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20 Muscle Car Codes and Terms You Should Know

  1. Four-Bolt Main: Designed for High Revving

In engine construction, the crankshaft`s main bearing cap connects with two bolts to the engine block. However, if you want more performance, the crankshaft has to endure much more torture, especially at high RPMs, so two bolts are not enough. So, that’s why engines they designed for high revving and maximum performance have a four-bolt main bearing cap.

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Vukasin Herbez

Vukasin Herbez writes about classic American muscle, Japanese performance icons and landmark Ferraris for Motor Junkie. Vukasin's features explore the history behind the cars that defined each decade.

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