Being a v8 fan myself. Yes they do that very well. Ls motors do pretty good in the corners tho. Weight wise. Frankly it ain’t gonna be light as a rotory or a 4cylinder but compared to most other v8s. They do pretty dang good
I feel like if the internal combustion engine ever had a poster child it would be the V8 motor. It's an engine that's used in pretty much everything: from affordable muscle cars for regular folks to high end European exotica for rich folks. These engines have been naturally aspirated, turbocharged, supercharged and even twincharged. They've been as tiny as 2 or 1.5 litres in displacement to as large as 8.2 litres or even 10.4 litres. They've even had different sounds: some V8s growl (like 'Murican V8s), some V8s howl (like flatplane European engines) and some scream (like the 2.4 litre F1 engines from 2006 to 2013). Surely this has to be the engine that has had the most applications out of every other type of engine configuration.
I drive a diesel 4WD it cost me $130 AUD to fill up it’s not a v8 but I can somewhat understand the struggle 🤣 and I plan on putting larger fuel tank in it, better diesel injectors with higher pressure and a better turbo for that extra HP should end up at around 270HP so fuel economy is only going to get worse for me
Well those things can also apply to other configurations, but your point stands with examples like the lightweight LS that also gets surprisingly good economy and fits where even some 4cyls won't
That’s exactly how my shop teacher described how an engine works when I signed up for the automotive class, he immediately asked alright you shitheads who knows how a 4 stroke works, me and a few other students knew the proper term but I haven’t used it since my instructor said “I’m gonna make this very easy for you to remember, you’ll think I’m joking but I’m not; Suck Squeeze Bang Blow
@@thechosenone82517 I'm not German haha. But my top 3 engines sounds are V8's in general (just my thing) 5 pot engines, Audi, Volvo, Ford, and the VR6 engine. Just my preferences. I prefer the deeper sounds.
Smallest amount of cylinders you need for constant power stroke is 5. I owned a 4 cylinder most my life, once I got into a Volvo s40 with a 2.4 I5 and a 5speed manual it really made a diffrencet
Almost 40 and I’ve only ever owned V6s and one electric car. Just bought my first V8 yesterday and boy oh boy my ego just imploded on itself. 10/10 would crank again.
You're an absolute delight to listen to, Mister Fenske! You grazed my ego with those shots 😂👌🏾😂😂😂 comical genius, this video! It just so happens to be educational, too!!👌🏾
Now Try a V16 (V16s typically also have massive displacement and thus one of the most common V16s the GM-EMD 645E-16 is the size of a Small Car and is was used in the EMD SD40-2 as well as tugboats and Mining Trucks)
Thats actually very good, for a 60s window! I don't and won't claim to fully understand how engines work! I know what I know from watching you, Driving for answers etc. But, your and other videos have fuelled my passion for understanding thus stuff and, I'm very grateful. I am nurse.....there are times when I think I should have been a mechanic or an engineer. Its a fascinating subject for me. Keep them coming.....
@@Rraptor1012That i3 will only last a few months with such high pressure, a V8 with similar power will last years if not decades depending on how much abuse it receives. Also take the turbo off the i3 then we'll talk.
Thing you should know about the piston movement is it depends on the crankshaft. American V8’s (except the Corvette C8 Z06) uses a 90* crankshaft so firing is different while European V8’s use a flat plane crankshaft (C8 Z06 uses this).
Every European V-8 (in production cars) also uses the "American" style 90° crank. (Except McLaren and Ferrari of course, duh. And maybe Lotus?) And Japan, and Korea with the Tau. It's near-ubiquitius in the automotive landscape.
Eight cylinders are the minimum needed to avoid negative torque (unless a Temporal Torque Transfer Device is used to fill in the three small periods of negative torque a six banger must handle).
YOU GOT THE HARDWARE KIT! I printed the LS3 model as well and now I have to scrounge up the hardware to put it all together because the company stopped keeping it in stock :/
I bet my ego is more fragile than yours. I drive a lifted truck with 8.1mpg, drink exclusively black coffee, and everyone at work thinks I’m a deeply closeted homosexual.
🫡If your illustrating the current v8 or LT 6 used in the c8 corvette you should use the flat plane crank motion. 2 pistons up and 2 pistons down on each bank at tdc and bdc respectively. Chevy finally made a flat plane crank V8 that doesn't shake itself apart by utilizing and over square bore configuration
@@user-sk1eh3pg6j you're joking right? They made awful power per litre, and barely got better mileage than 70s blocks, the fuel economy was based on detuning and small carbs and finally got a bit better with EFI adoption
@@user-sk1eh3pg6j I agree they sounded fantastic even the smaller sized engines (305/307/302, etc)... I remember flipping the lid on my 307 and flooring it everywhere just to hear it.
