The SmarterEveryDay Youtube channel recently put up a video showcasing a perfectly see-through replica of a V8 engine.<\/p>\n
The see-through V8 engine belongs to Brian King and is based on a 5.3-litre LS Block from General Motors. As per reports, King bought an old broken-down V8, stripped it off all the metal and rebuilt it using plexiglass.<\/p>\n
The replica V8 even comes with working pistons, a crankshaft, lifters, springs, and valves, and also has a functioning oil pump. However, being a demonstrator, it doesn’t get real spark plugs but is instead replaced with tiny lights, which light up during the engine’s power stroke.<\/p>\n
Also, to get the pistons moving, the crank is powered by an electric motor. This movement really helps to understand the workings of the engine. It also showcases the true speed of a running engine, the firing order and balancing.<\/p>\n