Turbine bat car cockpit overview and functions

Learn how everything in the cockpit of the turbine powered Bat car works with Casey Putsch. Instagram @caseyputsch / caseyputsch

[@finnclarke3887]

Please don’t stop making videos as a childish somewhat functional adult videos like these are a guilty pleasure of mine!

[@CaseyPutsch]

Thats me and can do!

[@finnclarke3887]

Casey Putsch good I’m excited to see more of the bat mobile series!!!

[@aaronhill3943]

I don't know why, but for some reason I thought you had sold this - SO glad you didn't! I'm going to love watching the next episodes!

[@KindredAutomotive]

I also thought he sold this! I think it was for sale at one point but I guess it didn't happen?

[@bujin5455]

I tell ya, if I put in the time and effort to build something like this, I'd be passing it down like a family heirloom!

[@justinmoore7410]

Being a ex abrams tank mechanic for the army, (yes they are turbined powerd) this made me super happy, you brought up so much past knowledge of how the turbines worked and troubleshooting problems. Very cool.

[@nothingbutfaxx]

I love the content. These contents were overlooked at by “car enthusiasts” or they just don’t get the opportunity to get these contents. You’re the best maaaan keep it up!!

[@FelixIsMyName]

This has always been my favorite Batmobile.

[@michaelshea2292]

I love the way you explain things it make it easy to understand

[@ipariszalonna]

Casey, you are hands down the coolest person on KZbin and a true inspiration. Thanks for the awesome content and I wish for more people to view your amazing videos.

[@CaseyPutsch]

That really means a lot. Thank you for writing. I am honored you are here.

[@batvette]

This is a great video in that you as the owner know every little aspect about the car, where even a good reviewer like jay leno would only have second hand knowledge about these things. Youre one of the most real car guys on youtube, articulate and intelligent. Anyone would be fortunate to have you as a next door neighbor! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and toys with us.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Thank you kindly. I also built the car too.

[@WayneB27]

Very Impressed Mr.Putsch. Ive always wanted a gas turbine powered car , mainly just for the sound of the engine startup which is one of the best powertrain sounds ever (to me anyways)

[@Scotts_Blocks]

This is amazing! You built a batmobile more real than the movie car/prop.

[@batmayn]

Wow there's a lot going on in there! That's really impressive that you made all of it.

[@CWH11]

I would love to just have a 5 minute conversation about this whole vehicle. I just love the whole thing. From the creative ways to make the turbo shaft engine work with the transmission. The entire cockpit where form follows function, and the order of operations for most of the system, its amazing. I hope that he makes more of these types of vehicles.

[@qeijkak]

Why did it take youtube so long to show your channel to me

[@CaseyPutsch]

I don't know.... Been making content for months. Glad to have you!!!

[@tyranosurasmax]

RIGHT?! Kinda fucked

[@punk105]

This is gold, this should have a million views lol

[@ToomasTelling]

it similar to the Chrysler Turbine from the 60s but that had a bespoke automotive turbine engine but it was also driven in a similar fashion. that thing would idle at 20k rpm as well. they built a 250 car test fleet but they crushed them after the test period. they saved 7 cars for museums. Jay leno has one that runs and drives and its the only one in private hands and road worthy.

[@zechsblack5891]

We have or had one here in St Louis at the transportation museum. I remember seeing it several times when I was a kid and getting really excited. It was some kind of orange color iirc. There was signage saying that it would melt the asphalt under it at a stop light lol.

[@potterfanz6780]

Wouldn't it be very lossy to convert the thrust from the jet engine into torque through a turbine? My thinking is that converting the energy format is less efficient than using the energy as it is.

[@davidstewart3868]

Thanks Casey your preflight tutorial was awesome. I can’t wait for the rest of the series.

[@koolaid117]

I wish I lived closer to your shop to see the projects cruising around those streets!

[@mountaincarjunkie3307]

Watching this channel has been great. You need more subs! You got so much cool stuff!

