Engines
- Mean effective pressure
- Front engine, mid engine, and rear engine cars (configurations required for each)
- ECU
- Mazda SkyActiv
- 2014 Formula 1 Engine (1.6L V6)
- Diesel gas pedal
- Pros/Cons of different engine layouts (V6, V8, I6, H4, etc.)
Engine Components/Features
- Governers
- Single mass flywheel vs. dual mass flywheel (Porsche GT3 RS vs. standard GT3)
- VCT (variable cam timing)
- Desmodromic valves
- Diesel Fuel Injection
- Toyota VVT
- BMW Vanos
- BMW Valvetronic
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
- Fuel Pumps
- EGR, SCR, DPF (Emissions)
Clutches/Torque Converters
- Cone clutch
- Centrifugal clutch
- Clutch Pedal
- Powershifting
- Double Clutching
Transmissions
- Synchromesh gearbox
- Sliding mesh
- Constant mesh
- Rev-matching
Differentials
- E-diffs
- Lockers
- Brake management for open diffs (brake wheel with less traction)
Suspensions
- Spring Rates - How it affects handling and spring/shock combinations
- Axle tramp/wheel hop
- Multi-link suspension
- Porsche dynamic chassis system
- Air suspensions
- Active Suspension
Brakes/Safety/Tires
- Electronic Brake assist System (EBS)
- Hydraulic handbrake
- Cable Handbrake
- Air Bags
- Belt type brakes
- Tire sizing
- Tire slip angles
- Tire types; slicks/rain/snow/etc.
Forced Induction
- Twin-turbos
- Twin-scroll turbocharger
- Variable geometry turbocharger
- Twincharging
Car Internals/Steering
- Electric power steering
- Torque Steer
- Speedometer
- Tachometer
Aerodynamics
- Spoilers
- Splitters
- Lift/drag
Other Topics
- Pitching forces
- Yaw
- Rolling movements
- Cat converter
- Hybrids
hi, i would love to know what liters in engine terms mean.
ReplyDeleteLiters simply refers to the volume of all of the engine cylinders. The useable space there is to make power.
Deleteahh thank you, i couldint find that anywhere, keep up the good work :)
Delete1 liter = 61 cubic inches
Delete1 liter=1000 cubic centimeters. This is easy way to go :)
Deletefirst of all i would like to thank you for your all the videos as learning from your videos is fun and concept can be cleared faster as compared to reading theories.
ReplyDeleteMy topics of interest are:
Multi-link suspensions as well as AIR SUSPENSIONS.
Also i would love to know about Hemi-Engines.]
Thank you
I will add the suspension videos to my list. As for Hemis, search my channel for "Hemi Engine" and that should help you out!
DeleteHey, I have an 2002 v6 Mustang convertible,what do you think are the cheapest, most effective ways to make it faster off the line? I could care less about top speed to be honest. I started watching one video you had on turbos, and then found myself spending the past 4-5 hours watching them all! Great job explaining man!
ReplyDeleteTop speed basically comes with making a car quicker, if the solution is adding power. Improving acceleration can be done in other ways though. I'd recommend reading some forums about people removing weight from their Mustangs, see if there is much that can be reasonably removed. Also, if your wheels spin when you launch, then finding a better set of tires would also help you out.
DeleteUsing a low ratio differential will help get off the line quicker..
DeleteTyres with better grip will be the cheapest and easiest way to increase your acceleration every time, also you can lower tyre pressure thus leading to a greater contact patch on the road but this can strip the tyre off the rim. Suspension as well as power is lost when suspension squats down.
DeleteHe drives a Mustang V6, this is no performance car! I would try to use a limited slip differential and then use much more smaller tyres with high pressure to reduce rolling friction. you may loose some 1/10 seconds from 0-30, but after this point the acceleration will rise because you have not so much loss from the drivetrain with smaller tyres ;-)
DeleteI would recommend to use 195 oder 185 tyres and 3bar tyre pressure. Most of the show and shine guys don't know what you have to do to get a faster 1/4 Mile time with cars that have no so much power.
That's why Top Fuel Dragster use small tyres on the front wheels - because they can make the cars faster with less rolling friction.
The show and shine guys roll on 20 Inch Wheels with 265 Tyres. This is bullshit and just for show. For Track racing you need thicker tyres but they also need to be smaller, 16 to 18 Inch Wheels will work fine on a mustang for track racing. and for better accelerarion too.
I've seen your carburetor video and is so good but I think it would be a good idea to explain the diferent types of carburetor and where are they most commontly used (cars, bikes, airplanes, 2stroke, 4stroke)
ReplyDeleteI think carburetors divide on fixed venturi(the one explained in your video) and variable venturi. Within variable venturi you can find the conventional ones and the CV (constant speed)
look on this site the 4.0 Operation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carburetor#Power_valve
and watch these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_7d1FxZD8U (variable venturi-conventional)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cb2CbIfDeA&feature=relmfu (variable venturi-CV)
take your time!
Hey, could you please explain tire sip angles? Thanks in advance.
ReplyDeleteHi. Perhaps you could do a video explaining the smaller parts of a car's engine: ex. harmonic balancers, freeze plugs, various bearings and journals, rocker arm assemblies, and the such.
