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Rumors About A Toyota/Lexus Twin-Turbo V6

The rumor about a twin-turbo 3.0 liter V6 from Toyota and Lexus supposedly started after an article in the Japanese magazine “Mag-X” appeared.

The supposed code name for this engine is 934F; it’s expected to be a 3.0 liter direct injected V8 with a twin-turbo system which should make about 400HP and 406NM of torque. For now, it’s only rumors so stay tuned for future updates on this one.

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Koenigsegg's Freevalve Engine Without Camshafts

Koenigsegg is by far best known for world-beating supercars, but they are also looking into new powertrain innovations.

Koenigsegg has been working for many years on a new engine which could have the potential of a new revolution; this new engine doesn’t use camshafts to open and close the valves. Instead, it uses pneumatic actuators and springs to open and close each valve.

In theory, this would result in a significant increase in horsepower, torque, and fuel economy. So far it’s not taken into production, so we can only wait and see if it really takes off in the future.

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Jet Boat With 1200HP V8

This is some serious Biesemeyer Jet Boat with a blown V8 running on alcohol which gives it about 1200HP.

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Nissan Engineers Prototype 48kwh LEAF

Nissan engineers have shown their passion for innovating by creating a Nissan LEAF prototype with a 48kWh battery inside… In their free time!

Nissan has ongoing research and development for electric vehicles; this 48 kWh prototype has a battery which is double the size of the original Nissan LEAF, with 75% increase of driving range in normal conditions.

A group of engineers at Nissan’s Technical Centre in Barcelone created this prototype, their passion, and commitment to their work raised them to the Nissan Innovation team. Which is a group of volunteers who take many exciting adventures to push the boundaries of the current vehicle technology.

The LEAF prototype received the codename Cocoon which refers to the American sci-fi movie of the same name. Was build to compete in a Spanish motorsport event – ECOseries, which is a new initiative that rewards efficiency and fuel economy instead of speed.

Dario Fernandez, a senior engineer at NTCE-S, said, “It has been a great privilege to work on this project and to see our finished prototype race in the ECOseries. We all have a real passion for what we do and being able to work on prototype projects gives us the creative freedom to be as innovative and forward-thinking as we possibly can.

“Battery range improvement is important to the ongoing adoption of electric vehicles, so this was a great opportunity to utilise our knowledge of zero-emissions technology to look at how battery range could potentially be extended in this particular application.”

Gareth Dunsmore, electric vehicles director at Nissan Europe, said,

“As a pioneer of the electric vehicle market, Nissan has consistently innovated and advanced its technology to remain at the forefront of the zero emission sector. While there are no plans to put this prototype into production, it serves as a useful exercise in thinking outside the box, something our engineers and designers do on a daily basis. The Nissan LEAF 48kWh showcases the passion our employees have for their work.”

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EU Might Force Volkswagen To Compensate Diesel Owners

The European Union might force Volkswagen to pay diesel owners in all the 28 Western European countries for their problems that were caused by the manufacturer diesel emissions scandal, Bloomberg News reports.

The plan is to compensate the calculated 8.5 million impacted diesel owners in Europe in a comparable way to how the half million US owners are addressed. Unlike individual countries, European Union doesn’t possess the legal authority to force fines on Volkswagen, although the European Commission is gathering in Brussels in September to consider possible solutions. A Volkswagen representative refused to comment to Bloomberg.

The German Ministry of Transport earlier said that it wouldn’t fine Volkswagen which would only hold the manufacturer from repairing the affected vehicles and turn them back in “legally compliant condition.” That has made various EU, as well as other customer and regulatory entities, believe that European Volkswagen diesel owners aren’t treated fairly. Following the German settlement, Italian consumer group Altroconsumo conducted a real-world road test with an Audi Q5 including Volkswagen’s “fix” for the emissions testing “defeat” software and noticed that nitrogen-oxide (NOx) emissions of this vehicle happen to increase 25% compared to the level before the fix. As of that, the group brought up the concern of Volkswagen needing to compensate diesel owners in Europe.

