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

[@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.

[@johnsenecal2732]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@alanmunroe8332]

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

[@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

[@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

[@fuelnfire9268]

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

[@user-bt6hh9yu1n]

Thanks guys, and have a blessed holiday season.

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you, happy holidays!

[@doughester3086]

Always enjoy watching these guys build anything

[@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.

[@White.Elemant]

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

[@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!

[@jackpledger8118]

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

[@tomrayborn6558]

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

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you

[@TobyJoker-w3z]

MERRY CHRISTMAS to two true BRAINIACS!!!

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas.

[@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.

[@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 🎄

[@steveharvey1876]

Merry Christmas! Keep the chips flying!

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you too!

[@jameswallace7351]

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

[@GregQuirin]

@@jameswallace7351 Merry Christmas James!

[@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!

[@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

[@jasonfox2232]

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

[@RestorationWatch]

Merry Christmas. 🎄🎄🎄🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽

[@GregQuirin]

Happy holidays!

[@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

[@reliantscimitar130]

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

[@donsipes]

Thanks Guys. Merry Christmas.

[@bryanphipps8654]

Best videos on the net, thank you for posting

[@GregQuirin]

Thanks for watching- happy holidays

[@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.

[@johnferreira4671]

From Portugal Merry Christmas

[@GregQuirin]

Feliz Natal!

[@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.

[@toddkerr387]

Thanks for sharing Merry Christmas Happy New Year.

[@GregQuirin]

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

[@bradsterley9157]

Really enjoy this channel thank you Christmas wishes for you as well

[@AndyFromm]

Beautiful work, you fellers are great. Merry Christmas

[@gatti5002]

prettige feestdagen en een fijne jaarwisseling !

[@mariusfridlund55]

nice!

[@Thadude701]

Beautiful workmanship on the motor .

[@hrclassicracingteam8337]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@tomnugent845]

I want to hear this beast run!

[@ernied3123]

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

[@gasngowithsnow]

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

[@alangilman6711]

Merry Christmas Guys!!!!!

[@finlay230]

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

[@brianbures4478]

Great video as always!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@GreenlawMotorSports]

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

[@brentftaylor]

Can’t wait to hear it run

[@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.

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

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

[@karlvanboxel561]

Why the xtra spacing between the centre bores?

[@farmerkevin]

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

[@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 👍🏻👍🏻

[@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. 🙏

[@trevorsmith9251]

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

[@danmartin633]

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

[@glennskinner7263]

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

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas Glenn! Greetings from California!

[@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!

[@jetcitynorthstar]

Merry Christmas! You guys are an inspiration.

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

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

[@lutach]

Thank you for another great video and enjoy the holidays.

[@GregQuirin]

Happy Holidays and thanks for Watching!

[@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 .

[@davidwalsh1887]

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

[@GregQuirin]

@@davidwalsh1887 you’re welcome Happy Holidays!

[@robostyle9773]

Thanks for another great video!

[@TxHammer757]

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

[@Baribrotzer]

Where'd they get the heads from? The same cut and welded-together Olds Aurora parts? Or is this effectively the same engine as the larger V-12, but sleeved and de-stroked?

[@curtspoon5690]

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

[@damienoakes]

Amazing work guys , merry christmas

[@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!!

[@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!

[@danielgarrett1155]

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

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@TheSwaffordHomestead]

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

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@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

[@rjung_ch]

Thanks Greg, happy holidays! Cheers 👍💪✌

[@GregQuirin]

Hope you have a great holiday!

[@rjung_ch]

@@GregQuirin 👍 same, thanks

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@tiitsaul9036]

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

[@Paul_D_Lashley]

Awesome! Merry Christmas!

[@Z06Fred]

Merry Christmas from Canada

[@GregQuirin]

Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks for subscribing!

[@rudylefevre2294]

Mery Christmas from France !!! Your work is incredibly awesome !!😮

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you very much! Merry Christmas to you thanks for watching from France 🇫🇷 we need more French viewers so tell your friends to watch!

[@karlvanboxel561]

Can I ask what grade of aluminium u use and what u heat treat it too. Many thanks

[@E.T.GARAGE]

🎄😎🎄 Merry Christmas 🎁⛄🎁

[@karlvanboxel561]

Is it a 60 degree v12? I’m trying to build a 1200cc motorcycle based v12 any recommendations on whether I should cast the cases of fabricate laser cut and weld beautiful work Guys what length of rod do u use?

[@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!

[@xozindustries7451]

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

[@mutantryeff]

Will it fit in a Smart car?

[@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.

[@johnegan4056]

Thanks so much for these inspirational videos Quick question - the cylinder heads that were in the background had the red marking out ink on them - was that to show when the valves have been lapped in ? - I like that as an idea All the best from England - Merry Christmas

[@mikebougher3731]

I can only subscribe once! Do they run water in the block or just the heads?

[@AllSpeed]

imagine that in an old BMW 850i, a v12 with real power

[@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!

[@raphaelhamm3853]

My eyes are fixated on what appears to be a knick in the rod closest to the camera from 3:33 to 3:54. Hope it isn't but maybe check...?

[@chriszucker7500]

My favorite video series. Had the opportunity to meet Pete and Kevin at PRI. I was incredibly humbled to have them spend time with us discussing our V4. Merry Christmas to you all!

[@GregQuirin]

That’s awesome! We appreciate the support! Merry Christmas to you as well. Thank you Greg Q

[@oikkuoek]

Why is the cam idler drive tilted to the side? Although the chain is shorter, should it still have a tensioner assembly to take out vibration? On high RPM this vibration affects cam timing.

[@MatthewVaillancourt]

Happy holiday great work!...you need to add a super like button so I and other people can buy a victory six pack!...keep it up guys. From northern Vermont!