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What Are The Torque Tubes On Corvettes For?

From a scientific perspective, getting a car moving from Point A to Point B is all about physics and energy transfer. How do you turn the up and down reciprocating motion of an engine's pistons into the wheels turning?

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SlashGear ·8 mo. ago

Why Car Tires Went From Inner Tubes To A Tubeless Design

When we hear the word inner tube, most of us think of hot childhood days spent by the community pool or a lazy day meandering down a river on the Fourth of July.

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SlashGear ·9 mo. ago

What Are The Steam Tubes In LS Engines Actually For?

Chevrolet's most iconic vehicles ever made include industry legends like the Corvette, Camaro, and Bel Air. The famous bowtie logo has been around for over a century, and Chevy's LS series of V8 engines has a…

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SlashGear ·last yr.

What Are The Tubes On IndyCar Helmets For?

Race car helmets serve one very obvious use, and that's to protect your head in the event of an accident. There are various different types, with historic racing helmets tending to favor open-face, period-correct…

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SlashGear ·last yr.

What Are The Drain Tubes On A Tonneau Cover For? Here's How They Work

One of the main reasons you get a tonneau cover for your truck bed is to protect the bed and its contents from the elements, particularly rain.