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One of the largest full size pickups on the market today feature two wheels and tires on each side of the rear axle. These large trucks are referred to as a "dually" and were made for hauling and towing heavy loads. They are often equipped with large V8's, V10's or Diesel engines. In the past few years, diesel performance has become an enormously popular.

Typical accessories found on dually pick up trucks are grille guards, nerf bars, headache racks, bed rails, mud flaps and large custom wheels. Turn your Chevy, Ford or Dodge dually diesel into a beast with custom wheels from Alcoa. The same company that gave us Alcoa aluminum also make popular custom dually wheels.

Alcoa custom dually wheels are your best choice. They make one piece forged aluminum wheels that are easy to keep their shine. When choosing Alcoa dually rims you will get the smoothest ride, better handling and one of the longest lasting wheel made.

Chevy lovers can choose a model 160251 LTS 5 spoke 8 bolt for the front or a model 161292 Hot Shot 8 bolt for the rear. If you have a Ford dually choose a 160291 "Classic 8" 8 bolt and Dodge owners can also find these same wheels for their dually trucks.

Why Alcoa Dually Wheels? Alcoa invented the aluminum wheel in 1948 and for more than 50 years have been the leader in aftermarket custom dually wheels. Now dually diesel owners can become some of the most tricked-out happy trucker's in the world.

Steve Farber is an author and web site publisher on custom wheels including custom dually wheels, custom car wheels and truck-SUV wheels. Read articles and reviews on the top 60 custom wheel manufacturers in the market today at http://www.custom-wheels-n-rims.com and http://www.customduallytruckaccessories.com

Trikes and the People Who Love Them

A new trend in toys is rolling across America. That trend is to trikes. What are trikes? They are highly customized, top of the line motorcycles with three wheels instead of two. Some are converted from motorcycles, some have Volkswagen engines and some even have the smoother V8 with an automatic transmission.

Who buys them? People who love attention, luxury, acceleration, power and many others who just want more fun out of life.

These motorized three-wheeled luxury vehicles have several advantages:

You don't have to put your feet down when you stop, you can take a passenger without fear that you will go down and spill him or her into the road. Most significant others like this feature. Some wives, in fact, have refused to ride with their husbands until they get a trike.

You won't get fatigued in stop and go traffic, they reduce safety concerns. Many spouses love these vehicles but consider two-wheelers too dangerous for their spouse to ride. Trikes can safely corner on loose gravel where motorcycles may go down.

An Investment That Holds Value

The better trikes hold their value for several reasons. Because of owner satisfaction, very few trikes are offered for resale. Also, the best trikes are constructed with aluminum and stainless steel, so they last a very long time. They will depreciate very little and may even appreciate.

Attention and Usability

Let's be honest, part of the pride of ownership of a big boy toy like a boat, an RV or an antique car is the attention you get as you drive it. Nothing beats the attention you get with a top of the line trike. Whether you drive them to be seen around town, for the relaxing feeling you get every time you ride, to start conversations or just to be the center of attention, nothing beats the attention and pride of ownership you enjoy driving a top of the line trike. You will receive lots of neck twisting looks and enjoy many conversations as you drive, as you park and every time you're on it.

If you own an RV, you need to have a few days free to enjoy it and how often does that happen? You'll use your trike whenever you have a few minutes for a drive in the country. It's more fun for the buck' and gets rid of stress, with enjoyment. It's the best therapy after a tough day. A one hour ride erases any bad day. Your trike is always ready to go when you are, whether it is a cross country adventure or a short relaxing ride around town.

Great Performance and Easy Maintenance

With a trike you can really enjoy the ride. Many trike riders recommend the smoother power of a V8. You can lead the pack with a V8 trike. Don't settle for less and later say, "Wow I could have had a V8".

With V8 trikes, maintenance is easy. Most of these trikes use a small block Chevy engine that almost any good mechanic is familiar with. There is no need to go to a Honda or Harley Davidson dealer.

To Convert or Not To Convert

Most experienced trike owners will tell you that conversions take a first rate motorcycle and turn it into a second rate trike. Conversion shops just assemble other company's parts. Most trike enthusiasts recommend dealing directly with the designer and manufacturer. It costs about the same as a conversion but delivers a much better trike.

Car & Bike Aficionados

Many restored muscle car owners, motorcycle owners, ATV owners and RV owners have discovered the unbeatable thrill of riding an attention-getting, top of the line trike.

Choosing a Brand and Dealer

Most trike owners advise that you should never buy a trike without taking a test ride. Make sure they offer test rides you can ride and evaluate. They also recommend dealing with a company that custom builds trikes so you can fully customize them and so your dealer can explain the benefits and construction of the trike you choose. Dealing with the designer/builder cuts out the middle man and delivers more value.

You Deserve a Trike

For about the same payment as an average car, you can experience the thrill of the greatest toy ever invented. You can feel the wind in your hair, you can be the talk of your neighborhood, you can enjoy cross country adventures, fun country rides or an enjoyable trip around town. Enjoy the luxury and thrill you deserve. Call for a test ride and feel your heart jump when the engine roars to life. That's what life is all about.

About the Author

www.cheetahtrikes.com This article discusses the new trend in luxury motorcycles toward trikes and V8 trikes. It discusses how to choose a brand and a dealer. It compares conversions to trikes built from the ground up. Trikes make you the center of attention. A relaxing ride reduces the tension of the day. They are safer than motorcycles. Is a luxury motorcycle trike right for you?

Engines: Aluminum block vs. Iron block?

Some manufactures (Kia, Hundai) use Iron blocks

while

Other manufactures (Nissan, Chevy, ect.) use Aluminum blocks

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Is the point of using Iron blocks to increase long-term durability or temperature endurance??

OR

Is the use of Iron blocks simply an older, simpler technology (as compared to using Aluminum), the manufacture of which costs less money??

Are there DURABILITY with ALUMINUM blocks??

And you would think that Aluminum weight savings would transer to better MPG, but the Kia gets very comparable mileage anyway.

Thank you

The whole idea behind the aluminum blocks is simply to reduce weight, that’s all. The aluminum block are known for an earlier fatigue but by the time this happens the car is worthless anyway. Most new engines these days are designed for 170,000 miles. Then they should be rebuilt. The cast iron blocks can go though more rebuilds then the aluminum blocks. Aluminum blocks cool faster then the cast iron blocks but they tend to have more warpage compared to the cast iron. If you where to take a cast iron 4 cylinder motor and weight it to an aluminum motor you will find about a 150 lbs difference. Hope this answers your question.

Belleville: Police blotter, July 26
Officers were detailed to an Essex Street residence at 11:25 p.m. July 22. They were met at the residence by Jacqueline Damico, 46, who reportedly told police she had a fight with her husband, wherein she stabbed him several times with a kitchen knife.

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