Introduction: Knex V8 Engine
made this one awhile ago. this was my first attempt at making an engine out of knex(although its the revised version). its a 32 valve, dual overhead cam v8 with a roots type blower. this started out as a simple piston/block assembly for my engineering project in order to demonstrate torque/horsepower relationships. however, i kept adding on as i had plenty of pieces left over. turned out pretty cool.
31 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
This is AMAZING!!!!!!1!
12 years ago on Introduction
hello i'm a dutchman, how build you the valves?
post the instructions.
jente105
13 years ago on Introduction
that is AWSOME but what does john lenon have to do with an engine.
14 years ago on Introduction
Huh? You should see me now.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
i'd rather not, im sure. thanks.
14 years ago on Introduction
It would be WAY Better if it was a Rotary engine.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
doubt it. it would have less moving parts.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
It would still be way cooler, i think you just can't do it. And you'd be the first to do it.
14 years ago on Introduction
i made a 4 cylinder engine. the valves do open on time all the time with the cylinders. have yet to post because im adding some very cool "extras". i think the valves dont open on time with the cylinders on this video from what i can tell.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Inline 4 or V4?
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
inline i posted a vid
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
yea it doesnt. i had it set up originally but the chain broke off a few times and i didnt bother to set the timing again. even so, i was forced to make a 2 stroke instead of a 4 due to the lack of gear ratios knex offers. i believe you can make a proper 4 stroke using some gray wheels and rubber bands... but it was out of my scale. well, i'll look forward to you post!
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
ya i know what you mean. i had the same problem be fore. and i didnt know it was a two stroke. good luck.
14 years ago on Introduction
Any chance of posting? Also what is the song used?
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
the song is Clubbed to Death by Rob Dougan
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
K thanks : )
14 years ago on Introduction
hay when r u gonna post the turbo cause i've tried to make one but i keep failing
14 years ago on Introduction
wow, this is the single knex model that is actually respectable...
14 years ago on Introduction
your crankshaft broke at 0:56 lol
14 years ago on Introduction
this is a great motor ! but, the output (the place where the car will be powered) you could replace the red cogs with something smaller, mayby?