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Building a V12- Behind the Scenes of a Homemade 5 Liter V12 Engine - Built by Aardema Braun
Welcome to a behind-the-scenes journey at the shop of hot rod legend Pete Aardema in San Diego, where innovation and passion come to life. In this video, we’ll take you inside Pete’s world as he and Kevin Braun collaborate on their latest project-a custom-built 5-liter V12 engine." "Over the past few months, we’ve captured dozens of moments-raw and unfiltered-along with a series of still photographs that document the artistry, ingenuity, and sheer talent these two bring to the table. This isn’t a step-by-step walkthrough but rather a celebration of the incredible process behind building a homemade V12 engine." Through every step-every weld, every grind, every adjustment-Pete and Kevin’s dedication to their craft shines through. Their work is more than engineering; it’s a masterpiece in motion."
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Rare Supercharged 1962 Corvette: Pure American Muscle Unleashed
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A Deep Dive into Corvette History: The Supercharged Fuel-Injected Marvel of the 1950s Welcome back, Today, we’re diving into a remarkable piece of Corvette history-an early General Motors R&D masterpiece engineered in the late 1950s by none other than Zora Arkus-Duntov, the legendary "Father of the Corvette." This rare supercharged, fuel-injected Corvette represents a groundbreaking era in perf...
World's First Rochester Supercharged Fuel Injected Corvette. Zora Duntov's Engineering Marvel.
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The combination of Zora Arkus-Duntov's engineering genius, a rare supercharged Rochester fuel injection unit, and two experts like Dave Crane and Larry Hofer discussing it should make for a fascinating and informative dive into Corvette lore. This1959 GM prototype supercharged fuel injected Corvette must have been a truly advanced machine for its time, blending forced induction with the precisi...
Worlds-First Big Block 8.1L- C8 Corvette Hits the Streets for the First Time!
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After more than two years of relentless research and development, Larry Hofer’s groundbreaking 8.1L C8 Corvette has finally come to life. This one-of-a-kind build is a marvel of engineering, featuring a custom-designed 8.1-liter big block engine, direct injection cylinder heads, and variable valve timing-all seamlessly integrated into a late-model C8 Corvette. In this video, we take you on an e...
Homemade V12 Engine Build: Bottom End Assembly - Aardema Braun Christmas Special 2024!
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"Join us for a special Christmas feature showcasing Pete Aardema and Kevin Braun's latest engineering marvel-their brand-new, custom-built 5-liter, 303 cubic-inch V12 race engine. Renowned for redefining what’s possible with homemade high-performance engines, Pete and Kevin have created another masterpiece that blends innovation and precision. In this video, we’ll take you behind the scenes as ...
World’s Rarest 5-Cam Chevy 350 Engine, A True Engineering Marvel. Aardema Braun
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In this video, we take a deep dive into one of the rarest and most innovative Chevy small block engines to ever exist - this 5-overhead cam (DOHC) Chevy 350, built by the brilliant minds of Pete Aardema and Kevin Brown. This engine is an engineering masterpiece, inspired by the iconic 1971 Moser DOHC Small Block Chevy, and is designed to push the limits of performance with its advanced 5-cam co...
American V12 Car Reaches 244 MPH on Dirt - Aardema Braun Power
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Pete Aardema and Kevin Brauns, renowned for their custom-engineering expertise, have built over 100 high-performance engines over the past three decades. Their latest creation is a custom V12 engine that delivers a staggering 920 horsepower at 10,000 RPM, showcasing their mastery in precision engineering and speed. Notably, Aardema’s V12 is the only modern overhead cam, 4-valve-per-cylinder V12...
Building a V12 Racing Engine from Scratch - A DIY Masterpiece by Aardema Braun
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At 83 years old, Pete Aardema, a seasoned engineer, and machinist Kevin Brauns have teamed up to create an extraordinary homemade 5-liter V12 engine built entirely from raw materials. Their ambitious project aims to push the limits of engineering and performance, with the V12 engine designed to rev up to an astonishing 11,500 RPM. Crafted with precision and passion, this cutting-edge engine is ...
