Homemade V12 Engine Build: Bottom End Assembly - Aardema Braun Christmas Special 2024!

[@stevewelborn8744]

I have been a cylinder head guy for 40 years and have been a part of some Awesome engines. I was on a team that won the Engine Masters Challenge. This is on a whole different level. I don't know how to put into words how blown away i am with these two

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you Steve Hope is is well with you! Happy Holidays from San Diego, CA Greg Q

[@calrothe756]

As co-driver, Merry Christmas, and a big thanks to Greg for sharing the talent of Pete and Kevin.

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas Cal and Kathy- can’t wait for you to drive this new powerhouse!

[@tomkeppler3519]

Thank you for documenting.

[@racerd9669]

This is what is called true engine building, not just buying off the shelf parts and assembling . Merry Christmas and to all a goodnight .

[@GregQuirin]

@@racerd9669 merry Christmas!

[@doughester3086]

Always enjoy watching these guys build anything

[@johnsenecal2732]

This is the Generation that Made This Country. The Knowledge these Men Have is Amazing. Thanks for the Inspiration

[@GregQuirin]

We appreciate the kind words and support!

[@HughClare-Talbot]

Those two guys are so humble , but they are true geniuses in what they do. Love every minute of watching what they create.

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you and happy holidays

[@fuelnfire9268]

Thankyou Pete, Kevin, Greg. It's awesome we get to see this! Merry Christmas all

[@TobyJoker-w3z]

MERRY CHRISTMAS to two true BRAINIACS!!!

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas.

[@thepowerof9b]

Well most of us dont comment I guess but be sure that we appreciate that you take us with you and show this stuff. This level of engine building is rare and extreamly interesting, atleast for a guy like me. So again, Thanks and merry Christmas!

[@The-KP]

It's a great service to us land speed record fanatics, and honor you do for Pete and Kevin, bringing us these glimpses of the inner workings of Aardema Braun's motor builds. The time and effort they put into their unique, hand-built engines would really never make the light of day without your videos, Greg. It would just be folded into a number at the end of a season: MPH for a given class, shared somewhere on a website we might never see. Here in video form, it isaccessible to so many, including the next generation of engine machinists and designers, who are being inspired to push the limits in their own designs and works. Merry Christmas! ☃️❄️🌲🎁🎅🤶🧑‍🎄🌟🦌🛷

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you too! Greg Quirin

[@jackpledger8118]

All that knowledge and skill in 2 people. Can't wait to see it run. Merry Christmas.

[@steveharvey1876]

Merry Christmas! Keep the chips flying!

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you too!

[@White.Elemant]

This was a great christmas present, thanks Pete, Kevin and Greg!

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@richardmorton1310]

Merry Christmas all. Pete and Kevin are genuine American treasurers, and I thank Greg for bringing them into my home.

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas to you too! I’m glad you enjoy the videos!

[@jonelford]

Nice that they built a proper 60 degree V12. Pretty cool build. 👍🏻

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks 👍

[@farmerkevin]

I'm starting to think these guys know what they're talking about. Lol. Great content, editing and tunes, Keep them coming.

[@gasngowithsnow]

You guys are mad scientists!!! I love watching you design, build and race these motors!

[@robertflanders1158]

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Thanks for having me along for a Very Interesting race season. Thanks to everybody who supported the team, hope to see you all soon.

[@wesstalker3126]

Merry Christmas, can't wait to see it run may at El Mirage.

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@danwiththe8647]

So wholesome, have a safe and happy Christmas and new year!

[@GregQuirin]

Happy Holidays!

[@jameswallace7351]

That's amazing I can't wait to see it run Merry Christmas

[@GregQuirin]

@@jameswallace7351 Merry Christmas James!

[@davidaarons2488]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of ya! This motor is going to be ripper. These video's are candy for us old retired auto mechanics

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year we will keep you posted!

[@tomrayborn6558]

The Devil is in the details and you have a mountain to work out. This is mind boggling !!!!

