Posts with Keyword “engine”

Cover for post What Affects the Exhaust Note?
30 Sep 2026
What Affects the Exhaust Note?
Today, I enumerate all main contributing factors and explain as concisely as possible how each affects the exhaust note; I also discuss how some factors may be modified.
Cover for post Designing an Unreliable, Unserviceable, Throw-Away Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Engine
18 Sep 2026
Designing an Unreliable, Unserviceable, Throw-Away Twin-Turbo Inline-6 Engine
My previous article laid out the design of a highly serviceable, reliable, and durable high-performance V8 engine. Today, I want to do the opposite and attempt to design an inline-6 engine that is as unreliable as we can justify as a manufacturer.
Cover for post Designing a Serviceable, Reliable, and Durable Modern High-Performance V8 Engine
17 Sep 2026
Designing a Serviceable, Reliable, and Durable Modern High-Performance V8 Engine
Modern forced-induction V engines sacrifice serviceability, reliability, and durability for fuel efficiency. Today, I take a different approach and design a high-performance turbocharged V8 that is serviceable and reliable.
Cover for post Why BMW Engines Spin (Rod) Bearings
02 Sep 2026
Why BMW Engines Spin (Rod) Bearings
BMW has an exceptional rate of rod and main bearing failures and seized engines. I have identified six reasons that explain this phenomenon. I am also ranking the most likely victims of bearing carnage into three tiers.
Cover for post Intake, Exhaust, and Emissions of the 6L 45° V16 Engine—MCC 18
05 Mar 2026
Intake, Exhaust, and Emissions of the 6L 45° V16 Engine—MCC 18
Today, let us round out the design of our PG601 45° V16 engine with top-end elements, accessories, and emission control. I believe that in the next decade, we will see more V16 engines, some achingly similar to PG601.
Cover for post Designing a 6.0L 45° V16 Engine—MCC 16
26 Feb 2026
Designing a 6.0L 45° V16 Engine—MCC 16
I present a 6.0L naturally-aspirated V16 engine intended for flagship vehicles. It prioritizes character, drivability, and reliability rather than peak power.
Cover for post V4 Hot-V e-Turbo 2.0L Engine for Cars—Mcc 12
08 Feb 2026
V4 Hot-V e-Turbo 2.0L Engine for Cars—Mcc 12
Today, I am introducing a unique 2.0L hot-V electric-turbo 90-degree V4 with motivations and specifications.
Cover for post Small DI Turbo vs Large NA PFI: Why Emissions Is NOT Killing the V12
02 Feb 2026
Small DI Turbo vs Large NA PFI: Why Emissions Is NOT Killing the V12
I explain why emissions requirements are driving a comeback of large displacement, naturally-aspirated, port-injected engines.
Cover for post Designing the Fuelling, Cooling, and Accessories for a 3L NA 11.5k-rpm V12—If I Had a Car Company 07
23 Jan 2026
Designing the Fuelling, Cooling, and Accessories for a 3L NA 11.5k-rpm V12—If I Had a Car Company 07
Previously, I have delved into the short-block, cylinder head, and intake / exhaust systems of the 3L NA V12 PC301. Today, let us round out the deep dive with fuelling, cooling, and accessories.
Cover for post Designing the Intake and Exhaust for a 3L NA 11.5k-rpm V12—If I Had a Car Company 06
21 Jan 2026
Designing the Intake and Exhaust for a 3L NA 11.5k-rpm V12—If I Had a Car Company 06
Previously, I have discussed the design of the long block of the 3L naturally-aspirated V12 that I would build. Today, let us delve into the intake and exhaust systems.
Cover for post Designing the Cylinder Head for a 3L NA 11.5k-rpm V12—If I Had a Car Company 05
19 Jan 2026
Designing the Cylinder Head for a 3L NA 11.5k-rpm V12—If I Had a Car Company 05
Previously, I have explained the reasoning behind the design of the bottom-end of the 3L naturally-aspirated V12 that I would build. Today, let us move on to the cylinder head.
Cover for post Designing the Rotating Assembly for a 3L NA 11.5k-rpm V12—If I Had a Car Company 04
16 Jan 2026
Designing the Rotating Assembly for a 3L NA 11.5k-rpm V12—If I Had a Car Company 04
Today, let us move on to the rotating assembly of the 3L naturally-aspirated V12 engine that I would build if I had a car company.