Favourite engine?

"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer) 01/28/2018 at 01:04 • Filed to: None

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The best engine I can think of is probably the 5.7 Hemi my Jeep comes with. I’m probably biased because it’s the engine in my car.

I think its a simple V8 with modern technology on its heads, its a gym bro that actually gets good grades on precalc for the AP program. I know that a lot of people really like the Coyote and the LS, but I’ll go left-of-field, I like the FCA 5.7 engine for many reasons, out of all the things my jeep crapped out during seven years of usage, the engine was never one of them, it never asked more than for some oil changes now and then and some preventive maintenance. It sounds great, it picks up nicely, and its, again, simple.

Generally I prefer more complex engines, for instance I am absolutely taken by VWAG’s EA898 4.0 L tri-turbo engine, it is a VWAG engine so it does have those annoying plastic chain tensioners that last as much as Youtuber’s career, but then again, being careful about it could probably save it!

Talking about chains and timing: I am more of a fan of the Freevalve tech that Koenigsegg designed and I honestly see more use for an electronic setup than a mechanical one, when you add simplicity it only makes the engine better. It is still a system that has a lot of issues worth ironing out, but I honestly think that it’s the way to go for ICE engines, together with HCCI technology. I think some manufacturer is talking about mechanically actuated adaptive displacement (by way of changing the stroke of pistons, don’t ask me how) but I see the most improvement in going for electronic heads, especially now that more parameters can be added, its cheaper than ever, and its advantages are quite noticeable both in the fact that it’s easier to manufacture, and easier to tune (or modify the tune)

EL_ULY > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 01:22

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Nerd-Vol > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 01:23

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As a piece of engineering the f20-f22c is really impressive at what it does at a mass produced unit.

chaozbandit > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 01:24

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AMGtech - now with more recalls! > chaozbandit 01/28/2018 at 01:50

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I have to ask... Why the M152?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 01:58

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M113. Good power, good sound, extremely reliable, very easy to work on, and simple design.

M156. Just fuckin’ bitchin’.

11 degree testastretta desmo. Just ride one.

chaozbandit > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/28/2018 at 02:03

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157 for the noise provided you dont get one that has the head bolt issues

not for canada - australian in disguise > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 02:04

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Toss up between the Buick-Rover V8, the Jaguar 5.0 V8, the VQ, the 3800 (mostly in s/c form), or the tried and true SBC/LS. Kia’s two litre turbo four is cool too.

I am a man of complicated taste.

My citroen won't start > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 02:07

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Berang > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 02:11

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How about a perfectly balanced Lanchester boxer?

Shoop > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 02:24

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The gm 6.2

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 02:29

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LS3 is simply the best motor, ever, of all time.

chaozbandit > chaozbandit 01/28/2018 at 02:35

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Oops I meant M156!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > chaozbandit 01/28/2018 at 03:37

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Oh gotcha. The picture is an M152 lol

pip bip - choose Corrour > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 03:40

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Holden red 186ci

Sovande > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 04:58

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Volvo B5254t7. Five cylinders of wailing noise wide open, and a cool warble at idle.

Spanfeller is a twat > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/28/2018 at 08:03

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What’s the V8 in the sl 55?

Never driven one, I just know its cool to listen to

Spanfeller is a twat > Nerd-Vol 01/28/2018 at 08:04

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But does it hit vtec nicely my dearest bro?

Spanfeller is a twat > EL_ULY 01/28/2018 at 08:04

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What’s that yellow box?

Spanfeller is a twat > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 01/28/2018 at 08:04

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LS engines are neat.

Spanfeller is a twat > not for canada - australian in disguise 01/28/2018 at 08:05

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Hmm, both excellent engines. I wouldn’t do the jaguar 5 litre just because of the jaguar 3 litre

Spanfeller is a twat > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/28/2018 at 08:05

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I’ve heard the desmo

Mamma mia!

Spanfeller is a twat > Berang 01/28/2018 at 08:06

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So many reasons.

Spanfeller is a twat > My citroen won't start 01/28/2018 at 08:07

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Oh, two forbidden fruits in the world of reliability

Nibby > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 08:18

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got the same engine in my ram, it’s nice for sure! dat cylinder deactivation. also sounds great when paired with a proper muffler

Spanfeller is a twat > Nibby 01/28/2018 at 08:21

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I thought it was a dumb engine, but it aint... Understressed, has variable valve timing and as you said, mds

InFierority Complex > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 08:24

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Lampredi Twin Cam.

Nibby > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 08:24

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dunno many V8s that can get 25mpg hw on a 4WD fullsize truck

Spanfeller is a twat > InFierority Complex 01/28/2018 at 08:25

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Fiat engines are nice when they work...

f86sabre > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 08:33

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The F-1 engine off of the Saturn V. Raw power.

Spanfeller is a twat > f86sabre 01/28/2018 at 08:36

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Is it an engine thought?

I like it’s launch control, very responsive

Spoon II > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 08:52

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Same! I have one in my Ram and it has been incredibly reliable! I’m also a huge fan of the Pentastar V6.

