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10-18-2005, 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?

10-19-2005, 02:01 AM

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SirChirpAlot street rep is low. keep going

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

10-19-2005, 11:51 AM

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newbieracer street rep is low. keep going

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

10-20-2005, 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.

10-20-2005, 12:10 PM

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It's Moter

10-20-2005, 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...