Scale-model engines are a great way to play with the mechanics without needing a lot of space. They allow for tinkering and tuning, and a new video shows how a poor-running quarter-scale V8 engine can turn into a mean-sounding muscle car motor.
The little V8 engine had an assortment of minor issues impeding its performance. The firing order was off, with the three- and five-cylinder plugs wires interchanged. The engine also needed a larger-diameter connector for the fuel delivery system, with the improvements making it start and run better.