[@zebra5591]

I've never seen such a perfect view to sub ratio

[@rencaelum4396]

This car should be the Staple of your channel.

[@kikoeltagger]

Dude u own a batmobile ..... you are now added to my list of heros .....thank you for your irresponsibility it has benefited us all

[@charlesrocks]

Damn. I've been working so much I totally missed these little candy cane videos you've done with the Batmobile. Thanks Casey. What a way to start off the day!

[@L8TERG97]

Casey how do you only have 5k subs, you by far tell the best stories on VinWiki car stories. I am glad that you have the same issue I do on my 97GTS where the gap on the passenger side between hood and front fascia is wider then the driver side. If you’ve got a fix let me know. You’re the man Casey

[@CaseyPutsch]

KZbin is a cruel mistress.. :) JK. IDK, just have to cross my finger I guess! Hood fitment is an issue. I hasn't bothered me so much I had to fix it yet. Too many projects! :)

[@L8TERG97]

Yeah it doesn’t bother me to much either, I just feel blessed to be able to beat up on proabably the best American racing car since the Shelby Cobra. I’m just an average joe also that works for a utility company building power lines, with an awful you tube channel lol but I aspire to create some great content like you. I have a whole 10 subs

[@mihan2d]

@@CaseyPutsch Start making annoying flashy thumbnails and terrible clickbaity titles. No, but (semi)seriously, this will get it going. P. S. Also wanna save the best topics for when you have way more subs. Or at least revisit them past 200-500 K subscribers (which you will inevitably get to eventually, cuz you deserve that much and KZbin... well makes things right SOMETIMES).

[@drunkinox]

I wish more Engineers were like you

[@darrenkuehn8479]

I thought you sold this car. I'm so glad you still have it! Can't wait for the next video. I enabled the notification bell this visit. :-D

[@goofyleo3869]

F I N A L L Y ! ! ! 😎 (edit*) Your fire suppression is "A triple F" or AFFF. Aqueous Film Forming Foam. Standard mil-issue fire-fighting. Also good for scrubbing deck plates. 😋

[@CaseyPutsch]

Or crazy eccentric engineer artist guy that slipped through the cracks his whole life. :)

[@goofyleo3869]

@@CaseyPutsch Got me there. I can form no counter-arguement.

[@TheMasochrist]

@@CaseyPutsch BTW. Afff is highly toxic. Known to cause cancer so don't get it on yourself.

[@stiggy60426]

Yeah I really think a Halon Fire extinguisher would be much better in this situation

[@gazeddy]

glad i stumbled across vinwiki and by extension you. awesome motor

[@Overland_History]

Love the video Casey! Would love to see a ride along video as well as acceleration if that’s in the cards too! 😉👍🏻

[@ImRacer1]

Casey you inspire me to build the crazy things I imagine!

[@rex669]

I can't believe never seen this channel before. So many cool videos to watch now! Subscribed!

[@thesweckd85]

My buddy just did your gts for petrolicious! Awesome vid.. cant wait to see more!

[@thesweckd85]

Would like to see mpg numbers

[@mrmoss149]

" I forgot how to use my own car" LMAO. I needed that. Thanks

[@zohaib876]

Amazing build man! Beauty through & through. Form followed by function. Much respect 👍

[@wrenchracer86cl]

That's an amazing build! I enjoy your videos and stories!

[@potatomanjr]

Can you get regular car reviews out to review it?

[@MrBoom6009]

YASSS That would be hilarious

[@americanpanzer4163]

Yes

[@oversizedhauling3108]

Here ya go Parker figure out how to start that

[@wika1117]

We need a Doug score on this one !

[@americanpanzer4163]

@@wika1117 This is a 1989 Batmobile

[@Problembeing]

You’re a fascinating storyteller, after watching a couple of other VINwiki vids, yours was the funniest.