In the United States, owners of concerned Volkswagen diesels will be compensated for their troubles. VW reached a settlement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who said that Volkswagen, among other mandates, would pay US vehicle owners as many as $10,000 each. The settlement is expected to lose Volkswagen as much as $15 billion. Additionally, Volkswagen should also pay some Volkswagen dealers in the United States since the decline in purchases and additional difficulties caused by the scandal.

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New Diesel Piston Invention

A division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, Federal-Mogul Powertrain, has revealed a declared world first in piston cooling technology, by producing a sealed-for-life cooling chamber inside the crown of the Monosteel heavy-duty diesel piston.

Branded as EnviroKoolTM, this invention allows pistons to run reliably at temperatures more than 100°C higher than the current limits.

“Future diesel engines with more efficient combustion and greater specific power will have to run hotter combustion chambers, but engine manufacturers are constrained by piston crown temperature limits,” commented Gian Maria Olivetti, chief technology officer, Federal-Mogul Powertrain. “EnviroKool enables higher temperatures without compromising the strength or durability of the piston.”

Achieving excellent cooling performance with minimum weight, EnviroKool is the newest development of Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s proven Monosteel technology. An integral cooling gallery is built inside a steel piston using friction-welded construction and then filled during the fabrication process with a high-temperature oil and inert gas, before being sealed-for-life with a welded plug. The EnviroKool invention allows Federal-Mogul Powertrain to overcome the current thermal boundaries of common open galleries that need to use engine oil as the coolant.

“The prolonged exposure of engine oil to higher temperatures in the piston oil cooling gallery leads to degradation and carbon build-up, reducing the cooling efficiency and leading to overheating,” added Keri Westbrooke, director engineering & technology, Federal Mogul Powertrain. “The superior high temperature properties of the EnviroKool gallery coolant allow it to handle increased gallery temperatures reliably, with the heat subsequently removed from the undercrown – where temperatures are lower – by a standard cooling oil jet.”

With no carbon building up in the cooling gallery, heat distribution continues unhindered during the full piston life. The new invention is so efficient that the oil cooling flow to the coolant nozzles can be decreased by 50%, reducing stress for the oil pump, decreasing parasitic wastes and increasing engine performance. The heat extracted from the piston as an effect of the coolant nozzles is added to that which is transferred away through the pin, piston skirt, and rings.

Federal-Mogul Powertrain has already collected over 1,400 hours of testing on heavy-duty engines provided with the EnviroKool Monosteel pistons. Development plans have begun with numerous customers on engines scheduled for product release within the following five years.

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Curtiss-Wright 18 Cylinder Radial Engine First Start In 32 years

This Curtiss-Wright R-3350 32WA 18 cylinder radial engine has been stored in a container for 32 years, in this video you’ll see it waking up for the first time in 32 years and boy it runs fine!

This engine was one of the most powerful radial aircraft engines produced in the United States, it has  double rows of 9 air cooled cylinders. Together with a supercharger, this engine was good for 2200 to 3700+ HP depending on engine model and type, the particular one in the video should have 3700 Shaft HP.

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Easy-Run Releases Custom Engine Test Stands

Easy-Run has released a new series of custom engine test stands, they are fully adjustable to make them usable for any application.

Read the official statement below:

Easy-Run, renowned manufacturer of premium Engine Test Run Stands present the “Custom Series”.  This affordable Run Stand offers a low cost for those who want Easy-Run quality, yet are interested in saving money by completing some of the assembly, and using components they may already have.

The “Custom Series” Run Stand is the perfect solution for starting-up and testing an engine before it is installed in a vehicle. Enables the user to solve problems, make final adjustments, and perform any needed repairs before installation. Avoids the frustration of having to remove, repair, and reinstall the engine, possibly multiple times, if problems exist. The stand is an investment that will save time, money, aggravation and will provide years of service.

Made in the USA, this fully adjustable stand is engineered for universal applications, easily accommodates many domestic and foreign engines. The stand comes equipped with Engine Mounting Pedestals that adjust independently fore, aft, and vertically, while the Radiator Mount can slide in and out to accommodate extended engine sizes. A Universal Bell Housing Mount System fastens directly to the rear Bell Housing bolt pattern. An optional Automatic Transmission kit enables mounting of automatic transmissions and most standard transmissions. Assembles in minutes, stores in minutes and provides a great piece of mind that your engine is ready to install.