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to see a video on stroke and it's effects on torque, etc (seems like diesels have larger strokes and more torque)
ReplyDeletebased on your observation my intuition tells me this: if you look at the crankshaft through the flywheel it will describe a circle when it rotates. The diameter of that circle would be the stroke of the engine. From physics you can easily deduce that the longer the arm length the greater the torque applied. So diesel would produce more torque because stroke is greater => crankshaft diameter is greater => torque applied on the crankshaft axis is greater.
DeleteHowever if you look at Renault Megane Sport R26R 2.0 Turbocharged (2006) petrol engine vs Renault Megane Sport RS 2.0 Diesel Turbocharged you will notice this:
- The petrol version produces 228hp 228lb-ft (310Nm) torque with 93mm stroke
- The diesel produces only 170hp but 264lb-ft (359Nm) torque with 90mm stroke (less stroke, hmm)
Way more torque for the diesel. What actually gives diesel fuel it's torque is 1: compression ratio is higher (9:1 for petrol, while diesel has 16:1, almost double) and 2: (less significant but still) diesel packs more energy per volume than petrol.
Hope everything makes sense and if I'm wrong someone please correct me.
Chris,
Can you help me understand and picture the ISR(independent shifting rod) in the Lamborghini Aventador???
ReplyDeleteand I have always been obsessed with the exotic automotive business can you help by explaining what REALLY makes them special from other cars?
Cold Air Intake
ReplyDelete4-2-1 header, 4-1 Header
Exhaust diameter
After market performance parts
performance tuning
Hey Jason,
ReplyDeleteI am from India studying in Automobile engineering. Can u make the video related to Vehicle dynamics ???
Which include effects of below parameters on stability,road handling and cornering ability.
Ride height
Roll center
Center of mass
Moment of inertia
Roll moment
Weight distribution
Contact patch
Cornering force
Pneumatic trail
Radial Force Variation
Rolling resistance
Self aligning torque
Slip angle
Slip (vehicle dynamics)
Steering ratio
Body roll
Bump Steer
Directional stability
Critical speed
Pitch
Ride quality
Roll
Speed wobble
Understeer, oversteer, lift-off oversteer, and fishtailing
Weight transfer and load transfer
Yaw
Thank u.
What an excellent list, thanks!! Looks like I've got my work cut out for me!
Deletehey guys I would suggest reading this book its a bit long but it covers vehicle dynamics and race dynamics very well, Milliken Race car vehicle dynamics. hope that helps
DeleteRev-matching pls
ReplyDeleteAir/Fuel Ratio, Dog box Engagement Transmission, Direct port Fuel injection and More ideas soon!!!
ReplyDeletewheel offset plz. I'm not sure if my first message got through so im reposting thanks
ReplyDeleteI've asked my buddies and they are just as confused as i am lol
ReplyDeleteA big thing i find missing is a Video about the EVAP and emissions system. I think you should definitely do a video about that.
ReplyDeleteHi Jason,
ReplyDeleteI wanted to first let you know that you are a blessing! Thank you immensely for all your time in making these videos that we can learn from. Your generosity with your time is so encouraging, and the amount of things I learn for free from you is astounding!
One thing I have been wondering about is how exactly dynos (dynamometers) work and, in turn, speed the gear up to match the shaft. I do not know if you had included it as a subtopic in a transmission video and I missed it, or if you have not mentioned it at all. Would you please consider a video related to this? Even discussing it briefly in another video would be extremely helpful.
With Gratitude,
Jordan
Great videos, i have watched many of them and you really do have a great way of simplifying how so many different things work, i linked one of your video's in a guitar forum in a section for for other things not guitar related.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see you make a video about electric guitar "pickups", more though about the pickups "pole pieces" and what actually happens(scientifically/electrically/magnetically, and the resulting alteration in tone) when they are adjusted upwards or downwards, i'm not sure if this may be in your field but it's a grey area for many guitar players and any info. on the matter would be of great interest to many, thanks, Stephen.
I assume this is more suited to the field of electrical engineering or general physics. There are multiple results from google search: "fields magnetic guitar pickup". Sorry I can't be of more help. Anonymous
DeleteHellow, i would like to know if you can make a video on youtube and explain how side skirts work in F1 cars or regular cars, thank you.
ReplyDeleteHey, I'm from Trinidad and Tobago studying Automotive Engineering,
ReplyDeleteCan you make some videos on
Frames
Steering Linkages
Drivelines
Wheels, Hubs and Tires
Hydraulic Assist Steering
Steering Angles
Thank you
Hey,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your youtube videos. I too am a Mechanical Engineer, but I have only recently gained a specific interest in
auto-motives in the last while. I searched your site and was wondering if you could do a lesson on power band. More specifically why a vehicle is more inefficient operating outside this RPM range as well as examples of various types of cars and their different power band regimes.
Could you do a video about how all car components are linked together? For example turning the key engages the electrical components which engages the starter and the mechanical engine and so on until the power is eventually transferred to the wheels. I have some holes in understanding fully and would be helpful to understand the whole picture before understanding the individual parts and components.
ReplyDeleteCan you produce the video of V-12 engine ?
ReplyDeleteAnalyze the advantage and disadvantage of the V-12 engine.
