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Seeing how the Crank spins by hand, and comparing to what i did, and things like that.

There are a few bits wich are missing, and i think would be important to be in a disc like this.

For example:
1) How to use a strech meter for the rod bolts - how to do it - as this cant be done if the cradle is installed before this procedure.
2) How to install the Rings on the piston - How to correctly put them on, without deforming or breaking them.
3) how to install the head components (Valves , Springs, etc...) , and how to use the apropiate tools -with the Head on, and Head off for the spings, and valve seals.
4) You completley over looked the Water pump (Although streight foward to install, but still...)
5) Installing of the 2 PEGS on the block surface, that sit the head properly in place,or checking they are there, Is a pretty importand detail to leave out.
6) A few words on matching a correct bore HG to the Bore used, would be nice.
7) ReChecking things with PasticGauge , how to do it.

Allso a few things that kind of bothered me:
1)The way you apply the Silicone(RTV) in the movie.... It should be a "BED" of liquid, and not smeared. On the Crack back cover, for example.
2) I am not sure if its a common practice for you not to do so, but i found than you really should applay RTV, on the front of the HG - where it seats over the front cover. Othervise, and especialy if the block was not decked with the Front cover on - it will leak oil.
3)Mentioning the fact that the Block needs to be decked with the Front Cover on (Unless you did and i missed it).
4) The install of the Valve cover - bolts, RTV, etc - Just to be complete.
5)You forgot to mention the Gasket, or O ring, at the Oil strainer.

Allso, I was wondering about nstalling the pistons DRY and not WET as in the VID.
I installed mine dry, and everything sat perfectly - only about 3% Looses on a leakdown (cold engine).
Is there a defenet preferance to using wet or dry install ?

Again, all in all i enjoid the VID.
It gives out some great info, that would defenetly benefit the begginer builder, or whoever wants reasurance that things come out right.

One more thing. Where would i be able to get that TEFLON Based lubricant you use.
When i finished my build, the crank spined by hand freely But if i stoped, it would lock up because of the oil, and would need some more force to start spining again.
Allways by hand, but in the VID it looks like it spins much freer. I gues thats cause of the Teflon Lubricant.
Dont the Tflone get into the oil and contaminate it ?

Thanks again, for a very Good and informative VID.
Now i know to look for the new type Chain tensioner .

Dany.

This feedback will be applied to our RB25DET build DVD that is schedule to film in January.

If anyone else has already watch this DVD then please post your feedback here.

This is really up to the descretion of the builder. I have been building motors for 4 years now, and I was taught to lay a bead down, and then smooth it out by hand. What it does is it helps even the silicon over the mating surface and prevents low spots from happening in the silicon after it dries.

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What about installing the Pistons WET, vs DRY ? Any views on that?

I allways installed them Dry and got great results (less than 3% leak down while cold)- Would there be a certain benefit to installing them WET ?
I alwa thaught they go in easyer when dry.

Lastly, Where would i be able to get that TEFLON Based lubricant you use.
When i finished my build, the crank spined by hand freely But if i stoped, it would lock up because of the oil, and would need some more force to start spining again.
Allways by hand, but in the VID it looks like it spins much freer. I gues thats cause of the Teflon Lubricant.
Dont the Tflone get into the oil and contaminate it ?

Thanks.

Your question was forwarded

Thanks again!

And if teflon contaminated oil, why would they coat piston skirts with it or coat journal bearings?

Hijacker - I ask because i dont know. Anyway, where can i get that lubricant you talk about ?

Tanks.

Do a google search for torco mpz assembly lube. You'll find retailers that way

Forwarded it to the engine builder.

2. The rings were put on in way as to not break them or bend them. I was showing how you can use your fingers, like the pliers on these rings, and install them fairly easily. Ring plier can and do break rings when people use them and don't know how much to open the gap to get it clear the piston.

3. This video was a documentary that I narrated not a how to video.

4. We decided that installing the water pump wasn't to difficult to install. If you can't install the water pump than you shouldn't be building a motor.

5. The "2 PEGS" (Dowel pins) that you refer to weren't mention, because they had already been installed at the machine shop to hone the block with the Torque Plate. Since I didn't need to remove them again I didn't install them in the video.

6. Resurfacing the block with the front cover would be important if the block was warped and need to have a .001 or more removed to flatten it. We installed a new front cover and only did a clean up pass on the block(.0005) it wasn't needed for this application.

7. By doing to bearing clearance and checking the thickness like I did, does not require Plasti-Gauge. A step that I don't do since I have the tools to do it a more precise way.

Bothering things

1. The RTV was put on with a bead. I smeared the back cover cuz I want to make sure that in doesn't leak cuz it is impossible to fix after the engine is in the car. Smearing it is another method that works but the big thing is use just enough RTV to seal, cuz the extra can squeeze into the engine an clog the oil screen.