@@user-sk1eh3pg6j that was kinda my point man, most of the v8s from the 80’s were pretty garbage compared to the 70’s counterparts. Worse mileage, sometimes WORSE performance, although I will say they still sound incredible with a good exhaust setup.
My drivers loves their V8 scania, i gave them an inline 6 scania and they claim its gutless with the same hp figures....i think its due to the constant power delivery at 90 degree compared to inline 6
Probably also the higher displacement (I'm guessing) of the V-8. Despite same (peak) power, more displacement likely means more torque, and especially noticeably so lower in the rev range. So more power overall at any given time. Area under the power curve of the Dyno chart and all that.
just a doubt , shouldnt the firing order be as far away from each other as possible? in the vid ,it shows it as being right next to or opposite the previous cylinder.
The gasses don’t explode. As a mechanic, first thing i learned was “the combustion chamber isn’t an explosion”, it is quite literally a combustion of fuel and air, that is ignited to create an expanding gas that forces the piston down, into the power stroke. Ignite means flame, flame creates heat, heat expands, and the rapidly expanding gasses force the piston down
@@nthgth ehh not really I mean in both 4 stroke and 2 stroke engines the powerstroke lasts 180 degrees of crankshaft rotation from TDC to BDC with acception of the 2 stroke on BDC where yes the exhaust valves (in the cease of a detroit diesel) ports start to open slightly before BDC to allow the exhaust gasses to escape and fresh air to replace it so intake and exhaust happen at the same time essentially which is more efficient to have two strokes over four. How ever its probably also less thermally efficient because of the fact that the exhaust is leaving slightly earlier.
Anything above four cylinders in a four stroke is going to have overlapping power strokes. The classic American V8 actually has uneven overlap of power strokes, which is why you get the potato. The eights are a fairly good balance in a having overlap of power strokes, simple crankshaft geometry, and fairly compact engine. You obviously can go up to V10, 12, 16, 24s. but that starts getting very complex and larger package to fit under the hood. Below the V-8, you often do start losing some power, and have to have odd engine geometry to balance things. However, as Honda has proven, if you just rev to the moon (which would destroy most lower QC American V8s) you don’t need all the cylinders and you can have a super compact package.
The engineering is strong with this one 😂
I edged to this video
💀💀@@dbonechis
same didn’t even notice tho
😭
God engineering was strong then
The V8 is good for going fast and turning to the left some times 😊
Being a v8 fan myself. Yes they do that very well.
Ls motors do pretty good in the corners tho. Weight wise. Frankly it ain’t gonna be light as a rotory or a 4cylinder but compared to most other v8s. They do pretty dang good
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Most American freedom bald eagle thing i heard today.
I prefer a sub 3000lbs corner hugger. 🤷♂️
And being in the winningest car in GT class (lots of twisties) racing of all time
I feel like if the internal combustion engine ever had a poster child it would be the V8 motor. It's an engine that's used in pretty much everything: from affordable muscle cars for regular folks to high end European exotica for rich folks. These engines have been naturally aspirated, turbocharged, supercharged and even twincharged. They've been as tiny as 2 or 1.5 litres in displacement to as large as 8.2 litres or even 10.4 litres. They've even had different sounds: some V8s growl (like 'Murican V8s), some V8s howl (like flatplane European engines) and some scream (like the 2.4 litre F1 engines from 2006 to 2013). Surely this has to be the engine that has had the most applications out of every other type of engine configuration.
I've always thought the same
perfectly said, it's just so iconic
I mean it literally is the poster child its the most popular engine ever after the 4 banger
Try V16 (they are very common in industrial applications for places where you need something that can produce between 2000 and 5000 Horsepower)
Great point, never thought about it that way!
"Basically how you'd describe me at a gym"😂😂
Bruh 😂😂😂
V8s will make you happy when driving but crying when filling it up.
I'm always super happy to fill up. I love paying for nice things.
