I read it as, they didn't manage to fire it up in time for 7S, but managed to do it once they got back home. Was a bit disappointed but it is what it is, not my money, time or life and all this content is free and educational, so don't take this as me complaining! Just felt like I got blue balled a bit haha @@PatalJunior
You want to wire those injectors with a Y splice. Each injector will draw current, increasing the resistance for the next injector. Their is a big difference between parallel and serial connections when it comes to injector. 👍
I might be wrong because I'm an electrician and not an electrical engineer, but there's no difference in splicing it at the pin vs making a joint somewhere else. Doing this is still wiring in parallel, series is coming into a component on one polarity of a device, and back out on the other polarity of the same device.
I always underestimated the power of shielded wire and twisted pairs until i saw a guy build a ridiculous sim rig and he had so many wires together that he started to have things move/activate/not work randomly because if interference, he replaced the wires with shielded wire and all his issues went away, a great lesson on that
Please put that plaque up Rob! Been here since 100k subs and have watched you work your ass off to get where you are, you absolutely deserve a million subs and more.
Put that flippin plaque up dude! You deserve it! Your content is always positively charged and leaves me in a good mood. The cars you build are simply perfection, and it’s awesome to see the engineering that you put into everything. It has given me dozens of ideas to use on my own cars.
Do I love cars? YES Do I change my own oil or brakes? Absolutely NOT Did I watch a full 55min super in depth technical video of 99% of things I could never fathom doing? Absolutely YES
Rob. You more than deserve a million subs I promise you that. I can confidently bet that 99% of the people watching you would agree with that! Great video btw. Love the wiring videos!
The Patience and dedication, is required to watch this video, as he patiently and dedicatedly pulled out the wiring harness, making a small goal to reach at his maximum...
No fire ups......maybe one day. Keep up the good work Rob and we shall hear it roar soon, it's a lot of money and engineering tied up in that thing and don't blame u one bit for wanting to be super safe. Cross all the T's and dot all the I's before hitting that start button with fuel/ignition lol, Have been a long time subscriber and you just go bigger and bigger bro. I am a lifelong mechanic that specializes in wiring, tuning, programming and all the crazy stuff most techs run from, watching your vids on building wiring harnesses and all were so awesome plus its how a harness should be made instead of hacked up factory stuff. We all remember our first build and the wiring mess but its coming together slowly but surely.
i was thinking earlier in the video the reason i respect rob so much is he is doing some of the craziest shit in the car scene and he is still so humble, a lot of people make half of their content about themselves and their lives and rob focuses almost entirely on his work and presents himself like hes just a guy doing his thing and he is that but he is also super skilled an knowledgeable. however, when he got to the playbutton part it actually made me a little sad rob doesnt think he deserves that, its good to be humble but its also good to take pride in your accomplishments. you absolutely deserve recognition for the things you do man. ive done a lot of this kind of work and you dont just accidentally get good at it, its VERY involved and this video illustrates maybe 1% of what goes into whats being done, i know that first hand. there is a lot to be proud of here.
EVERY hardcore, bonafide car guy I knew has missed deadlines and objectives. So don't beat yourself up about it. I think we came here for the process, not the result. At least I did! Thanks!
Even after hiring a couple guys to help him, they still seem to have more work than they can handle in his shop. Sometimes it feels like he needs 5 more guys around to really chip away at the projects. Not an indictment on Rob or anything, there's just a lot of shit to do lol.
ya know. this really goes to show how much work it was for them to make those engines for the old war planes and just how ahead of their time they were. I still hope this motor ends up in a airframe. and man.. you deserve that play button more than most. your a true artist and I can tell your a perfectionist who just enjoys teaching and learning yourself. I have a great deal of respect for you Rob. go back years ago this motor would have been secret due to racing not wanting to share anything to one another think of f1 with redbulls undercarriage. you are a pioneer. and I dont mean that backhandedly.
