There are many advantages to using electric motors in tools, including high torque levels, lightweight designs and relatively quiet operation. But if you miss the deafening roar of a gas engine, it turns out you can upgrade a battery powered drill with a small V8 engine and make it sound like you’re operating a chainsaw.
This unorthodox update from Tim of the YouTube channel TimWelds it’s somehow utterly pointless and surprisingly satisfying. This is not often you see someone holding and operating a V8 powered tool alone. Of course, this isn’t the same kind of V8 engine you’d find under the hood of a Corvette, but it is. a thumbnail though fully functional replica of Toyan that will it will set you back $1,800 if you opt for the nitro engine (a mixture of nitromethane, methanol and oil) version like the one Tim used. However, the motor doesn’t come pre-assembled, so if you’re thinking of trying a build like this, you’ll want to do that first. take a crash course in engine building and troubleshooting.
Although small enough to hold in your hand, this little V8 still manages to produce around 4.3 horsepower and includes features like overhead camshafts, dual carburetors, and a radiator cooling system. All of this had to be taken into account and accommodated in a custom designed stand attached to the handle of an electric drill, Which one was sacrificed to create this nitro-burning alternative.
Hearing the drill roar to life after some trial and error involving some replaced ignition modules is certainly more satisfying than the high-pitched whine of a battery-powered electric drill, and while it certainly can’t produce as much torque like an electric motor. , the V8 engine, which can rev up to 12,500 RPM, still has more than enough power to, you know, punch things.
