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If you're thinking about gifts for Christmas, considering a Ridge Wallet supports Smarter Every Day: ridge.com/smarter Seeing Brian's Transparent Engine helped me understand engines at a whole new level. I genuinely made the trip to Nebraska because I want more people to see the amazing work he's done. Part 1 of his video: kzhead.info/sun/fdOYe76obXioqGw/bejne.html Part 2 of his build: kzhead.info/sun/ZdKDqqmxiaOpan0/bejne.html
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Hey Destin, thank you for this insightful video! It's thoughtful of you to include a sponsorship ad that doesn't really feel like and ad. Just wishing you could include something of value to those of us who aren't Apple fanatics and prefer not to buy into that (dare I say overpriced?) ecosystem.
You should also czech out _Garage 54_ transparent engine.
@@fredashay I said the same thing :D
Mr. Sandlin, you’ll probably never see this but I am about to graduate from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and you’ve been a major inspiration since high school. Thank you, you honestly have no idea how much this channel means to me (and I’m such other people).
I think most people sadly underestimate the incredible positive influence youtubers have on ongoing engineers, scientists, artists, etc.
Love appstate!
@@raoulduke7668 All Brady's channels like Numberphile, Perodictablevideos, Sixysymbols, Deepskyvideos, computerphile, to william osmand, michael reeves, i did a thing, i build stuff, mark rober, nilered/blue, howtocookthat with ann reedin, chubby emu, but all these educational channels shaped me since before 2010. This was a change in my life
I wish I watched destin, or anyone like him, when I was in high school. He's an awesome role model
How is ASU mech in your opinion?
Brian seems like a great guy
John 1:5 NKJV - And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
Nice
Nice one
If anything, he's so much greater of one than he thinks he is. I really hope that he makes it in life; he deserves it.
Nice
You know Destin knows exactly how a combustion engine works and what the names of all the parts are. I love how he asks how it works and the names and sounds honestly so those of us who don't know don't feel stupid. This is one of the real ingenious ways Destin teaches. He lets everyone know it is OK not to know something and not not be afraid to ask questions and not be embarrassed. He is a great educator.
I wouldn't go as far as to say "Destin knows exactly how a combustion engine works and what the names of all the parts are"... NOT at all trying to be a jerk, but this just happens to be what I work with for a living, and I can point out a few errors in this vid, alone... (ex: air doesn't get "blown" through the venturi... it get's sucked through it ... The bit with the "firing order" was absolutely wrong... and more) Like I said though... Not trying to be a jerk. Just saying, he's learning too, so I wouldn't take everything he says as "fact" when it come to ICE's.
@@billymanilliwait, how would I know if you’re right? If I can’t trust the video, why should I trust a stranger in a comment section? Is there some kind of website or source for your information on this like actual facts?
@KryptonKr no internal combustion engines are a complete mystery there is no way to check if what he's saying is factual
@@billymanilli And here is the different view of science and handcraft. There is no "suction force", its always the balancing between high and low pressure. So technically it is kind of "blowing".
@@KryptonKr It's amazing how everyone is on a computer and how many still don't know how to type something into a search engine and start reading. Do you really need to be spoon fed websites? Go to google and type in firing order for what ever engine you choose and there will be a million or more websites showing the info you want.....wtf!
"This could not be more clear"
@smartereveryday Hey Destin, those weren't misfires. That's just how the firing order operates. Those flashes of light are hard to follow, but on quarter speed they are easier to catch. Most older v8's used a firing order of 18436572 - this engine was firing 18726543, which is the firing order adopted by GM on the LS engines to reduce crankshaft torsional vibration. I didn't have those figures memorized, but I knew enough about firing orders to want to know the truth, so I looked it up! :D
The hero we all needed, glad I went to the comments! Thanks
Yes! This should be pinned. I was hoping Brian would have pointed it out since he built it and would have had to know it in order to have it firing in order.
