Turbocharger — A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine. Like a supercharger, the purpose of a turbocharger is to increase the mass of air entering the engine to create more power. However, a… … Wikipedia
Lubricant — A lubricant is a substance introduced to reduce friction between moving surfaces. It may also have the function of transporting foreign particles and of distributing heat. The property of reducing friction is known as lubricity. A good lubricant… … Wikipedia
Honda CX series — Infobox Motorcycle name = CX series aka = manufacturer = Honda parent company = production = 1978–1983 predecessor = successor = GL500 Silverwing, ST series (influenced) class = engine = 500–673 cc water cooled longitudinal OHV 80° V twin, 4… … Wikipedia
Dry sump — A dry sump is a lubricating motor oil management method for four stroke and large two stroke piston internal combustion engines that uses external pumps and a secondary external reservoir for oil, as compared to a conventional wet sump system.… … Wikipedia
Rolls-Royce Griffon — The Rolls Royce Griffon was a 2,239.33 in³ (36,696.00 cc), 6.0 bore x 6.6 stroke 60 degree V 12 aero engine. The usual assumption still prevails that the Griffon was derived from the Rolls Royce R racing engine used in the Schneider Trophy races … Wikipedia