Irwindale will always have a special place in my heart, I grew to love running 1/8th mile there, running cars on family ford night, USA vs Japan the first time the Japanese brought their own cars to the US for a drifting competition and the USA won! What an event. RIP Irwindale Speedway
Don't deserve it? Rob you're one of 4 channels I have the bell notifications enabled for. Love the content over years and years. You deserve every atom of that 1M Creator Award.
I love these videos! Yes the wiring videos specifically but the race against the clock to get something done. It's inspiring in the sense that it makes me want to grind through my grad school work, racing to make a time.
Dang you saying you don't deserve that million-sub TH-cam play button kind of broke my heart I see you as one of the harder working TH-camrs on the platform
Rob i really think you should find a used rear engine dragster chassis for the 12 rotor. That would allow you to show the engine off aesthetically plus give you ease of access for maintenance. It would also give you a platform to test the full potential of the engine without worrying about vehicle handling issues.
Rob at 34:40 I got an idea why not make an adapter between the throttle body and the intake (2 to 4 in depending on other measurements) and have a methanol injection system like snow but you custom make it for your build as you need it to have a constant spray of methanol to cool all the hot air. You can make the methanol pump turn on at a specific PSI, for example you make it switch on at 10 PSI, and if boost is lower than 10 its switches off. You gain a separate injection system which it will be easier to maintain and fix as Methanol is corrosive. You can measure the amount of Methanol injected by doing an external test or by seeing Exhaust/Intake Temps and increasing nozzle size if you need more methanol. It will be efficient, less complicated, and easier to increase the amount of methanol injected if needed (Dual or bigger pump, bigger nozzles facing each other)
LOL I feel your pain with that harness homie. I had to rewire a weapons console on my that had a LOT of wiring. I had a lot more connections to make, but I didn't have to design it as I went... but I only had one color of wire since the ship was out at sea. I had a bunch of people tell me it couldn't be done, and it would never work. 2 years later it still worked just fine. Awesome video as usual, and for the record, you definitely deserve the TH-cam award. The knowledge, info, and mistakes you share make the world a better place. Keep rocking homie, stay safe, and drive your cars like you stole them!
Was so cool to see this thing in person, it’s a legitimate monster, and the fact it has 3 big Garret turbos is insane. He was talking about the only practical thing this engine can go in is a Funny Car or Drag Car
Rob, great channel showing the turmoil of custom design. My Manager at work enjoys the fact that I question and harass our Engineering team with questions outside of the box. Even said that I should be making more money than some of them lol
My first comment was a rambling rant of confusion and awe. I have been following this build since the old man dropped it off. This is insane... This should turn out blown 850ci alcohol motor numbers. Or higher. It might take a couple generations to fully realize what this is, but if this project isnt just a museum piece, it will change the game.
Rob you work too damn hard and give your blood sweet and tears into this channel. You make amazing videos and more impressive machines. You have earned my subscription, and I can speak for the over 1 million other people that can agree. Keep up that great work! I can wait to see this thing fully fire up and maybe see the golden plac hanging up in the background!
Doesnt matter it fire up or not. Im here to enjoy Rob and his team Spitting knowledge that i have no idea wtf is going. BUT i enjoy every videos come out 😂😂 much love guys. Keep it going.
I recommend double plating the long seem (top-sides) and back of the Intake manifold's corners with 1/2" angle aluminum, lest it blows out and tears up a tightly cable managed harness..Very common practice on diesel turbo intercooler end tanks. The front with the throttle bodies should maintain enough rigidity, I'm sure some viewer could do a stress analysis with the cad for the manifold upper body. I'll give it 30psi as a safe guess, less on the long seem on the top-sides. Nothing to do with the ability of the welder, just material strength and stress concentrators.
WTF do you mean you "don't deserve the million subscriber plaque"? You are disrespecting the fans by not putting that somewhere we can all see it from time to time You don't need to carry the damn thing around but you definitely deserve it.