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

Ever think about building (or getting one of your students to build) a FADEC for the engine? At least maybe for the startup sequence. It could easily be done with an Arduino, and could take your startup sequence from motoring engine, switching igniters, switching fuel, watching temps and RPM in case of hot start to "push the button and wait for the green light." Hot starts, insufficient RPM, low fuel pressure, any problems at all really could be automatically and instantly taken care of by the system, much faster than you could react.

[@zechsblack5891]

I'm sure managing startup is half the fun for someone so technical lol

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

@@zechsblack5891 Perhaps...but a moment's inattention during the startup sequence can mean very, very expensive damage to the engine.

[@TechViewOpinions]

You're living the dream! Nice. May have to visit and see this first hand

[@alexfrench4558]

New favorite channel

[@CaseyPutsch]

Awesome!

[@TheCarTakerGarage]

heyy mister.Thank you so much for such an awesome video.Love to see stuff like this of your lovely built Batmobile..which is like alot of other peoples...also my favourite Batmobile by far.Anyways...friggin love this video.Greetings from Norway ,Stefan :)

[@RogerAlan]

I, for one, welcome our new King of the Nerds Overlord

[@stymiesnerdly771]

Very impressive engineering & layout.

[@biscuitsngravy3566]

i liked the blinking, made it more realistic

[@kylesback]

Great video, very informative you have a new sub

[@CaseyPutsch]

kyle spencer glad to have you

[@babyaufshar17]

This is too freaking awesome.

[@juannavarrete3990]

Casey sure knows how to get you to subscribe! Amazing work and content 👏! Please keep them coming

[@jasonlepak1173]

HP/torque specs? weight? mpg? By far the most interesting build I've seen

[@CaseyPutsch]

Stay tuned!

[@One-Cut]

Totally intrigued. Thank you for sharing!

[@ReverendBow]

Very cool video, and an incredible build. By the way, the "Start Up Motor/generator" is commonily called an ESG: Electric Starter Generator

[@dcartier100]

Nice explanation of the engine systems and start up. In my early aviation career with Airborne Express I flew a YS-11. Basically the same engine. Tough engine but as you explained in your video must be careful. Very cool build.

[@INSTINCTXIV]

About time the algorithm gave me something I actually wan't to watch. I never knew you had a KZbin channel awesome!!

[@jmoney7289]

Pulls up to cop "I'VE GOT YOUR BACK"

[@CaseyPutsch]

Jay Monay hahahahaha!!!

[@Problembeing]

That made me laugh... hard!

[@jmkenny]

Pretty brilliant, I appreciate the manually managed aspect; being so immersed in its operation must make that (perfect shift or corner) substantially more satisfying!!! Obviously, no need for any full tolerant system but I assume the ECU at least protects against catastrophic failure???

[@CaseyPutsch]

Brap Chapel there is no ECU. It is completely manual.

[@jmkenny]

Truly renegade build... Thank you, can't wait for the next edit!

[@terryl1061]

Did he really say dont start a riot with your batmobile guns? Like we all have these. Hahah i love your channel. Your inspiring to any age group with what you do and who you are. 👍

[@CaseyPutsch]

thanks!

[@basteagui]

damn casey. you got the best cars

[@300superMEXICANS]

Honestly im surprised i actually understood all the technical talk......i guess i actually did learn something before i dropped out of college!

[@theFerraridkid]

So Coo!!l! Thanks for sharing Casey!

[@makarlock]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@chrismartin6544]

Not that you need me to tell you but that bat mobile is sooooooooooo freaking cool off the charts cool

[@zechsblack5891]

I love the detail. Thank you.

[@daunteuflay4859]

i find interiors so interesting almost any car from 1970 and below

[@timfreeman3178]

My favorite Batmobile!

[@DionDriven1]

Man geeks, usually bore me! You sir! You freaking keep me tuned 100% percent, 100% percent of the time!

