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Mini V12 Enjin

12/04/2011 6:51 AM

This is an excellent video showing the creation of a miniature V12 engine:

http://www.wimp.com/tiniestengine/?mid=5443

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12/04/2011 7:24 AM

Nice find--that's a cute little devil! (Sort of a Cadillac version of Thimble Drome.)

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12/04/2011 8:44 AM

Very nicely done. I didn't see any spark plugs; obviously there are no ignition wires, so I assume it 'runs' off compressed air rather than actually having internal combustion take place. Still, very nice.

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12/04/2011 9:17 AM

Check this one out..

This miniature four-stroke V8 engine has a 1.000-inch bore, 0.900-inch stroke, 9:1 compression ratio, 12,000rpm max., rotary sliding vanes (supercharger), dual WALBRO carbs, dual electronic ignition, and a two stage dry sump oil system.

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/incredible-mini-sized-engines

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12/04/2011 11:25 AM

I noticed that the machinist was using a real calipers and mic.
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12/04/2011 11:36 AM

Both very cool!

I cannot imagine the first completed in 1200 hours.

I'd be a lifetime.

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