Building my SR20DET with Forged Internals

My SR20 was low in compression so we decided to rebuild it with forged internals! (Full parts list below). While I was at the BMX contest this weekend Alberto pulled the engine out so we could build it together and document the process! LZ MERCHANDISE - LZBMX.com
In case your'e confused, we are in the process of building a crazy stroker 2JZ, but after getting word back from a few manufacturers that custom parts would take over a month we decided to rebuild the SR20 now rather than later. The original plan was to rebuild it once the 2J was done and put it in another car, but now we just decided to do it sooner. The engine was pretty unhealthy and I was concerned that if I kept running it I might do more damage to the block/head than was already done.
I've never built an engine, or seen someone build an engine for that matter, so I was really excited that Alberto let me help out and talked me through the whole process. I tried to document as much as I could in as much detail, but sometimes it gets tough when we're on a time crunch. Hope you liked it though!
Intro song: Initiator - DAPP
/ dappmusic
Next Song: Without - David Cutter
/ dcuttermusic
Last Song: Alone - Lakey Inspired
/ lakeyinspired
FULL PARTS LIST:
wiseco piston set 86mm 9:0.1
manley h bean rods sr20det
acl race main bearing set
acl race rod bearing set
acl sr20det thrust washer
brian crower 264 cams sr20det s13 1
25165 manley pro series springs and ti retainers sr20det
cometic mls head gasket 86mm .051 sr20det s14
OEM S13 SR20DET Water Pump
ISR SR20DET Multi-Layer Exhaust Manifold Gasket
OEM - Full Engine Rebuild Gasket Kit - S13 SR20DET
OEM S13 SR20DET Oil Pump/Front Cover
OEM S13 SR20DET Water Pump
Approximate cost: $2500 + labor
Huge thank you to everyone that hung out, had some fun, and landed a hand here and there. You can find all of their instagrams/info on my latest picture at the shop - / adam_lz

[@sambailey9258]

Does anyone know what song he uses for his intro?

[@AdamLZ]

No one tell this guy ^ lol

[@ilikegooses4107]

Adam LZ lmao

[@datbunnydude7523]

AAAAAAAdaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmm

[@themagicillusions]

Description you dummy

[@datbunnydude7523]

adam adam adam adam

[@saulliang5880]

Does anyone else feel like Adam taked advantage of how nice alberto is? i mean, he's doing him so many favors and uses so much lf his time. He appears in so many videos and makes so much money off his presence. You should get alberto a gift

[@AdamLZ]

+Saul Liang I pay Alberto...

[@destin6041]

Adam LZ lmfao this guy. 😂

[@NeesanSkyrineR33]

he pays the man, giving him a job to do. nothing wrong there.

[@saulliang5880]

it was a bait to see if adam responded :) relax guys.

[@eddiemacias71]

Saul Liang you're a dumbass

[@JeremyDoesMinecraft]

theres a kangaroo on the sr 20 because nissan did a lot of their machining in aus, they tweeted about it like a week ago saying they put kangaroos on all their parts from aus

[@AdamKyleAnderson]

The tweet might be bullshit, but the kangaroo on SR parts means they were made in Australia.

[@riderzinc]

It's true, Nissan has a casting location in Melbourne which does certain parts for nissan engines

[@JeremyDoesMinecraft]

its legit look twitter.com/NissanMotor/status/826355750620368897

[@JeremyDoesMinecraft]

Australian isn't a race...

[@fulltiltdrift]

but t-rex is...

[@Kyle-yk6ku]

If TJ will do this, he'd make 6 videos about it.

[@oaug]

Kyle true

[@mallorykennedy5917]

Most of these KZbin car guys Adam tj an other can't do shit they need a mechanic Trevor from motionautotv is the only one that can do all of his own work no help from pro's just himself check our motion auto TV all one word

[@MrKodykid]

6 videos about washing it and 13 more talking about it

[@RR-nu3mc]

Also 8 videos of installing it back into the car

[@JoShiestyy]

Mallory Kennedy check out BoostedBoiz

[@phox0999]

I know a lot of people are here for BMX stuff, I'm here for car stuff. Loved this video!

[@TravisLaRoche]

Apparently in the 80’s and 90’s they used to do alot of aluminium casting of automotive parts down in Melbourne. So it turns out there is a little ADM in JDM!