Smiles per gallon baby (I drive a 4.6 2 valve with 270 horsepower) 😢
@@jgloading🤣🤣 gotta do the 4v DOHC swap
I drive a diesel 4WD it cost me $130 AUD to fill up it’s not a v8 but I can somewhat understand the struggle 🤣 and I plan on putting larger fuel tank in it, better diesel injectors with higher pressure and a better turbo for that extra HP should end up at around 270HP so fuel economy is only going to get worse for me
I drive a turbo V6 n filling up hurts 😂
Long live the V8.
Fr
The v8 is in danger of being retired
@@jodygarcia9892More like being extinct 😢
@@ratuldeoun7228nah retired is the right term here
Sadly, it is more like V8, RIP.
The V8 is just insanely versatile both with price, how a V8 can be made (DOHC, pushrod, flat plane crank, etc) and its complexity.
Well those things can also apply to other configurations, but your point stands with examples like the lightweight LS that also gets surprisingly good economy and fits where even some 4cyls won't
@@nthgthLS engines are really compact, I have seen people fit them in miatas and civics easily
To remember the cycle of a combustion engine, use these terms in order.
Suck.
Squeeze.
Bang.
Blow.
You'll never forget it.
AHAHAHAHAHAHA
I used to love cars as a kid, only just got back into them and learning. That has honestly helped so much jokes aside. Thank you! 😂
Not my dirty-ass mind understanding this LMFAOOO 😭😭🤣🤣
Sounds like a satisfying night
That’s exactly how my shop teacher described how an engine works when I signed up for the automotive class, he immediately asked alright you shitheads who knows how a 4 stroke works, me and a few other students knew the proper term but I haven’t used it since my instructor said “I’m gonna make this very easy for you to remember, you’ll think I’m joking but I’m not; Suck Squeeze Bang Blow
I love your jokes 😂😂😂😂
Look mom someone does!
@@EngineeringExplained 😂😂
I love a V8! The deep sound can't be beat for me.
A German Youngtimer RUclipsr Said:
V8 make loud noise at night.
Then you didnt know my 5 Zylinder turbo!
@@thechosenone82517 I'm not German haha. But my top 3 engines sounds are V8's in general (just my thing) 5 pot engines, Audi, Volvo, Ford, and the VR6 engine.
Just my preferences. I prefer the deeper sounds.
@@JP_RS6 my favorite sounds are e60 v10 and i would probably never own one again unless i full on spend everything i make on maintenance.
@@luk4s56 well that's gotta be done! I oil change mine every 5k miles and spare nothing on parts. I'd be screwed otherwise haha
Tip: Always start your V8 engine in your garage with your garage doors closed! It helps you start it better!
I don't feel so goo- *dies*
You mean heat up your garage first before you start
Smallest amount of cylinders you need for constant power stroke is 5. I owned a 4 cylinder most my life, once I got into a Volvo s40 with a 2.4 I5 and a 5speed manual it really made a diffrencet
That is why I love my RCF
Dream car, if it had a stick.
As it is.. dream third car for some date nights.
Almost 40 and I’ve only ever owned V6s and one electric car. Just bought my first V8 yesterday and boy oh boy my ego just imploded on itself. 10/10 would crank again.
You might not have a lot in common with a V8 but you're definitely cool dude
You're an absolute delight to listen to, Mister Fenske! You grazed my ego with those shots 😂👌🏾😂😂😂 comical genius, this video! It just so happens to be educational, too!!👌🏾
V8 are just the best of the engines you just can’t compete
Whether it is a SBC, Hemi, or 5.0 they are all amazing
this is the greatest explanation of v8’s ever received
Now Try a V16 (V16s typically also have massive displacement and thus one of the most common V16s the GM-EMD 645E-16 is the size of a Small Car and is was used in the EMD SD40-2 as well as tugboats and Mining Trucks)
Inline 6 is still my favorite
Thats dope, that 3d printed motor is based on the 07.5 to 13 year body style GM LC9 aluminum block 5.3 with the AFM,
God bless Ford for keeping the V8 alive
The self-effacing isn’t necessary, cuz Jason is the God of whiteboards😊
Thats actually very good, for a 60s window! I don't and won't claim to fully understand how engines work! I know what I know from watching you, Driving for answers etc. But, your and other videos have fuelled my passion for understanding thus stuff and, I'm very grateful. I am nurse.....there are times when I think I should have been a mechanic or an engineer. Its a fascinating subject for me. Keep them coming.....
