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  • Long-bolt engine

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    Long-bolt engine A long-bolt or through-bolt engine is an internal combustion piston engine where, following usual practice, the cylinder head is held down by bolts or studs. ...

  • Lotus 900 series Engine (1972-1996)

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    1970s
    Lotus 900 series Engine (1972-1996)

    Lotus 900 series Engine range A lotus 912 Engine It is a common misconception that the Lotus 900 series engines were modified Vauxhall engines. The 900 series was designed by ...

  • Lotus 907 engine

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    1960s
    Lotus 907 engine

    Lotus 907 engine The Lotus 907 was an engine designed and manufactured for automotive applications by Lotus Cars. It was an original design, dual overhead cam, 16 valve all alloy ...

  • Lotus ECU Upgrades

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    Lotus ECU Upgrades

    ECU Remapping for Lotus cars Guide to possible BHP and Torgue improvement, on Lotus cars with ECU remapping or upgrade. Model Variant Original BHP DNA Tuning Performance Elan 1.6 ...

  • Lotus Ford Twin Cam Engine (1962-1975)

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    1960s
    Lotus Ford Twin Cam Engine (1962-1975)

    Lotus Ford Twin Cam Engine Overview Manufacturer Lotus Cars Also called Lotus TwinCam, Cosworth Mk.XIII, Cosworth Mk.XV Production 1962–1975 Combustion chamber Configuration ...

  • Lotus Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Lotus Wheel Fitment Guide

    Lotus Wheel Fitment PCD & Offsets Size Guide Model P.C.D. Lotus Eclat 4 x 114.3 Lotus Excel 4 x 114.3 Lotus Elite 4 x 114.3 Lotus Esprit (Pre 1981) 4 x 100 Lotus Esprit (From ...

  • Lower tie bar

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    Lower tie bar

    Lower tie bar A lower tie bar is an alloy/steel bar that ties the lower suspension pick-up points of a vehicle (with an independent suspension) together. It increases chassis ...

  • Luxury vehicles

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    Luxury vehicles

    Luxury vehicles View all Luxury vehicles in related items Below. Luxury vehicle is a marketing term for a vehicle that provides luxury — pleasant or desirable features beyond ...

  • M4 Mid-engine, four-wheel-drive layout

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    M4 Mid-engine, four-wheel-drive layout

    Automotive Mid-engine, four-wheel-drive layout (M4) Explained In automotive design, an M4, or Mid-engine, Four-wheel-drive layout places the internal combustion engine in the ...

  • MacPherson strut

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    MacPherson strut

    MacPherson strut The MacPherson strut is a type of car suspension system which uses the axis of a telescopic damper as the upper steering pivot. It is widely used in modern ...

  • MagneRide

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    MagneRide

    MagneRide explained MagneRide is an automotive suspension system owned by Beijing West Industries that utilizes magnetically controlled dampers, or shock absorbers, for a highly ...

  • Magnetorheological damper

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    Magnetorheological damper

    Magnetorheological damper A magnetorheological damper, shock absorber is a damper filled with magnetorheological fluid, which is controlled by a magnetic field, usually using an ...

  • Main 4-bolt

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    Main 4-bolt

    4-bolt main Explained A 4-bolt main refers to the number of bolts attaching the main bearing caps to the block of an internal combustion engine. Four bolt mains are considered ...

  • Main 6-bolt

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    Main 6-bolt

    6-bolt main engine 6-bolt main refers to the number of bolts holding the main caps to the block of an internal combustion engine, and therefore holding the crankshaft in place. A ...

  • Manifold Intake Variable length

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    Manifold Intake Variable length

    Variable-length intake manifold In internal combustion engines, a variable-length intake manifold (VLIM),variable intake manifold (VIM), or variable intake system (VIS) is an ...

  • Manifold vacuum

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    Manifold vacuum

    Manifold vacuum Manifold vacuum, or engine vacuum in an internal combustion engine is the difference in air pressure between the engine's intake manifold and Earth's atmosphere. ...

  • Manual transmission

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    Manual transmission

    Manual transmission A standard transmission or manual transmission is the traditional type of transmission used in a car. The manual or standard transmission consists of a series ...

  • MAP Sensor

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    MAP Sensor

    MAP sensor explained The manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP sensor) is one of the sensors used in an internal combustion engine's electronic control system. Engines that use ...