Tuned In Podcast

Imagine being a self-taught engineer who mastered the intricacies of engine design and is now building bespoke engines from the ground up. That’s exactly what Josh Valman from Motorsport_Engineering has done.

We welcome Josh back for his second appearance on the podcast. This time, we catch up on his wild Alpha V8 Hayabusa project and dive into his latest creation — a turbocharged hot-vee V6 bespoke engine.

Tuned In episode 150: The Self-Taught Way: Building Wild Engines from Scratch

Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/VdwB2CyXFDA

In this episode of Tuned In, Josh shares his journey from self-taught engineer to bespoke engine designer and builder. We check in on his progress with the Alpha project before unpacking the details of his new V6 design.

We explore the technical side of engine performance — including pre-ignition chambers, variable valve timing, and the unique benefits of a V6 engine configuration. Josh also discusses the finer points of engine design and the importance of balancing stroke and bore ratios while selecting the right compression ratios for boosted engines.

With deep expertise in machining and manufacturing, Josh offers valuable insights into precision machining, materials selection, heat treatment, and maintaining tight tolerances in high-performance engine parts.

If you’re fascinated by engine design, engine building, machining, or CAD, this episode is packed with knowledge. Josh’s passion for sharing his experience makes it a must-listen for anyone interested in the art and science of building engines.

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Follow Josh here:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/motorsport_engineering/
Youtube: youtube.com/@Motorsport_Engineering/shorts

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@LuiLulumon

Last picture, add some ground clearance and road tires, flat body panel underneath, make it. tiny bit longer and it look like it could be the start of the coolest workers pickup truck ever.

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@jareknowak8712

👍

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@samkelly-yz3pw

This is my dream

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@PlayinWithMahWii

Is it true that 120* is the optimal bank separation angle for a V6? I heard it recently on the Carmudgeon podcast but didn’t know if it was true. Well this engine certainly doesn’t look like the usual 60* V6… must listen to this episode!

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