You should change your job
I literally love this man
The driving with a V8 and the sound it produces, it has no replacement, and there's no replacement for displacement by the way 😊
A bone stock 1.6l 3 cylinder turbo made 748hp and most V8s max out at 500-600 HP stock. "No replacement for displacement" is such an annoying mantra
Called forced induction
@@Rraptor1012That i3 will only last a few months with such high pressure, a V8 with similar power will last years if not decades depending on how much abuse it receives.
Also take the turbo off the i3 then we'll talk.
Pretty gangster you 3D printed a model of a v8 , definitely got style points for that 🔥
V8s are crazy with the consistency
The zest is always thick with this laddy
Thing you should know about the piston movement is it depends on the crankshaft. American V8’s (except the Corvette C8 Z06) uses a 90* crankshaft so firing is different while European V8’s use a flat plane crankshaft (C8 Z06 uses this).
while SOME EU V8s use a flat plane. BMW and Mercedes V8s use a cross plane crank and sound like they're 'Murican.
The mustang in the video uses a flat plane crank.
Every European V-8 (in production cars) also uses the "American" style 90° crank. (Except McLaren and Ferrari of course, duh. And maybe Lotus?)
And Japan, and Korea with the Tau.
It's near-ubiquitius in the automotive landscape.
Very cool that you 3d printed that entire working model
Strong and Loud Engineering
Getting big bro 😎😎😎 Never give up
Nice 3D printed LS!
The firing order is also what gives different motors their distinct sound
I love your voice and your explanation. stay rad.
Love the content! Been here since the Yonaka days 😤
Hahaha, good 'ole Yonaka!
If jeremy sees V8 : POWER!!!!!!!
They’re large, loud, powerful, and pleasant to listen to, just like a Subaru Crosstrek.
Amen.
V8 boys.
1 cylinder MEN.
V8 and up = glorious 💯
Eight cylinders are the minimum needed to avoid negative torque (unless a Temporal Torque Transfer Device is used to fill in the three small periods of negative torque a six banger must handle).
Coyote/Windsor/LS owner here!
That made so much sense and u made it very simple
You forgot to mention the very good dynamic balance of the V8.
YOU GOT THE HARDWARE KIT! I printed the LS3 model as well and now I have to scrounge up the hardware to put it all together because the company stopped keeping it in stock :/
I bet my ego is more fragile than yours. I drive a lifted truck with 8.1mpg, drink exclusively black coffee, and everyone at work thinks I’m a deeply closeted homosexual.
Rip norm
you prob are lmao
Just don't meet Mr Reacher.
You are a deeply closeted raging homosexual
Prank em.
This video was short and sweet, just like my... cat!
I'm in love with V8 engines. The sound, the performance, the history. ❤❤
AUSOME SOUND!V8 SUPERCAR ON MOUNT PANARAMA
I love my quad cam Lexus, V8s are special
simply amazing on all levels.
🫡If your illustrating the current v8 or LT 6 used in the c8 corvette you should use the flat plane crank motion. 2 pistons up and 2 pistons down on each bank at tdc and bdc respectively. Chevy finally made a flat plane crank V8 that doesn't shake itself apart by utilizing and over square bore configuration
Twin cam v8s are magic.
Japan last 20 years
@@GPharaod9 Italy, since the 40s.😉👍
@@Workerbee-zy5nx not without blowing up tho.
@@GPharaod9 K...
Can you explain over the pros and cons of a V6
Pros: cheaper
Cons: cheaper
You sir a beautifully tuned I-4 ❤
It's an engine that delivers power smoothly while sounding very rough in the process (but in a good way).
I get it you're a engineer and smart but you can't simple claim that baldeagles dont know what v8s are, this sir is where i draw the line 😂
I want a V18 engine!
When cars were machines. I'll never go electric and I love the combustion engine and it's most simple and basic form
I'm hoping these V6's are going to be worthwhile, this time around
*high compression* V8 engines. I don't think anyone would accuse a 305 from the 80s of being glorious.
Or forged low compression, with power adder
@@user-sk1eh3pg6jyou’ve clearly never driven a Camaro with a 305 in it🤣
@@user-sk1eh3pg6j you're joking right? They made awful power per litre, and barely got better mileage than 70s blocks, the fuel economy was based on detuning and small carbs and finally got a bit better with EFI adoption
@@user-sk1eh3pg6j I agree they sounded fantastic even the smaller sized engines (305/307/302, etc)... I remember flipping the lid on my 307 and flooring it everywhere just to hear it.