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you

[@andydarbo7450]

i love these videos you guys are amazing just engineering at its best ,thanks Greg for this years vids Merry Christmas and happy new years Pete Kevin and Greg

[@Ngontih]

Merry christmas yall

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas

[@spotontheroad1]

'Tis a thing of beauty.

[@truegret7778]

Merry Christmas fellas from a local San Diego guy. It has been a real pleasure watching your efforts and hard work payoff at El Mirage. Very impressive and a real thrill. Thank you for sharing your passion. May 2025 be safe, prosperous, and full of new records.

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@tillmanxl6914]

Thanks for the Video, I had to watch the Video twice at 1:36 - 1:54 Kevin mixed up the wrist pins? I don't know if they are all balanced as a set, pistons and rods ect.. You guys are awesome! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ! 😊👍🏻🏆

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas! I will let Kevin know about the wrist pins

[@bcbloc02]

I watch every video cuz these guys are awesome and I really appreciate the scratch built engine building and the way out of the box modifications.

[@GregQuirin]

@@bcbloc02 thank you!

[@tomkeppler3519]

I can watch these guys for hours. The work they do is amazing. I wish there were more videos more often. Great work guy's.

[@cricri7066]

Love to see this being put together. Its not often we get such an insight into high power engine build for a land speed car. Looking forward to seeing the next runs! Merry Christmas!

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas! Hopefully, we'll be able to show it running soon!

[@gatti5002]

prettige feestdagen en een fijne jaarwisseling !

[@GregQuirin]

I dont know what your comment says but I will say thank you, and Happy Holidays

[@finlay230]

since discovering your channel about a year ago ive been hooked, very very interesting content, appreciate the documentation and info

[@tomnugent845]

I want to hear this beast run!

[@GregQuirin]

Within the next 2 months - Fingers crossed!

[@jasonfox2232]

Just wow! What a piece of engineering. Merry Christmas from Down Under 🇦🇺 looking forward to seeing this run

[@donsipes]

Thanks Guys. Merry Christmas.

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas Don!

[@tkreitler]

Merry Christmas Pete, Kevin and Greg. 2024 has been the hardest year of my life but your videos have given me a bright spot in an otherwise dark year. I enjoyed watching Kevin, completely focused and in his element, while he was assembling this engine. This channel deserves more subscribers.

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas- we are happy to hear the videos provide an escape!. Wishing you a better year in 2025! Sending positive thoughts and energy your way! I will be posting an update on the C8 corvette with the big block soon. Stay Tuned- Greg Q

[@davidwalsh1887]

Thank You for sharing your tech. I look forward to your next video.

[@GregQuirin]

@@davidwalsh1887 you’re welcome Happy Holidays!

[@GreenlawMotorSports]

One of my most favorite channels to watch, you guys are absolutely amazing!! I always anticipate a new episode

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you and thanks for Subscribing! Stay tuned! Happy Holidays

[@denislipp790]

Such Artists of engineering ! True craftsmanship ! Eager to hear it run!

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you!

[@toddkerr387]

Thanks for sharing Merry Christmas Happy New Year.

[@GregQuirin]

You’re welcome! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!

[@g.tucker8682]

Pete, Kevin, and Greg - Thanks for the amazement!

[@Randysshop]

Merry Christmas Pete Kevin and Greg. The work you guys do is amazing, a labor of love for sure.

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks, we appreciate the kind words! Merry Christmas!

[@brentftaylor]

Can’t wait to hear it run

[@robostyle9773]

Thanks for another great video!

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks for watching!

[@alangilman6711]

Merry Christmas Guys!!!!!

[@Overtorqued2.0]

Merry Christmas to all. Another great video. Can't wait to hear it fire up.

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas to you too! We're getting closer!

[@CL-ps7kh]

Beautiful craftsmanship and design!

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you!

[@alanmunroe8332]

Old Skool Gear Heads showing the youngsters:😊 GOTTA HAVE THE WANT TO 😂❤😂❤😂

[@glennskinner7263]

Merry Christmas Greg Pete & Kevin love all the videos…from down under Australia

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas Glenn! Greetings from California!