[@TravisLaRoche]

That's why there is the kangaroo lol

[@boosts14]

Travis LaRoche this is correct. And you directly quoted something a guy I use to work with wrote years ago.

[@andrewreardon1881]

Travis LaRoche they still cast carts in Australia, after this year they will be the only car manufacturer left here. Their casting plant in Melbourne has the lowest rejects which makes up for the high wages

[@TravisLaRoche]

102nds daily Small world!

[@ambushdrift]

What a great video. Managed to talk in depth about the rebuild while keeping it entertaining. 11/10 would watch again.

[@AdamLZ]

+AMBush Drift

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

AMBush Drift totally agree great video 😃

[@alexrickett2335]

AMBush Drift I agree! I dig your channel too man

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

ARAuto 👍🏻👍🏻

[@crisXblue12]

This shop looks amature as fuck, motor looks in terrible shape, horribe hack re build sorry man

[@DMIsREAL]

There was a Nissan casting plant in Melbourne, that's probably why the roo is there

[@tazer4391]

chicken dinner

[@thegooserider7245]

Tazer Swift shibby

[@hookedandcooked9434]

Australians love Australia 🙌👌

[@MotionAutoTv]

Don't feel bad about not getting it done in a day thats a ton of work to do especially when your doing everything correctly! Came together pretty fast tho! Im sure there will be a dyno video in 2 days haha!

[@madmod]

MotionAutoTv Not to mention a tired engine builder is no bueno.

[@matthybels7505]

alberto is to adam as chow is to orion

[@troybursey6855]

MattHybels aye haggard garage fan!

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

MattHybels chow doesn't do shit thoo

[@e30_leevi]

whaaaaat chow doesn't know shit 😂 he didn't even install his own coils

[@peopleschampgarage7869]

MattHybels which one is the rapist?

[@alexbaked4685]

s K dylan, chow is the confused japanese kid with the saturn and 240

[@boosted_2j]

use the old block and the pistons to make a table.

[@Deoxide]

Top Gear Style!

[@jjrudawski1148]

i was gunna say that lol. it would be cool.

[@cathalharrington3961]

Listening to Alberto talk while building an engine is like meditation

[@ryanbarbolt3691]

Careful with oiling those bolts, you can capture the oil in the bolt hole and hydraulic fracture the casting when you torque them.

[@clintmiller88]

17:00 Adam blames the SR and 2J for draining his wallet 😂😂😂😂😂 nevermind my backyard is now a bicycle ramp!

[@Leeoh949]

clint Miller lol he plannned for that expense and it was like two months ago. Right now he's got a ton of parts to order for both engines and he's doing both at the same time

[@justinwalters4695]

clint Miller between the two engines it probably costs more then the entire ramp.. im going to build a 5.7 hemi in the 600-700 hp range and its going to cost around 20k and thats new parts, he reused a lot

[@justinwalters4695]

clint Miller not to mention, new rims on the 240, the mid pipe on the mini, the lift, the rest of the stuff for the garage. Adam has more expense's then anyone i know

[@maxmeridius2655]

sucks to not have enough money for one of your 10 hobbies.

[@badabing2302]

Justin Walters new rims were most likely given to him for free. Since when he first got them he talked about the brand and how much he liked them and a link to their site in the description.

[@aldolizalde481]

3:07 why did everyone look at her 😂 "tf you doing here"

[@charlietownend4721]

Aldo Lizalde Yh I actually did😂

[@stonereynolds9459]

Aldo Lizalde I laughed so hard when I saw that then I went to the comments to see if anyone else saw it

[@kornkultrc]

Love looking back into some of these videos. Crazy how far you’ve come Adam!

[@carholic4203]

This guy knows his work not like other who knows how to repair a chair and think they are mechanik respect!

[@Connor-bq2xo]

Alberto is my new favourite. Replace Nicole for him.

[@motobro6702]

😂😂😂where is your hole😂😂😂

[@Albertoepicness]

love you too connor ;)

[@Albertoepicness]

g_ino =(

[@e30_leevi]

😂👍🏼 yes

[@jeraldsiemon]

he should do it XD

[@KalvinMalli]

Really enjoy these build videos man! Will be one strong SR when done!

[@JohnPedder]

I wonder if it’s done now…

[@patrickdavis1313]

Kangaroo on SR represents Connecting rod jumping out of block

[@kaizenworks4718]

Alberto is so smart, these videos are so entertaining yet at the same time you learn so much. Super sweet.

