We never get tired of sharing good, solid technical info, especially when there’s an interesting historical angle. Check out this 1937 Chevrolet factory film on the basics of carburetors. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
Video: Engineering the 1960 Chrysler Unibody
The Chrysler Corporation took a bold step in 1960 when it converted its entire model line from traditional body-on-frame to unitized construction. Here’s the engineering project as recorded in an original 1960 factory film. Continue reading
Video: Four Turbos, 16 Cylinders, 12.3 Liters, 5,000+ Horsepower
Michigan’s own Steve Morris has created a truly world-class supercar engine in the Devel Sixteen, which produces more than 5,000 road-ready horsepower. Here’s more, including a run on the engine dyno. Continue reading
Video: A Visit to the Machine Shop, 1942
If you’re going to produce automobiles, you’re going to need machinists and machine tools. Join us for an entertaining and educational visit to the machine shops of 1942. Continue reading
Video: Milling a Four-Valve Cylinder Head From a Raw Billet
See an advanced, four-valve cylinder head machined from a raw block of aluminum in this fascinating time-lapse video. This isn’t magic. This is better. Continue reading
Video: How the Wankel Rotary Engine Works
We love good, simple technical videos. Here’s a clear, solid, and fun explanation of the Mazda rotary engine straight from the source: Toyo Kogyo Ltd. circa 1970. Even if you’re a Wankel expert, we know you’ll enjoy it. Continue reading
Video: Unleashing the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon
At the New York Auto Show this week, Dodge finally unveiled its much-touted Challenger SRT Demon. What’s an 840-hp road car good for, anyway? Dodge boss Tim Kuniskis provides some explanation. Continue reading