Since the WWII, V-12 engine had been used on Soviet Union T-34, German Tiger Tank
P-51 Mustang, in the modern auto maker, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce also
use V-12 engine.
Could you do a video on limited slip differential.
ReplyDelete- desmodromic valves look awesome. I myself understand how they work but I want to see you explain it to the masses. The guy who thought of them must be a genius.
ReplyDelete- DVVA (desmodromic FULLY variable valve actuation) is an even more complex system to attempt to explain to the masses.
- LSD (someone already mentioned I see)
- Revo knuckle MacPherson variant (ford focus rs exclusive I guess because I haven't personally seen it anywhere else but you may have)
- natural dynamic balance (any flat/boxer, straight-6 and v12). Why BMW engine's run so smooth? :)
I don't study these things at school, but I'm very interested in them and read and "saw" everything I could find on these subjects and more. But you do study and you also publish these videos which people watch so I would really like to see these explained. I know your list is so long it will take you "years" to go through so good luck and "godspeed".
Chris,
A video about top fuel engines And the differences between nitromethane, alcohol, and gasoline as fuel. Another video covering chemical boasting through nitrous would be great. Been looking for comprehensive explanations of auto tech for years, your site is a tremendous source of knowledge. Thank you and please keep adding to it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, really nice work! Great information. I see your focus is on IC cars, but it would be very nice to see som e videos on electric cars as well. For example torques and gears. Maybe electric regen braking?
ReplyDeleteHi there! I was wondering could you do a video on 2 step? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s57OTy8qS0&feature=related
ReplyDeleteSince you have covered both Supercharging and Turbocharging, can you cover what happens when they work in tandem in a video (i.e. twincharging)? The Lancia Delta S4 is the most well-known example.
ReplyDeleteSupercharging, twin chargers (turbo-super chargers), water / methanol injection, intercooling, aftercooling, water charge cooler, propane injection, mechanical fuel injection vs electronic fuel injection, pressure compensated injection dosing.
ReplyDeleteThe accretion of subtitles on videos makes video more accessible to people not fluent in English or who do not have the vocabulary necessary to understand certain explanations and certain expressions in videos.
ReplyDeleteI am Brazilian and I don't speak English fluently, but access the site, it offers a content quality still somewhat restricted in my country.
i would suggest you to please upload a series dedicated to steering system.which may include the track width, turning radius, types of steering systems etc and all other details about steering.
ReplyDeleteGo over n2o wet and dry setups and what all goes along with it
ReplyDeleteHey man love the videos, I'm a starting automotive engineering student from finland and I know some basics of cars and these videos have been really helpful for me. I would like to understand more of antitheft-systems on cars.. well the basics of it what parts does it have and how does the system prevent the engine to start. Keep those videos coming they are great!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work there bud! Wish I had seen these videos while I was younger, maybe I would have chosen to go in for automotive engineering rather than finance. But the fact that you got a finance professional, with no prior knowledge of machines, addicted to your videos says a lot about your work. So thanks for that! Hey, would you know of a nice channel/ website where I could get to learn about hydraulic systems and esp. elevators incld. hydraulic & traction elevators? Thanks again & keep up the work!
ReplyDeleteCan you make a video on alternators and how they work with the battery to power a car's electronics?
ReplyDeletelove the channel! a lot of stuff i already know about but it's cool to see it explained. i always learn a thing or two from these videos. you've actually inspired me to be a mechanical engineer as well!
ReplyDeleteanyway, i'd like to see videos on clutch master/slave cylinders, fuel pumps and fuel injectors. water injection and methanol injection would be cool videos as well.
keep up the good work!
Excellent channel!!Another request for water injection (adding extra injectors for water/ethanol)
ReplyDeleteUnrelated topic: also which companies now own which brands? Like Tata owning Rover and Daewoo/Chevrolet and partnerships like like Mercedes Benz/Daimler Chrysler. e.g. why Yamaha motorcycle shims can be used in a Toyota.
hi man gr8 going i just wanted to know about chassis role in weight balance of car
ReplyDeleteCould we get a video on Gasoline Direct Injection Engines, like those used in some Mitsubishis and other cars ??
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be in his video about fuel injection systems?
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteGreat videos!
Have you ever consider making a video about suspensions using torsion bars? Until few years ago they were extremely popular among French cars at the rear suspension.
10k's for ur video, they are wonderfully made & easy to understand 10k u again.
ReplyDeleteHave u ever thought about making a video about CommonRail Turbo diesel engine & compare it to Fiat's MultiJet diesel engine??
And one more thing: Am i right when saying that Fiat used for the 1st time CommonRail diesel engines & then they sold it(the patent) to Bosh who own's the patent rights today. So Fiat is using today MultiJet for their Diesel engines. Are they better, worst or just the same(as i think), but what's the difference of CommonRail & MultiJet?
Thank you for your time.
please tell us about variable valve timing
ReplyDeletehey i wanna know about the latest braking technology
ReplyDeleteamazing site and info
ReplyDeletewould be great to see a video regarding De-Dion suspension though since not a lot of cars have it it will probably be low on the list....
