V8 Engine

The UGEARS V8 Engine is a 1:6 scale wooden model that replicates the main mechanisms of a real V8. Eight pistons move in cycle, with two cylinders firing for every 90 degrees of crankshaft rotation, while 16 spring-loaded valves open and close under the rotating camshafts. Run it from a USB-C cable with the on/off switch, or turn it by hand with the knob below the switch.

Key features

• 8 cylinders with pistons moving in cycle
• 16 spring-loaded valves driven by the camshafts
• Timing chain linking crankcase and valve train, plus a throttle valve on the intake manifold
• Electric motor styled as a generator, or manual drive by knob
• Accessories: A/C compressor, alternator, power steering pump and water pump
• Details including exhaust manifolds, spark plugs, oil pan and dipstick

Specifications

• Scale: 1:6
• Power: electric motor via USB-C, or by hand
• Timing chain: 32 links, tension adjusted with two tensioners
• Assembly: in stages (cylinder block, then valve blocks), no glue or tools
• Instructions: step by step, in 11 languages

More engines are in our build kits for adults.