BrIan was being nice, not telling Destin that he was wrong LOL
Yeah, probably, and I was being nice by correcting him. Which do you think Destin would prefer? ;D @@yoyomatafaka
awesome, I thought it was unusual to say they fired in order. Didn't make sense. But your comment makes a lot of sense!
Great job bringing light to smaller creators!!
Brian is a wizard genius. I have a lot of respect for him. His channel is here: kzhead.info/sun/fdOYe76obXioqGw/bejne.html
Modern day Prometheus!
and one of the world's worst neighbors.
@@ThatOpalGuy You misspelled "best"
@@ThatOpalGuy only if you aren't friends with him... that would lead to a lot of jealousy im sure
12:30 you can tell that he does stuff like that a *lot* by how "normal" he makes it sound. That doesn't happen until something's natural to you. And yes, it is impressive.
Came here hoping someone caught that, that's extremely impressive!
I caught it as well, but it is normal to me also. When I cut drywall, I snap a chalk line and freehand my knife along the line and do the same for cutting sheets of plywood or concrete siding, staying within a 16th of an inch of the line down a sheet of material. It takes a lot of patience to work with acrylic. It is similar to wood but also cracks and of course scratches easily, which is a big deal for something you want to see through. I have only done a little bit with it. The thing with building is that it is easier to see the results of the skill of a person. People in other industries/hobbies have their own strengths where they easily do what is a hard task to a beginner, but there isn't always a good visual representation of it.
@@CGT80 It is incredibly *not* normal to me. I have spent years off-and-on trying to do stuff with my hands, and it always comes out "close enough" to work, but never right or show-worthy. The amount of respect I have for people like you and Brian is immeasurable. "I just do it free hand". Psh, I could have a CNC and it'd still come out 1/16" over and out of square.
Dustin I always love the human aspect you never neglect to include in your videos about people. This ended up being such a special video more about someone, their interests, and their life more so than the plastic encased V8 engine showpiece. Well done and thank you for sharing. It's a beautiful experience when people can sit down and chat about their lives and what makes them who they are.
As a car guy and LS lover...the car alone is nuts, let alone carbon chassis and transparent engine. So cool to see you help him out and show his invention
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I've never seen something like that! That's INSANE!
If the engine/jet KZheadr says so, then yup this is indeed insane also kinda expected to see you comment here 😂
You would know a thing or two about transparent engines :)
Considering manufactures have literally cut up engines and placed them on display since at least the 50's.... Engines, transmissions, differentials, bearings...
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garage54 transparent engine is with a real engine, not this bs
Destin, I’ve been watching your videos for many years and I love your enthusiasm, kindness, willingness and enjoyment to learn, and your ability to share it to us in a digestible fun manner. Thank you so much man. I hope I get to meet you one day and build some fun stuff
As a car enthusiast this was amazing to watch! Working with all these parts individually and putting them together is one thing but seeing them all actually move in conjunction was something else
This reminds me of those small transparent engine kits. Very cool!
I always wanted one of those!
I had a few as a child, I absolutely LOVED putting them together. Those kits helped me learn everything I know today about engines. I do all of my maintenance and upkeep at home if I can manage doing it myself.
i built one with my grandpa sadly though, the engine is in disrepair and missing a few parts....
I had one of those growing up, and sitting at the kitchen table assembling it with my dad is one of those core memories I will never forget. Its what got me into engines and fast cars.
I had one also. The distributor cap and wires out to the wheat lights for the spark plugs. Unfortunately they recommended using vegetable oil to grease the thing and that didn't sit too well with the plastic and gummed up the works. Regardless, it was a great learning tool that taught me how engines work.
Even if you know how to work on cars and how engines work, being able to clearly see the internals in action is so awesome. Brian seems like a great guy, incredible video!
Mechanical things are awesome, you can actually see them instead of just imagining (unlike darned computers which is what I work with, nothing much to see here)
@@monad_tcp Never used a logic analyzer? You can see everything that's going on too, especially in older systems where all the memory is external to the processor and you can just watch the system bus and see the instructions and data all pass by. On newer processors where some memory is integrated to the CPU, and there's caches so not every instruction is visible on the external bus, you need to use a debugger to see it all. You also need to disable all of the caches so you can see all of the instructions / data being fetched or written.
