Gear ratios are crucial for optimising the functionality and performance of machinery. Whether in manufacturing or heavy industries, they are key to ensuring equipment operates efficiently. Patrick ...

The optimal gear ratio depends on how the engine fits the intended use of the boat. Courtesy Yamaha In every boat test we run, we include certain specs that we feel are valuable to our readers. Some ...

Building your 4x4 can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding adventures that you will ever take. While we understand that not everyone is a master fabricator, simply getting to know the basics of ...

What are gear ratios? How does a fishing reel gear ratio work? What should I know? I quickly walk you through what a fishing reel gear ratio is and how it affects your day out on the water! As always ...

At one time it wasn't unusual for a hot rod's emphasis to be strictly based on performance; the goal may have been top speed on the dry lakes, or a low elapsed time at the dragstrip, but proper ...

Until now, the How It Works series has focused on how an engine makes power. Now we'll fill you in on how engine power is made usable to propel a car. The parts used to get the car moving consist of ...