Engine power of the car - how to increase?

If we talk about the power of the car engine, you need, first of all, clearly understand what will be discussed. This is the work that is done during the combustion of the fuel-air mixture in the cylinder for a period of time. This is unrealistic to measure in cylinders. Because manufacturers use some tricks: measure the torque on the flywheel of the engine or use hydraulic brakes to measure how much heat or electricity produced by the engine with the calculation of effective power.

The engine's power of the car exists in two types: gross and net. It is worthwhile to consider each of them separately.

Net is measured on an engine that is equipped with all units and auxiliary systems, i.e. A power steering pump, a generator, an intake and exhaust system, an air conditioning compressor, a control and safety system, and so on. This is real power. It is displayed in the characteristics of the car.

The gross is measured on the engine, which is mounted on the stand without any auxiliary equipment and systems. This power of the car engine is called laboratory or bench. And it is about 10-20 percent higher than the net.

It must be realized that in the end the machine is driven by the rotation of the driving wheels, and not directly by the engine. This power is traction. It is below the net by 3-10 percent due to losses in transmission for cars, and also by 20 percent for freight. This engine power of the car is spent on overcoming the two main forces of resistance - rolling and counter-flow. Another name is aerodynamic resistance.

How to increase engine power? There are two ways to do this.

The first is to increase its power by applying high-quality engine oil, fuel and antifriction additives. Still need to make changes to the very design of the engine. The consequences are increased fuel consumption.

The second is to reduce the impact on the machine of the resistance forces, resorting to a reduction in the automotive weight, the use of high-quality wheel disks and tires, modernization of the chassis and transmission, and improvement of aerodynamic characteristics.

From this it is clear that it is not so difficult to increase the engine power, however, efforts and financial resources will have to be made.

Before making any changes to the car, it is worth considering that the increase in power in most cases is directly proportional to the amount of fuel that the car consumes. We must also take into account the fact that in each model of the machine the power can be increased in different ways. After all, the engine of each vehicle is arranged in its own way. The job of increasing the capacity should be entrusted to highly qualified specialists. After all, if the person in the car is a beginner, and if he does something wrong - the engine will respond to this by a breakdown. However, if there is a willingness to take risks, it must be remembered that the increase in capacity can be achieved if the volume of the filled cylinders is increased and the fuel of the upper class is switched.