The rugged steel frame is plated and powder coated for durability and good looks. Standard equipment includes: frame assembly, engine mount system, radiator support system, 6”caster set, dash panel and mount brackets. Hardware kit is supplied with complete assembly instructions.

Users can provide components to complete the “Custom Series” or take advantage of options that Easy-Run provides. This includes the fuel tank and tray, battery tray, radiator system (Ford, Mopar or GM style), gauge set and tachometer, electrical component kit with a wiring diagram for universal application. Wiring and connectors not supplied due to possible variations.

Easy-Run Engine Test Stands offers excellent customer service, technical support and manufactures products in the U.S.A. The people at Easy-Run use what they build. The “Custom Series” ships via UPS Ground to save cost.

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Porsche Opens New Factory For V8 Engines

Porsche opened a factory for eight-cylinder engines. The facility at Porsche’s central site in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen operates with ultra modern production methods, and at full manufactory utilisation, its 400 workers build around 200 V8 engines daily. Porsche invested almost €80m (US$89m) in this new production facility.

“Porsche stands for high-performance engines; from engine design to production,” tells Oliver Blume, head of the executive board of Porsche AG. “We are further extending our competence in this area with the new engines. This is how we will assure our customers the driving pleasure of tomorrow and safeguard the future jobs of our employees. At the same time, we are creating the necessary foundation for successfully leading Porsche into the new age of electric mobility.” Porsche’s new engine factory will also add towards synergies inside the Volkswagen Group.

Porsche declares that about 100 innovations are included in the production system concept. For example, they realized industrial transport vehicles which are user-programmable. These electric vehicles, travel across a grid network of 16,000 magnets that are fixed in the floors of the two plant levels. Their flexibility makes it possible to change production processes quickly to possible product changes and new methods later.

Every 3.5 minutes a new engine assembly begins. 95 workpiece carriers move the engines along the line which is designed in a U-shape that is 432 metres long. In 110 work sequences, of which 71 are in the production areas, the V8 engine is built in 6.2 hours.

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Insane 1291HP Mitsubishi Evo

If we talk about tuning we usually talk about adding a few horsepower at the time, but that doesn’t go for this insane Mitsubishi Evo!

The engine was fully modified to deliver an insanely amount of horsepower; 1291HP on the dyno!! Now imagine that amount of power comes from a tiny 2.0l engine which had stock 280HP. This ’99 Mitsubishi Evo is owned by AG Autosports, they also are world record holder of the highest HP Evo at this moment.

Check out the video below and hear that engine scream!

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Honda Reveals New Electric Motor

Honda revealed their newest electric motor for hybrid vehicles. It doesn’t only cost less to manufacture, but it also doesn’t need rare-earth metals in its magnets, according to an article by Automotive News. Metals such as dysprosium and terbium are no longer required. The greatest takeaway is that Honda won’t be at the mercy of stock problems of rare-earth metals, especially where it comes to dealing with China.

Decreasing dependence on rare-earth metals remained a fundamental goal for manufacturers when developing electric motors for use in electronic vehicles and hybrids, according to Automotive News. Limited resources and forecasted increasing prices united with growing interest from the car, and electronics manufacturers suggest that rare-earth metals could expand to a yearly rate of 14 percent and pass $9 billion by 2019, according to a prediction by Technavio Research.

However, Honda hasn’t entirely humbled away from rare-earth metals. The magnets used in the electric motor contain a light rare-earth metal named neodymium, what is more common and can be obtained from the United States and Australia.

Daido Electronics Co, a subsidiary of Daido Steel, will start producing the brand-new electric motors in August in a new facility in Japan. It will utilize the partnership with Honda to join electric drive market for hybrids and electric vehicles. Honda is believed to use the new motors in hybrid vehicles first.

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Radial Engine Converted To Power Motorcycle

Allen Millyard is the name of an Englishman who builds insane custom motorcycles. His “Flying Millyard” isn’t an exception, he used a Pratt & Whitney R1340 Radial Engine for this bike, this engine normally has 9 cylinders but Allen converted it to a V-twin engine which still has 5 liters of displacement!