Engine Trouble at 286 MPH- Bonneville World Finals 2024 - Aardema Braun V12
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In the heart of the salt flats, where speed is king and dreams collide with reality, Pete Aardema has embarked on an ambitious quest for glory. For the past three years, he has tirelessly pursued a land speed record at Bonneville, driven by the roar of his homemade V12 engine capable of reaching a staggering 10,000 RPM. With the guidance of master engine builder Kevin Braun-whose impressive res...
1910 - FIAT S61 Pull Start and Test Drive
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The 1910 Fiat S61- 11 liter is a legendary racing car that embodies early 20th-century automotive innovation and competition spirit. Built by the Italian automaker Fiat (Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino), the S61 was part of a series of racing cars that Fiat produced to participate in international racing events during the dawn of motorsport. The Fiat S61 was powered by a massive 11-liter in...
1971 Ultra-Rare Chevy Small Block 4-Cam, 4-Valve Beast
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1971 Ultra-Rare Chevy Small Block 4-Cam, 4-Valve Beast
Made in USA - V12 Powerhouse: Engine Rebuild Essentials by Aardema Braun
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Made in USA - V12 Powerhouse: Engine Rebuild Essentials by Aardema Braun
Big Block C8 Corvette Conversion Update 8/11/24
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Big Block C8 Corvette Conversion Update 8/11/24
"280 MPH Salt Flat Setback: V12 Engine Fails at Bonneville"
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"280 MPH Salt Flat Setback: V12 Engine Fails at Bonneville"
C8 Corvette Big Block 8.1L Conversion: Witness the Ultimate Engine Startup
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C8 Corvette Big Block 8.1L Conversion: Witness the Ultimate Engine Startup
Record-Breaking 1200HP 12-Cylinder Beast Hits 267 MPH at El Mirage -Team Aardema Braun
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Record-Breaking 1200HP 12-Cylinder Beast Hits 267 MPH at El Mirage -Team Aardema Braun
Epic V12 1000HP Dyno Pull - Pure Engine Symphony -Aardema Braun
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Epic V12 1000HP Dyno Pull - Pure Engine Symphony -Aardema Braun
Big Block 8.1L - C8 Corvette Engine Swap Update “Will it Run?
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Big Block 8.1L - C8 Corvette Engine Swap Update “Will it Run?
V12 Race Car Reaches Unthinkable Speeds
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V12 Race Car Reaches Unthinkable Speeds
Greg Goes to the National Training Center Fort Irwin in a Blackhawk
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Greg Goes to the National Training Center Fort Irwin in a Blackhawk
V12 Race Car Engine Roars Back to Life!
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V12 Race Car Engine Roars Back to Life!
Grandpa's Hand-Built V12 Speed Machine
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Grandpa's Hand-Built V12 Speed Machine
First-Ever Variable Valve Timing Direct-Injected 8.1L Engine Unveiled
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First-Ever Variable Valve Timing Direct-Injected 8.1L Engine Unveiled
Unleashing 1100 HP: Homemade Big Block Engine Build - Aardema Braun
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Unleashing 1100 HP: Homemade Big Block Engine Build - Aardema Braun
1100 Horsepower 7.2L Custom DOHC 4 Valve Engine Build - Aardema Braun DIY Master Engine Builders
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1100 Horsepower 7.2L Custom DOHC 4 Valve Engine Build - Aardema Braun DIY Master Engine Builders
World's First Big Block 8.1L- C8 Corvette Engine Swap
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World's First Big Block 8.1L- C8 Corvette Engine Swap
Chevy LS 2 Valve Overhead Cam Conversion - Drive Toward a Cure with Aardema Braun - Part 1
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Chevy LS 2 Valve Overhead Cam Conversion - Drive Toward a Cure with Aardema Braun - Part 1
V8 Morris Minor RatMog - Aardema Braun Inspired British Hot Rod
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V8 Morris Minor RatMog - Aardema Braun Inspired British Hot Rod
LS 4 Valve Overhead Cam Conversion - Aardema Braun's 6.2L 1934 Ford
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LS 4 Valve Overhead Cam Conversion - Aardema Braun's 6.2L 1934 Ford
Homemade 4 Valve 7.2 Liter Engine Cylinder Head Update 1/27/2024
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Homemade 4 Valve 7.2 Liter Engine Cylinder Head Update 1/27/2024

