I wanna learn!

[mclarengts]

Ok Ive always like cars as long as I can remember, but I dont really know a lot about how they work. Does anyone have any good website I could go to, to read and learn. Things like what is a stroker, what makes it different from a regular engine. Overhead Cams, why some have single and some have DOHC, Like I know that we have 370s so guys that have 426s, are they bored out or whole new engines. What makes a HEMI a HEMI... I guess Im just trying to get a better overall understanding of the mechanical side, engine tranny all that good stuff.

[SRT8bby]

I recall Wikipedia had a good example of Forced Induction, but I'd try Google'ing it.

[HEMISFEAR]

Ok Ive always like cars as long as I can remember, but I dont really know a lot about how they work. Does anyone have any good website I could go to, to read and learn. Things like what is a stroker, what makes it different from a regular engine. Overhead Cams, why some have single and some have DOHC, Like I know that we have 370s so guys that have 426s, are they bored out or whole new engines. What makes a HEMI a HEMI... I guess Im just trying to get a better overall understanding of the mechanical side, engine tranny all that good stuff.

Here's a one stop place for alot of information that you'll find really useful. I've read a lot of these articles and although some of it was over my head, most of it was clear, concise and well written.

http://www.motorsport-developments.co.uk/stus.html

[Maverick9110E]

pretty much google and surf the net, you can find out anything about anything, pick it up little by little.

[HEMISFEAR]

If you want to read about some of the Hemi stuff, or anything Mopar...perhaps the best resource is here> http://www.allpar.com/

Original Hemi: http://www.allpar.com/mopar/hemi/chrysler-hemi.html

New Gen Hemi's: http://www.allpar.com/mopar/new-mopar-hemi.html

[mclarengts]

sweet thanks this should keep me ocupied

[paxton]

Sometimes its better to not know shit...easier on the mind at times!LOL

[HEMISFEAR]

Sometimes its better to not know shit...easier on the mind at times!LOL

You ain't kidding. Questions over which converter, which heads, cam, tune, exhaust, headers, cai, gears, tires, suspension, tcm, rims, etc etc. It's much easier to just copy off someone lol.

[mclarengts]

You ain't kidding. Questions over which converter, which heads, cam, tune, exhaust, headers, cai, gears, tires, suspension, tcm, rims, etc etc. It's much easier to just copy off someone lol.


Yes that maybe true but what if the other person has junk that looks good, its good to know so you can pick through the BS

[mclarengts]

Here's a one stop place for alot of information that you'll find really useful. I've read a lot of these articles and although some of it was over my head, most of it was clear, concise and well written.

http://www.motorsport-developments.co.uk/stus.html

OMG where do I start.. there is so much stuff..I think I might have just over loaded my brain, just by looking at all the different articles...lol

[Red02WS6]

Easiest way to learn is hands on. Start on one thing at a time. Pick up a dirt cheap motor or what ever piece you want to learn about, make sure it's to your standards/likings and build it to how you want it while asking questions along the way. The best training is hands on. It'll still require a lot of research but at least you'll know a lot more of what you're talking about in the end. Believe it or not, people learn a hell of a lot faster that way. Good mechanics come with experience. :thumbsup:

[mclarengts]

Easiest way to learn is hands on. Start on one thing at a time. Pick up a dirt cheap motor or what ever piece you want to learn about, make sure it's to your standards/likings and build it to how you want it while asking questions along the way. The best training is hands on. It'll still require a lot of research but at least you'll know a lot more of what you're talking about in the end. Believe it or not, people learn a hell of a lot faster that way. Good mechanics come with experience. :thumbsup:

true true thats good advice