What Are Torque-To-Yield Bolts And Why Do Automakers Use Them?

Torque-to-yield bolts are bolts designed to stretch past their elastic range, allowing them to maintain better sealing across ...
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I was so bored at work I redesigned a tiny engine part for fun and accidentally saved 22,000 pounds of aluminum

As a Powertrain Design Engineer, the first time you design a cylinder head is a huge challenge. You have to contain gasses at ...

Chevy's Late-90s Vortec Heads Are A Small Block Secret Weapon

Chevy's small-block Vortec heads can be an engine builder's secret weapon, thanks to the improved flow and potential for ...
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The Most-Awarded V-6 Engine Of All Time

The title of the most-awarded V-6, and thus, one of the most awarded engines of all time, is Nissan's VQ family of V-6 ...
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The Rise And Fall Of The V6 Engine In Mainstream Cars

The V6 used to be a mainstay in the mainstream market; today, we only have a handful of V6-equipped models. This is the rise ...

Here’s How Much Longer The Boeing 777X’s Wingspan Is Compared To The 777-300ER

So the question is just how much longer are the 777X wings? To get directly to the point, the 777X will have wings that are 7 ...