Auto Tech Quiz Game!

[Troux]

Pretty simple, first person to answer correctly asks another question. This is to test the tech knowledge of the learned few, as well as give some educational reading material to those less experienced! Let's keep the questions technical!

Let's try not to get the questions TOO specific to one car or manufacturer, unless it's something fairly commonly known. Ex: Asking what years a car was produced is fine. Asking the engine/tranny codes of the car might be tougher for a different car crowd.
LOOKING UP THE ANSWER IS CHEATING.

I'll start really easy:
What has, in recent years, replaced the distributor system in spark-ignition engines for production cars?

 

[MistaX]

What is Direct Ignition, Alex?

 

[Troux]

Bingo. (Told ya it was easy! ) Also would have accepted coil packs or coil-on-plug. Your go.

 

[MistaX]

Hmmm..

I'm going to go with an easy one since I can't think up anything better.

Name at least 3 cars using the T56 six-speed transmission. The more the merrier!

 

[skip0110]

Um....Viper, Mustang, and Vette. Good enough?

 

[MistaX]

Years would be nice. Or at least generations/model designation.

 

[Troux]

2nd gen Viper, C5 Vette, 2000+ SS/WS6.....I think.

 

[MistaX]

Not just the SS, but the Z28 and T/A as well.


Here's the full list, from Wikipedia:

* Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
* Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, 2001-2006
* Chevrolet Corvette, 1997-2007
* Dodge SRT10 Ram, 2004-2006
* Dodge Viper, 1992-2007
* Ford Mustang Cobra, 2003-2004
* Ford Mustang Cobra R, 2000
* Ford Falcon XR6, XR6T, XR8, F6 Tornado/Typhoon, GT/GT-P 2004-
* General Motors GM F platform V8 cars, 1993-2002
* Holden Commodore 1998-2006
* Holden Monaro, 2001-2006
* GM M12
o 2004–2005 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
o 2004–2006 Pontiac GTO
o 2004–2006 Cadillac CTS-V
* GM MM6
o 2004–2007 Chevrolet Corvette
* GM M10
o 2005–2006 Chevrolet SSR
o 2006 Holden VE Commodore

Gotta give it to Troux due to specifics. Sorry, but the C1 Corvette didn't have one. Nor did the Boss 302 Mustang.

 

[blargonator]

i thought the MKIV supras used the T56 in the last few years?

p.s. very cool thread idea.

 

[Troux]

Nope, MKIVs 6spds used a Getrag (german company) tranny called the V160. In Japan they offered the V161, a slightly revised edition with a little bit lower top speed, but a little bit better acceleration characteristics. Interesting to note, the Skyline GT-R's 6spd was essentially identical to the V160. It was built by Getrag and used identical gear ratios for all 7 gears! Of course the final drive ratio is different in the cars, but I'm surprised they just copied the gear ratios. However, they aren't the same tranny. The V161 has been through countless launches, dynos, high speed pulls and tracking at power levels exceeding 1800HP, and has yet to break due to power. It's built like a tank. The Skyline's version is a bit weaker, seeing its power limits around 800HP.
[/factoid]
Next up:
The Ariel Atom was popularized on Top Gear with it's 300HP supercharged Honda motor (specifically, the K20A, used in the RSX-S, Civic Type R, etc.). When the Atom came out, this was regarded by many as the greatest 4 cylinder motor in the world. Nowadays, the Atom is running a different motor for its flagship trim level, also making 300HP.
What motor and why?

 

[Race Idiot]

The Ariel Atom was popularized on Top Gear with it's 300HP supercharged Honda motor (specifically, the K20A, used in the RSX-S, Civic Type R, etc.). When the Atom came out, this was regarded by many as the greatest 4 cylinder motor in the world. Nowadays, the Atom is running a different motor for its flagship trim level, also making 300HP.
What motor and why?

I'm pretty sure the atom still comes with the K20A in the uk, I thought the us car got the GM ecotec for emissions reasons realy.

http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/04/frames.htm
Thats the specsheet for the uk car and it still has the honda powerplant. Also I was reading a review of evo a few months back of the new 300bhp version which also still used the honda engine.

