and it led to him being put “out of action for a week”. Needless to say – don’t try this particular engine build at home.

Despite these exacting requirements, it is possible to build a jet engine in the home workshop – and using a turbocharger is a great way to do that. (Video also embedded after the break.) ...

Not only is it fun to build, but it’s a ... The finished engine measures 7.25 x 7.25 x 11 inches, making it suitable for classroom and home use. “Worked great!” exclaimed one reviewer.

Technicians hand-build the Corvette Z06's LS7 7.0L engine, the Corvette ZR1's 6.2L supercharged LS9 engine and a variation of the Corvette Grand Sport's LS3 6.2L engine.