[@MZRLeaks]

Thank you guys for sharing this awesomness ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Italy !

[@GregQuirin]

Happy holidays! And thanks for watching the channel!

[@Mikesukes]

Merry Christmas guys and the best of luck for more records next year! Thanks Greg for documenting Pete and Kevin, they would be a lot less known save for your videos.

[@sleepy_moonchild829]

Legendary guys just going through the motions. Awesome to get to see it happen. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you guys and thanks for sharing this with us.

[@Thadude701]

Beautiful workmanship on the motor .

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you ! and Happy Holidays

[@Series3V8]

Christmas greetings from Yorkshire. Best wishes to Pete, Kevin, Greg and the whole team for success in ‘25. Very much looking forward to seeing (and hearing) this on the dyno and at Elmo. Thanks Greg for bringing this wonderful engineering to us all.

[@GregQuirin]

Same to you! Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Sunny San Diego, CA

[@brianbures4478]

Great video as always!!!

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you! Happy Holidays!

[@royb.1441]

I love seeing this. I see so much methodical consistent progress marching you guys forward and it's inspiring. Easy to get discouraged on big projects, so you have to find joy in all the steps and I see that in y'alls work. Happy 2025 new year to everyone. Keep smiling Pete, 😊

[@jimlaxdal9023]

I just came across this engine design/build today and i must say you gentlemen are extremely talented and intelligent 👍

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you! We appreciate your kind words. Happy Holidays and please subscribe to see more!

[@johnferreira4671]

From Portugal Merry Christmas

[@GregQuirin]

Feliz Natal!

[@reliantscimitar130]

Thx Pete and kevin, merry Christmas and many more years, keep up the joy and good work!

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@noyfub]

Beautiful. Can hardly wait to see it run.

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks! That is the goal for sure!

[@paulcaliendo9402]

Merry Christmas to all of you guys too!!! It's a privilege to watch you genius at work and can't wait for the next video. CHEERS

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks! We appreciate your support! Merry Christmas

[@hrclassicracingteam8337]

Love the videos and the great work. I love tinkering around with engines in my own machineshop, you guys are my heroes.

[@danmartin633]

The work that these two guys do is truly astounding. Merry Christmas!

[@bryanphipps8654]

Best videos on the net, thank you for posting

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks for watching- happy holidays

[@jerrywallen8327]

Amazing work I am intrigued with your talent and knowledge to create this amazing project look forward to seeing more videos!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you Jerry! Happy Holidays!

[@gofastwclass]

Thanks for sharing the work these guys are doing Greg. This reminds me of my younger days hanging out with and learning from older custom car guys. I find this stuff absolutely fascinating and it gives me inspiration for my own projects.

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks for watching, I hope you're having a great holiday season!

[@petercarbin2077]

It is a work of art enjoy watching your videos Pete and Kevin keep up the good work

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks! We appreciate you watching!

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

Thanks Greg. Merry Christmas mate to you & the family. Of course to Pete & Kevin too!

[@Paulman50]

One of the best channels that I watch. I'm watching this on Christmas day, have a Mery Christmas to you guys tomorrow. Cheers from New Zealand .

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas from San Diego to New Zealand! Happy Holidays - Thanks for watching- Greg Q

[@stephencurry8552]

I see a video from your group and I wait to watch it as I do not want any interruptions. Build your own V-12, as only a twelve can rip-silk. Happy holidays gentlemen, my best wishes for you and yours.

[@GregQuirin]

Happy Holidays Stephen!

[@jareknowak8712]

Good Luck with the project!! Cant wait to hear it!! Thank You for the videos!! Happy New Year!!

[@GregQuirin]

Happy new year!

[@TheSwaffordHomestead]

Thank you for the video! They do amazing Job! Merry Christmas!

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@curtspoon5690]

Merry Christmas guys! You guys are truly masters of your craft keep doing what you do!

[@ernied3123]

Merry Christmas guys and thanks very much for the great videos.

