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[@microbuilder]

I love miniaturization, but fully functioning miniatures are just another level of cool. What a great looking kit.

[@joakimvhes302]

I think 1/5 RC car is a must in this case, maybe a muscle car with a supercharger and over the hood intake, can't go wrong with a classic!

[@joshuareinhard8505]

My thoughts exactly, or like a 32 Ford hot rod, something along those lines.

[@GodmanchesterGoblin]

@@joshuareinhard8505 Exactly, with an open hood. Something that can show off the engine.

[@hks2.3stroker6]

Yeah with the exhausts facing up

[@Koichifirst]

definetly the hot rod :D

[@joakimvhes302]

Not a fan of hot rods, but yeah, those are the kind of builds that are fitting for a cool engine like this. Imagine adding custom exhaust headers as a cherry on top, absolutely cool.

[@walkerbeckman6135]

1/5 scale Hoonicorn replica would be next to godliness. And I believe you have the shop to achieve it now too... your machining skills stand alone, my friend. Clean, methodic, consistent. Been following you for several years, no idea how many times I've viewed your work. Well done, sir!

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

Would be worth a lot now too given recent events. R.I.P. legend

[@gamechip06]

Rip Block, best driver of our generation

[@jonnymac8925]

There was something so satisfying Watchung the cam gears spin as they were installed. The way they spun so smoothly was awesome!

[@davelowets]

They're gears.... 🤷🏻

[@williamlind2843]

I have 40 years as an R&D aerospace machinist, and this is awesome!!! I may buy one just to appreciate the machining detail and engineering!

[@alinbudure]

Yeah, but for 1800$(how this little joke cost) you can buy 3x real v8 broken and made one very good, buuuuut, is a good business for my child, I ll buy one when it cost 157$, if not, I ll build one for him or together. Will be a nice time!!! Peace Bratan!!!!! And thax for ideea JohnnyQ90

[@yw9686]

@@alinbudure Good on you for being able to build a full size engine from scratch. Some of us who do not have the knowledge but have some disposable income are more than happy to buy the scale engine so we can get the experience of building stuff. To each their own. It will never be sold at $159 due to the small batch production, though. I’m getting myself one of these engines for Christmas this year 😊

[@mikao4087]

@@yw9686 buy and build real broken V8 cost a lot of time and money too so it's great owning the mini version if you don't have time to do the real one

[@goontt4826]

@@alinbudure this is mainly for rc cars why not go buy an expensive rc car or 2 for that price and ride them around with your son instead of paying 1800 for the soul purpose of teaching how a v8 works, rc cars will teach much more for the price, maintenence, repairs and patience.

[@davidaugustofc2574]

@@goontt4826 RC cars have little to teach, you'll keep coming back to the ones you have to build yourself

[@peaches824]

Johnny has been gradually going up in scale with his model engines. By 2030 he'll be making full size engines.

[@DaftFader]

by 2050 he'll be making 10x times sized engines xD

[@Lucas_sGarage]

Or a same scale jet engine

[@macbook802]

Nothing you'd want. He made so many mistakes

[@DaftFader]

@Marcus Keeler You assemble the parts, to *MAKE* the engine.

[@kolanopigmeja]

@@DaftFader "Making" implies he builds the whole thing from scratch, machining and designing all the parts himself. All he does is assemble a ready kit anyone with basic manual skills, tools and some money could construct. Same goes for assembling a full scale engine, provided he collects all the necessary parts (which isn't that hard for newer and more popular engines)

[@MKMT3481]

I don't know why but your content is pleasing and the things you do to achieve your goals is just inspirational

[@rbmwiv]

Definitely need a 1/5 car to put that in. That would be so awesome. I built NASCAR Cup engines for about 6 years and that looks like a fun project. A lot simpler than a racing engine. I’m definitely getting one of those screwdrivers because I’m constantly using 6 sided bits and that is a awesome tool. Thanks for sharing.

[@dabbydabby6484]

*Definitely needs a twin turbocharger set-up 💯*

[@shred1894]

I think a baby roots-style blower would be cooler to see him make.