Hello buddy,
ReplyDeleteI would like some info on 2 aspects:
1. What is the difference between a high lift cam and a normal cam?
2. What is Head Porting?
Thanks in advance and keep up the good work.
Hello Jason,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I salute you for the great effort you have put in these videos. Your language is simple and comprehensible no matter how complicate the topic is.
So my suggestion for a video - The Fiat Multiair engines. I think it's a remarkable achievement from the Fiat group and it would be great to get to know about it's details, also it would great to know a little bit more about the Variator powered Alfa Romeo engines.
Thank you in advance and keep it up!
Cheers!
hi its 1mohan from youtube. thanks for replying to my comment, as you have requested i am posting my suggestion on your website. OK here it goes, is there any chance that you would have the kindness of explaining how a thermal and non-thermal viscous fan works and the scientific principles behind it?
ReplyDeleteCould you do a video on Variable Cylinder Management?
ReplyDeleteI am also interested in Mufflers and Crumple Zones. Thanks again for your extremely great quality videos Jason!
DeleteI'd really love a video on rotary engines, possibly explaining the port differences and changes (such as bridgeporting). I really want to know how it all works. Thanks :).
ReplyDeleteBuddy please make a video on swirl and squish and tumble motion of fluid inside the combusion chamber...
ReplyDeleteAnd some more videos on engines..
Thank You
what is the maximum volumetric efficiency???
ReplyDeletei just watched your video about f1 engine.... just wanted to know any equation.
coz if i were to buy my own car, i would buy the one with maximum volumetric efficiency. i believe that would emit cleaner air (CO-CO2 emitted)
would temperature(intake) affect the maximum volume?
DeleteCan you do a video on exhaust back pressure?
ReplyDeleteYour videos are fantastic! Can you make a video about understanding port swirl in diesel engines? Swirl versus flow. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCan you please make a video on Bi/Duel fuel injection system!!!!
ReplyDeleteTwo Suggestions:
ReplyDelete1.) I know you have made a video on automatic transmissions work, but how does it actually select which gears, out of the multiple sets of planetary gears, is driven, and which out of them drive the next set or the differential?
2.) How do torque-vectoring differentials work e.g. Audi's optional differential on some of its' 'S' models? I have seen some of their own videos, but still do not understand how torque is varied.
hey buddy
ReplyDeletei would like to know about main bearings, how they work and how they affect vehicle performance.
thanks
Hi can you please make a in-depth video to explain how BMW took a normal e21 3series m10 engine and developed it to produce 1500hp from 1.5litres inline 4 which won the f1 championship.
ReplyDeleteHey, I would like to learn the differences between a diesel engine and a petrol engine, pros and cons, why a diesel sometimes has twice the amount of torque of a petrol but cant rev as high as a petrol engine.
ReplyDeleteAlso it would be nice to get a quick overview of the rotary engine! And some steering information =D
It's your lucky day! I have videos on gas vs. diesel, rotary engines, and rack and pinion steering. Search my channel for each topic individually and you should find what you're looking for.
Deletehi jason i was wondering if you could do a video on clutch by wire systems i understand it is controlled by actuators/solenoids which in turn are controlled by the ecu but that's about as far is my know how goes thanks.
ReplyDeletehi jason i heard that there is a force induction that have both super charge and turbo charge together . Is that true ? if it is true can you explain how it works ?
ReplyDeleteI know there is a bunch of info about an ECU or ECM but is there any way you can explain the function of each one?
ReplyDeleteHey Jason,
ReplyDeleteWould you mind explaining the differences between AWD and 4WD.
simply amazing videos, and they are really more than useful.
ReplyDeleteI would like you to make videos on automobile components and the materials used to manufacture them and the reasons behind using particular materials for particular components
I am interested in a video explaining mass and j dampers as they are/were used in Formula 1.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see some motorcycle videos. Parallel twin, v-twin, inline 4; belt driven vs chains, maybe even an explanation on Yamahas crossplane engine. The possibilities are endless! =)
ReplyDeleteHey could you explain why some cars have rwd and others fwd? is rwd/fwd better? why etc.
ReplyDeletethank you love ur videos
first off i really enjoy your videos for people who don't know how some stuff works you make it really easy to understand. i haven't seen it anywhere but was wondering if you could do a video on the KERS system on F1 cars.
ReplyDeletefor a wile I've been trying to design a new engine. If you could explain how an engine can have more torque, and then explain how an engine can have more horsepower. It would help me out a lot with my design.
ReplyDeletebetter question/video. how do diesel engines make more torque?
Deletefew videos on aerodynamics would be great.......
ReplyDeleteBe great to see videos on how to trouble shoot all the diffrent electrical componets on cars. For instance i have a power door lock actuator, i can not find a wiring diagram, or test values. There has to be a simple way without having to buy factory service manuals for every car and every electricl part. I know your a M.E. mccully_r@ yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteCould you please do a video on how the Eaton - Detroit Truetrac helical gear type differential works?
ReplyDeleteHi, Also could you do a video on Progressive vs Digressive suspension damping.
ReplyDeleteHey mate..I love ur work! thanks so much for sharing knowledge! I have watched the the front wing video, it was really good. Can u please explain us how the design of the rear wing of a formula 1 car affects the downforce?
