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In 1967 through 1969 Corvette offered very quietly an option to the public in the form of the L88 package. This massive big block would see the transition of the C2 Corvette go into the next generation of Vette in the C3 and while not many knew what the L88 really had to offer, those lucky few that did order one got one heck of a Vette.

There were only a couple hundred L88 packages that were ordered from buyers in those three years and much of this was due to the fact that Chevy did not want their dealers pushing the option. This was after all the exact same engine package that was used on the track and used with much success in races such as the 12 Hours of Sebring, where the L88 won in 1967.

Because the L88 was so beefy it was capable of putting out over 500 horsepower and would take the Corvette to an amazing top speed of 170 miles per hour. The engine was really in effect only designed for the track and never really was intended for the road, but if someone figured out the hidden gem that was the L88 Chevy would oblige them with the installation.

Basically what a buyer was getting in the L88 was a street legal race car. The L88 was similar in block casting only when compared to the first version of the engine that came out in 1966. The 427 cubic inch giant was then tinkered with for a couple of years and the net result was the L88 for the track and the L71 for the showrooms.

The L71 was the package that GM pushed and they even went as far as too fudge the numbers of the L71 and the L88 to make it look as though the L71 was just as good performance wise and cheaper to boot. That little white lie may have very well kept many potential L88 buyers from going with the more superior engine and at half the price of the L88 who could really blame buyers for opting for the L71.

Besides the L88 package was not filled with many comforts such as air conditioning, heat, and a radio. There was also a warning label on the center console that told L88 owners not to use anything but racing fuel for the big block.

What wasn't advertised though was how different the L88 and the L71 actually were. The L88 had a crankshaft that was strengthened, better pistons, cold air induction, and a duel feed 850 cfm carburetor from Holey. But the L88 package didn't stop at the engine.

Because of the increase in power, there were a whole slew of mandatory upgrades that were to be added to make the L88 package. These upgrades included a Hydromatic transmission, positraction, better brakes, better springs, better dampers, and even a special cowl induction hood.

All this made the L88 almost double the price of a standard Corvette of the time. So it is easy to see why so many opted for the lower priced packages, but those who did opt for the L88 now have one of the most highly sought after Vettes there is. While they may not have known it at the time, buying the L88 package was the best thing that a buyer could do as far as resale of a Vette goes. Really though if you are lucky enough to have one of these beauties then probably the last thing on your mind is getting rid of it.

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2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24

The 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24 racecar was designed subsequently in 2005 as a stock car, and it has its foundations firmly on the critically acclaimed V8 Vantage road car. The car was named after the "Nürburgring 24-hour race", which it has done very well in a couple of times, and it is one of the most exacting and assiduous racing circuits in the world. The N24 is only constructed toward European specifications, and it was given a multitude of alterations, upgrades, and changes to make it on the same plane as any other car in competitive racing. The car was only produced as a limited production vehicle, and only built by hand, which is the Aston Martin stamp of extensive fine craftsmanship.

The V8 Vantage N24's entire interior has been outfitted for optimum racing design, as little is left within the interior of the car. Items removed are all typical interior adornments e.g. airbags, air condition, embellishments, and seats. The facia molding is kept and is adjusted into Alcantara, plus a "Recaro Pole Position" competition seat is added to the car, with a passenger seat as an option, and a quick release steering wheel is fitted with suede trimmings, which is added as standard. All the interior coverings including the doors are substituted for the new "Twintex" lightweight mouldings. Also the interior has an FIA certified, complete high strength, steel roll cage measuring 40 x 15mm.

The body of the N24 is made up of lightweight aluminum side stripes, and redone side sills with a visible carbon fibre rib. The N24 also has a tail safety latch with the hinges are being kept; a quick release hood; a Motorsport towing eye fastened onto the chassis; polycarbonated side and rear windows with a slide opening for the driver; and there are preparation openings for tapping plates which serves use of pneumatic jacks. The specifications of the body are a width of 1865mm (73.5in); a front track of 1580mm (62.2in); a rear track 1590mm (62.6in); a wheelbase of 2600mm (102.5in); a height of 1210mm (47.5in); a length of 4380mm (172.5in); and a weight of 1330kgs, 250kgs lighter than a normal car.

The N24's engine is a 4.3 litre V8 has been changed to fortify throttle performance and replication by lightening and balancing the flywheel, the connecting rods, the pistons, and the crankshaft. The cylinder heads are redone by all the exhaust and inlet ports, which have been smoothed to advance the overall compression ratio. Also the engine regulator system was recalibrated for improved gas flow. The N24 also has a open flowing exhaust system with "ITG cylindrical foam air filters", and a lightweight rear muffler minus any skirt valves. The V8 Vantage's dry sump lubrication method is retained in order to assist with oil spillage while extreme cornering. The overall effect equated to a maximum horsepower of 410bhp (305kW) at 7500rpm, which is a 30bhp growth over the V8 Vantage, and a maximum torque of 425Nm (313lb-ft).

The transmission of the N24 is the traditional six speed manual, equipped with a "breather catch tank", along with a "Valeo twin-plate cerametallic clutch" (215mm) with a lightweight flywheel, entirely to powertrain formula. The V8 Vantage's highly polished suspension received minor changes for the N24's track use e.g. bigger front and back anti roll bars; "Bilstein Suspensions flexible ride height aluminum dampers"; solitary rate, flat ground, 2.5in "ID Eibach" springs with separate aiding springs; and the front sub-frame being modernized for more castor and camber. The wheels include front and rear "Speedline 10 x 18in, ET45mm cast magnesium", with "Yokohama A048-R" tyres, and "Pagid RS 29" racing brake pads.

The 2006 V8 Vantage N24 is developed on Aston martin traditions, has proven itself time and time again as a factory manufactured car that ready to take on any race. The level of fine details on a racing car conforms to the typical standards set so long ago, and has set its on rules for racing while carrying on the "Vantage" name.

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several questions about autos.?

1) the distance from center line of the crankshaft to the center line of a rod journal is 3" (76mm). what is the total vertical distance that piston will travel in the cylinder from TDC to BDC?

2) which of the following limits the distance that the piston will travel in the cylinder?

A) flywheel.
B)camshaft
C)crankshaft
D)valve train

3)if an engine has blowby, does it have a cranked flywheel, or are the rings worn out?

4)which opens valves in an engine? lobes or camshaft journals?

5)which helps prevent crankshaft vibration damage?
A)Crank damper
B)vibration damper
C)harmonic balancer
D)all of the above

all answers are appreciated.

2 c
3 rings
4 lobes
5 d

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