[@Bjduescher]

That would look awesome with the twin turbo chargers on a Nissan skyline style rc

[@neilaji4221]

A twin charger set up with 4 turbos and 2 superchargers would be overkill

[@Bjduescher]

@@neilaji4221 Bro what?

[@neilaji4221]

@@Bjduescher a suggestion

[@rigididiot]

Extremely happy to see Toyan finally recognize the need to support a multicyclinder crankshaft at every crankwebbing... That is a HUGE improvement. Maybbe finally this engine can become more than just a showcase gimmick and be a real practical powerplant.... If just they would also support the camshafts on multiple points, and introduce some form of cam lubrication other than grease....

[@abel4776]

Toyan will make a countermove against globalist green eco terrorism EV's upon us.

[@2v_media]

Wouldn’t this work great for a scale R/C model?

[@dandeflavis7004]

I want to know how he timed it, there have to be some type of marks but it didn't look like he adjusted anything putting the belt on

[@rigididiot]

@@dandeflavis7004 I was wondering about that too.... More so because it did not sound like a V8, more like a 4 inline, which suggests he has one cam 180 degrees out of phase.

[@dandeflavis7004]

@@rigididiot I was also wondering if there was any point of having the 2 idler cam gears, they serve no purpose beside looks

[@jacobkrebsbach727]

This tiny engine sounds better than most modern cars

[@the_one_03]

i love these videos so much. I need to be at the gym for my training at 7 and its midnight and im watching this. Much love to you

[@batcoon4007]

Can you make a new crank shaft for inline 4 engine make it crossplane style like yamaha r1 i want to hear it so badly

[@gearbanginentertainment7476]

then make it bozo

[@mattjones7547]

@@gearbanginentertainment7476 If it's as simple as you let on, post a video showing them how

[@timothe5542]

It would be so hard to completely machine it by yourself, but he has already done a compressor impeller so ...

[@GodmanchesterGoblin]

You'd need to make new camshafts as well so that the two cranks that were rotated 90 degrees also had correct valve timings.

[@JakobWierzbowski]

Yes please.!!!!

[@Sithhy]

I'd love to see this in a mini version of those crazy V8 chainsaws that people make for woodcutting championships... *...then* stuff it into a R/C car

[@JV-lq3tx]

Hot Saw competitions you mean.

[@big0bad0brad]

@@JV-lq3tx No, battlebots

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

@@big0bad0brad Pretty sure he's talking about hot saw competitions.

[@big0bad0brad]

@@anonymousaccordionist3326 Now that battlebots has been brought up, how can anyone seriously talk about hot saw?

[@big0bad0brad]

@Hates Spam Go do something more pleasant than youtube

[@elbolsillo]

Those tools used, were extremely pleasing to watch and listen to. The torque drive and the other little electric driver. *Chefs kiss*

[@minky_stinky9255]

ok now put it in a miata

[@SethsPhone]

Wont fit, engine's too big

[@ryotaroshimada8311]

@@SethsPhoneplus its a V8 not a rotary

[@roanoconnor98]

I love it when you bring out these videos. I find myself repeating older videos of yours just purely for mechanical ASMR while I'm sleep deprived at 3am. Keep 'em coming!

[@theafro]

A nice Hot-rod style RC car would be awesome, and would make for an interesting challenge to get the drive turned 90 degrees. it'd be a cool way to show the engine off too, as well as all the shiny bits you could make to make it look really cool. you might want to get a polishing wheel for the exhaust. there's also scope for extra stuff like a proper supercharger and scoop that would make for great CNC projects. It might be tricky to find a body that would work, but it's probably do-able on a 3d printer as it could be made in sections. there's plenty of Ford model-A bodies on thingiverse etc. I don't really like the look of those camshafts, they're a bit thin for an un-supported shaft, It's probably not a huge project to make up some split-bushes from bronze to help them survive.

[@marshyfromaus2092]

Would absolutely love to see this build

[@blockstacker5614]

It totally needs to be straight piped

[@theafro]

@@blockstacker5614 Nah, Zoomies are the only acceptable choice!