ReplyDeleteHi, nice videos ! I just wanted to know if you can make a video on Compression stall/ Blowoff valve and why new engines don't have it ? Thanks in advance.
ReplyDeleteHi, I am wonder if you can make a video about how hybrid car work with a normal engine and a electric motor, their both produce different numbers if HP and Torque, how does the car maker merge these two different sources of power together? Look forward to your video :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I was having a discussion with some of my buddies recently. The situation is described as follows: Say you chained a 2013 Lambourghini LP700-4 coupe, 6.5L V12 to a 2008 5.6L V8 4X4 CrewCab Nissan Titan truck, would the sheer power behind the Lambo be eneough to overpower the weight and friction difference in the truck at least for a fewe feet? I would love to hear your thoughts in a video our a comment.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your time and consideration.
-Zach
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to find out how the transmission is fit on a rear-engine/mid-engine and how it is operated (compared to a front engine + rear wheel drive).
Could you please make a simplified sketch of it
Please Please Please do a video explaining how the wheelbase to track width ratio is relevant, while the outright measurement of either is inconclusive.
ReplyDeleteI meet enthusiasts everywhere who seem to believe that because a 1st gen miata has a 90-something inch wheelbase it is short and snappy, when in reality, while light and therefore responsive, it drives predictably because it has a relatively long wheelbase compared to it's very narrow track width.
... And people think a Ferrari is stable because it has a "long" wheelbase when in reality it actually it can change directions much faster than a tuned miata partially because it's track width is wide and the ratio is more square... and it's stability comes from quality parts and engineering in the suspension.
Would love to see this clarified mathematically for many enthusiasts!
Thanks, Noah
Hi jason can you tell me the approx. manufacturing cost of torque biasing differential(torsen differential) for axle ratio of 6:1 & torque biasing ratio of 4:1
ReplyDeleteWould be interested in a video explaining and comparing Subaru's single-AVCS (Active Valve Control System for the Intake cam) and Subaru's dual-AVCS (Active Valve Control System for both intake and exhaust cams).
ReplyDeleteThank you for the excellent videos thus far. Although you certainly provide a great beginner's introduction to internal combustion, valvetrain basics, etc.. what I truly enjoy is your more in depth advanced analyses on topics such as the clutch-type limited slip differential, and the sequential gearbox to name a very few. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Also, a video explaining Subaru's DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) system would be helpful. From my preliminary understanding, it is controlled by fluid dynamics.
DeleteCan you please make a video on four wheel steering?
ReplyDeleteI Like your videos! Good job!
ReplyDeleteI have a few suggestions... :D
I drive a 2013 Toyota Aygo VVT-i.
I would appriciate a video explaining Toyota's VVT-i.
You already did a video on how weight affects acceleration. Because I drive a small and lean car, I then wondered how weight affects the cars consumtion. 90% of the time I am not alone in my car.
Also I would like to get the purpose of (engine?)oil explained and how changing your oil type could effect your car/engine.
I hope you'll do a video on above mentioned.
Greetz from the Netherlands.
PS. Watched more than half of your videos I think.
Could you explain what the difference is between R12 and R134A AC Gases and how the systems differ. Thanks man love the videos!
ReplyDeleteMechanically driven diesel injector pumps and common rail would make a great video and runaway diesel engines.
ReplyDeleteCrankcase ventilation system, PCV, Catch cans.
ReplyDeletehi.. ur videos have been of great help to me... can u explain what type of differential they use in formula cars..? thanks..
ReplyDeleteheyy , i totally loved your videos.
ReplyDeleteIn your future lessons , could you please explain the phenomenon of knock (or detonation
) in SI as well as CI engines.
thank you.
Small engines vs Large engines.
ReplyDeleteDoes a small engine at double revs ie 1.0L at 4000rpm have the same power and efficiency as a larger engine at low revs ie 2.0L at 2000rpm?
A video showing us under the hood of an actual car and explaining what each thing is
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see a discussion of piston acceleration as a determining factor for engine speed limits and how rod and piston material fatigue and stress limits come into play.
ReplyDeleteHi , I'm very confused about how independent suspension works , especially Multi Link rear suspension Compered with wishbone suspension . Thanks for the great lessons !
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what kind of lsd should I have in my car if I want to be able to drift in it.
ReplyDeleteSH-AWD vs xDrive vs 4Matic vs Quattro
ReplyDeleteIm having trouble clicking on "Lessons" and choosing a lesson to watch.
ReplyDeleteCan you make a video explaining how to understand camshaft specs?
ReplyDeleteCould you make a video showing what exactly you do in an engine and transmission build?
ReplyDeleteCould you do a video explaining how an electric engine works. For example, on the new Tesla cars.
ReplyDeleteCould you explain water methanol injection ? This is very popular on turbocharged engines.
ReplyDeletethank you sir for your videos , these are very good.I want to know about ALL WHEEL STEERING can you help me?Please
ReplyDeleteI think a good suggestion would be the purpose of a blow off valve, the difference between a recirculated and vented one and the benefits of each setup.
ReplyDeletehey dude, love your work. I really think a video such as "what to look for when it comes to buying used cars" I feel your explanation's are vastly superior to others I've seen out there. For example, if you have access to quite a few cars, take a camera with you and record the engine, and try to identify faults, misuse, things that shouldn't be there or simply just a great looking engine.