Spoon II > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 08:54

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According to Google, an engine is simply “a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.” 

Spanfeller is a twat > Spoon II 01/28/2018 at 08:55

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Don’t have a real opinion about the penta to be fair, but my entire extended family runs v8 cherokees and the only unreliable bits have nothing to do with the engine. The 5.7 is a great motor!

Spanfeller is a twat > Spoon II 01/28/2018 at 08:56

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I thought rockets used thrusters.

Nerd-Vol > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 09:08

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It does it violently.

e36Jeff now drives a ZHP > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 10:12

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You like overy complex engines and don’t mention the quad-turbo BMW B57? 394 hp and 561 torques from a 3.0L I6 diesel. It has a twin sequential turbo setup. 0-60 in 4.5s in a 7-series and returns 41mpg.

Spanfeller is a twat > e36Jeff now drives a ZHP 01/28/2018 at 10:29

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Oh, but is any of those a leccy turbo?

Spanfeller is a twat > e36Jeff now drives a ZHP 01/28/2018 at 10:30

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Four turbos? That thing must have enough piping for a residential neighborhood

f86sabre > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 10:30

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Thrusters are generally a secondary control system.

This is a RS-25 Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME).

e36Jeff now drives a ZHP > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 10:40

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The entire left side of the engine from the bottom of the block to the top of the head is fully covered by piping. http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/05/12/full-details-new-bmw-quad-turbo-diesel-b57-engine/

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 10:52

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BRM V16, a 1.5L supercharged V16 used in formula 1 in the 50's

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 14:28

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M113 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 14:29

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Going to take mine out for a spin today 

Spanfeller is a twat > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/28/2018 at 14:42

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It sounds insane.

50ford500 > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 18:22

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5.7 hemi owner here too and I’ve enjoyed the one in my Charger quite a bit as well. And while I am usually enthralled with complex feats of human ingenuity, when you can make awesome amounts of power without a ton of complex work it seems more I dunno...interesting maybe? Favorite engine I suppose has to be the final Cadillac big block series 472/500 yes eventually they downgraded them from there to 425 and eventually 368(where the dreaded V8-6-4 came into play) but it still is the largest V8 installed in a passenger car from the factory and they make torque for days. All without really doing anything remotely close to resembling effort in a giant land yacht that is an early 70’s Caddy. Effortless torquey ‘murican power. About the only things they won’t do is get good mileage or rev past about 4500 rpm without complaining

Spanfeller is a twat > 50ford500 01/28/2018 at 18:27

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I do wonder what 8.2L of displacement sounds like. It must be beautifully exessive.

EL_ULY > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 21:15

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Intake plenum “manifold” made of gold for heat insulation

Spanfeller is a twat > EL_ULY 01/28/2018 at 21:16

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Lotta gold

EL_ULY > Spanfeller is a twat 01/28/2018 at 23:35

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Chingos!

Pickup_man > Spanfeller is a twat 01/29/2018 at 09:43

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The Ford Flathead V8. Horribly inefficient, horribly outdated, yet they still look incredible, and sound amazing. Not to mention that they’re the foundation for hot rodding, and in a broader sense, modifying an engine for power and speed, and engine swaps. Obviously people were modifying engines for more power and speed ever since the first engine was made, but the flathead made the idea of modification common place. It’s where some of the biggest names in horsepower got their start, and is one of the most historically significant engines ever made.

Second choice is the 6.8L Ford Triton V10, I’m a fan of the Mod motors in general, particularly the 5.4, and 6.8. The 4.6 will forever be a dog though.

Edit: Need to add another, the Harley Davidson Shovelhead, just love the way they look and sound.

Spanfeller is a twat > Pickup_man 01/29/2018 at 10:04

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Most people dislike the modulars. I understand why thr v8 isn’t loved, but the v10 must be salvageable

Pickup_man > Spanfeller is a twat 01/29/2018 at 10:48

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The modulars weren’t without problems, that’s for sure, but the problems are well known, easily preventable, and usually cheap to fix. I hear a lot of people complaining about how they’re such complex engines, which I don’t understand. They’re simply coil over plug, SOHC V8's, with variable valve timing added in the second generation (one of the common failure points). In their time the 5.4 made good torque, at very low RPM, and respectable horsepower, though not class leading by any means, same with the V10, (again the 4.6 was a dog). While not as easy or cheap to modify as an LS the modulars have been proven to be fairly easy to mod, and can handle a lot of horsepower. While certainly not the greatest engine ever built I don’t think the modular deserves all the hate it gets. Mine has served me very well for 205,000 miles.

Spanfeller is a twat > Pickup_man 01/29/2018 at 11:00

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I’d like to make a v10 swap into a p71

Pickup_man > Spanfeller is a twat 01/29/2018 at 11:52

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I feel like that’s been done, I know it’s been done in a New Edge Mustang, and it’s awesome.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Spanfeller is a twat 01/29/2018 at 19:59

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Lampredi 2.0-liter I4

the the Katech C6.R 7.0L