HOW ENGINE BLOCKS ARE MADE

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The engine block is known to be the largest piece of metal in a car and also one of the most important part of the engine in which all other components such as the cylinders and pistons are fitted into it and also it contains small holes which act as passage for circulating fluid coolant around the engine to regulate/control the engines temperature. The engine block is where the combustion energy is then transmitted to mechanical energy by the rotation of the crank shafts which then cause the up and down rotation of the pistons which drives the propeller/transmission system that moves the car. In previous engine block models of cars, most were made of iron material, but nowadays engine blocks are manufactured from lightweight aluminum alloy materials to reduce the weight of the car which contributes in good performance (This is mainly found in sports cars), also the cars which have aluminum engine blocks consumes less fuel by producing less emission than those which have iron engine blocks .But in general view ,most of the cars use iron engine blocks because they are cheap...

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