ReplyDeleteCheers mate.
I would like to hear about oil catch cans in the automotive aftermarket.
ReplyDeleteWhat are the pro's and con's of using a catch can system? When / why are they necessary, if ever? I would also like to know why vehicles are not equipped with them from factory.
What about a quick video on how exactly rear-wheel steering, as introduced by the Porsche 991 GT3, works and it's advantages vs. disadvantages?
ReplyDeleteplease explain
ReplyDelete1.weight transfer issues like dive and squat deeply... like role of fuel consumption etc
2.also explain abot roll centre and centre of mass position& their effrct
Double clutching and power shifting would make a good lesson
ReplyDeleteWatched your videos and thought it was very informative. Suggestion I would have is to discuss the actual physics and calculations of a suspension. i.e. as a wheel hits a bump, what is actually happening with kinetic forces, potential energy, energy dissipation from the shocks on the compression and rebound etc. This might explain some of the shock dyno profiles on what it's trying to do. ie, prevent the wheels from getting launched off the bump, or having too much rebound so that the car crashes down after the bump. It would be nice to see some of the physical calculations of where all the forces are.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff keep it up.
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ReplyDeleteGreat videos man!! Have you heard of khanacademy? (www.khanacademy.org)
ReplyDeleteYou should collaborate with them. I think your great videos will reach to more people around the world.
Hello sir.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know about car chassis and its details, can you upload a video on that..?
Hi Jason,
ReplyDeletecan we have a video on caster and camber and its effects on car
I have videos on each topic, please search my channel. :)
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ReplyDeleteA very popular topic when talking about cars is whether coasting downhill in neutral is more fuel economic that coasting downhill in gear..
In my opinion we should always coast in gear because:
- you have more control of the car
- the engine rotates thanks to gravity and without fuel being burned
Would you make a video on the topic?
Thanks and keep up the good work..
Hey, my DREAM car is the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray. I would love to see a video explaining the 'big block' engine which drives that bad boy. What separates a big block from a typical engine? How does a big block differ in performance i.e. Horsepower and torque? things like that. Just wanted to say I worship your videos as my motorsports engineering messiahs and I think you've done a great job, keep it up! :)
ReplyDeleteI think from an engineering standpoint, one of the most fascinating race cars has to be the DeltaWing. I'd love to learn more about the concepts involved. If you look at the tiny front tyres you feel like you just can't begin to understand how they manage to pull more than 4gs through turns.
ReplyDelete... and thank you for the great videos - I keep coming back even though it's in a foreign language to me.
hey Jason thanks alot for all the videos...
ReplyDeletedude you have already mentioned active suspension in the list provided... can u also explain the engineering behind MR dampers if possible? beacause I know the list has demanded so many videos already..
Hydraulic clutch
ReplyDeleteThank you a lot for the videos. I've look on several videos and tried to figure why does a manual transmission car stalls. I have a good idea but I'm a bit confused because you change your manual transmission diagrams on some videos (obviously because of what you are trying to show). I would like to ask you for a video with the big picture including the gears so I can see the whole process. If you can't make it its fine, you've teach me more than enough..
ReplyDeleteEffects of the weight distribution on car handling.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your videos!
Hey could you please make a video explaining why a lot of tuner cars such as Subaru and Mitsubishi you ethanol for fuel and why does it make the exhaust smell sweet rather than like gasoline? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi, I saw your great videos on differentials, but I'm still wondering how the mechanics work which allow race cars (namely f1) to have have altering lock-ratios in different driving situations ( under braking, corner entry, corner exit, high sped corners , low speed corners).
ReplyDeleteAlso each of these settings can be changed on track, by the drivers on the steering wheel, but what happens under the hood if one of those buttons is turned.
And what specific type of diffs are used today in f1 cars - maybe that should have been my first question- ?
Greetings from the land of Finger-Boy,
Luki
I'd love to see what the difference between a big block & small block are.
ReplyDeletehey i would like to know that how many types of ignition system tomorrow will be my test so kindly tell me hurry!
ReplyDeleteMy teacher told me 3 common types
i) contact breaker
ii) contact breaker less (electronics)
iii) direct
can you explain it deeply I'll be very thankful to you!
Hi Jason !
ReplyDeleteI have gone through your transmission videos but i wanted to know more about split gears manual transmission like those in big trucks. Want to know the complete thing as to how flipping a switch makes the gearbox go to 10, 12 or 16 gears.
Thanks for all the lectures even though i have to see many yet. They are really great !!!
Can you talk about the relationship between horsepower and suspension? Specifically on Dodge Trucks. I hear a lot about how the suspensions are not well "tuned" to the amount of horsepower the engines have.
ReplyDeleteIs the only drawback that there will be excessive forces on the frame or some components (bearings etc) on the truck while turning fast?
Thanks for the lessons! Would you like to discuss the difference between horizontally and vertically placed engines? And its relationship between where the engine is located front, middle, rear and the drive (front or rear, or 4wd/awd)? Thanks a lot.
ReplyDeleteHello Jason!