@@gorak9000 The thing with computers is that its hard to actually get a grip of exactly how things happen with the 1 and 0's unlike mechanical things which are very intuitive, if you see them in action you will most likely understand them. Maybe that's just me but i grew up with a huge interest for everything PC And mechanical engines/motor related.
John 14:6 NLT - Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
@@gorak9000 that was the point, you can’t see, hear (in most cases) or feel what is going on, you need to use tools that convert it into something you can see.
That's really cool. There's a Russian youtube channel that recently built an engine with a transparent block that actually ran on fuel. The first attempt failed spectacularly but the second one ran for long enough to get some amazing footage. Worth watching if you enjoyed this.
What's the name of the channel?
@@pedrojorge3221 Garage 54 is the english dubbed version
@@pedrojorge3221 might have been garage 54, they do some experiments there that genuinely make me wonder where they come up with the ideas.
@@Bill_DeBerry it is garage 54, my favorite video has to be the how many aa batteries does it take to crank a car. so cool
Garage 54 is really the FPSrussia of car videos, they're great.
As a mechanic by trade and a gear head by hobby, I love seeing people learn more about these intricate feats of engineering that have become a part of our daily lives.
While watching this video, I couldnt keep a smile off my face and I wanted to thank you for making such wholesome and informative content. As an up-and-coming mechanic, I really enjoyed the explanation of that awesome transparent engine.
I felt the same way!
@@smartereveryday Thanks for coming to Nebraska. Really enjoyed filming with you and the family says hi. 👋
Can I just say how impressed I am by how clean that guy's garage is?? Never seen a working garage with a clean wood floor before!
That’s some good asset management
Facts tho.
This was awesome! I finally confidently understand how an engine works thanks to both you and Brian. What a great explanation. I have a huge amount of respect to the people who figured out how to build this piece of engineering in the first place, and to Brian for his amazing build.
Three cheers for Brian! Thanks for highlighting his amazing work and using your platform to bring such things to light!
I think a video on turbos, superchargers, nitrous, and what it does/how it affects the engine would be awesome!
I agree! I had a Ford probe gt turbo with a 5 speed and adjustable suspension....I LOVED that car it was so much fun to drive! fast, fun, and I had great mileage too!
Turbos and superchargers just force more air into the cylinders creating a bigger explosion creating more power
And to continue what @FloridaGrown9327 explained Nitrous Oxide delivers more oxygen to the engine in addition to what a supercharger or turbocharger can provide (one can use Nitrous Oxide [NO2] without a 'charger), but only in a short burst instead of consistently since it's spraying a limited amount of gas instead of just taking oxygen from the surrounding atmosphere and compressing/forcing it into the engine. The combination of the two also has the benefit of cooling the "charge" (the incoming compressed air from the 'charger) which is usually really hot (hundreds of degrees F, under heavy load the pipes will glow red or orange), and a colder charge is denser, so more oxygen is provided at once which creates a more intense explosion. This is the function of an intercooler which is just a big radiator that sits between the 'charger and the engine's intake manifold and will provide consistent cooling, unlike NO2. Combine those three ('charger, intercooler, and NO2) and you have a recipe for a ridiculous amount of power. You have to beef up a lot of the engine and surrounding parts to make it handle the ridiculous amount of power being produced though. You're looking at a good $10,000-$20,000 upgrade to do it right, otherwise your engine block may literally explode. I've seen videos where guys sent a piston through the engine's head!
then bolt it onto a tractor to pull something heavy
There are TONS of KZhead automative specific sites where you can find this.
That's awesome! When y'all were trying to figure out the firing order in the dark, it was correct for LS. LS fires the corner cylinders first, 1-8-7-2, then the interior cylinders, 6-5-4-3. That is what his lights were firing at, no surprise with the quality this guy builds that it's accurate.
