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Oct 18, 2005 | 11:07 PM

STREET

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motor or engine???

my opinion....engine = gas (fuel burning causing combustion)
motor = electric drivin...

am I right?

Oct 19, 2005 | 02:01 AM

SirChirpAlot

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SirChirpAlot street rep is low. keep going

If it makes u feel good then your right in your own mind.

Oct 19, 2005 | 11:51 AM

newbieracer

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newbieracer street rep is low. keep going

You are right, There is more to it but im feeling to lazy.

Oct 20, 2005 | 01:53 AM

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Motor = converts electrical energy into mechanical energy

Engine = converts heat energy into mechanical energy

... or at least that's what I've heard.

Oct 20, 2005 | 12:10 PM

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It's Moter

Oct 20, 2005 | 01:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by B6T

Motor = converts electrical energy into mechanical energy

Engine = converts heat energy into mechanical energy

... or at least that's what I've heard.

best I've heard so far...just sick of ppl on tv and elsewhere usin motor when its and engine...I think that shows of lack of knowledge...