[@Gecko1115]

a hot rod really would be the best idea, or anything that exposes the engine. since it's new and nitro V8s arent common you need a body style to show it off, and hot rods just leave it all exposed.

[@nyx7255]

gotta love the in-block starter motor design, UZ owners are punching the air right now with that. Looks like a fun build to do, hopefully it goes into an R/C!

[@davelowets]

These engines really aren't suitable for R/C use... They are MODEL engines, not engines to power a model. They are made to run for short bursts, just to show that They CAN actually run, bit they are not designed to do any real work for any amount of time. They would fall apart quickly if used to power a model R/C application.

[@davelowets]

Also, that starter-in-block design is the same as a Cadillac Northstar engine design, and has been CURSED upon by many automotive mechanics everywhere, because they have to tear the top-end off of the engine to replace a starter that should have been a 2-bolt removal, 30 minute job, on most other vehicles. I've done many, and I'd LOVE to have a chance to slap the shit out of the engineer who came up with that stupid design.

[@11thcenturycrusader31]

As someone that works around engines for a living, this is really nice and relaxing 😅

[@ManualdoMotorStirling]

Wow, a spectacle to watch the assembly of a V8 engine, which many years ago, it seemed impossible to see one like this in miniature! Congratulations my friend.

[@therealnorthernchungus3551]

I like the way things are going. You’re moving on to bigger and better things and can’t wait to watch every single video. I’ve been watching for the past three years and I’ve loved every single video. Keep up the incredible work

[@textme-9156]

Congratulations you're the shortlisted winner's of the ongoing giveaway.

[@northernu.s.a3995]

Having grown up within 100 miles of Detroit, IC V8s hold a special place in my heart.

[@chemicle]

This just made me happy! LOL. Thank you. Sounds better than my truck!

[@danjordan1979]

What a fantastic video! Look at how well it's all packed and padded. Amazing! Loved watching the assembly too. Just super satisfying!

[@shize9ine]

@ $1800.00 it better be well packed considering it’s the price of an actual crate motor.

[@DerKrawallkeks]

@@shize9ine yes, also I think the looks and packaging is the best part of these engines. They're very cheaply made, and have incredibly low power and tiny intakes. There have been a few model V8s produced with much better quality.

[@garykee1]

2 words can describe this little engine..."frickin awesome!!" great job on the build. was that transmission fluid that you used to lubricate the crank and piston bearings? none the less,,, whatever your future plans for this little jem of an engine will always put a smile on the people who have subscribed to your channel. can't wait to see what's next!

[@robdobson5056]

Pretty amazing engines. Beautifully packaged.

[@kidsalex13]

I would love one of these, but the darn thing costs more than my first pickup truck which had a real LS7, jeeez

[@don_karleone53]

2k 💵 +++ 👆🤷‍♂️

[@raoul6083]

Pickups don't come with ls7s

[@kidsalex13]

congrats on being wrong!

[@ShaunPrince]

It is so satisfying watching you assemble these engines. This was my favourite build so far. Would love to see this in a muscle-type 1/5 R/C car or truck even.

[@Skiridr22]

I love this kit, putting all the parts together wow it even has a belt tensioner

[@dr.boosts]

This sounds so much closer to a full size V8 than I thought it would. This is awesome!

[@matthewmondragon2074]

In fact sounds like NASCAR series small block V8

[@Zorkz]

Fascinating stuff Johnny!

[@hatface547]

I was impressed until I saw the camshafts are only supported on the ends. They're gonna whip around and break, or the springs are so soft that it will never make much power. Even so, it's still kinda cool.

[@alexwhite176]

Why is there a second "cam" gear since it's sohc ?

[@Jeremy-iv9bc]

They cut a lot of corners on these. Most likely they will not run very long.

[@cenreaper3221]

@@alexwhite176 To looks nicer on a display 😁❤️😂

[@ThePower1037]

@@Jeremy-iv9bc The "oiling" system literally is just the oil you put in it during construction.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

@@alexwhite176 And I did not see the camshaft(s) being timed to the crank. Did I miss something?