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @michaelmalone4268
    @michaelmalone4268 17 годин тому

    Where is the fuel filter

  • @amerhamad-zp6ge
    @amerhamad-zp6ge 18 годин тому

    Buying a late model Corvette and ripping out the engine right after getting it, is some gangsta sh*t. Love it.

  • @bigd9848
    @bigd9848 21 годину тому

    What a beautiful thing to see 👍🏽Great job Larry I’m very impressed by your dedication to the corvette 👌

  • @nicklovely6431
    @nicklovely6431 3 дні тому

    Trying to find all the bolts haha what a hack.

  • @nicklovely6431
    @nicklovely6431 3 дні тому

    Why lol

  • @jd4810
    @jd4810 5 днів тому

    Excellent skills

  • @rolosuperfreak4
    @rolosuperfreak4 6 днів тому

    Should have skipped the VVT. Problem solved.

  • @azzamf.khayyat8072
    @azzamf.khayyat8072 7 днів тому

    How did you retro fit the mechanical fuel pump? Machine the block? I love the idea of a 8.1 di engine

  •  7 днів тому

    More exhaust clerance because the valve is open as the piston moves towards tdc

  • @garyoneill8868
    @garyoneill8868 9 днів тому

    Great videos Greg. Many thanks for all your efforts. Not to mention the genii behind the build itself.

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 8 днів тому

      @@garyoneill8868 thank you 🙏

  • @dadadadankable
    @dadadadankable 9 днів тому

    Watching the right wheel wobble the whole time stressing.

  • @patstevens2959
    @patstevens2959 10 днів тому

    Great stuff, thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!

  • @BrianSchultz-m8m
    @BrianSchultz-m8m 10 днів тому

    Absolutely love your videos. I wish I understood exactly what these MEN have accomplished, I get the basics of the four stroke, but this is absolutely mind blowing to figure out, build, tune AND race that. This has been an amazing opportunity to watch, thank you for the videos and most of all, thank you to these guys for letting us all watch with excellent documentation and explanation. Absolutely fascinating to watch, thank you again.

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 9 днів тому

      Thanks for the kind words. They are true craftsmen! Thank you Brian Schultz

  • @LeachimSagrav333
    @LeachimSagrav333 11 днів тому

    This is my first time watching this. What engines did they use here?

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 9 днів тому

      They are homemade V12's - the bottom end is 100% custom the cylinder heads are cut up and rewelded together - they are Indy Aura heads from the early 2000's from AJ Foyt's Indy cars

  • @Bdogg12784
    @Bdogg12784 11 днів тому

    Dude living dangerously touching that machine with gloves on.

  • @biggibber5701
    @biggibber5701 11 днів тому

    Homemade,how did he forge the block,heads and crank?

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 9 днів тому

      They use aluminum plate and weld it together check out this video ua-cam.com/video/ME55YlmLGM0/v-deo.html

  • @larsherling835
    @larsherling835 12 днів тому

    Warum ein deutscher Titel, und dann ein englisches Video?😫 Kann es leider nur Disliken:(

  • @dazzleyd
    @dazzleyd 12 днів тому

    I'd love to hear it run

  • @Mark-um7ey
    @Mark-um7ey 12 днів тому

    America baby! To hear this thing at full song gives me cold chills! Always cheering for them, true craftsman and legit hot rodders. Glad to see some of this documented in your videos, thanks!

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 11 днів тому

      We’re glad you like the videos - it’s a fun project! And probably the only modern V12 made in America

  • @deancrawford2577
    @deancrawford2577 12 днів тому

    Brilliant Machinists, no substitute for this kind of experience, attention to detail and knowledge. 💪🏻🧐

  • @TurbineResearch
    @TurbineResearch 12 днів тому

    What engine are the heads based off ? Thing engine is too cool

  • @matthewklein9225
    @matthewklein9225 12 днів тому

    Thanks for documenting this and sharing it

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Greg

  • @cooptroop5
    @cooptroop5 12 днів тому

    You are very lucky to watch and lean from these two geniuses!! 👍

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      It’s fun! I get to wire up to new v12 to the HalTech R5 computer.

  • @Chris-bg8mk
    @Chris-bg8mk 12 днів тому

    Those guys were in their 20s when they started the project. 🤣

  • @petervossos4816
    @petervossos4816 12 днів тому

    Boys … build a v12 Hemi… Please…! Give it DOHCs too…That would be the Bomb…

  • @petervossos4816
    @petervossos4816 12 днів тому

    All that stuff on the walls and benches says … We been here long time … We have done lots of stuff…! ❤

  • @leslienordman8718
    @leslienordman8718 12 днів тому

    Fantastic! Love this video. Aaardema and Braun are geniuses. I love this.

  • @TheSwaffordHomestead
    @TheSwaffordHomestead 12 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing! As usual Kevin doing amazing work, but talks about it like its just so simple... lol

  • @bigalbranim614
    @bigalbranim614 12 днів тому

    Wait they are the guys that designed the cylinder head program for Raylar…?¿?