[@CaseyPutsch]

"cause I like to party" :)

[@MyDailyUpload]

One thing got my attention with the electrical system. You mentioned two 12v supplies in series for 24v and a tap between the batteries for 12v and the master switch kills the ground (I presume the negative battery lead to chassis ground). If it’s truly wired that way what can happen is when the ground switch is open, current can flow from the 24v terminal through the 24v load to chassis ground and then from chassis ground it will flow in reverse through the negative lead of the 12v load to the positive 12v lead and complete the circuit where your two 12v batteries connect. This can potentially burn things out because you have a small reverse polarity voltage across the 12v load and you also may still have enough current flowing through your 24v load to keep it actively running. Maybe this has been taken into account in your build, but everyone else know that if you are running multiple DC voltages in a build, you cannot just put a single pole switch in on the ground side, for if you do, current will flow from the higher potential supply through loads sharing a common ground to the lower potential supply.

[@Howema]

taking this to the drag strip just to see what it could do would make an interesting video, i wouldn't push it hard or anything unless you really trust it but would be fun to see how quickly it can get down the track.

[@daesyoung]

is coo that u kept that.

[@chriscars3224]

Awesome! I had to sub. Nice Viper too. Both are my childhood dream cars. (those and the Lamborgini Diablo)

[@wsshead]

Casey, do you use MIL-SPEC turbine oil or other? Just curious. Love the video.

[@CaseyPutsch]

wsshead aero shell

[@nitropfunk]

Man this is some cool stuff

[@stephendennis5969]

Beautiful car! I think you should race Jay's turbine car.

[@megatronxmatt]

Love it Casey! In the words of the joker. Where does he get those wonderful toys?

[@CaseyPutsch]

megatronxmatt I make them

[@megatronxmatt]

@@CaseyPutsch looking forward to more videos of this series . Your a genius!

[@Tech9861]

I impressed with the turbine. Whats the hp output and drive axle ratio?

[@chriselson7268]

With the things you have to watch, you really need Robin to safely watch the important dials.

[@TheBrokenLife]

This thing is incredible. I'm really looking forward to part 2. I'm also really curious about how you go about stopping the car since I'm assuming you can't just take a turbine down to idle in a rapid period of time like you can a piston engine...

[@batvette]

Not sure but a torque converter kinda thing makes that a non problem. Applying the brakes/releasing throttle disengages the engine from applying power to the wheels but allows the engine to do what its doing- ideally, spooling down. If you ever rode an old 60s minibike youd understand the concept. The engine always ran but only engaged the rear wheel when you needed to accelerate. Whether you were stopped or moving already. What youre implying is that the engine output shaft is directly connected to the rear wheels via the transmission but no car with an automatic transmission does that, so in that respect the problem youre implying is no different than in any other car with an AT, its just the turbine operates at much higher rpm. This obviously couldnt work with a manual and clutch drivetrain.

[@iamsiin338]

Any planned remodeling of the cockpit making the interface simple all turbine parameters on one screen? And upgrading your fire extinguishing system automatically cutoff the fuel supply system, , with just a guarded push botton switch. Basically like how aircraft cockpits are designed. And the start up sequence make it with just 1 master switch on/off and a selector switch to set: 1.crank(no fuel/ignition only compressed air), 2.norm (normal start sequence automatic fuel supply and ignition at N% rpm), 3. Ignition(for manual starting like what you currently have). And with a master switch If your parameters of egt is high you turn it off, fuel supply is automatically shutoff, then set the selector to crank(to blow compressed air from compressor out to exhaust) or Ignition(to blow air and at the same time burn off excess fuel in the chamber). Basically like what procedures for pilots during engine start, hung start, high egt, engine shutdown.

[@eabawendy]

To me that's the best Batmobile model ever..... I envy you my Brother new member 4life!

[@mrmoss149]

" I know that's going to make all you obsessive compulsive people freak out".. I can't stop LMAO..😂

[@steventenney8797]

What stall speed you have on your torque converter? Do you ever plan on using a disk brake on the output shaft to hold it stopped on startup such as small powerboats that run helicopter turbines or is the planetary gears do a good enough job .