2. The copper gasket spray that I use adds an extra seal to all sealing surfaces and the head gasket has an embossment that gets crushed when you tighten it down. The Factory manual doesn't show that you should put sealant there and I don't know of anyone doing it. If the front cover and block aren't even, you will have a leak, but I haven't had that problem with any of the motors that I have built.

3. Due to time constrains we just left that out, but kind of simple.

4.I thought we covered the Oil strainer/Pick up and gasket. If we didn't sorry.

The teflon bearing lube that I used I got from my machinist. The reason for the easy movement was more about the WPC Treatment and the fact that the bearing bores were round and parallel and the bores were round and parallel also. The teflon is just something that he recommended to me a few years ago and solved his bearing wear problem on intial start up. Torco MPZ is also a great lube I use it on all other surfaces. It all washes away as soon as the oil pressure gets there anyways.

Wet Vs. Dry Piston install

I was always taught to install wet. It helps the rings slide into the bore easier when installing the piston and during engine build up allows for easier rotation of the engine. Are your worried about breaking in the rings on intial start up and that is why you put them in dry? If you are than thats new to me. The rings will break in when you first drive anyways so I wouldn't worry about it. We break our engines in on the dyno so I don't worry too much about it cause I can load the engine and break them in properly.

And yes, i was worried about the rings seatting in.

Since i dont have that Teflone lubricant, would you recomand using the Torco MPZ as a lubricant for the Bearins, during assembly.
If not, what would you recomand i use - Something i can purchess somewhere.

I used only Oil, the last time BTW.

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all wheel drive baby !!

that would be insanely sick

thank you,

we have a lead for this swap

Stock Forged Steel Crank micropolished, balanced, and cleaned

WPC Treated 87mm CP Pistons and Pins

Eagle Forged Connecting Rod w/ ARP 2000 Bolts

NPR Stainless rings WPC Treated

ACL Race Main, Rod, and Thrust Bearings

ARP Head and Main studs

Cometic .040 MLS Head Gasket

Stock Head 3 angle valve Job

JUN 272 11.5mm Camshafts

GReddy Adjustable Cam Sprockets

Peak Performance Valve Springs and Titanium Retainers

Peak Performance Bronze Valve Guides

Peak Performance Rocker Arm Stoppers

OEM Nissan SR20DET Gasket Set

OEM Nissan Front Cover and Oil Pump

OEM Nissan Timing Chain

OEM Nissan Revised Timing Chain Guides

OEM Nissan Water Pump

Greddy Aluminum Oil Pan

here's the link to the thread
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/303114

I am not trying to be a jerk but all I want is my DVD that I paid for so I can have the information to make sure I am doing my swap properly.

Thank you and sorry if this is the wrong way to go about this, but I have tried calling them and emailing them to no avail.

Thanks again.

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im having the exact same problem...i ordered the sr20det motor build dvd on the 26th of last month and have yet to recieve it, im giving them some time because of the holidays, but it would be nice if they would have given me a confirmation that they had at least shipped my dvd, regardless im calling them tommorow...

How do you like the DVD?

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The process is well-laid out, and I didn't notice any "shortcuts" or "halfassed" procedures... This would be JUST as good as having a professional engine builder walk you through your build.

IN FACT, I'll be tackling a blown redtop SR with the help of this DVD to throw in my '69 Roadster!

Buy the DVD. Watch it. Over and over. Build your own motor. Be cool. Pwn n00bs.

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thanks for the feedback; glad to know that we are on the right track

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i have recently watch the dvd, its extremely helpful for a noob to engine building such as me ... made it pretty easy, to get my engine somewhat together. had a quick question about the piston ring compressor tool he used in the video, do you know where one could purchase such a tool????

thank you Mouse6933,

regarding the piston ring compressor, are you looking for the SAME one or just any?

this was not the one that was used; just an example
http://www.autozone.com/in_our...r.htm

NP, just need to contact driftspeed.com to find out what they used

thnx

Drifting.com

LOCKO

thank Locko!! have fun with your build!!

oh man, guess that our email update did not reach you!!
...that design was updated and printed
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regarding the LS1 swap we had one lead but we do not have a current update

our 1JZ/FD Swap DVD was film last week and our RB head DVD is back on track since we got the right springs this week

as a filmmaker myself, there are some weird moments when the camera jumps the 180 line, where it cuts to an opposite angle ad it makes it hard to understand wat you're looking at from another angle since the views are so close. its great to have the closeups, but it throws me off sometimes when I can't see where in the motor something is located or how we got to this point etc etc. Starting out from a slightly wider angle and moving in closer I think would aide in that.

again. I'm nitpicking here. the video you've assembled is phenominal and we're lucky that you guys are dedicated enough to make one. THANKS!

TJ