Yahoo Autos Amazon is selling an ‘outstanding’ $76 Haynes mini 4-cylinder engine kit for just $50
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For those aspiring to make the move from car enthusiast to master mechanic, online retailers like Amazon are full of listings for miniaturized motors based on real engine configurations—many of which have at least some functional parts. This four-cylinder model from Haynes (yes, that Haynes) is no exception. And it’s currently on sale for $50, down 34% from its original $76 price.
Haynes Build Your Own Engine Kit, $50 (was $74) at Amazon
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Judging by its 578 five-star ratings, quite a few shoppers seem to agree that the kit is well worth it. When you consider how expensive it is to dabble in auto mechanics for the first time, this is a much more affordable and safer option for newcomers. Recommended for ages 10 and up, it isn’t quite as intensive as more advanced sets like the Playz V8 we touched on before. But, as a byproduct of its simplicity, this Haynes version is likely a better point of entry.
Still, with over 100 total parts, it’s no walk in the park either. Fortunately, in classic Haynes fashion, you’ll have a 40-page fully illustrated physical instruction manual to complete the assembly. When it’s all said and done, an electric motor powers the pistons inside the cylinders in a reciprocating motion. The 4.5-inch-tall, four-stroke engine also features illuminating spark plugs and a realistic ignition sound.
“An outstanding educational model for teaching students the four-stroke ICE,” one shopper raved. “I really love that it uses grain of wheat light bulbs as ‘spark plugs’ to show when the spark plugs would fire in the cycle.”
“Got this for our 7 year old son for Christmas,” said another customer. When I asked him how many stars he would rate it, he said ‘a million’. It ended up being his favorite gift, beating out all the video games.”
Purchase your own Haynes model engine while it’s still in stock and on sale at a competitive discount, and ensure it arrives in time for the holidays.