ReplyDeleteI am a Mechanical engineering student from India and want to participate in the Formula SAE competition held around the world. Can you explain the different aspects of designing the formula car at student level....the chasis ,choices of materials, suspension setup,engine choice etc..
A video or two would be very helpful..
Thanks a lot.
Hello
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what does the brake calipers position differ from a car to another. and i believe its somehow related to the forces going on there. so what is it.
i am getting my rotors changed so i would like to know what is it and what would happen if it was positioned in a wrong place and how would this affect me.
the reason i am changing the rotors is a huge vibration as i brake while on 120+kmh speeds.
thanks a lot man
you rock watched most of your videos :D
Hi,
ReplyDeleteCan you please explain the effects of Engine Oil Grade to Engines like 0w 50 vs 10w 50 and so on. thanks
HI jason,
ReplyDeleteA viedo on brakes and barke calculation like MFDD, power barkes... why a vaccum pump is used in diesel engines and not in gasoline engines.
Regards
suraj
Hey! can you do a small mini series on Rally cars? kinda like you did with F1. Talk about what makes the cars so versatile and maybe go into Group B cars and the unique builds used for those cars
ReplyDeleteHi, jason your videos have been very helpful to me. If possible could you make videos on different manufacturing techniques employed to manufacture different parts of cars. Thanking you.
ReplyDeleteHey man, I just wanna thank you. I'm an up and coming petrol head and your videos are extremely helpful. Could you make one on engine swaps?
ReplyDeleteHI JASON
ReplyDeleteI love your vids very easy and understanding for those that have no idea about cars or people like me skip to the bit where i get stuck. thanks man
Now can you explain single or twin turbo, better or worse etc..
coz i keep on finding that people have a RB26DETT and making it in to a RB26DET big turbo.
now i cant find much info on youtube so please help us :)
Thank you for the great help!! You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHi, I've watched many of your videos and they're all very well done; the torsen differential one has been very useful, in particular.
ReplyDeleteI have one suggestion: could you make a video about Zeroshift? How it works and why is it faster than other gearboxes...
I've watched videos and read articles about it, but I can't figure out perfectly how it works.
Thanks a lot!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteCan you expand on weight transfer, geometric and elastic, force based roll center and jacking forces, an huge important topic, and not really greatly explained NOWHERE hahahaha.
Atkinson cycle and multi link suspension
ReplyDeleteCould you please make a video ,explaining in detail, the following topics:
ReplyDeleteTorque curves (torque Vs RPM and torque Vs horsepower curves)
Flat shifting (when to shift gears)
I have been looking for these topics since a long time, but i could never completely understand. I've been following many of your videos and found them very useful. I'd really be thankful if you can make the video i asked for. Thanks in advance.
what is the difference between front and center and rear differential lock??
ReplyDeletehi Jason,
ReplyDeletefirst i just want you to know that your videos are awesome and very informative. Second can you make a video of what you think are the best investments for upgrading the power and performance of your car.
Hello, thank you very much for your videos and free spirited heart. I am requesting to know how a DCCD system works in a Subaru impreza and how reliable is it?
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your site...great work! Just a couple ideas.
ReplyDelete1. Coating of internal engine parts. Ceramic, nano, etc....
2. Forged vs Cast pistons.
3. Port velocity.
4. Volumetric, Combustion, and Thermal efficiency.
5. Synthetic oils.
6. HID, LED headlights.
Here is a cool website. http://www.motorcycleproject.com/index.html
You may want to add haldex coupling, it's quite popular and you've already covered most of the basics.
ReplyDeletePlease help me out with atpc multiplate clutches used in ducati bikes!
ReplyDeleteHey there, I love your channel. Such great information. I'm just spitballing here, but here's what I was wondering:
ReplyDeleteHave you ever considered branching out into other forms of Engineering? I completely love the cars information (especially since it's a form of engineering that I am not very knowledgable in), I was just curious. I think an electrical or sound engineering branch of this channel in the same type format would be awesome. Let me know what you think.
Any chance you could do a video on torque tubes? There seem to be a lot of misconceptions regarding them and not a lot of information available. My understanding is that a torque tube is used to transfer the reaction force from the tire/road torque to the body of the vehicle, but a lot of people seem to think that a torque tube transfers torque from the engine to the tires.
ReplyDeletehi, i hope that u all are doing well.i'm also an engineering student, i'm really enjoying the channel.
ReplyDeletei hope that u make for us another video about: ESP : le programme de stabilité electronique
thanks u :D
Hey you should make a video explaining the pros and cons of ITB's (Individual Throttle Bodies)
ReplyDeleteyou should do a huge Q&A
ReplyDeleteHELLO!!! Just found your channel today, and just a few of the videos I've watched have convinced me I should put equal length headers on my Subaru (which come stock with unequal length headers). Can you do a video comparing the two? I'm sure there's much more than just what I put together in my head by watching a few of your videos!!
ReplyDeleteHi i am a mechanical engineering student in South Africa, i want to know weather its OK to download your videos to my PC,i cant afford to watch them online all the time my data plan is small,I don't want to get in trouble for stealing.
ReplyDeleteI think a good video suggestion would be explaining the difference between recirculating a blow off valve and venting it on turbocharged cars. The pros and cons of each.
