Motor or Engine?
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Motor or Engine? Ok...I've heard this a few times and I want to know some truth about it.
Many people "claim" that any thing that is internally combustible power source using fuel is known as an engine.....whereas
any power source using an armature and electric power to power something like a car (Rc car) or treadmill (examples) is a motor.
But many people still call an "engine" a "motor". What gives? Anyone know a distinct difference?
It's like the discussion between wheels and rims. What are rims? I call something that a tire goes around wheels. It's NOT a rim.
Anywho....whats your thought on the matter.
Does an LS1 have a motor or an engine?
Many people "claim" that any thing that is internally combustible power source using fuel is known as an engine.....whereas
any power source using an armature and electric power to power something like a car (Rc car) or treadmill (examples) is a motor.
But many people still call an "engine" a "motor". What gives? Anyone know a distinct difference?
It's like the discussion between wheels and rims. What are rims? I call something that a tire goes around wheels. It's NOT a rim.
Anywho....whats your thought on the matter.
Does an LS1 have a motor or an engine?
In engineering school, they were quick to correct the misuse of terminology.
Motor = Electric Powered
Engine = Combustion or Pressure powered. Such as a "Steam Engine" or car engine.
Motor = Electric Powered
Engine = Combustion or Pressure powered. Such as a "Steam Engine" or car engine.
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From: Central Indiana Honors: 4th grade spelling bee contestant
Originally Posted by 2000badbird
motor= electric engine=fuel Its just what my dad has preached to me for years is it right for his sake i hope so id say its am engine
Really who gives a crap if it's called an engine or a motor...
^^^
Exactley.
there are more nonsense posts on here wasting bandwidth.
"do you use your headlights in the rain?"
"are seat belts really safe?"
"do LS1's really have a cam in the block?"
"doesn't GM make the LS1?my friend says they don't"
"why when i do a burn out do the tires smoke?"
Exactley.
there are more nonsense posts on here wasting bandwidth.
"do you use your headlights in the rain?"
"are seat belts really safe?"
"do LS1's really have a cam in the block?"
"doesn't GM make the LS1?my friend says they don't"
"why when i do a burn out do the tires smoke?"
Originally Posted by y2k_ta
Explain "Motorsports", "All-Motor" drag racing classes, or calling Detroit the "Motor City"?
Really who gives a crap if it's called an engine or a motor...
Really who gives a crap if it's called an engine or a motor...
In the world, there are all kinds of commonly used phrases that aren't technically correct. Not a big deal.
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Originally Posted by Pro52R
^^^
Exactley.
there are more nonsense posts on here wasting bandwidth.
"do you use your headlights in the rain?"
"are seat belts really safe?"
"do LS1's really have a cam in the block?"
"doesn't GM make the LS1?my friend says they don't"
"why when i do a burn out do the tires smoke?"
Exactley.
there are more nonsense posts on here wasting bandwidth.
"do you use your headlights in the rain?"
"are seat belts really safe?"
"do LS1's really have a cam in the block?"
"doesn't GM make the LS1?my friend says they don't"
"why when i do a burn out do the tires smoke?"
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
In engineering school, they were quick to correct the misuse of terminology.
Motor = Electric Powered
Engine = Combustion or Pressure powered. Such as a "Steam Engine" or car engine.
Motor = Electric Powered
Engine = Combustion or Pressure powered. Such as a "Steam Engine" or car engine.
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
In engineering school, they were quick to correct the misuse of terminology.
Motor = Electric Powered
Engine = Combustion or Pressure powered. Such as a "Steam Engine" or car engine.
Motor = Electric Powered
Engine = Combustion or Pressure powered. Such as a "Steam Engine" or car engine.
Originally Posted by Nine Ball
In engineering school, they were quick to correct the misuse of terminology.
Motor = Electric Powered
Engine = Combustion or Pressure powered. Such as a "Steam Engine" or car engine.
Motor = Electric Powered
Engine = Combustion or Pressure powered. Such as a "Steam Engine" or car engine.
A motor and engine are both defined as a machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion.......call your LS1 a motor or engine....same ****
Last edited by Bandit LS1; Mar 8, 2007 at 04:39 PM.
Originally Posted by staringback05
ehh^^^ not like firefigthers would care, theyve got more pressing issue's....like baking cookies
My father is going to kick your *** for that...
...right after he pulls the chocolate chips outa the oven.
Originally Posted by staringback05
ehh^^^ not like firefigthers would care, theyve got more pressing issue's....like baking cookies
speaking of anyone for some brownies?
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From: The dirty taint of the country. ...Los Angeles
Originally Posted by Bandit LS1
I am a hydraulic systems engineer and we call our hydraulic actuators that convert hydraulic power into mechanical energy via a rotating shaft a "motor".....and they are certaintly "pressure powered".
A motor and engine are both defined as a machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion.......call you LS1 a motor or engine....same ****
A motor and engine are both defined as a machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion.......call you LS1 a motor or engine....same ****
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*From Webster's Online Dictionary*
MOTOR:
Main Entry: 1mo·tor
Pronunciation: \ˈmō-tər\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, from movēre to move
Date: 1586
1: one that imparts motion; specifically : prime mover
2: any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: as a: a small compact engine b: internal combustion engine; especially : a gasoline engine c: a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy
ENGINE:
Main Entry: 1en·gine
Pronunciation: \ˈen-jən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English engineering, from Anglo-French, from Latin ingenium natural disposition, talent, from in- + gignere to beget — more at kin
Date: 13th century
1obsolete a: ingenuity b: evil contrivance : wile
2 a: something used to effect a purpose : agent, instrument <mournful and terrible engine of horror and of crime — E. A. Poe> b: something that produces a particular and usually desirable result <engines of economic growth>
3 a: a mechanical tool: as (1): an instrument or machine of war (2)obsolete : a torture implement b: machinery c: any of various mechanical appliances — often used in combination <fire engine>
4: a machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion; also : a mechanism or object that serves as an energy source <black holes may be the engines for quasars>
5: a railroad locomotive
6: computer software that performs a fundamental function especially of a larger program
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Looks to me that they are basically interchangeble.
*From Webster's Online Dictionary*
MOTOR:
Main Entry: 1mo·tor
Pronunciation: \ˈmō-tər\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, from movēre to move
Date: 1586
1: one that imparts motion; specifically : prime mover
2: any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: as a: a small compact engine b: internal combustion engine; especially : a gasoline engine c: a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy
ENGINE:
Main Entry: 1en·gine
Pronunciation: \ˈen-jən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English engineering, from Anglo-French, from Latin ingenium natural disposition, talent, from in- + gignere to beget — more at kin
Date: 13th century
1obsolete a: ingenuity b: evil contrivance : wile
2 a: something used to effect a purpose : agent, instrument <mournful and terrible engine of horror and of crime — E. A. Poe> b: something that produces a particular and usually desirable result <engines of economic growth>
3 a: a mechanical tool: as (1): an instrument or machine of war (2)obsolete : a torture implement b: machinery c: any of various mechanical appliances — often used in combination <fire engine>
4: a machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion; also : a mechanism or object that serves as an energy source <black holes may be the engines for quasars>
5: a railroad locomotive
6: computer software that performs a fundamental function especially of a larger program
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Looks to me that they are basically interchangeble.