Was going to say if it was actually in order front to back it would shake like mad.
Not an LS expert, but I was VERY suspicious to hear them say it should basically fire in a circle, and claim a misfire. Glad to know I was right to question.🤣 (Plus it didn’t look like a misfire, as all 8 lit in a stable rhythm and stayed in the same sequence.)
that is correct for ls motor . 18436572 is old school Gm v8 as well as many AMC and Chrysler, GM swap 4,7 and 3,2 for LS engines, which to the best of my knowledge is the only v8 with this firing order 18726543, and then ford has 3 main firing orders, old school 15486372 , 15426378 and more modern 13726548 which pretty much covers the gambit of all American v8 for the most part
I came to the comments to also point out reduced crankshaft torsional vibration was the main reason GM adopted the LS engine's 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 firing order and that the video shows it doing exactly that.
Correct!@@JoseDeBardi
Thanks for introducing me and many others to Brian and his work. The man is clearly intelligent and humble as can be, and I can't help but grin when he's talking about this really cool stuff like it's nothing. I'm not a muscle car guy at all -- I'm way more interested in efficiency than speed or horsepower -- but I just devoured every video on his awdcutlass. I love the way it looks!
I love your animation that the gas fills the cylinder from top to the cylinder seal. Very detailed. Tbh, I have already seen many animations of motors running, but what impressed me the most from this clear model is the oil splashing. That's quite rare to see from elsewhere.
Nothing better than seeing a non-car-guy getting a taste of a truly powerful vehicle. Hope you enjoyed!
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Its a great day when, a new SmarterEveryDay video is released.
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Pretty lame video. The engine doesn't even run.
Thanks for saying nice things.
@@smartereverydaythanks for being a great guy, it makes saying nice things easier
Hey Destin, thank you for Smarter Every Day. Today, I ordered a ridge wallet and key holder, thanks in part to your endorsement. Thanks for the air tag money clip! I'm pretty excited about the black damascus package! Cheers to you and yours
This video has to be the best one you've done. I'm a car nut and ex street drag racer and I know how an engine works but this is a treat to see one working where you can see in it. But that 3 or 4 seconds for him getting into the throttle really put a smile on my face
I love how he seems so excited to explain to you how it works. So much more fun to learn when you can really sense someone's enthusiasm about the subject.
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So great to finally see the episode with Brian. I live in the same town and actually know him personally and it's great to see him get recognition for his talents.
So is he, like, the one guy who everyone in town knows? Like, you hear a car revving insanely powerfully and you're like, "oh yeah, that's just Brian."
@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 no definitely not. It's a fairly large college town with about 25,000 people and there are plenty of other gearheads around.
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@@wesleyson21Fremont? Hastings? Columbus? Lol I’m from Nebraska 😂
Just finished building my LS engine, this is really well explained. nicely done!
Your transparent carburettor episode helped me get through my aircraft knowledge test to get my commercial helicopter licence. Thank you so much for all your amazing content!
16:30 I think that the firing order you comment as "misfire" is indeed correct for a typical V8 engine. Even if this may seem counterintuitive, this has all todo with engine balance and related stuff, just google V8 firing order, I think it checks out! Anyway, awesome stuff as always, and congrats to Brian!
For a typical crossplane V8, don't know the specific model of this engine of course
I agree that the firing order is not always straightforward, but it looks as if he's just using a magnet on the timing gear, so it will just go in a circle, and he's wired it so that each cylinder fires in sequence... but the magnet is pulling that switch early. It looked like it was actually firing twice as much as the other ones in that bank. I mean, since we aren't actually worried about balance and harmonics, etc the firing order can really be whatever you want.
