The Unique Subaru Rumble Explained
Boxer Engine, Car Engines, Car Parts, Engine Replacement, Rumble, Subaru, WRX STI
You hear it coming before you see it and boy does it have a distinctive sound. The unmistakable rumble of a Subaru flat four ‘boxer’ engine is sure to grab attention whether you’re at a car show or cruising around town. The question is what makes it sound so different from everything else on the road? Let Engineering Explained tackle this question in the video above.
So it all comes down to headers...
The header cylinders in a beefy WRX STI are set at different lengths. With cylinders 1 and 3 being slightly different in length to 2 and 4 any sound has to move in an unconventional manner through the exhaust and produces the unique rumble.
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Nearside vs Offside – How to Tell the Difference
Car Door Mirror, Car Parts, Car Parts Online, Nearside, OEM Parts, Offside, Spare Parts, Used Car Parts, Wing Mirror
We've put together this simple guide to ensure you’ll always remember which way round nearside and offside are. Trust us, this will help massively next time you need to replace a light, mirror or any other part which is located on both sides of your car.
Common Ford 1.0L EcoBoost Engine Problems
EcoBoost, Engine Problems, Engine Replacement, Ford, Used Car Engines
Check out our guide highlighting some of the most common problems with Ford 1 litre EcoBoost engines.