Since he tig welded the inside of the support posts on the intake. It would be badass if you polished down the exposed welds on top of the intake to hide the welds. Would totally make it pop all polished
Cool motorsports style wiring is something I'd really like to learn but every time Rob starts talking about it my kids wake me up 20mins into the video lol
I love Teflon insulated wire. It is so nice to work with and especially for soldering. I like wiring projects because it is satisfying when you get it done and it works perfectly when completed. If you have your plan layed out it is not bad otherwise it can get frustrating real fast. T his is a crazy amount of in IO`s for sure. And The only thing I see missing is the 3rd throttle body?
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Spoiler: Nothing is fired up in this video
it says "firing up" still in the present tense so technically it's true. they're still trying to fire it up so yeahh
If you read the title I think you would understand that they weren't able to do it.
@@darkwatcher01 no
I read it as, they didn't manage to fire it up in time for 7S, but managed to do it once they got back home. Was a bit disappointed but it is what it is, not my money, time or life and all this content is free and educational, so don't take this as me complaining!
Just felt like I got blue balled a bit haha @@PatalJunior
Doesn't matter if more would like his videos the further he could go nevertheless I'm excited to see this engine run
You want to wire those injectors with a Y splice. Each injector will draw current, increasing the resistance for the next injector. Their is a big difference between parallel and serial connections when it comes to injector. 👍
No fuckin way
I might be wrong because I'm an electrician and not an electrical engineer, but there's no difference in splicing it at the pin vs making a joint somewhere else. Doing this is still wiring in parallel, series is coming into a component on one polarity of a device, and back out on the other polarity of the same device.
@ yes but you always want a fuse in your circuit
The double crimp keeps them in parallel
@Lucidbkeo that's exactly what I was thinking
Didn't even read the title..just seen Dahm and clicked
What the title says doesn't happen, there is no firing up.
Real as fuck.
dahmn
Same lol
@@dubiousf00d right
That thing is gonna need a 1000gal fuel tank....
"It costs $9000 to run this engine for 30 seconds"
-Rob, probably.
Well it was originally intended for a boat so that could work still
Should get between .1 - 1gallon per mile. depending on the power level. Note: not MPG / GPM...
Thats why I think it would be great for a fast boat engine 😉
@@christopherlenahan3906boats are gal per hour
Rob's vides are hilarious.
8 minutes of work, 40 minutes of planning and talking about what will happen.
Here we are still watching 😂 always good content
I much rather this over a 10 minute video with no context
It was a pleasure holding that turbo and nice talking with you! Can't wait to see it started up soon enough!
I always underestimated the power of shielded wire and twisted pairs until i saw a guy build a ridiculous sim rig and he had so many wires together that he started to have things move/activate/not work randomly because if interference, he replaced the wires with shielded wire and all his issues went away, a great lesson on that
Computer network cable... great stiff to use if it isn't a main power wire, though you can group multiple together to get the amp rating.
Please put that plaque up Rob! Been here since 100k subs and have watched you work your ass off to get where you are, you absolutely deserve a million subs and more.
Well.. my next hour is planned out
He doesn't fire it up. "Firing up the 12 rotor" is the title for this video series leading up to him ostensibly firing it up.
@@LuciferMorningstar-wk8qu it’s the journey, not the destination.
@@BIGGYBENJI69yeah, the people that only come for the payoff and sod off honestly. This is a massive project and it's awesome seeing the process!
Dahm I was supposed to be cooking the food for dinner and I see this drop… 🗣️🗣️🗣️EVERYBODY IN THE HOUSE CAN STARVE FOR AN EXTRA HOUR🗣️🗣️
watch it while cooking like I did!
@ hell naw I gotta give undivided attention lmao
@@dundrialbuels1941 fair
This engine turned over exactly zero times in this video.
it's okay, we're used to being edged by dahm
@@Avboden 54:50
Read the caption in the thumbnail smart guy Lol people's kid's these days lol
Put that flippin plaque up dude! You deserve it! Your content is always positively charged and leaves me in a good mood. The cars you build are simply perfection, and it’s awesome to see the engineering that you put into everything. It has given me dozens of ideas to use on my own cars.
Rob has been building super unique rotary engines for about 20 years and the highlights of that endeavor could be summed up in 4 minutes.
Finally Ive been waiting for this moment
Keep waiting.