@@TehZombishSure, we are not worried about balance here, but if you look when the ambient light is on, actually the firing of the third cylinder from left on the second bank (the one he points as "misfiring"), fires once every two times it reaches TDC, which checks out, and the firing order of that second bank, numbering from left to right is 1-3-2-4, which is coherent with a crossplane V8. I guess that if Brian exactly replicated (the cables going to the plug w.r.t. the position on the timing belt) such model of engine, it may be indeed correct:)
The cylinder numbers on an LS engine are like this: front, right is number 1. Front left, number 2. Second from front, right, number 3. Second from front, left, number 4. And so on. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.
Standard LS firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 [Right bank numbered 1-3-5-7, Left bank numbered 2-4-6-8]. So this is weird for an LS, even with a 4/7 swap. Older Chevys and Oldsmobiles used 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 which is what this looks like, just with R and L bank numbers switched.
This is easily the best explanation of how an engine works I've ever seen, brilliant!
And the best thing about it is that it's available for free for everyone
❤My fascination with engines started as a 8 year old kid. Got to see and turn an ALL plastic and acrylic 351 Windsor at an auto show. It had every single part that the real engine contained. It was fascinating. 25 years later, I build engines now. Awesome video! Love it!❤❤
I've been teaching HS auto shop for a long time and this engine would make a huge impact in showing engine fundamentals! Having this video to show is the next best thing. Thanks for making the engine and the video showing it off!
I love that you treat things that you know very well and things you are unfamiliar with, with the same level of enthusiasm when you're explaining them to us.
You took the words right out of my head. Love that innocent child-like enthusiasm!! It's refreshing to see people excited about knowledge.
Edit for ya. Flip "things you know well" and "things you are unfamiliar with" to avoid the "with, with" trip.
As a born and raised Nebraskan this excites me to no end. You came to NE to look into an engine. Thank you so much Destin for everything you do to make learning fun and interesting! Awdcutlass is a beast of a machine and engineering and it's amazing to see you learn so much from a lil 'ol Nebraskan!!
Nebraska IS the GOOD life! :)
I have been a van of this cutlass since I was first introduced to it when he raced the hoonicorn. Easily one of my favorite car builds of all time and I couldn't believe he showed up on your channel!
It was nice to see the inner workings of the engine, thank you for this video and sharing the other channel with us.
KZhead channel Garage 54 made a resin crank case for a 4 cylinder Lada engine and actually fired it up. Unfortunately the crankcase broke after some cycles however they still were able to record some brilliant slowmotion shots. Where you can actually see the 4 strokes.
was going to mention the work of Garage54 here too LOL
You got a link fam?
This takes everything I've learned about engines over the years, and creates the best visual for me to truly grasp what's going on.
When I saw what Brian had made, I knew I needed to make the trip and get the deep dive. Awesome stuff!
@@smartereveryday Its gorgeous. My favorite part has to be the oil pump and distribution system, because that truly gives you a feel for how an engine gets the oil to where it needs to be. Thanks, as always, Destin, for taking us on the journey.
I agree, this takes everything I've learned about engines over the years. (I don't know anything about engines so that's not that hard of a task.)
Does Destin ever remind anyone else of that young chap in the UK that straps a GoPro to his face and laughs? It’s mostly when Dustin gets surprised or excited, maybe it’s a genuine reaction people have when they experience something that truly grabs that part of your brain that ignites curiosity and passion..? I love taking these journeys with Destin, thank you brotha for everything you do and for bring Mr. Sandlin to us!!
I finally understand how an engine works. thank you Destin for teaching us about things in the ways you do.
Destin, I'd like to take a moment and thank you for some wonderful memories of my grandfather that came flooding back while watching this. He was a mechanic, then later ran the mechanics shop who even later got a mechanical engineering degree in his 50's. One of the things that we shared was a love of engines and the way they work and I can remember him teaching me many of the practical things that are covered in this and previous videos in your series of videos on engines. Every time you do one of these all the wonderful memories come flooding back of him teaching me through first theory, and then practical application by actually working on or tearing down an engine. Life took me down a much more technical programming and page layout and graphic design path but the memories of time spent on the farm and learning from him are precious and I appreciate you sharing this stuff with everyone, not only because I still find much of it deeply interesting, but because it reminds me of my connection to a wonderful man whom I miss. Thanks.