[@sourdonkeyjuice]

Make a V8 1/5 RC but a V16 Chainsaw with 2 of them 😄

[@kensanity178]

This is nothing short of amazing! I'm very impressed.

[@jbvalle]

Thank you sooo much, alot of youtuber would have used a super annoying and loud background music. But this beautiful built was on its own incredible 🎉

[@jannemec4567]

That sounds just like a F1 V8 engine. I'd like to see a RC car

[@jizburg]

Nah, those are flat plane crank. This has the crossplane crank sound of an american mussle car

[@Jacob_A1]

I wonder if the engine is blueprinted as in all the piston and rods are made the same weight to the lightest one I bet you could make that thing rev way quicker. love the videos🤙🏼

[@classicrestostv1fletch764]

Some beautiful cars there Mark. Well done. Fletch 👍

[@jonathondunn9190]

That was wicked!,you could feel the power

[@DavidKutzler]

The packaging on the engine is amazing.

[@andyroo3022]

What a great little V8, Sounds fantastic. I can see this in a scale Ford Bronco 4wd RC. You did a great job filming the build, well done.

[@brentgarbett5306]

Mustang

[@averycaron5462]

very impressed by the OHC design. i seem to recall most of these miniature engines being of the flathead variety

[@brandonrobinson5146]

These are so satisfying to watch and makes me want to assemble my own

[@megi1776]

I think if applied to the rc 1/5 it's a brilliant idea, I'm really looking forward to this work.

[@frankierzucekjr]

This is awesome, I'd love to see you put this in your RC car lol. I wonder what speed it could get up too. 😆 Can't wait to see what you do with it. It DEFINITELY needs a turbo lol

[@Sheikhalberti]

This is soo cool! You should make a mini alternator to keep the glow plugs on.

[@naomedigafrivolidade]

13:36 incredible the slow idle it keeps,very pretty

[@Cheeky_Raccoon]

Impressive, well done! Also things I didn't think I'd want/need an electric screwdriver, torque screwdriver and potentially a ultrasonic cleaner.

[@RandomBogey]

I love these videos because, at $1,800 USD a pop, they allow me to live vicariously through you and “build” what would essentially be a really, really, really, cool display piece for me.

[@demonnohand3645]

thank you for the detailed guide, it helped me install this soft

[@Alberthoward3right9up]

Probably should have a small hose joining the heads at the back to improve coolant flow. Awesome video and it sounds killer.

[@chrismitz9975]

I'd really like to see it in an 1/5 muscle car. And what I think it needs is a cosum exhaust system. Would go crazy over a Helmholtz resonator build in.

[@rcWizzard]

Awesome engine Johnny. As a fellow 1/4 scale engine owner, keep in mind, Heat does not scale down, how many ounces of water do you have. My build has almost 90 ounces and it does not take to long for the tanks to get HOT.

[@debtoralive4693]

This may sound dumb, but can you use regular automotive coolant in your water to help keep your engine cool? Or is the pressure thing an issue. Or do you already do that?

[@rcWizzard]

@@debtoralive4693 I use regular Auto coolant in my Stinger 609, and plan to change to Evans Waterless Coolant.

[@karhlhenselien2260]

Sounds like a Cosworth V8 F1 engine of the 60s,love it mate,I might have to invest in one 👍👍

[@MRR-qv3bw]

Bro your coolant setup is genius!

[@Matty.Hill_87]

These models are amazing, I seriously think with your skills you could make your own from scratch

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

Make a flat plane crank for it, and perhaps some increase in flywheel mass. My vote would then be to put it in a car, preferably a monster truck or something equally deserving! Lots of potential for mods with your ability, and tools.😉👍

[@TheDantheman12121]

Must be so satisfying putting these together.

