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What is a V6 engine? Why do cars use V6 engines? What are the benefits of this engine layout? V6 engines are compact and rigid. This allows for versatile placement, and a strong engine. These engines ...

Engine building competition - EricTheCar Guy, Scotty Kilmer, and Engineering Explained (among many other greats) have a showdown to see who can build a (plastic) engine the fastest! May the best man ...