Wednesday, July 18, 2007

..::Limited Slip Differential (LSD)::..

a limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an cars, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary.

In four-wheeled vehicles, a differential is a device, usually consisting of gears, that allows each of the driving wheels to rotate at different speeds, while supplying equal torque to each of them.


Tuesday, July 17, 2007

..::Engine Control Unit (ECU)::..

it controls various aspects of an internal combustion engine's operation, as well as the transmission. The most simple ECUs simply control the quantity of fuel injected into each cylinder on each engine cycle. More advanced ECUs found on most modern cars also control the ignition timing, Variable Valve Timing (VVT), the level of boost maintained by the turbocharger (in turbocharged cars), and control other peripherals.
..::Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)::..

One injector per cylinder with a firing circuit for each injector individually. Results in better emissions and more power.