Do I love cars? YES
Do I change my own oil or brakes? Absolutely NOT
Did I watch a full 55min super in depth technical video of 99% of things I could never fathom doing? Absolutely YES
I'm not the only one
Reddit mod
Damn boy, get this thing running before I get old and die.
🤣
Faser than bad obsesions mini anyway😂
"Firing up the 12 rotor" is just the title to a video series. Ostensibly it will lead to it actually running
Should have it in the title, if it's not going to happen.
When you've got nothing to watch and all of a sudden Rob posts a 1 hour wiring video 😩🥵
Rob. You more than deserve a million subs I promise you that. I can confidently bet that 99% of the people watching you would agree with that! Great video btw. Love the wiring videos!
Agree, we love you rob
The Patience and dedication, is required to watch this video, as he patiently and dedicatedly pulled out the wiring harness, making a small goal to reach at his maximum...
I immediately stopped everything I was doing to watch this video.
Goat - dropped everything to watch this
Every time I get a new Dahm video on my youtube, it's a wonderful day.
No fire ups......maybe one day. Keep up the good work Rob and we shall hear it roar soon, it's a lot of money and engineering tied up in that thing and don't blame u one bit for wanting to be super safe. Cross all the T's and dot all the I's before hitting that start button with fuel/ignition lol, Have been a long time subscriber and you just go bigger and bigger bro. I am a lifelong mechanic that specializes in wiring, tuning, programming and all the crazy stuff most techs run from, watching your vids on building wiring harnesses and all were so awesome plus its how a harness should be made instead of hacked up factory stuff. We all remember our first build and the wiring mess but its coming together slowly but surely.
i was thinking earlier in the video the reason i respect rob so much is he is doing some of the craziest shit in the car scene and he is still so humble, a lot of people make half of their content about themselves and their lives and rob focuses almost entirely on his work and presents himself like hes just a guy doing his thing and he is that but he is also super skilled an knowledgeable.
however, when he got to the playbutton part it actually made me a little sad rob doesnt think he deserves that, its good to be humble but its also good to take pride in your accomplishments. you absolutely deserve recognition for the things you do man. ive done a lot of this kind of work and you dont just accidentally get good at it, its VERY involved and this video illustrates maybe 1% of what goes into whats being done, i know that first hand. there is a lot to be proud of here.
Ah yes loved the part where he fires up the 12 rotor…
Some people may find it boring but I just love watching Rob doing wiring. He just makes it look so damn clean!
EVERY hardcore, bonafide car guy I knew has missed deadlines and objectives. So don't beat yourself up about it. I think we came here for the process, not the result. At least I did!
Thanks!
Even after hiring a couple guys to help him, they still seem to have more work than they can handle in his shop. Sometimes it feels like he needs 5 more guys around to really chip away at the projects. Not an indictment on Rob or anything, there's just a lot of shit to do lol.
ya know. this really goes to show how much work it was for them to make those engines for the old war planes and just how ahead of their time they were. I still hope this motor ends up in a airframe. and man.. you deserve that play button more than most. your a true artist and I can tell your a perfectionist who just enjoys teaching and learning yourself. I have a great deal of respect for you Rob. go back years ago this motor would have been secret due to racing not wanting to share anything to one another think of f1 with redbulls undercarriage. you are a pioneer. and I dont mean that backhandedly.
Bud, you absolutely deserve that plaque.
You're an inspiration to many and one of the most humble "automotive youtubers"
Irwindale will always have a special place in my heart, I grew to love running 1/8th mile there, running cars on family ford night, USA vs Japan the first time the Japanese brought their own cars to the US for a drifting competition and the USA won! What an event. RIP Irwindale Speedway
Don't deserve it? Rob you're one of 4 channels I have the bell notifications enabled for. Love the content over years and years. You deserve every atom of that 1M Creator Award.
The 12 rotor may not have been running, but dude it’s a freaking 12 rotor with huge turbos! Speaks for itself really 🫡
You should consider machining an aluminum wireway that hides the wires as much as possible.
