An Engine From a Log Splitter Turned This Power Wheels Barbie Jeep Into a Drifting Machine

Dustin Sloan and Trenton Charlson might not be household names , but if you spend too much time on the net , you might recognize some of their creations . Last year theyupgraded a trike with a chainsaw locomotive , and this class they ’ve swot up the gas - powered engine from a log splitter into aPower Wheels Barbie Jeep that can now drift and power microscope slide .

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Sloan and Charlson are both engineering students at Georgia Tech , and they used their expertness at upgrading drive - on toy to squeeze a alloy frame of reference , a full - sized gas locomotive , a steering mechanism , and hydraulic brakes into the credit card case of a sacrifice Power Wheels Barbie Jeep . Was the sacrifice deserving it ? The original battery - powered ride - on can hit a top speed of 2.5 - miles per hour , while Sloan and Charlson ’s version go past out at a far more cheering 30 MPH . It ’s got so much power and torsion it can even be err around corners , although its creators do allow in its controls are a bit touchy — but that vocalize like it throw it even more playfulness to drive .