Engineering

Who builds the Nissan GT-R engine? Each GT-R hand built 3.8L twin-turbo V6 is assembles by  master craftsmen, Nissan calls them Takumi. The exclusive and select group of five are tasked with building the...

This glorious vintage film explaining brakes is a must watch. Back in the 1930's car companies produced and released films advertising their newest developments and explaining how their...

Michelin's airless radial tire might be a look into the rubber of tomorrow. As we have said many times, agricultural machinery isn't our specialty here at GT Speed, however, engineering is always connected,...

Taking a look at the underside of a Duesenberg Straight 8 engine is fascinating. There was a time when an automobile was not only the must have item for individuals of noble descent, but also a thrilling...

Have you ever wondered how a crankshaft is machined from scratch? Some time ago we wrote about different types of crankshafts and what their properties are, cast, forged, or billet. This vital engine...

This guy builds and customized a mini trailer for a Porsche track day car. Track days are a huge part of gearhead culture, and while some of us prefer to hit the dragstrip on the weekends, our circuit minded...

This vintage film explains why manufacturing tolerances are so important. Why manufacturing tolerances in design and manufacturing are the cornerstone of performance, without precise measuring and machining,...

An LS swapped airplane, because even aircraft are not safe from an LS Swap. That's right folks, this plane has a GM LS1 engine in it, and while aviation isn't our specialty here, it is certainly...

An astonishing miniature flat six engine that is fully functional. This custom build micro engine could be called a work of mechanical art, with exposed pushrod mechanism and camshafts, beautifully crafted...

In this video, Eastwood shows you how to build a chassis for your hot rod. In the world of hot rodding, custom work is what gets not only the most attention, but also the most amount of praise, and there is...