I love these videos! Yes the wiring videos specifically but the race against the clock to get something done. It's inspiring in the sense that it makes me want to grind through my grad school work, racing to make a time.
I need that on a sticker for my tool box. “My hands haven’t looked this rough since I was single”. Great quote Rob.
Rob said, "The important part... Is the little shaft. Right here..."
I felt that, Rob. It hurts.
There’s no way in a million years I could do this. 😂
It’s so complicated that it’s giving me anxiety just watching this.
12 rotor videos are pure love, the only thing i need on yt,
crazy work
👏
Dang you saying you don't deserve that million-sub TH-cam play button kind of broke my heart I see you as one of the harder working TH-camrs on the platform
Rob i really think you should find a used rear engine dragster chassis for the 12 rotor. That would allow you to show the engine off aesthetically plus give you ease of access for maintenance. It would also give you a platform to test the full potential of the engine without worrying about vehicle handling issues.
Make that ding in a dragster mazda 😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘
Rob at 34:40 I got an idea
why not make an adapter between the throttle body and the intake (2 to 4 in depending on other measurements) and have a methanol injection system like snow but you custom make it for your build as you need it to have a constant spray of methanol to cool all the hot air. You can make the methanol pump turn on at a specific PSI, for example you make it switch on at 10 PSI, and if boost is lower than 10 its switches off.
You gain a separate injection system which it will be easier to maintain and fix as Methanol is corrosive.
You can measure the amount of Methanol injected by doing an external test or by seeing Exhaust/Intake Temps and increasing nozzle size if you need more methanol. It will be efficient, less complicated, and easier to increase the amount of methanol injected if needed (Dual or bigger pump, bigger nozzles facing each other)
Rob's wiring skills are insane!!
Always awesome to watch and listen to while wrenching late in the garage. Keep it up rob! Love from a fellow gander in NC.
LOL I feel your pain with that harness homie. I had to rewire a weapons console on my that had a LOT of wiring. I had a lot more connections to make, but I didn't have to design it as I went... but I only had one color of wire since the ship was out at sea. I had a bunch of people tell me it couldn't be done, and it would never work. 2 years later it still worked just fine. Awesome video as usual, and for the record, you definitely deserve the TH-cam award. The knowledge, info, and mistakes you share make the world a better place. Keep rocking homie, stay safe, and drive your cars like you stole them!
Was awesome meeting you at sevenstock, Rob!
Appreciate the insight on studding motors and machining!
Love how Rob is so DIY elhe makes his own harness still. Waiting him to build his own chassis to fit this beast or maybe cram it into a speedboat
Joel was hating his life recoding this video haha
It's sad you fell short but bro keep at it .. I can't wait to see it running
Who's worse with deadlines? Rob or Elon? 😂
Was so cool to see this thing in person, it’s a legitimate monster, and the fact it has 3 big Garret turbos is insane. He was talking about the only practical thing this engine can go in is a Funny Car or Drag Car
Ayyyy I even made it in at the end haha I’m just standing and staring but whatever 😅
Rob, great channel showing the turmoil of custom design. My Manager at work enjoys the fact that I question and harass our Engineering team with questions outside of the box. Even said that I should be making more money than some of them lol
This is an awesome series. I cant wait to hear this thing run
Never have i Anticipated watching an engine fire up, so much!
This is an absolutely amazing engine I can't wait when your finally get it running
My first comment was a rambling rant of confusion and awe. I have been following this build since the old man dropped it off.
This is insane...
This should turn out blown 850ci alcohol motor numbers. Or higher. It might take a couple generations to fully realize what this is, but if this project isnt just a museum piece, it will change the game.
To me, it appears to be a 10,000hp motor that doesn't have to be rebuilt every quarter mile.
The gear synchronization will be as loud as the turbos. This fucker is going to scream.
And I thought I was a car guy 😆 Rob is a different breed completely
In this for the long run. Thank you Rob!!!
