Answers.Body: <p>A simple way to build engines whitout using LEGO-made parts is this one for example in BL studio:</p>
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Answers.Text: I am thinking it could be more compact, because I want to make a v8, and that wouldn’t really go well with a big, bulky design, and the pistons could be bigger.
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Answers.Text: maybe this link: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/?get_drill_downs=&q=v8%20engine
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Answers.Text: Yep! That works great.
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Body: <p>I can’t figure out how to make a Lego V8 engine without using the Lego-made parts. I don’t want to buy any parts, so I need alternatives. Any ideas?</p>
  
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Comments.Text: Do you mean the typical technic pseudo-engine? I.e. the technic parts where pistons connected to a rotating crankshaft move up and down?
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Comments.Text: Yes, I do. I don’t have the dedicated Lego pieces for the purpose of the engine.
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Title: Alternative ways to build LEGO engines
UserDisplayName: William O'Byrne
ThreadText: # Alternative ways to build LEGO engines
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2024-07-25)
  
  I can’t figure out how to make a Lego V8 engine without using the Lego-made parts. I don’t want to buy any parts, so I need alternatives. Any ideas?
  
  **Tags:** technic, building
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: Do you mean the typical technic pseudo-engine? I.e. the technic parts where pistons connected to a rotating crankshaft move up and down?  
  > **username_0**: Yes, I do. I don’t have the dedicated Lego pieces for the purpose of the engine.  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2024-07-26. Score: 0 | Accepted answer
  
  A simple way to build engines whitout using LEGO-made parts is this one for example in BL studio:
  
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  > **Comments:**
  > **username_0**: I am thinking it could be more compact, because I want to make a v8, and that wouldn’t really go well with a big, bulky design, and the pistons could be bigger.  
  > **username_2**: maybe this link: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/?get_drill_downs=&q=v8%20engine  
  > **username_0**: Yep! That works great.  
  
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