Photo credit: Peter Tanshanomi
We first wrote about Dennis Franz way back in 2010 and again in 2013. His V8 engines were amazing little builds, but he’s come a long way since then. I hadn’t been watching him for years and while I was looking at another engine on the web I came across a later build, though it’s several years old, as well.
The sound of a Vmax with a good exhaust is often compared to a small block Chevy, but this little V8 built by Dennis Franz is something else altogether, the sound is absolutely fantastic, great lumpy idle like it has a good cam then when he get’s on it, well, you need to watch the video and listen.
He’s also built a 45 degree V-Twin:
Dennis is still machining new creations and since this build, he’s done a clock that is also a magnificent piece. You should check out his channel and see his other work.
Doug says
Dennis Franz’s v8 is among the best sounding motorcycles ever. I could ride that all day long, every day with a stupid grin.
Iplaypearldrums says
I had a ’94 VMAX with the baffles removed by the former owner. It was neat,………….for a mile or 2.
Michael Wathen says
Hell yes
Duffey Wolvin says
Magic. There is no other explanation (well, reverb might also play into it). Beautiful build!
todd says
Pretty awesome. It makes me want to build one!
Lee says
Now that’s funny I just watched his channel yesterday and here it is on here today. Great Piece of machinery sounds like a flathead Ford to me.
A.j mcallister says
DAMN!! I need one!
Walter J Hoddinott says
This guy must be one serious machinist! Absolutely awesome talent!
Julian caswell says
Wow, I was wondering how you cooled this motor?