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What specific field should I go into if I eventually want to branch off on my own and start to design my own car engines?

After college I plan to gain experience hopefully by, working side by side with today's top performance car designers. Once I soak up any information they can give me, I want to branch off and design my own performance car parts. #engineer #mechanical #designers #car

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Alan’s Answer

One can learn much from any field. I would suggest something in mechanical engineering, combined with computer science. Also I cannot strongly enough recommend getting your hands in experience with engines and other car parts. Understanding the physical nature is very important.
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Brett’s Answer

Hi Mylik,


Modern engines are a high-tech venture, and commercial car parts involve as much cutting-edge manufacturing design as individual parts. You may want to think about what aspects of car parts you want to build:
* Precision-manufactured parts (Industrial, Systems, Materials, and Mechanical engineering are relevant)
* Custom parts from a small machine shop for a few customers (Mechanical engineering and hands-on experience are most relevant)
* Experimental parts for a big company's concept cars (Automotive, Mechanical, Aero engineering, with up to a PhD)
* Experimental engines for fundamental research at a university (A PhD in Mechanical engineering would be relevant)
* Running a business that makes engines (hands-on experience and business skills are most relevant)


There is a whole world of possibilities, even inside of just car engine manufacture. My best wisdom for you is get involved with a club, part time job, or hobby and immerse yourself in your subject of choice. You'll learn what you like, what seems hard, and what you wish you knew more about.
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