Your grandfather seems like a great man. Rest in peace, he’s definitely left a part of himself in you.
As a car guy his cutlass is literally a once in a lifetime build. Old school cars with ultra modern drive lines are so cool. The hoonicorn is a great example, seriously amazing engineering work.
Thank you, I've wanted a video like this so much!! Fascinating to watch how an actual engine works.
Thanks for sharing Bryan with us! And help me understand how an engine works. Great video, as always, Destin!
I love model building, and a clear plastic v8 was one of my favorites I ever built. Was fascinating to see the path of power from explosions going off to turning a crankshaft that activated tons of other mechanisms.
Awesome video, Brian's transparent engine is awesome. 2 things popped into my head. 1. something to think about with ICE 4 stroke engines: That camshaft is a rudimentary computer. You can get cam's with different lift, duration, and ramp up/down rates. You can also make minor adjustments to the it's timing to the crankshaft. 2. I have a Revell transparent model engine kit, assembled it many decades ago, but it's been sitting in a box and I've been debating what to do with it. If you would like it, I would be happy to send it to you. (no strings!)
That's very generous. I hope someone takes you up on it. Those transparent models are incredible. I built a Revell "Visible V-8" with my dad when I was 10 years old in 1986. It was a 1:4 scale V-8 engine model that ran off batteries and even had little "Christmas tree" lightbulbs simulating the spark plugs. It was very much like the model in this video, only smaller with all plastic parts. It was one of the most educational projects I ever completed, and it taught me how a 4-stroke engine works. It remains such a valuable experience all these years later, as well as one of my favorites memories of spending time with my dad. They still make those "running" V-8 models, along with several other variations of IC engines. I recommend anyone, child or adult, to have a go at building one.
I see a camshaft as something that has a bunch of ones and zeros engraved into it
I've always viewed them as a form of analog computer. They control which way the engine spins. You can make a reverse rotation engine by grinding a reverse pattern cam. Common in boats. They control valve opening and closing, obviously, but they can also control minute things about that. Valve timing overlap, opening and closing rates, total open distance all control an engine's optimal RPM power output. You can technically make a 2 stroke engine. They did also make 6 and 8 stroke pump engines. Suck-squeeze-bang-blow-pump-pump....
One of my favorite videos yet. This is KZhead at its roots. A couple of semi smart gear heads hanging out in a garage gawking over a crazy machine, and then an insane joyride. So relatable, and I love it!
That's awesome. I love the sequence while it's running (15:10) because the camara is stationary and not jumping all over the place. Thanks for making great videos
Y’know I really wish I had teachers who were this excited about LEARNING about things and teaching other people.
Been a big fan of Brian and his work for years, guy is beyond amazing at what he does. Super cool to see him on here!
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Truly fantastic video. It has taken years to fully understand how an engine works. A video like this 10 years ago would have been perfect.
im so glad the awd cutty got some love i followed it since the beginning and was blown away by how intelligent brian is
I had a pretty good theoretical understanding of how engines worked and what each part does, but seeing this is on another level. Especially why timing is so important and why a broken timing chain will wreck an engine finally clicked properly.
This is something I've come to appreciate more as I get older. There's a huge gap between knowledge and understanding. We all know lots of stuff, but its difficult to truly understand how stuff works without hands on experience or a good teacher. Destin does a great service by widening our understanding of topics most of us have knowledge of.
@@dengar96 Too top it off he does it for free.
A broken timing chain or belt will not always break the engine, look up the difference between an interference motor, and a non interference motor.
@@dengar96i agree ive known like the very basic idea of how a engine works but this let me understand a whole lot better
Timing is very important for the performance of an engine, but, as big john mentioned, not all engines suffer from bent valves and dinged up or worse pistoms from a timing oopsie. Some are designed with this event in mind, and have enough room between the piston at its highest point and the valves at their lowest point to avoid piston to valve contact if the worst happens. A believe a fairly modern example of an engine with this safety consideration is the Toyota 2ZR-FE, found in Corollas and Priuses.