[@BillyRS]

USE THE PISTONS AS TROPHIES FOR AN LZBMX EVENT?!

[@_mandicor_9830]

Mr BW Or he can make his own drift event and use the pistons for trophies

[@johanstevens5824]

_Mandicor _ he can make... the piston cup!

[@michaelrawlins419]

Titanium is an element, not an alloy.

[@erfansyazherwan9841]

Michael Rawlins when chemistry is life :)

[@RoyaC9]

Thank you very much. I was like wtf is he saying.

[@ALBERTOBIGBOOST]

Michael Rawlins they are made out of ti-17 titanium alloy..

[@RoyaC9]

Point still stands. Ti is an element. lol

[@skipper_mtb6644]

DjAaronRussell well then it isn't titanium...

[@rbjoseph25]

that trick with the lifters was awesome. I learned something, my day is complete.

[@MultiLuc28]

Alberto seems like such a nice and down to earth guy (and he knows a lot about engines)!

[@jaywest4102]

Adam, the pistons would make cool trophies. When you get together with a few friends award one to whoever did best that day.

[@wheatie2506]

I have to say adam, behind Nicole, alberto is my favorite person on your channel

[@paulfoo7397]

I don't know about you guys but after I get a steady job with decent pay, the money for leisure will definitely be spent on doing stuff like this. It's one of the only things that I've been wanting to have in my future for a few years now. It's always enjoyable and painful to see people doing stuff like this. Painful because of the waiting part(still studying full time). Enjoyable because it feeds my desire to have it in the future and always a good thing to see people enjoy doing it.

[@hoping2graduate]

I like that "Finger got stuck in gussets" he seems like the happiest person on earth. Every time he's in Adams vids, he's always smiling like he doesnt have any problems.

[@charlietownend4721]

Make the SR20 key rings

[@rustbeltrestoration]

Me too!

[@carguy1587]

OMG I'm so hyped by this intro

[@jan-eriklaprik2032]

That intro scared me. Also, im a simple man, i see BigBoost, i like.

[@jimmorrison2927]

One of my favorite videos you've done! Don't forget to pump the shop for all the help they are giving you! Seems like a great crew!

[@justinkenny9722]

That keyring idea sounds unreal, would definitely like one

[@justinkenny9722]

Really I have spark plug keychain as well (Mk2 escort)

[@justinkenny9722]

Sick

[@VAX1970]

But would you buy it for $10? He is selling them, not giving them away

[@gienry]

Vax Buster There's sixteen of them and he's selling them as a way to put relief on the parts purchases he's already made. Of the over one million subscribers only 16 people are going to get them so I highly doubt they'll only be $10. Keep in mind they used to sell a lock of Bert's hair for $300

[@scratchbeats3644]

Last time I was this early Adam was still single.

[@WhiteCharisma]

Damn. Alberto is one hell of a skilled builder. He's extremely meticulous and calm during a build especially with all the rowdy people. Props for showing the world his skills! Hope the car goes well and his business grows!

[@raul69er1]

Dude I love how he explains everything down to a technical level

[@epicsteamoverclock4175]

5:50 titanium is not an alloy, it is an element. However, the retainers you used are made out of titanium alloy, which is an alloy that is mostly titanium. Common, it's not that difficult ;)

[@mushrooms8594]

EpicSteam Overclock Alright too good shoes...

[@Turbo_Tractors]

EpicSteam Overclock - Cringe

[@epicsteamoverclock4175]

The 90's Also, why doesn't anyone know how to put the shelves in? (I believe that they called them crank bearings)

[@charliepayy]

The 90's

[@RobinLubb95]

Ti6Al4V (Grade 5)

[@Shooter_POS_Mcgavin]

Watching videos like this makes me realize how little I really know about cars.

[@merobot.6275]

People need an Alberto in their life.

[@noemartinez5111]

i love these kind of videos at the shops

[@scug]

Alberto is so OG

[@grantmwgarner4795]

You are awesome man, I love your taste in cars/engines and I think you surround yourself with awesome people. Now that I'm learning about engines in my auto tech class I appreciate the videos you make sooo much more. Cheers!

[@wulfgarage9510]

Good job guys! So good to see people working toghetter on a project!

