--- title: "This Lego Motor Revs Higher Than Your Honda and Takes Pennzoil" date: "2024-12-16" modified: "2024-12-16" authors: - name: "Byron Hurd" job_title: "Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/byron-hurd" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-lego-motor-revs-higher-than-your-honda-and-takes-pennzoil" categories: - "News" --- # This Lego Motor Revs Higher Than Your Honda and Takes Pennzoil ![]() *\legoprestibe/Instagram\* Suffice it to say, we're big fans of [Lego]() builds around here. But when you throw working mechanical bits into the mix, that's where things really get wild. We've seen mechanical Lego engines before—lots of them, in fact. From [Lego-scale V8s]() to [real-life scale V8s]() and even a ["working" Rolls-Royce Merlin engine]() (the real one powered a plane, in case you're unfamiliar), there's no shortage of brick-based propulsion systems lurking on the Internet. But this build foregoes any attempt at realism in favor of revving to the moon—with a little help from air pressure and a generous dollop of Pennzoil, that is. ![]() *Byron Hurd* ![]() *Byron Hurd* ![]() *Byron Hurd* [legoprestige]()'s post is simply titled "Oil test truck" and contains no description apart from some emojis and hashtags. But the video speaks for itself; want your little home-brew brick motor to rev to the moon? Add some oil to it. And that's just what the OP does before firing up the vacuum and letting this creation rip. That's when it becomes clear that we're looking at more than just window dressing for the little "engine." This truck not only has a "throttle," but an entire functioning drivetrain with a multi-speed gearbox. It even sits on a stationary test platform with a little "dyno" roller at the back. https://www.instagram.com/p/DBZraB6JgSv/ With the engine running, legoprestige manipulates the throttle and gearbox, demonstrating how both operate. Then, the digital tachometer comes out. With the throttle wide open, the engine shows a max of *8,024* RPM—not bad for some toy bricks and a (now somewhat oily) dust buster. Speaking of which, if I have one tip to offer, it's this: if you plan to test out something similar, maybe don't do it *right* on the carpet. Oil's #1 job is to get everywhere, and it's very, *very* good at its job. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Byron is an editor at The Drive with a keen eye for infrastructure, sales and regulatory stories. He brings a light, punchy style to all of his content, believing that there's plenty out there to be laughed at—himself included. Born and raised in Maryland but now based just a stone's throw from Detroit, Byron is an auto enthusiast and generalist who enjoys building and tinkering with things of all kinds, from cars, computers and digital cityscapes, to the new garage that will soon house his fleet (a CT4-V Blackwing, a JK Wrangler and an NA Miata). Inspired by an early love of rollercoasters, Byron quickly caught the high-performance driving itch. He's been tracking and auto-crossing his cars since 2007. In his downtime, Byron enjoys reading, playing city builders, and studying the history of the Motor City. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()