Unless Ariel are just realy slow at updating their site, iono.

 

[Troux]

K20 is still available, but the 300BHP version is the one I'm focusing on. You got the engine right, but it's not for emissions. In fact, you can still special order the old 300HP K20 if you're a diehard Honda fan.

 

[MistaX]

I'll take a shot in the dark and say Torque.

Since Honda engines are not known for ripping trees out of the ground..

 

[Jay]

I'll take another shot in the dark (As I am unaware of US Atoms and havent looked it up)

Is it because this kit car loop hole thing in the US where the car comes over minus an engine then is fitted with one (ECOTEC maybe cheaper in the US to fit? and capable the same) and is registered under the kit car laws?

 

[Troux]

I'll take a shot in the dark and say Torque.

Since Honda engines are not known for ripping trees out of the ground..

Good shot! Substantial torque range, as should be expected from a motor built to be S/C. Your turn.

 

[MistaX]

Here's another easy one since I'm terrible at coming up with questions.


What engine was used in the 1989 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am, and name one other car it was used in.


It really doesn't get any easier than that..

 

[Troux]

Don't know the engine code, but I know the layout and the other car, I think. I'll let someone else have a stab.

 

[NSX-R]

The 3.8L V6 turbo is also used in the venerable Buick GNX.

 

[Ev0 4 drifter]

Is it LC2 3.8 L V6? and like NSX-R said Buick GNX

 

[MistaX]

The 3.8L V6 turbo is also used in the venerable Buick GNX.

Good enough. Go for it.


(I don't know the code myself)

 

[NSX-R]

OK, the question I'm about to ask is absolutely useless unless you are obsessed about every car ever made. Here goes:

The third generation Chevrolet Cavaliers were briefly sold as Toyota Cavaliers in Japan. How are they different externally (Bodywork, etc)?

Hint: there are total of 3-5 differences.

Trivia (if the above question isn't trivial enough to you):The Toyota Cavalier was entirely produced by GM in the USA.

 

[MistaX]

Headlights, Taillights, RHD, badges.

That's all I've got.

 

[TopHat]

Headlights, Taillights, RHD, badges, Amber turn signals. Also, wouldn't they have fitted different wheel covers?

 

[Troux]

All I knew were taillights, RHD, and the Toyota badge.
Edit: Looked up the rest of the stuff, but that's cheating, so we'll see if anyone can get it.

 

[NSX-R]

Missing one major change guys! This one is really about the body, like the fender, bumper, etc...

Major Hint: Everyone should be on a mad dash to wiki...

 

[MistaX]

All I knew were taillights, RHD, and the Toyota badge.
Edit: Looked up the rest of the stuff, but that's cheating, so we'll see if anyone can get it.

Look, he even encourages cheating!

Missing one major change guys! This one is really about the body, like the fender, bumper, etc...

Major Hint: Everyone should be on a mad dash to wiki...

So thus, because you told me to do it, you're getting a copy/paste job from Wikipedia.

The third generation model was briefly sold in Japan by Toyota, under a company agreement with GM, badged as the Toyota Cavalier, with some notable differences. Besides the fact that it was right hand drive, the Toyota Cavalier also featured a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, wider front fenders, Japanese legal taillights (with amber turn signals, per Japanese regulations), power folding rear mirrors, side turn signal repeater lights on the front fenders, and carpeting on the inside of the trunk lid. Interior seats were often flecked with color. Rear seat was folding. The Toyota Cavalier was entirely produced by GM in the USA and delivered fair sales from 1995 to 2000.



Note that I don't condone nor endorse cheating.

 

[NSX-R]

MistaX's answer is right, of course.

EDIT: I didn't know this is cheating... if this is considered cheating though, I take back my statement and want to let everyone know that I do not condone cheating either...

P.S. if this is cheating, then scratch this question all together.

 

[MistaX]

I would call looking up all the answers cheating, yes.


I'll have my go, though.

Another easy one.

The Seats in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX are supplied by what company?

 

[Sakiale]

Recaro.

 

[MistaX]

Yea that was too easy.

Go ahead.