Duce and a half 12 rotor for president. I am way too excited to hear this thing
That looks incredible Rob as a retired Mazda tech I just am drooling to get my hands on that baby Hmmmmmm
Rob you work too damn hard and give your blood sweet and tears into this channel. You make amazing videos and more impressive machines. You have earned my subscription, and I can speak for the over 1 million other people that can agree. Keep up that great work! I can wait to see this thing fully fire up and maybe see the golden plac hanging up in the background!
Deadlines, I love deadlines, especially the sound they make as they go wooshing past....
History in the making, happy to be along for the ride
Imagine this in an rx7 but as a rear engine set up 🫣🫣🫣 only a man like Rob can pull it off too …. Turbos just straight up peeping outside the car 🔥
Been waiting a few days for this video. Awesome job on all the work you guys have done on this engine 🙌
PLEASE turn the rotor corvette into a drift car!
Also show the 25th anv FC some love on the channel. Gorgeous car
@@SF-me3ok 10th
We're here for it, you're crushing it. Brap Brap!!
52:41 that shot was sick!!
love watching the wiring vods learning so much from this
Doesnt matter it fire up or not. Im here to enjoy Rob and his team Spitting knowledge that i have no idea wtf is going. BUT i enjoy every videos come out 😂😂 much love guys. Keep it going.
So happy about this idea!!
Have had no power since tuesdays windstorm. Thanks for the morale boost !
Siiiiick
I sooo badly want to watch this but ive got to work tomorrow and really need to go to sleep...
I love a good wiring video, it makes me calm ❤
what can i say Rob, integrations are hard and always take longer than you expect
looking forward to it my dude!
Dam every time Rob post it reminds me how much I love cars & makes me want to learn how to do more.
Dammit Joel we wanted the 12 hour version of Rob wiring and going through spreadsheets.
This version is appreciated too though.
I recommend double plating the long seem (top-sides) and back of the Intake manifold's corners with 1/2" angle aluminum, lest it blows out and tears up a tightly cable managed harness..Very common practice on diesel turbo intercooler end tanks. The front with the throttle bodies should maintain enough rigidity, I'm sure some viewer could do a stress analysis with the cad for the manifold upper body. I'll give it 30psi as a safe guess, less on the long seem on the top-sides. Nothing to do with the ability of the welder, just material strength and stress concentrators.
Oh hell! Here we GO!
ROWR🌶️
Let's goo another rob dahm video!!
Proud of you man keep the hard work up
WTF do you mean you "don't deserve the million subscriber plaque"? You are disrespecting the fans by not putting that somewhere we can all see it from time to time You don't need to carry the damn thing around but you definitely deserve it.
Absolutely love the build!!!! Great job fr this is the type of stuff I wish made a living or you would have more support. Your a legend 😊
Great Video and eh progress is progress! Keep it up and see you in the next video!
My Friday night is a little better now 😊
Since he tig welded the inside of the support posts on the intake. It would be badass if you polished down the exposed welds on top of the intake to hide the welds. Would totally make it pop all polished
The wiring videos are my favorite!
"HONEY, ROB POSTED ANOTHER VIDEO! DROP EVERYTHING AND COME HERE!!!" 😁😁😁
These videos are amazing, love the detail
Happy for u. Bro. What. A journey
I remember the days you preferred your wire harness un-loomed so you and others could "Identify things quickly".
This is an insane build right there
Just started the video but already predicting Dahm blue balling us with the v12 turning over at the end of the video
Cool motorsports style wiring is something I'd really like to learn but every time Rob starts talking about it my kids wake me up 20mins into the video lol
I love Teflon insulated wire. It is so nice to work with and especially for soldering. I like wiring projects because it is satisfying when you get it done and it works perfectly when completed. If you have your plan layed out it is not bad otherwise it can get frustrating real fast. T his is a crazy amount of in IO`s for sure. And The only thing I see missing is the 3rd throttle body?
One the most epic builds I've ever seen and there isn't even a car yet!!
the guy who built it was going to put it in a boat
So close good job to the whole team!
That's a lotta wire. But also damn once again that is one hell of a unit of engine!
Rip old school Hoonigan.
I LOVE the Gran Turismo-esque montage music!!!!