[@TheNike1600]

I'd definitely have one of those keychains! Cool idea :)

[@mazen8607]

Nike1600 ayee love your channel

[@billyvesar]

άσε τώρα τα ψέματα εσύ! 😂

[@johnortiz8578]

Nike1600 nice to see you here :)

[@rustbeltrestoration]

I want one too!

[@lesdolores5021]

Nike1600 ayyy love your videos man

[@KnallenN]

Alberto seems like such a nice guy. :)

[@nicocamacho7576]

Hey adam I've been subscribed for just over 3 years the first video I saw was "webisod 10 : lens hit " and ever since that video I've been hooked i never miss a video!!!I always look forward to watching your videos everyday when I get home. I just wanted to say thank you and you're my favorite KZbinr and keep up the good work you've honestly grown so much over the past years the content has gotten 100 times better!!!Watching you videos always put me in a good mood no matter what the video is about.

[@scooterboy919191]

Hey Adam my family owns a engine/machine shop here in Az, a cool thing me and my dad do is take our old parts/scrap and make gifts or art out of them, we've made paper towel holders out of rocker shafts and pistons and a clock out of a flywheel and spark plugs, and much more, so your keychain idea would be pretty cool! Great vid keep it up

[@vegardulven9515]

make a pistoncup trophy!

[@katanamd]

I'd totally get an SR valve spring keychain!

[@jesse6779]

Alberto is actually unbelievably smart, he knows just a little bit too much

[@BAD-SHEEP-INFLUENCERS]

The SR20's with the Black silicone sealant was produced in Japan. The SR20's with the Orange silicone sealant was produced in Australia. The Kangaroo emblem could be a marker that it is a SR20 which was produced in Australia.

[@JackTruitt]

buy alberto some c clip pliers before he builds your 2j

[@notahacker2107]

Jack Truitt I was thinking the same fucking thing. a snap on torque wrench but not c clamp pliers?

[@daledickens2406]

Deven Nicholson those aren't c clips they don't have holes in the end

[@andrewherrera4524]

Dale Dickens that's a sr20

[@sanyosaurusrex]

+Andrew Herrera your dumb.. Read before you comment.

[@FlatFourAutomotive]

Also there were no bearing measurements ( no bore gauge, no micrometer). Improper honing , and a poor "valve job" with grinding compound. lol. Water leak test on valves really only says they aren't bent, could still have terrible sealing under pressure. And rolling rings onto the pistons LOL. No proper piston ring plyers. I would not pay for this labor.

[@justinsick5083]

awesome I'm stoked to see it run again. Alberto knows his shit and seems mad chill!

[@MayhemInc]

Gotta love how fun and easy sr's are to work on

[@davidlee2971]

for some with little engine knowledge, i found this really interesting to watch and like I learnt a little more, thanks :D

[@jacobfalk4827]

Do the keychain thing. I won't buy one but other people probably will for around $20. That's $15 profit that's $240 profit from springs.

[@tima2046]

Jacob Falk Something tells me that 240$ are nothing for Adam..

[@jacobfalk4827]

exactly

[@mohamedhussein5190]

make piston cups like in the cars movie

[@Crxssbxw]

that guy with the monster drift car and the awesome laugh makes me feel warm inside

[@Flakey86]

This was really fun to watch.

[@iamhawkeye3162]

Make the old pistons and rods into a coat hanger.

[@Thatsoverrated]

Make shifters out of the pistons and rods, or a brake handle.

[@taylorpatten1674]

wow as you pulled away in the mini the lighting made it look like one exhaust tip

[@vmondude]

WOW dude! That looks so satisfying to see all shiny. Can't wait to see the install, get on it ;)

[@BigBallinCarHaulin]

Now I understand why you guys don't understand what real engine building consists of. I wouldn't have done anything with a head with even one bent valve. I'd be replacing the guides.

[@seany4073]

Use the other SR20 to make a Engine Coffee Table :D

[@AdamLZ]

No SRs for coffee tables. I need my table to be reliable.

