TheGreenDragon
Dopamine-seeking Missile
I know a lot of people here are car guys who know their way around an engine bay. But for those who don't understand some of the inner workings or the terminology being thrown around, I figured these would be helpful.
Disclaimer: The guy in the videos is not me. I just happen to like this guy's channel because he has a lot of good content.
General:
Front Wheel Drive:
Inline 4 Cylinder Engine:
Differentials:
Intake Manifolds:
Catback Exhaust:
Dual Mass Flywheels:
Automatic vs. Manual Transmissions:
Anti-Lock Braking System:
Traction Control:
Stability Control:
1.4L Turbo Specific:
Special Requirements of Turbo Vehicles:
How Turbos Work:
How Turbo Wastegates Work (we have an internal wastegate):
Turbo Lag Explained:
UPGRADES:
Increasing Horsepower:
Cold Air Intakes:
CIA vs. Short Ram
Short Ram Test:
CAI Test:
Strut Bars:
Anti-Roll Bars:
Coilovers:
Spring Rates:
Performance Exhaust:
Brake Calipers:
Rotors:
Break Pads:
Rotational Inertia (2 parts):
ECU Chip Tuning:
Other:
DISCLAIMER: I have posted these for the knowledge they contain, not to attack a particular modification style.
Stretched Tires:
Negative Camber:
Suspension Mistakes:
Auto Trans Mistakes:
Manual Trans Mistakes:
Black Intercoolers:
Handbrake Misconceptions:
Disclaimer: The guy in the videos is not me. I just happen to like this guy's channel because he has a lot of good content.
General:
Front Wheel Drive:
Inline 4 Cylinder Engine:
Differentials:
Intake Manifolds:
Catback Exhaust:
Dual Mass Flywheels:
Automatic vs. Manual Transmissions:
Anti-Lock Braking System:
Traction Control:
Stability Control:
1.4L Turbo Specific:
Special Requirements of Turbo Vehicles:
How Turbos Work:
How Turbo Wastegates Work (we have an internal wastegate):
Turbo Lag Explained:
UPGRADES:
Increasing Horsepower:
Cold Air Intakes:
CIA vs. Short Ram
Short Ram Test:
CAI Test:
Strut Bars:
Anti-Roll Bars:
Coilovers:
Spring Rates:
Performance Exhaust:
Brake Calipers:
Rotors:
Break Pads:
Rotational Inertia (2 parts):
ECU Chip Tuning:
Other:
DISCLAIMER: I have posted these for the knowledge they contain, not to attack a particular modification style.
Stretched Tires:
Negative Camber:
Suspension Mistakes:
Auto Trans Mistakes:
Manual Trans Mistakes:
Black Intercoolers:
Handbrake Misconceptions:
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