[@jbac5767]

This would be a badass way to learn being a mechanic. Smaller versions of the exact same thing to build and tear down for perspective

[@marshallwilliams4054]

Love the idea for a flat plane crank. Please do that

[@macguider5959]

I woul cut off the ends from the exhaust, thread it and then go 2 flow, in an x-pipe, 2 flow again and in one very thin walled muffler Of course on an JohnnyQ90-self made Hot Rod. That would be an awesome video series. Keep it up, love your content. Greetings from Germany

[@henrymuller4218]

Wenn das Ding in so nem RC Car sitzt mit geiler Auspuffanlage geh ich ab

[@lamefart8831]

That's just some otherworldly experience. So oddly satisfying to watch.🤤

[@roadbully384]

I'd love to build one of these. Great way to spend a Sat night!

[@thejonc799]

Great video! That engine would be awesome in an RC F1 car, or an RC boat!

[@mafracao]

I think you can get it running better with a exhaust redesign... those pipes are definitely restricting flow on its bends... And also (something you probably already know): Multi-cylinder engines that size usually have a system to turn on the glow plugs at 30% throttle or lower, just to make the idle more reliable...

[@davelowets]

Huh? I have a number of multi-cylinder glow engines that are this size or larger, and NONE of them have any system that turns the plugs on at low throttle settings, and they ALL idle just fine. If the engine is designed well, it won't need such a thing. There ARE also plugs available with an idle bar across the coil, to help with idle, if it's a problem. The idle bar helps to keep the coil hot, at an idle, by partially shielding the coil from the cooler incoming air/fuel charge. Also, there's norhimg wrong with the bends in the headers they way they are now. In fact, they look better than many full size racing automobile headers I've seen. The primary header tubes on this model engine have quite a long straight section coming off the exhaust port before they start to turn, which is good. If anything, the headers on the model could certainly benefit from a redesigned collector at the end of them, to take advantage of the scavenging effect. As far as the primary routing and bends goes, they're fine just the way they are, and I don't see any real reason, or gain, from redesigning them.

[@mafracao]

@@davelowets My background is RC airplanes, and most multi-cylinder glow engines use on board systems to turn the glow plugs on on low rpm...

[@sheepman6291]

It's just like a real build. This is sick!!!!

[@heartofthunder1440]

I’m still convinced that theses motors are perfect for teaching anyone how to tear down a actual engine or rebuild one. Even though they might be on the expensive side.

[@JaimieSigamoney]

I would choose an RC for this engine. It looks good and surprisingly sounds good as well

[@INORBET]

A real V8 with OHC’s 😎❤️👍🏼

[@MKMT3481]

Thanks for the amazing videos

[@dave434]

Wicked sound coming from that little engine!

[@B_Poort]

love it, definetly do the 1/5 scale car tho. BTW; how did you do the belt timing?

[@marshalstrakencz]

same question bro. im just curious how timing works. does this engine run 2 stroke?

[@henrymuller4218]

4 stroke, but I wonder too how you have to adjust the camshaft with the position of the piston.

[@MegaEdge777]

For those who wonder.. This is a "glow" engine with no ignition, and no lubrication system. Oil is in the fuel.

[@redneckswitwheels]

thank u i was hoping to find out in the comments and u didnt disappoint me...

[@Cheradanine]

How does it get to the main bearings though? Unlike a two-stroke engine where the fuel/air mix flows through the crankcases, in a four-stroke the fuel/air mix (thus the lubrication oil) only is in the combustion chamber. Are they relying on piston seal leakage to lubricate the cylinder walls, main and rod bearings???

[@MegaEdge777]

@@Cheradanine I think so. This is how four stroke glow model aircraft engines work.

[@Cheradanine]

@@MegaEdge777 Thanks for that. It's a lot of cash for something at that level.

[@dannilaser16]

That is just badass. Thank you for sharing.

[@kaykiekid]

Sounds powerful for a small V8! 💪😃❤

[@bf760]

during assembly was there a step for cam/valve timing?

[@dewaldsteyn1306]

there better be. otherwise your gonna struggle with the timing like my dad when i was 6 and turned the cam slightly thinking it wont do harm. reminds me of the time when i was one when my dad changed oil, i took the screw. my dad ended up bying a new one only to catch me with it🤣🤦‍♂️

[@timehunter9467]

Wow! I love these engines! They sound so good! One thing that I’d really want to do is make a “perfect” scaled down engine but I’d need soooo much equipment to do it!

