major ways. Number one being in performance, and number two they? re more environmentally safe. In order for you to understand how this has happened, I will explain to you the engine of a snowmobile. A snowmobile engine is called a 2 -cycle engine. This means unlike a 4 -cycle which you w...
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