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you and Merry Christmas

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

Very cool...! Merry Christmas... Thanks for sharing and keep up your awesomeness...!!!

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you and happy holidays!

[@Blackbullet_racing]

Amazing skills on display 👌

[@Addchannelname-bn5cr]

Another awesome engine - cannot wait to see it break some records! keep us informed. Merry Xmas from Melbourne Australia !!!!

[@GregQuirin]

Happy holidays! Awesome to have viewers from Australia! Cheers!

[@lutach]

Thank you for another great video and enjoy the holidays.

[@GregQuirin]

Happy Holidays and thanks for Watching!

[@TheHillbillyEngineer]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I love watching legends masterminding these beautiful works of art!

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Glad you enjoy the build!

[@AndyFromm]

Beautiful work, you fellers are great. Merry Christmas

[@jetcitynorthstar]

Merry Christmas! You guys are an inspiration.

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks for the kind words - Merry Christmas to you too!

[@danielgarrett1155]

Merry Christmas!!! Love the innovation and creativity. Keep it coming.

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@busterdee8228]

Merry Christmas to all involved. Love (most) V12s. A friend offered me a sickly Jag V12 which, to me, is an affront to V12s. They seem (at least at the time) to have taken every opportunity to be pointlessly heavy. Can't wait to hear this beauty sing.

[@Z06Fred]

Merry Christmas from Canada

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks for subscribing!

[@mariusfridlund55]

nice!

[@philipclegg5792]

Merry Christmas guys. Watching from Uk love the engine building. I also use a micrometer to check big end rods stretch as opposed to dial gauge 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bradleyduncan8224]

This is an awesome channel, i have followed for a long time, im from arkansas and since high school i have been wanting to run bonneville, at 25 i have finally started my comp coupe, i cant wait to join the racing with you guys and learn more and more. I hope some day i can build my own scratch built engines, these guys are so wicked smart and its very b inspiring to see it done by two good friends that aren't just doing a multi million dollar program. Merry christmas you guys, keep up the excellent work!

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas and good luck with your build! Come join us at Bonneville this summer!

[@edsmachine93]

Thank you Pete and Kevin for sharing your great projects. All the design and engineering and excellent machine work. I would absolutely love to work with you guys. And thank you Greg for bringing this excellent content. Merry Christmas and God Bless. 🙏

[@gcodemfg]

Awesome!!!

[@RestorationWatch]

Merry Christmas. 🎄🎄🎄🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽

[@GregQuirin]

Happy holidays!

[@tiitsaul9036]

Thanks for sharing. I haven't seen lightening holes in pistons before. Happy holidays dudes.

[@damienoakes]

Amazing work guys , merry christmas

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks! You too! And Merry Christmas!

[@karlvanboxel561]

Why the xtra spacing between the centre bores?

[@bobmeyer7009]

The idea that a couple of guys can weld something like this together in their shop and then set a record with it is beyond amazing. Absolutely beautiful work. Merry Christmas, and great success in 2025!

[@trevorsmith9251]

Merry Christmas 🎄 and a happy new year land speed record 🤞

[@reaveschassisworks5554]

Awesome build guys, for years I’ve said before long someone is gonna put needle bearings on the crankshaft. So they haver roller cam bearings and if anyone can do it, it’s you two guys.

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you and happy holidays!

[@reaveschassisworks5554]

@@GregQuirin thanks, happy holidays to you and your family.

[@xozindustries7451]

Amazing work guys, Merry Christmas to all of you! Excited to see what you will do next year with your racing program

[@karlvanboxel561]

My motorcycle crank has the oil fed from the bottom because there is a groove in the shells and the oil forms a hydrodynamic wedge on the two flat surfaces of the shell BTW what oil clearances do u run on the mains and big ends great work fellas love the sound of a v12

[@TxHammer757]

Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year. Love the content

[@MsKatjie]

Love the work, men. The engine should rev to 9000? Have a great festive season. Gota love a short stroke high revving V12, Can't wait!

[@GregQuirin]

Happy holidays!