This morning I stumbled across this https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/53938-bugatti-t5759-engine-project/#entry1752201, building a full sized functional replica of a 1930's Bugatti straight 8 engine. Mind blowing!
I remember reading the first page years ago and then forgot about it, thank you for posting. Nice to see that he is still at it.