Check out this video below to see the inside of this engine; this was to test if everything fits properly with the right clearances.

In the next video, the engine is running for the very first time and it sounds awesome!

Allen has also built other insane vehicles, check out his Youtube channel, you’ll find there even a V12 bike!

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Volkswagen Not Receiving Fines For Emission Cheating

Volkswagen might avoid fines from Germany’s Transport Ministry for cheating on emissions despite public outrage in Europe keeps growing, according to a recent statement from Automotive News. Ingo Strater, a spokesperson for the German Transport Ministry, told fixing vehicles running on diesel to meet legal standards was sufficient. Though, Bild, the most-read journal in Germany, criticized Volkswagen for its failure to provide any compensation to owners concerned by the scandal, what was about 2.4 million in Germany.

Oliver Krisher, a member of Germany’s Bundestag, responded that it’s not fair that Volkswagen doesn’t pay a fine in their home country and that both European and American drivers are treated unequally. Krischer, who is part of the Green Party, also remarked that there must be an answer why Volkswagen doesn’t get fined for their actions.

Automotive News points out that the difference in the way the diesel emissions cheating scandal is managed in the United States and Europe is due to the different legal and regulatory structures of the particular countries. European owners are at a loss because there’s no way to start a lawsuit, which hurts their ability to leverage agreements. Additionally, the European Union doesn’t ban systems like the ones utilized in Volkswagen’s vehicles to cheat emissions testing, allowing them to be used if they serve to protect powertrain parts like the engine.

Germany has also attempted to put stress on other manufacturers to show that emission problems are not just a difficulty faced by the Volkswagen Group. It tried to force some automakers to make temperature control settings on 630,000 vehicles.

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Funny Car Dragster Explodes Violently

In top sports all components function on the edge of their limits, sometimes that limit is passed under certain circumstances. In that case, it can result in catastrophic failures which we see in the video below.

Race driver Jack Beckman, who drives the Infinite Hero Dodge Charger funny car dragster, experienced a massive engine explosion about half way down the track. The video makes it pretty clear how violent this explosion was, the bodywork was shred to pieces and the intake manifold and supercharger of the engine were split in half. Thankfully Jack Beckman walked away from this one without injuries.

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Flathead V8 Running Without Heads

Did you ever wonder how an engine looks from the inside when it’s running? This great video shows you that as close as you probably can get to it, it’s a flathead V8 running without a cylinder head on one of the cylinder banks which is more than weird to see.

It still sounds like it’s running fine, though!

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Dart Brings PRO1 Full Synthetic Motor Oil

Dart Machinery has released their PRO1 full synthetic motor oil. This oil contains everything you need when you’re looking for good performance, as well as excellent protection for your engine. It comes formulated with full synthetic base oils and additives.

Dart’s official release statement:

Dart Machinery, a worldwide leader in manufacturing high performance engine components and trusted by the best of the best in racing today is proud to announce the release of Dart’s PRO1 full synthetic motor oil for break-in, street, track and heavy-duty applications.

This full synthetic oil is designed for those looking for better performance with more protection. “After testing 100’s of oils over the last five decades, we’ve found a 21st century oil for the 21st century engine.” said Richard Maskin.

Formulated with super-premium full synthetic base oils and additive packages, Dart PRO1 full synthetic motor oil helps prevent sludge and varnish deposits resulting in an extremely clean engine with better protection. “We’re excited to have teamed up with two great American companies to make this product a reality”, says Maskin. High Performance Lubricants of Manteno, Illinois will manufacture and Corrigan Oil Company of Brighton, Michigan will oversee the distribution.

For more information about Dart PRO1 full synthetic motor oil and all other Dart performance engine parts, go to dartheads.com or call 248.362.1188 and speak to a technical expert.

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General Electric F101 Afterburner Test

This video shows a General Electric F101 engine in a test chamber under full throttle and full afterburner for testing purposes.

It is a Turbofan Jet Engine which was used in the American B-1 Lancer supersonic strategic bomber plane, this engine produces with afterburner 31.000 pounds of thrust, in the video, it’s clear this thing means some serious business!