Overview
In this guide, I will go over the basics of modular engines in Stormworks!
The Basics
First, lets go over the key components.
1. The crankshaft. This is the heart of an engine and is what you connect a cylinder to.
2. The cylinder. If the crankshaft is the heart, the cylinder is the brain. Connect air, fuel, exhaust, and coolant to make a perfectly running cylinder.
3. The belt. Use the belt when you need to connect additional features to an engine, i.e. pumps, starters, or alternators.
4. The clutch. This block can connect and disconnect a driveline.
5. The flywheel. This block is for keeping your engine spinning for a long time, even if it isn’t making power.
6. The crankshaft converter. This part you will rarely need. It connects two different size engines together.
7. Air manifold. Use this to regulate the air intake for your engine.
8. Fuel manifold. Use this to regulate the fuel intake of your engine.
9. The starter. Put this next to a belt to start the engine on command.
Step One
Now that you know what the 9 basic parts do, lets get started on a basic 2-cylinder engine!
Place 2 crankshafts next to each other with cylinders on top.
Step Two
Put a belt on the front end and a clutch on the back.
Step Three
Now, we install the fuel system. Put a pump next to the belt and a fuel manifold on the front of the cylinder bank. Connect a fuel tank to the “In” side of the pump and a corner pipe from the “Out” connecting it to the fuel manifold.
Step Four
Now, we will install the air system. On the rear cylinder, connect an air manifold to the opposite side as the fuel system. Connect an air filter to the intake of the air manifold.
Step Five
Its time for the exhaust. Connect an exhaust manifold to the to rear cylinder on the same side as the fuel system. Then, put a corner pipe on the output joining it to a port.
Step Six
Attach a starter to next to the belt and a battery behind it. Wire the two together in the logic menu.
Step Seven
Add two levers and a push button on top of the engine. You can remove these later. Wire them into the electrical system, connect the push button to the starter motor, connect the the left lever to the fuel pump and fuel manifold, and connect the right lever to the air manifold.
Testing
Congrats! Your basic engine is done!
Now, spawn it in and fire it up! The levers control your air : fuel ratio. My best result is 1 : 0.48.
Conclusion
Hopefully this guide was helpful! Please comment if you have any questions!