[@larrymansfield9393]

I’m equally impressed with the thermo cam app on your phone!

[@Snoopmasta]

This thing sounds amazing!

[@maximeboche]

I think combine it with an arduino and captors to have the oil pressure, the temp of water etc could be very awesome ! Do you think it’s possible an engine as same size running on diesel ?

[@fightfanian]

I'd like to see a realistic 1/5 scale drag car with a 4 linked solid rear axle 2 (powerglide) or 3speed (turbo 400) trans and tube chassis and cage (like some of the rock crawlers)

[@rigididiot]

He did not make this... He assembled a box of ready made parts, and that ain't exactly a hard job...

[@fightfanian]

@@rigididiot Its pretty obvious he didn't machine the entire thing. He even tells you the brand, I don't think he is trying to hide anything. It may not be exceedingly difficult to assemble, but I haven't done it and I don't plan on spending the money to buy one. So, I'll watch him do it and not throw any unnecessary shade.

[@rigididiot]

@@fightfanian ??? I don't see the message I reacted to, but it was somebody saying Johnny makes such nice engines... Maybe that was you, maybe that was somebody else, IDK, but it was not the message above that starts with "I'd like to see a realistic...." that I responded to....

[@fightfanian]

@@rigididiot oh, that's bizarre. I never saw the other one.

[@rigididiot]

@@fightfanian More bizarre: That was a messache by a user named "peaches" and that was a comment on its own. No idea how my reply ended up under your comment. Oh... by the way, I just bought one... :D

[@ChrisGR93_TxS]

the one way bearings for the starter i remember that causes a lot of friction and didn't let the engine to idle lower. Also those piston rings look kinda tight!

[@machstem6390]

So cool . Even the glow plugs work and are tiny. Unreal. Miniture stuff is very appealing to me

[@VintageTechFan]

Those are standard RC engine glow plugs, they have been around since the 1940s.

[@angst_]

It would be interesting to see a setup where the starter becomes a generator after startup to run other functions of the motor. Like spark plugs, electric fans, and even radio transmitter.

[@pbednar]

there are no spark plugs, they are glowplugs like in diesel, but idea is kinda right. maybe except the fact you still need some form of battery to start the motor and power the steering servo and transmitter when engine dies. The motor can theoretically charge the battery but you need bms for that. And after all, combustion engines are loud but not as powerful as electric, no need for taking some of its power to run the generator. not hating, idea is fine but not really practical in my opinion

[@1991apfel]

@@pbednar there are sparkplugs for those engines with the type Me8....

[@Gecko1115]

@@pbednar ive heard these engines arent very powerful anyway, and it would be fun to have a cruiser with a V8 that large. so you could make it work for a cruiser probably

[@Synic08]

I think scale is key though... would be neat to be all self sufficient like a scaled down real car....

[@donaldgeorgelogan]

That's what an alternator does, how did you think the normal cars kept a battery charge? Lol.

[@Anthony-tb5vg]

I would love to drop this fantastic V8 into a remote control scale model of a 1968 Ford Mustang fastback! Blue with wide white rally stripes.

[@ImJiom]

ok boomer

[@christianstark1055]

These kits are amazing!

[@TraumaER]

This channel is awesome!

[@arnoldkwiatkowski2692]