ReplyDeleteUnder suspension category, you should explaned each types or at least the most used in cars, i see that 5 link rear , souble pivot front etc.
ReplyDeletei have been struggling trying to understand exactly in witch moment the fuel injector let the gas out, i know that it depends, for instance fsi from audi does a double injections, at the start of compression and once more just before ignition. Ive seen videos that inject at the start, others just at the end (of compression and in direct injection) but i font really have the clear idea of witch work one way or an other. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHow about a video on rotational idle, would go well with your ALS videos. Thanks.
ReplyDeletehey...can u please make a video on 4 wheel independant suspension?!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Hello, i came across your channel on YouTube. I want to purchase a new car but the fuel type is a factor. Could you do some type of video about gas vs diesel. Which engine will last longer with typical scheduled maintanence? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteTeach your viewers on Hewland transmission, 'cause I have only a small bit of an idea of what it is.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeletecould you please make a video explaining 2 Step Rev Limiter?
Thank` s!
HI Jason
ReplyDeleteCould you please make videos about the EVAP system and the Exhaust Gas Recirculation system.
Thanks
it would be helpful if steering systems are included
ReplyDeleteI'm into rock crawling and have been trying to read of forums about setting up a good suspension. I learned that is is mostly considered vehicle dynamics. The forums seem mostly concerned with anti-squat and ways to combat it and the pros and cons of them. And how steep climbs are effected by it. As well as roll axis and how do go about finding all these. And what the link length and angle effect it. So, anything on this topic would be very helpful. As well as getting into the reason Ultra4 racers and other vehicles use both coilovers and triple bypass shocks. How triple bypass shocks work. And how to get the most out of them.
ReplyDeleteHow about doing a video on the flame that comes out the exhaust on race cars during down shifts. It is even in the Gran Turismo video game. Please explain this phenomenon. Why don't you see this effect on production cars?
ReplyDeletehey could plz help......... i have been watching your videos for a while and i am actually interested in making my own custom engine, can you make video talking about the parts needed and which one are and all that please
ReplyDeletethank you
Hii...Your videos are good...Plz explain about Ignition system,KL15,KL30,KL50 and other terminal.
ReplyDeleteVideo Suggestion: Electric Bose suspension
ReplyDeletewhat is the difference in the a:f ratio while turbocharging?
ReplyDeleteshould it be more towards the lean side or the rich side??
or just stoichiometric???
Hi.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on great work.
Can you make video about FAP filter, and compare FAP with other exhaust gas filter (DFP, EGR) and others ?
I would like to learn how a twin turbo system works and it's components in comparison to a single turbo system and also a comparison of a turbo system to s supercharger
ReplyDeleteI would like to now how on a awd/4x4 how the power gets to the wheels with a independent suspension.
ReplyDeleteHow does a Bi-Turbo work?
ReplyDeleteAMG S65 V12 Bi-Turbo as a example :>
Is the Rotrex Supercharger another kind of supercharger like the roots, twin screw or centrifugal supercharger? If so can you explain it?
ReplyDeleteI am curious to know how the TORQUE BIAS RATIO(TBR) calculated using the ramp angles in an LSD.
ReplyDeletehi,i really like your videos,can you make one about how seamless gearbox work?thanks
ReplyDeleteHi, fistly I want to thank you for your videos you're a great teacher I learned alot from your channel
ReplyDeletesecond, is it possible to make a video about turbines and compressors in more detail, like why choosing a certain size and curvature of a turbo to best fit in the car, but like with the formulas and numbers.
Thank you
Hey, your videos are super awesome. I`m planning to study auto engineering next year. I`m hooked on cars for years, and your videos have helped me a lot to learn more.
ReplyDeleteI saw one request about rally cars, but you hadn`t answered to that (or i haven`t noticed that you have)
I wanted to ask you the same. Rally is sort of my passion(the reason i like cars so much probably). And maybe you really could make video series about rally cars, their specifics and how cars have evolved (including B group, and continuing with WRC cars novadays).
Thank you a lot ;)
Hey man, great videos. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteFew things I/ve been wondering for a while.
1. Different types of hybrids and how their heating and cooling systems work. There's no coolant flowing through engine to heat the vehicle the conventional way.
2. Why do cars with a greater sloped rear window have a windshield wiper (Ex. SUVs, vans) and the ones with flatter rear window (sedans) not have wipers. You would think it should be the other way around if anything.
Hey Man thank you very much for your videos, you're doing an awesome job.
ReplyDeleteI have a question about engine stroke. If you had two engines with the same displacment but a very different way of going about getting that volume. For example you could have a 3.5L engine with a small diameter cylinder with a long stroke vs a 3.5L engine with a large diameter with a short stroke (I think lycoming airplane engines have that design) what would the dis/advantage be for both design concepts?
Hi, can you explain how car radio works or how electric cars are working ..i know some stuff but im just curious
ReplyDeleteHey, I love your videos - finally someone can actually explain engineering to me.
ReplyDeleteI don't see it on the list, but I would like to watch an episode about rotary engines, especially Wankel engines.
Could you explain continous variable transmission(cvt) in detail along with its working n also something about cvt tuning.
ReplyDeleteGone through your cvt video but working is not explained.