I’ve been through engine classes and this video taught me more than any of those.
That is sad if true.
This is the best visual aide I've ever seen.
This is the best video I've ever seen explaining how a four stroke ICE works. Well done!
*No 1 science tech channel in KZhead history!* 👍 *Smarter Everyday* ~ Is it a KZhead channel or Hollywood movie production company...?! For Every video, lots n kots hardwork they put to make it a perfect delivery for viewers. Hats off
You and Brian have helped de-mystify some of the workings of engines for me. I've never had the opportunity to really take an engine apart, so this was a treat. Thank you so much!
Great video. Love that you took a ride in the cutlass at the end. I love the dash and gauge setup. From seeing that and knowing he built it from ground up with a carbon fiber frame and made it 4wd I already know every single thing on that car was meticulously customized and a bunch of time and thought put into it.
I would never have imagined that I would actually learn how an engine works, thanks Destin and Brian!
I remember seeing cutaway engines, transmissions, etc. At technician school. But that engine is just fantastic for teaching and learning. Thanks for showing Brian's creations. That Oldsmobile is just sweet!
I had a plastic see through model v8 as a kid. This is so much better!
I always wondered how they timed all those small parts, inlet valves, pistons and spark plugs. This was really great. Bria seems like a great dude too.
Brian is an example of the types of people that made America Great in the first place!!! One only hopes that there are many more peoples out there that are off the couch putting their ingenuity, knowledge, and talents to good use like Brian. He sets a great example for his family and others who come into contact with him. Would have been interesting to hear a little bit more about Brian's work and his area of expertise. This is the beauty of You Tube over television. Keep up the good works Destin and Brian!!!!!
Ijeaaah but you gotta admit. This is not something that could be done by everybody who just happens to be smart enough and interested in it. There are smart people out there who can never experience the freedom of such a garage, lift and tools for one. Having a large garage and a nice assortment of reliable tools is just... *mwah* chefs kiss! for creative engineering or personal projects. Not many have that opportunity. Not even in America, certainly not in Europe.
yeah that kind of people is not lefties stupidity no brain people, and left government and supporters is ruining the states
That clear engine block would be a great learning tool in automotive tech schools especially for students who have little or no knowledge about engines. Hopefully he gets with a company that can make more of those engines along with inline, single and double overhead cam engines for educational purposes.
This is incredible. From your excitement and ability to effectively communicate the intricate details to an audience, to your appreciation for craftsmanship and ingenuity of another like-minded individual, it is inspiring. Thank you for providing entertaining, informative, and educational content that will last through time.
Your ability to explain a four stroke engine and its inner workings is awesome!
And this is the visual model that anyone working on engines has to have in their head the whole time when thinking about what they're doing. Understanding how the entire system works, how each part works with the other parts, all in a big moving model in their heads. This kind of visual aide is super helpful for folks who want to learn more about it and an amazing project. Thanks Brian! I have mad respect for you man. Even more because you used dad's ride, that hits right in the feels.
Thats sorta how I work on engines and build stuff. But what your describing seems more like how NikolaiTelstar invented things, he basically CAD designed his invention in his head before even thinking about putting the idea on paper
The quality of your videos man, 10+ years of constant educational content, all the awesome stuff
The firing order shown by lights is awesome, the whole thing is awesome!
I agree. Magnetic switches are an elegant solution.
@@smartereverydaythat Cutlass was pretty cool too! When he hammered it, that’s a great feeling! I could feel the power through my phone 😂
In honor of my dad who passed away Nov. 22nd last year who spend his entire life working and teaching as an auto technician, he would be impressed with this. They probably did not have anything like this in the 50s and forward. Simply amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Last part with his connection and his family brought tears to my eyes. Great dude, awesome car!
