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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
3 Decades Later, The OG Game Is Still Fun
Super Mario Bros. Turns 30 Today -- When Did You First Play?
On September 13, 1985, Nintendo released Super Mario Bros. for the Family Computer (Famicom) in Japan.
(Kotaku.com)
On September 13, 1985, Nintendo released Super Mario Bros. for the Family Computer (Famicom) in Japan.
(Kotaku.com)
I Agree With This
Audi's Le Mans Chief Says F1 Is 'Not Even Comparable' To What They're Doing
Reinke made it clear: Audi’s heart is with this Le Mans prototype, and he’s very passionate about keeping the LMP1 program around for a good, long while.
“If you look at our success in LMP1, [F1] wouldn’t be a step up,” Reinke said.
Reinke explained that Audi identifies itself with the height of technology, and that’s happening in sports cars — not the highly restricted world of Formula One.
“For me, they’re so far apart, they’re not even comparable,” explained Reinke. “This is about creating technology that’s road relevant.
The things Audi is allowed to experiment with in WEC — hybrid systems, diesel fuel, all-wheel drive — are things that fit directly with what the company does on the road car side, and if Reinke has anything to say about it, that’s where they’ll stay.
(Jalopnik.com)
Reinke made it clear: Audi’s heart is with this Le Mans prototype, and he’s very passionate about keeping the LMP1 program around for a good, long while.
“If you look at our success in LMP1, [F1] wouldn’t be a step up,” Reinke said.
Reinke explained that Audi identifies itself with the height of technology, and that’s happening in sports cars — not the highly restricted world of Formula One.
“For me, they’re so far apart, they’re not even comparable,” explained Reinke. “This is about creating technology that’s road relevant.
The things Audi is allowed to experiment with in WEC — hybrid systems, diesel fuel, all-wheel drive — are things that fit directly with what the company does on the road car side, and if Reinke has anything to say about it, that’s where they’ll stay.
(Jalopnik.com)
I Use To Be All About N/A, But Boosted Is The Future
Five lies that automotive enthusiasts tell themselves
3. Forced Induction Is Always Better
It's true that forced induction is a proven solution to increase a motor's output. Manufacturers have moved toward forced induction in increasing numbers over the past few years because it allows them to boast bigger horsepower numbers while maintaining fuel economy targets. However, achieving that output without the use of forced induction is almost always preferable in a performance context. It's one of the reasons that track-focused cars like the Ford Mustang GT350R, Camaro Z/28, and Porsche 911 GT3 use naturally aspirated motors rather than boosted ones.
In the case of turbocharging, manufacturers continue to combat lag with varying levels of success. Ultimately, the bottom line is that unless the engine is constantly operating in a rev range where the turbo(s) have spooled up, you will experience some level of lag when on the throttle. It's particularly troublesome on a race track where a sudden dollop of power in the middle of a corner could cause instability as the boost comes on.
Superchargers have an advantage here because they're running whenever the motor is. But superchargers add a substantial amount of weight to the car, and that weight is usually added up front – precisely where you don't want it. Additionally, the amount of horsepower a supercharger produces will go down progressively once temperatures reach and exceed a certain threshold, making them less than ideal for prolonged use.
Complete list (AutoBlog.com)
3. Forced Induction Is Always Better
It's true that forced induction is a proven solution to increase a motor's output. Manufacturers have moved toward forced induction in increasing numbers over the past few years because it allows them to boast bigger horsepower numbers while maintaining fuel economy targets. However, achieving that output without the use of forced induction is almost always preferable in a performance context. It's one of the reasons that track-focused cars like the Ford Mustang GT350R, Camaro Z/28, and Porsche 911 GT3 use naturally aspirated motors rather than boosted ones.
In the case of turbocharging, manufacturers continue to combat lag with varying levels of success. Ultimately, the bottom line is that unless the engine is constantly operating in a rev range where the turbo(s) have spooled up, you will experience some level of lag when on the throttle. It's particularly troublesome on a race track where a sudden dollop of power in the middle of a corner could cause instability as the boost comes on.
Superchargers have an advantage here because they're running whenever the motor is. But superchargers add a substantial amount of weight to the car, and that weight is usually added up front – precisely where you don't want it. Additionally, the amount of horsepower a supercharger produces will go down progressively once temperatures reach and exceed a certain threshold, making them less than ideal for prolonged use.
Complete list (AutoBlog.com)
I Disagree With #1
10 of Japan’s Best Engines
3. Nissan RB26DETT
3. Nissan RB26DETT
- The Nissan RB26DETT was produced for the 1989 to 2002 Nissan GT-Rs. The 2.6 liter inline six was a twin turbo charged beast that featured an iron block and an aluminum head. The head contained four valves per cylinder paired with dual over head cams. Intake air is managed by six individual throttle bodies. The twin turbo setup is parallel instead of sequential with twin T28 turbos. This combination ushered in 276 horsepower at ten pounds of boost. This motor found its way into the R32, R33, and the R34. All three of which are considered to be kings of the race track. This motor sparked Toyota to step up their game with the 2JZ-GTE as well. the RB26DETT swap is huge with all sorts of racers and tuners…if they can afford it. Greatness comes with a price.
- This Nissan motor has one of the World’s largest followings to date. The SR20DET is part of the Nissan SR motor family and could be found in the Nissan Bluebird, Silvia, Pulsar Gti-R and many other Nissans. The Silvia is the most notable of them all. The motor has a 2.0 liter displacement containing a dual overhead cam design, electronic fuel injection and a turbo charger. Sounds like the best mix of automobile motor design. This motor replaced the CA18DE and CA18DET models. Power levels from 201 to 250 horsepower were found depending on the model the car was going into. The US never saw the SR20DET motor. The KA24 Single and Dual overhead cam motors were used in the Nissan 240SX. The SR20 is widely imported to the US from Japan today and can be found in many different rear wheel drive platforms including the 240SX.
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