Johnny, I have great respect for your machinist, tool making and engineering skills. I enjoy watching your videos. I have been building turbocharged and supercharged engines for around 35 years now. The amount of time does not mean anything though if you're not learning new important things as you go. I see that you're struggling to get this little v8 engine to want to wind up and make horsepower, and It seems like supercharger or no supercharger you're getting the same results. I think I may be able to help you fix these issues one at a time but just know that fixing certain issues will cause this engine to start turning more rpm and making more power which can lead to even more problems, but that is the fun of make horsepower right! LOL. Not only that, but I will start by saying that cam shafts must have needle bearing or plain bearing support between every cylinder. Since there is no pressurized oil which is a whole another problem I think you have no choice but to use a thinner grease which is synthetic Amsoil and create a splash system up top for now and have new cams made that have a needle journal big enough to slide the cam through the holes to assemble it. Plain bearings are awesome, but they require high oil pressure delivered in the correct unloaded area in a wedge design in order to work. Needle bearings can not handle a lot of shock loads, but they can run with very little oil. So I think your valve spring seat psi and over the nose needs to be increased because without a stable rigid valve train that engine will never come alive. And for now I would leave the exhaust valve size the same, but the intake needs to move air, man! Double the flow on the intake should be doable no problem with a larger intake valve, and the port and runners need to be very carefully designed by someone like Brent Long from Long Machine or Dave Bamber from Bamber Racing Engines. Both these guys are second to none, and they are not builders, they are designers, Inventors, Internal combustion engine gurus and the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Either one could help you more than I can because I am their student, but I would love to see you make your little V8 come to life, and I know for a fact there is so much more there to be had. You haven't seen any of its potential yet. You are the man for the job and very capable, but now it comes down to what must be done to fine tune, like you say. Do not give up, please. Hang in there. I used to run them crazy Unlimited alcohol super stock tractors with an inline 6 cylinder 4.875 bore 5.350 stroke 2.600 intake valve to give you an Idea. 3 turbos two stages intercooler homemade pistons, rods crankshaft head valvtrain manifolds. A lot of work. She made 85psi boost plus and used 4.5 gallons of methanol in 8 seconds. Waterman fuel pump flowing 22gpm at 245psi fuel pressure. Over 4000hp at 6000rpm. Too much fun, my friend. Arnie Kwiatkowski Dorr, Michigan.

[@JohnDoe-ej3wp]

He's just assembling a kit.

[@bonsaijourneyuk]

Thanks for your comprehensive insight Arnie, I enjoyed reading, sounds like you have a lot of fun and an incredible amount of technical knowledge of V8's and engines in general!

[@kingsylla1768]

id love to see you put a different performance cam in that thing! maybe custom made?

[@solinus83]

this is so cool, should be in every school teaching technical stuff:p

[@stephenharfield781]

Great video, made even better by the absence of annoying music. Well done. 👍👏

[@louim001]

Not sure about the single steel piston ring on the aluminium block, but it still looks cool! I could see a couple of simple mods that could make that a real beast!

[@johnnyq90]

The block has cast iron cylinder liners, so I think it's safe.

[@alphaomega7408]

@louim001 Not sure are u a engineer.

[@FeralDayASMR]

the way those engines stall tells me that there a lot of friction going on that has to be overcome but looks and sounds nice

[@user-gx1sv3hj9k]

If you think about it, the bottom end is lubricated Like a 2 Stroke but without needle bearings at the rods, the Main bearings of the crankshaft are greased ball bearings and the top end is lubricated by Grease as Well, all of those bearings produce much more friction than in a Car or motorcycle engine. You would have to Put in significant effort to produce a Miniaturen V8 with a full oil lubrication system, thats why they dont do it...

[@jrand2631]

I think it's more due to lack of mass/weight in the moving parts.

[@user-gx1sv3hj9k]

@@jrand2631 could be, but the flywheel is enormous compared to the size of the engine, in a full size engine the flywheel is far smaller

[@nwbklr]

And it sounds exactly like you’d think a miniature v8 engine would. It’s so sick.

[@wessmann]

This is an amazing build I wish I could do it myself and I vote for the 1/5 scale

[@Cancrusher11]

I really wish someone would start making these just a bit bigger, and normal gas powered so we could build go karts to put them in. I would love to have a V8 go kart and lawn mower lol.

[@wargamingrefugee9065]

That would look awesome sitting next to a rotary engined mower.

[@gtodad7311]

I'm not expert on these small motors but that factory intake setup looks pretty restricted...can't wait to see what you got planned for this motor.

[@oddsmithboy7893]

yeah you can just go ahead and put a supercharger-style blower on it trust

[@Knudjensen54]

Very educational,respect Mechanics!

[@kentnilsson465]

This was really cool