Its fun seeing you be so excited about Otto cycle engines. Now what I'd really love to see is how blown you mind gets with the spinning dorito engine (Wenkel aka Rotary engine)!
Glad to see you enjoyed your time here in NE! Thanks for all you do! Learning things is one of the best things about living.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who wants hardwood floors in my garage
You made his day. Seeing the joy on your face must have felt like he was experiencing that ride for the first time, again ❤❤
After seeing you ride that cutlass, I think you now need to go to Florida and visit ol Cleetus McFarland and ride in some of the crazy drag cars they've built. There's probably a lot you can learn about those engines and if not the engines the various transmissions. Also he has aircraft, hovercraft, jetboats, dirt bikes and lord knows what else. Think it'd be a super cool collab
I'm so glad you found Brian, the first time I saw him and his car was on the Hoonigan channel when he took it to California to drag race it on an airstrip. It's been a bit, so i forget how it turned out (I think something broke) but it was amazing to see you experience the acceleration.
Loved the video! Thank you! One more I'd add is that during the power phase it's not an explosion, it's a combustion. An explosion implies that damage is being done. It's just a small note, but it's something I was taught in technical school.
Nice work explaining 4 stroke internal combustion. Very well done.
I wish there were channels about other technical subjects that were able to go into such depth while still feeling so accessible. Destin, your channel is truly special and I always feel so lucky to learn from the experts you meet in your videos.
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Destin, unless i have missed it, a photosensitive epilepsy warning before the 15:55 mark might be nice to add. Its really extremely amazing to watch but very very intense aswell :) Thanks for making me smarter! As usual, an exceptional video of yours!
I wondered about that too
I built a see through engine model kit that was something like this, but nothing compare to a full sized engine with oil and the works. Brian seemed like an awesome guy and the chemistry between you two was great to see. Thanks for letting us see that Brian. 👍👍🙂
Thankful for this channel. Always something super interesting to learn with a bit of wholesome positivity dashed in. You're a good dude Destin and the internet is a better place because of your effort.
I think you are one of my top 5 favorite human beings alive. I'm grateful for you, your content and for the fact that you keep it wholesome on top of being smarter every day! Thank you! You inspire me and give me hope through dark times.
Great video! If you are more interested in more complex cam stuff, check out Hondas variable valve timing.
That engine in acrylic is an AMAZING visual... forget "animation" or "virtual"... that's LITERALLY the process with the machinery. LOVE IT!
I had a ford 302(? its been over 30 years) clear model kit I put together as a teenager that used a 9volt battery to run, it showed me alot, but seeing a life size, friggin awesome. Thanks Dustin.
Wow, this is super cool. I instantly thought of a video I recently saw from Garage 54 where the guys made a transparent 4 cylender block and even fired it so people could see how it looks inside a cylender while firing, but the block cracked after only a few runs. So awesome to see how these things work that have made our societies work for the last ~century.
They actually have a follow-up, where the new engine block actually worked for a long(-ish) time. But they didn't want to run it until it gets destructed by the heat, so we'll probably hear about it again!
Love that you added the human side of the experience and connection you made with Brian, Love your work and always look forward to a new upload. Thank you!
I’m all about cars and engines and really appreciate you taking the time to make this video and shine a light on a special person
Love to see more content on engines! Would love to see you dive into the details of engine performance (my profession of choice) and the crazy tolerances at play. People tend to take them for granted and don't realize how much goes on inside your engine and how many things have to work perfectly to make it work. Keep up the great videos!
Would be nice to see this for a automatic transmission...
Amazing video of Bryan & his projects. He is obviously brilliant!!
Thank you for the update and insight on Dianna. ❤
The more I watch Destin learn about engines the more I think he would enjoy a program called Engine Masters on motor trend. It’s all about how they make power. Cam timing, lift, duration runner lengths, pulse timing, fuel vaporization, latent heat of vaporization, oil foaming, oil filters, power gains/losses on electric accessories. I find it super fascinating.
Always a good day when there's a new SmarterEveryDay episode 😁