[@lachywaters7607]

Adam LZ best thing I've heard all weak

[@no4hog542]

you have me weak by spelling week wrong

[@lachywaters7607]

No4hOG Aha didnt even realise 😂😂

[@no4hog542]

Lachy Waters lol I figured just had to say it haha

[@first-nn8it]

I really dig this vlog watching Alberto do the engine was sick

[@purearistojz9895]

probably one of my favorite vids youve made! exception of the drift vids! keep it up

[@PemaMendez990]

I love the shirt "Eat, Sleep, Drift, Crash, Cry, Drink...Alot" xD

[@nourromano7726]

thank you big boost for explain all of it, you really do know your shit im doing an short block swap right now on my wrx and ur explanations helped thank you

[@hondah3ad385]

Best vlog on this channel! Just my opinion, love to see engine builds.

[@Caribmotorsport]

Alberto needs a channel on building cars asap

[@aarynhackney5027]

Lol at the way Roberto honed the cylinders

[@KasamS]

Aaryn Hackney alberto

[@JoseCisneros1]

This is my favorite car channel on youtube right now. #BIGBOOST !

[@exile9237]

Alberto the only real car guy in these videos.

[@AdamKyleAnderson]

The kangaroo is to show certain parts were made in Australia.

[@crouchbros8865]

1000 degree engine vs 240 1:05

[@demonpanther6215]

I loved this video, i am a future mechanic so seeing you show all the tools and explaining them the way you did made me laugh valve springs and retainers as a key chain is a great idea to do, also those little things that hold the springs in place are called keepers but I'm glad you're learning!

[@merlinclare6174]

Great video Adam, keep up the good work!

[@joshuawarr1883]

make the rubbish engine into a coffee table bro

[@traceneumann2264]

Adam, Nicole's passenger side tail light is out on her mini.

[@AdamLZ]

I think its just the angle

[@traceneumann2264]

I mean headlight

[@tristonmurdick6182]

Adam LZ are u still putting in the 2jz

[@ohy2266]

I enjoyed this. He was learning new things and i also got to learn some stuff.

[@djrickysmith]

dude, you're editing skills are improving big time. you really nailed this one down

[@loosemindswallridemedia2013]

Any sr you see with the kangaroo was made in Australia, back when Nissan operated plants here. The kangaroo symbolises that it's Australian made.

[@FloridasFinest]

Alberto defiantly knows how to properly build an engine!

[@jaredc6948]

FloridasFinest yeah, alberto really knows his shit. are you kidding me?

[@quirinw.9221]

No not really hes making bunch of small mistakes

[@lassekaasinen1852]

Like honing the cylinders without oil

[@Sutiiru]

This deserves a like just for that intro. Whew, hot damn!

[@scientificenigma]

great vid man would watch again!

[@zerotohero7449]

What solvent/degreaser did you use to clean the engine parts at the beginning with the waterblaster?

[@sousamecatronica]

Me too would like to see this replied

[@smileyoddsocks]

Nice

[@richdon420]

Adam, i low key watch your videos for Alberto.

[@3gchris]

Dude I love you're videos. Big inspiration

[@redteku]

And in Forza, I just push a button...

[@deepdiamond5045]

Redteku and we miss out all the fun of building an engine unfortunately.

[@ThebiGPsychoG]

Before I started school at a young age i was doing this with my dad

[@prudenciofarias2660]

put a stand on the piston and make it the piston cup from cars

[@levy2jz]

I really enjoyed watching this video,Good vid Adam

[@johnfraser8158]

Awesome video! It was pretty resourceful to pull the valves from the old motor and I was glad to see you lap them on their new seats. Just for clarification: Titanium is an element and is also used to make alloys. Titanium alloys are made by adding small amounts of other metals to the titanium.

[@grendes1]

Why do you always film so close Albertos face :D He is a beatiful man, but still you could move like 15 inches backwards! :D

[@AdamLZ]

He's soft spoken and its a loud shop

[@grendes1]

Thats true, sry :(

[@adrianvelazquez4602]

Adam LZ you should make the springs a key chain accessory. I'd buy one .

[@Darkrior]

Adam love your videos but the intro song really hurts my ears pls change it

[@emkay574]

This is bloody squad goals!!!

[@TheKiHo89]

Alberto is always so excited.. Dude, calm down!

[@chadandersen2774]

Maybe I missed if you answered this but If your doing a 2jz why are you building the sr?

[@danielrodriguez8558]

Chad Andersen 2JZ is long term. The turbo is on back order and won't be in for a couple months so he's gonna use the SR for now until the 2JZ is completed

[@chadandersen2774]

ah I see, that makes sense.Thanks.