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1979 Cadillac Commercial Chassis Condenser Assembly
Condenser Assembly 5.0
2010 BMW M3 Condenser Assembly
Condenser Assembly
1972 Mercury Monterey Alternator
Trustbuilt Alternator, 12 volts
2006 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD Actuator, Front
Dorman 4WD actuator, Sold Individually, Front
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Felpro Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
Condenser Assembly 5.0
2010 BMW M3 Condenser Assembly
Condenser Assembly
1972 Mercury Monterey Alternator
Trustbuilt Alternator, 12 volts
2006 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD Actuator, Front
Dorman 4WD actuator, Sold Individually, Front
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Felpro Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
Engine Parts
The earliest engines parts are made of iron. However, the use of iron led to unsatisfactory results. This is because the metal would rust very quickly, required lot of maintenance and was very heavy. Soon, it were realized that iron, despite its fantastic advantages, could not be used in a large scale manner in automotive engine parts.
That is when steel entered the picture. Steel was the ideal replacement for iron. It was as strong as iron, did not require a lot of maintenance, was easily molded valuable and was a lot lighter. Steel engines became the norm. However, dissipation of heat was a big problem as far as steel was concerned. Further, a steel engines part would show signs of wear and tear quickly. Although it was an improvement over iron, it was not the perfect solution that the automotive industry wanted.
The 50's and the 60's saw the introduction of aluminum technology in automobile engines in a big manner. Aluminum was to steel what steel was to iron. It offered all the advantages of steel and yet was better than steel on many counts. In all this, the primary emphasis was on retaining strength of the metal without increasing the weight of the automobile. However, engineers soon realized that emphasis on weight and strength led to loss of efficiency. With rising gasoline prices, the fact that the heat generated from combustion was not being used became a glaring criticism. Metal was preferred by car makers because it was very hard and strong. Further, it retained its strength under high temperatures as well. However, by the late 80's and early 90's, we discovered objects and surfaces that were as hard as metals despite being non metallic. Ceramic and composite materials were the best example of such objects.
The automobile industry has learned a lot from the space industry. Ceramic can withstand the heat of reentry of the spaceship into atmosphere. This makes it the ideal material for auto engines parts. Use of ceramic in cylinders and pistons, other practical problems being kept aside, will help engineers simplify the cooling system of the automobile. This will reduce weight of the engine without affecting efficiency. Making automotive engines parts out of composite material as strong as metals is a complicated task. The increases in cost of the engine will be tremendous. However, insofar as the combination of efficiency, performance, weight and temperature control is concerned, auto engine parts made out of metal will no longer occupy the prominence it enjoyed in the past.
It is just a matter of time before these new age technologies revolutionize the way engine parts are manufactured. As on date, platinum and other such metals are being used in certain parts. The tips of wires in car engines are platinum coated to improve conduction of electricity. You will find it difficult to find more information about these new age products in your local auto store. Instead, it makes more sense to log on to the web and visit sites like www.automotix.net for more information as well as to buy such products online.
The 50's and the 60's saw the introduction of aluminum technology in automobile engines in a big manner. Aluminum was to steel what steel was to iron. It offered all the advantages of steel and yet was better than steel on many counts. In all this, the primary emphasis was on retaining strength of the metal without increasing the weight of the automobile. However, engineers soon realized that emphasis on weight and strength led to loss of efficiency. With rising gasoline prices, the fact that the heat generated from combustion was not being used became a glaring criticism. Metal was preferred by car makers because it was very hard and strong. Further, it retained its strength under high temperatures as well. However, by the late 80's and early 90's, we discovered objects and surfaces that were as hard as metals despite being non metallic. Ceramic and composite materials were the best example of such objects.
The automobile industry has learned a lot from the space industry. Ceramic can withstand the heat of reentry of the spaceship into atmosphere. This makes it the ideal material for auto engines parts. Use of ceramic in cylinders and pistons, other practical problems being kept aside, will help engineers simplify the cooling system of the automobile. This will reduce weight of the engine without affecting efficiency. Making automotive engines parts out of composite material as strong as metals is a complicated task. The increases in cost of the engine will be tremendous. However, insofar as the combination of efficiency, performance, weight and temperature control is concerned, auto engine parts made out of metal will no longer occupy the prominence it enjoyed in the past.
It is just a matter of time before these new age technologies revolutionize the way engine parts are manufactured. As on date, platinum and other such metals are being used in certain parts. The tips of wires in car engines are platinum coated to improve conduction of electricity. You will find it difficult to find more information about these new age products in your local auto store. Instead, it makes more sense to log on to the web and visit sites like www.automotix.net for more information as well as to buy such products online.
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