Engines with odd numbers of cylinders aren’t very common. The only configurations that normally see used in automobiles are inline-three cylinder engines and inline-fives. Needless to say, an ...

The unfortunate thing about most engine simulation software is that it costs hundreds of dollars, and is out of the realm of the average hot rodder. Now, there's an inexpensive alternative. HOT ROD ...

Pretty much nobody’s satisfied with how cars sound in video games. That’s why one programmer decided to build an engine simulator from scratch, just to nail realistic sound—only to find the task more ...

We love a good clock build around here, especially if it tells time in a unique way. This 4-stroke digital clock designed by [lagsilva] takes the checkered flag in that category. As it displays the ...

The Commonwealth of Australia (CoA), Department of Defence has contracted Kongsberg Maritime to develop and deliver a new K-Sim Engine simulator model to the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Cerberus ...

Transas has commercially launched the latest version of its Engine Room Simulator, ERS 4000. The new simulator is enhanced with a number of new significant capabilities aimed at satisfying the ...

The vast majority of engines produced have an even number of cylinders. There are several reasons why, but the primary reason is balance and packaging. Still, there are cars with odd-numbered ...

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