A 3D Printed, Working LS3 V8 Model Is As Awesome As You'd Expect

Take a look at the assembly of this incredibly detailed model of a Chevrolet Camaro's V8
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If you cast your mind back six or so months ago, you might recall us taking a look at the incredible work of Eric Harrell. His YouTube channel is full of awesome 3D printed models of engines, gearboxes and other car components, all of which function to some degree.

We thought you’d dig his latest creation, because it’s modelled on a GM LS3 V8, and this time he’s revealed how the 3D printed parts went together.

Harrell modelled the parts on various CAD files, pictures, diagrams and repair manuals. He 3D printed every component with the exception of fasteners and bearings.

If you happen to have a 3D printer lying around, you can actually download the parts list and have a crack at this yourself. We don’t, but now kinda wish we had…

Video via Jalopnik

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k_badam

Make sure you don’t get it near a model of an RX-7

01/04/2017 - 13:05 |
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A RC RX7 to be exact.

01/04/2017 - 13:15 |
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German Perfectionist

So now you can even LS-swap your toy cars…

01/04/2017 - 13:10 |
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Here’s my LS swapped real car, here’s my LS swapped toy car…

01/05/2017 - 14:28 |
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Anonymous

Will it fit on my Honda?

I know it’s an old meme.

01/04/2017 - 13:10 |
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[Flux]

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

You could fit dozens in your Honda, actually. X80 ENGINE

01/04/2017 - 15:56 |
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Chris D.

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

How small do you think a Honda engine is? xD

01/05/2017 - 07:35 |
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Anonymous

Put it in an RC rx7!!

01/04/2017 - 13:12 |
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Poke

The Holder was trying to steal the engine…

01/04/2017 - 13:26 |
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Poke

These LS engines are turning against us!

01/04/2017 - 13:26 |
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leonb

was expecting an engine running on petrol, am a little disappointed….Great build though!

01/04/2017 - 13:37 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by leonb

There are a few miniature V8s out there on YouTube

01/04/2017 - 14:23 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by leonb

3d printers work by melting the plastic at a fairly low temperature. There’s no way the plastic can survive combustion cycles

01/04/2017 - 20:38 |
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GenericFerrariFan

If this was mass produced I would buy it so fast

01/04/2017 - 15:22 |
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Anonymous

And can i print an rx-7?

01/04/2017 - 16:53 |
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Ben Conover

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Yeah if you had the files for it.

01/04/2017 - 19:24 |
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Anonymous

And can i print an rx-7 too?

01/04/2017 - 16:53 |
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