Modifying an Engine to Synchronize All Cylinders: The Ultimate Experiment

🔧We experiment with cutting and welding the crankshaft to synchronize all four cylinders.

🔩We modify the camshaft and ignition system to ensure synchronized valve timing and spark generation.

🔥We face challenges with the engine's performance, including lack of torque and parts falling apart.

🚗We test the modified engine in a car and attempt to drive it, but encounter difficulties.

🧪The experiment demonstrates the feasibility of synchronizing all cylinders, but highlights the importance of torque and overall functionality.

How did you modify the crankshaft to synchronize the cylinders?

—We cut and welded the crankshaft along the main journals to position the rod journals in a row, ensuring all pistons move in one motion.

What modifications did you make to the camshaft and ignition system?

—We adjusted the camshaft to match the profile of cylinder one, ensuring all four cylinders have synchronized valve timing. We also installed four ignition coils to generate spark in all cylinders simultaneously.

Did the modified engine perform well?

—While the engine ran, it lacked torque and faced challenges such as parts falling apart. The overall performance was not optimal.

Did you successfully drive the car with the modified engine?

—We attempted to drive the car, but encountered difficulties. The engine lacked power and faced issues with stability and suspension.

What is the main takeaway from this experiment?

—The experiment demonstrates the feasibility of synchronizing all cylinders, but it highlights the importance of torque and overall engine functionality for optimal performance.

13:18After multiple attempts, the modified engine successfully starts and runs.

14:18However, the engine lacks torque and faces challenges such as parts falling apart.

15:07Despite the difficulties, the engine is successfully drivable.

15:30The experiment highlights the need for torque and overall engine functionality for optimal performance.