Engine Building Part 1 - Pistons, Bores and Piston Rings

This is the first video in the series on how to build an engine showing the measurements of pistons, bores and piston rings on a Z20LEH engine.
Any questions, ask in the comments!
Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnvNopWuecaWY8U
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[@stockasf]

Brilliant !! , you explain things in detail and really well , cant wait for the next ones

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Plenty more to come filming this entire build as we go.

[@ockenden]

Brilliant video. Everything you're saying is crystal clear and really highlights the craftsmanship involved in this part of the car building process. Can't wait to get through the rest of this playlist.

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Glad you found it useful.

[@texastomeh3077]

Great video!! I have built several engines over the years and am currently building my first air-cooled VW engine. A lot of "the-same-old-same-old", but also a lot of new stuff. Clearances seem to be a lot more critical!!! It helps to go back and freshen up on these sorts of things. Like my Grandfather used to say;" Sometimes you need to be reminded of things that you already know!!" THANX!!

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Always good to verify and double check!

[@dragonshadow3707]

Hey thanks very much for your video I have never seen anyone else that dose forging videos do that or even tell you about that so in depth amazing looking forward to the next video keep them coming and if I ever want mine forged I would get you to do it ;)

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Glad to help

[@benchasinghorizons9428]

Thank you. Im going to use these vids to help me rebuild a 1.8vvt mx5 engine. Ive been looking for a guide like this for a while. Now i just need to figure out how to get the engine in my spare bedroom. Great guide.

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Glad you like it

[@jihadjefry3764]

this is very helpful man..thanks

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Glad it helped

[@cainoxcx6]

Nice video Richard, some useful info there. I have an old 20xe engine in my garage that I need to rebuild. I need to watch and learn as never been brave enough to build one properly myself. I will be keeping an eye on these types of videos.

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Give it a go once the series is complete I'm sure you'll be fine.

[@cainoxcx6]

How about I build the 20xe block I have to withstand 600bhp+ drop it in the GSi and let you have a play with that? 😂

[@tunedbyrabbid]

@@cainoxcx6 Do it, though I have a C20XE block here that's a bit ropy and probably not build-able so depends on how good of a condition your one is in. This one the top of the bores are all too lipped. For another customer we've just a deck insert, not a wedge like most people do but a full top of the block cut out and deck insert made to close deck the entire block

[@cainoxcx6]

The block I have is pretty good to be fair. Will be a job for a later date. I I’m determined That I will brake the 500 mark at some stage!!

[@jaimemedina6430]

Great video👌🏻👌🏻 when is the next one coming? Looking forward to it

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Trying to get one out at least once a week if not sooner.

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Thanks for watching ask any questions below and I'll do my best to answer them.

[@Grantthesparky]

Great video richard,looking forward to next one👍,I dont suppose that engines from a white vxr you have down at your depot?😛

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Na yours is the next one after this one to get done, yours will be deck inserted rather than stock open deck.

[@luisriejurs2]

How much light have you left on the oil seals?

[@mkivst180]

very helpful video. Appreciate your effort. Quick Question, when the surface is decked, meaning the piston could sit higher, is there a tolerance how much the piston should not be protruding? Same as if the head is decked, would that mean i would need complete custom piston height to accommodate?

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Piston protrusion is covered in this series so use that to see how much compensation is needed with a thicker gasket.

[@kieranjones3601]

Hello Would you recommend getting a rebore when rebuilding the engine . 0.5 over Thanks

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Measure your cylinder, is it within the limits of the current piston size? Is it round? is it tapered? Once you complete those steps you can determine whether you need to oversize. If its not round, if it tapered if its outside your pistons wall clearance then you have to over size or suffer power loss, premature wear or oil burning.

[@luisriejurs2]

Can you tell me how much light you gave to ring 1 AND to ring 2

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Follow the guide that comes with your particular pistons and select the appropriate application you're building for.

[@tunedbyrabbid]

Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnvNopWuecaWY8U