[@CaseyPutsch]

Stock street car stall. Don't need the extra brake really.

[@oni101]

Truly AWE inspiring!! Why not use "bleed air" from the turbine operate the air bags and horn? Instant air, unlimited amounts. Does it have a heat recuperator? (Abrams mechanic here)

[@andrewb8744]

So does it still have an accelerator pedal? How do you speed up and slow down without using the brake pedal? Like if you’re driving on a hwy

[@sqeric]

casey what the actuall top speed on it ?

[@abdelmalekboubekeur2570]

You should build the batmobile from the dark knight you are the right man for the job

[@stevenharpervw]

Where did you get the shell got the bat mobile from or how did you make the skin . I’d love to build my own bat mobile

[@littlejohn-pi7kk]

Nice to know next time I come across a Batmobile.

[@rfgsdfgcgsdgsd]

Those engine gauges are slick! Who manufactures them? Were they fairly easy to wire up?

[@CaseyPutsch]

Thanks, Don't recall, yes. Look up Aircraft Spruce

[@opieg7333]

Love the tech talk. Trippy design. Do the turbine prototypes from most manufacturers use a similar system? Is it that the shocks from the drivetrain interfere with the turbine combustion which prevents a mechanical linkage?

[@noobsquad2652]

Can you use moonshine for fuel?

[@CaseyPutsch]

Not so much, Jet A, Diesel, Kerosene

[@dougazzopardi234]

Does it have power steering ? What drives the power steering pump ?

[@americanpanzer4163]

Have you ever done a burn out in it or at the very least chirped it

[@BanditFMP]

Had a guy here at work starting up his tdm (turbo prop plane) and he started spinning up like normal but he forgot to turn on the spark and had the fuel and everything running for awhile and realized that he forgot the ignition then switched it on and blew huge fireballs out the exhaust. Was the funniest thing because he was one of those guys who thinks he knows everything about all things, even how i should do my job, so it was a good bit of comic relief and nice to see him leave

[@rogerscott4497]

very cool stuff!

[@j-tuck1752]

I wish I had a mentor like you to teach me about cars 🙃.

[@mrscrapper3331]

Love the Bat Mobile but what is the #69 on the lift... looks like a corvette can-am race car type of thing?! I think I’d go nuts walking around your shop! Lol

[@Full_Throttle_no_Brakes]

Very Very impressive. Please don't sell this car! Actually, somewhere to check the top speed. It is possible? Cheers!

[@matthewh1855]

Hey Casey, you explained that the output shaft operated between 0 and 6500 rpm, does that mean that you could do away with the torque converter? Or am I missing something? Btw love the vids, keep up the great work! Mat

[@CaseyPutsch]

I could have, but it was easier in execution this way as well as giving some cushioning effects to the engine mechanics

[@matthewh1855]

@@CaseyPutsch ah ok makes sense, thanks again!

[@fsj197811]

Matthew, you beat me to the question I was about to ask. :-) And Casey, thanks for the answer.

[@TheBrokenLife]

I would also be a PITA to drive the front pump of a conventional automatic transmission without a torque converter in there. I'm curious about the possible benefits from a lock-up converter though.

[@dieselhead7961]

Do you have any provisions to cool exhaust exiting the car? Diesels get pretty similar (~700f) tailpipe temps and will tend to have diffusers to reduce that.

[@CaseyPutsch]

nope, gonna roast marshmallows in an upcoming video!

[@matthiasmartin1975]

Interesting, how this thing makes all the same noises as the oil burner of a central heating unit - including the click-click-click noises when trying to ignite. Also, i like your blend of sanity and insanity.

[@UnknownProductions0]

what are those dual needle pressure gauges? Hewitt Industries?

[@Constantine50]

You have the coolest toy's EVER

[@danielburks6224]

Allen Harper with a batmobile very nice.