  • @bravofoxable
    @bravofoxable 12 днів тому

    Genius, years and years of blood, sweat and tears in there, also heaps of information I sure hope gets passed on, this is wisdom

  • @robostyle9773
    @robostyle9773 12 днів тому

    Thanks for another great video

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc02 12 днів тому

    Tough to get high compression in a hemi head without valve shrouding issues.

  • @snapon666
    @snapon666 12 днів тому

    a work of art

  • @jareknowak8712
    @jareknowak8712 12 днів тому

    👍

  • @patstevens2959
    @patstevens2959 12 днів тому

    Outstanding content, thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      Thanks for watching the channel - hopefully you'll enjoy the next video! Stay tuned

  • @jackpledger8118
    @jackpledger8118 13 днів тому

    Amazing what 2 guys with some inexpensive equipment and used parts can do...build a V12 from scratch that sets land speed records.

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      Yes - it's amazing what can be done with some ingenuity and passion! Thanks Greg

  • @Metalcrafter
    @Metalcrafter 13 днів тому

    Beautiful machine work. Thanks for documenting all this, Greg. I'm pretty sure there are many people (including me) that would never have known about these guys without your efforts.

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      I am glad that you appreciate the work of Aardema Braun, they are very talented engineers builders. Thanks for watching! Greg Q

  • @stephencurry8552
    @stephencurry8552 13 днів тому

    I once knew a master machinist who was teaching me. These videos bring those memories to the fore. I will always own a car we made parts for together, For many reasons I am thankful you make these videos and share them with the world.

  • @kurtisstutzman7056
    @kurtisstutzman7056 13 днів тому

    Rock on...! Thanks for sharing...! Keep up y'alls awesomeness...!!!

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      Thanks for the support! I really appreciate it!

  • @johnsenecal2732
    @johnsenecal2732 13 днів тому

    Hoping the Fires didn’t Hit you Guys. I know Pete got hit once before. I See lots of NASCAR valves and engine parts are up for auction. Hendrick Racing. Can’t wait to when you do a Weekly Video?

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      Thanks for your concern, we are ok Pete and Kevin are still hard at work on this engine!

  • @Roddy_Zeh
    @Roddy_Zeh 13 днів тому

    And some say engineering isn't 'art'...I mean, look at this!! It's just... Magnificent! 🗿🤌🏻 Thank you for filming these true artesans in their craft and for sharing with us! Greetings from yet another viewer from Brazil! 🇧🇷😁👍🏻

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      Thank you and thanks for watching from 🇧🇷 we weed more South America viewers so tell your friends! Greg

    • @Roddy_Zeh
      @Roddy_Zeh 12 днів тому

      @GregQuirin Will certainly do!! 😎👍🏻

  • @daleolson3506
    @daleolson3506 13 днів тому

    Kill the music.

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      I’m curious about what you would suggest I should do in place of having the music at the end? There is approximately a minute and a half of still photos with no audio. Seems to be a long period of time to have a slide show of photos without any sound. Suggestions appreciated, I’m a total amateur at video production and do my best to keep documenting this great stuff for the viewers.

    • @daleolson3506
      @daleolson3506 12 днів тому

      @ talk about stuff that’s why I watch. If I wanted music I’d watch mtv.

  • @tkreitler
    @tkreitler 13 днів тому

    Greg does a really good job of asking Kevin the right questions. Not that I'm going to be making my own pistons, but this stuff is fascinating.

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      It's a fun and interesting process to see these guys building engines from scratch! Thank you Greg

  • @zeemanjr
    @zeemanjr 13 днів тому

    That thing was on song at 10000 rpm too bad it couldn't stay there for long, only a split second

  • @rjung_ch
    @rjung_ch 13 днів тому

    Visiting these two gentlemen is always enriching and can show the joy of what a life of passion can bring. They do work of masters. Thanks Greg for taking us along. Cheers 👍💪✌

    • @GregQuirin
      @GregQuirin 12 днів тому

      It's been a pleasure to document this project. Thank you Greg

  • @E.T.GARAGE
    @E.T.GARAGE 13 днів тому

    👍😎👍

  • @SAVikingSA
    @SAVikingSA 13 днів тому

    Thanks for documenting this, you guys are legends

  • @tlovsoe4211
    @tlovsoe4211 13 днів тому

    why did you use butterfly throttles?

  • @johnegan4056
    @johnegan4056 13 днів тому

    Another good video - I like the mix of still and video images

  • @jeffsnyder2051
    @jeffsnyder2051 13 днів тому

    GREAT STUFF!!!!!!!