While working with our 4.6 GT open-track project car, we came across one of those "gotcha" situations begging for a bit of explanation. Admittedly, it's a simple matter of using the correct spark plug ...

The spark plugs in a gasoline engine are not universal, one-size-fits-all components. Plugs are made of a variety of materials with different electrode setups and thread configurations, and knowing ...

Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Everyone dropped their first, or likely fortieth, F-bomb when their dad had them hold the spark plug while he hit the kickstarter on their dirt bike. While it might ...

When it comes to high-speed, high-voltage switching, there are a wealth of components to choose from — MOSFETS, thyristors, IGBTs, and even vacuum tubes like thyratrons. But who needs all that ...

One of the best ways to gain automotive knowledge is simply by asking the two-word question: “What is (a part, theory, thing)?” and locking in the definition after it is given. We’ll take a flier and ...

It has built an additional plant for spark plug components covering about 26,000 square metres at the company's existing site in Komaki. Construction started in May 2015 and was completed last March ...