@@user-sk1eh3pg6j that was kinda my point man, most of the v8s from the 80’s were pretty garbage compared to the 70’s counterparts. Worse mileage, sometimes WORSE performance, although I will say they still sound incredible with a good exhaust setup.
My drivers loves their V8 scania, i gave them an inline 6 scania and they claim its gutless with the same hp figures....i think its due to the constant power delivery at 90 degree compared to inline 6
Probably also the higher displacement (I'm guessing) of the V-8. Despite same (peak) power, more displacement likely means more torque, and especially noticeably so lower in the rev range. So more power overall at any given time. Area under the power curve of the Dyno chart and all that.
It's like a double cheeseburger ❤ Two patties, one bun.
bro has the smoothest 3D printing i have seen in my life
not only are v8 engines nice, but the v8 vegetable juice brand is also delicious!
You missed the v8 vegetable joke.😂
Honda...sent v8s to dealers and said thats the only v8 youll get from honda...😂
"I coulda had a V8!" and I do.
just a doubt , shouldnt the firing order be as far away from each other as possible? in the vid ,it shows it as being right next to or opposite the previous cylinder.
Bro's been skipping arm and leg day.😂
I HEARD THAT SUPERCHARGER WHINE!!
The bold eagle had me rolling 😂
V8 twin turbo perfect
The gasses don’t explode. As a mechanic, first thing i learned was “the combustion chamber isn’t an explosion”, it is quite literally a combustion of fuel and air, that is ignited to create an expanding gas that forces the piston down, into the power stroke. Ignite means flame, flame creates heat, heat expands, and the rapidly expanding gasses force the piston down
So an explosion is *not* combustion that results in rapidly expanding gas, forcing stuff away?
Flatplane DOHC V8s are awesome. 🇮🇹
I absolutely need all of my Vee Ate Motor to drive 2 miles down to the supermarket!!
It's not about need lol
@nthgth the way some people act, you'd struggle to tell if they know the difference.
The best engines ❤️
The fuel/air mixture doesn’t explode. It burns.
I'm now curious if the word engine existed before or after engineering
BALD EAGLES AND FRAGILE EGOS🗣️🔥 bro ain’t playing no mo..
I love V8s. When I sold my Z/28 I told myself I would only have another V8.
Got a GX-460 and am pleased.
V8 power is the best
3-6 rotary engine is for real guys that have a lot of motor oil :D
There are hardly any new cars with V8 engines. Old used cars and a few some junk yards may be our only source but not for long.
I want that 3D printed model engine!
A wise man once said,
"if you have a fast microwave and doesnt go Vroooom then its not a real car"
I personally think that the inline 6 is the best motor because it’s well balanced… v engines generally are more complex
Do flat plane v8s also have a power break every 90°. Serious question
Love V8
I love your channel!
Good video lol
For a two stroke detroit 8V71 the powerstrokes are every 45 degrees of crankshaft rotation.
When there's twice as many ignitions per rotation, there's half as much rotation per ignition. Kind of a "60 seconds in Africa" thing lol
@@nthgth ehh not really I mean in both 4 stroke and 2 stroke engines the powerstroke lasts 180 degrees of crankshaft rotation from TDC to BDC with acception of the 2 stroke on BDC where yes the exhaust valves (in the cease of a detroit diesel) ports start to open slightly before BDC to allow the exhaust gasses to escape and fresh air to replace it so intake and exhaust happen at the same time essentially which is more efficient to have two strokes over four. How ever its probably also less thermally efficient because of the fact that the exhaust is leaving slightly earlier.
By my deeds I honour him, V8
Depends on flat or crossplane crank
the sound is good especially if it's a crossplane V8
Bald eagles definitely know about v8s
Inline 4 is like the best thing ever so two of em is like more besterer
Whats your squat PR brobro
Anything above four cylinders in a four stroke is going to have overlapping power strokes. The classic American V8 actually has uneven overlap of power strokes, which is why you get the potato. The eights are a fairly good balance in a having overlap of power strokes, simple crankshaft geometry, and fairly compact engine. You obviously can go up to V10, 12, 16, 24s. but that starts getting very complex and larger package to fit under the hood. Below the V-8, you often do start losing some power, and have to have odd engine geometry to balance things.
However, as Honda has proven, if you just rev to the moon (which would destroy most lower QC American V8s) you don’t need all the cylinders and you can have a super compact package.
I do love the sound of a V8. Now, however, I drive a Tesla Model 3, and it’s silent, great instant torque though.
It's like a VW W16 engine. Two I4s shoved together.