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[@QuesoDipp]

Leave the S14 alone, its a perfectly running car. Just bite the bullet and rebuild this one, then do what you initially intended to.

[@j_wide583]

@DJ WRAITH alternately: if it aint broke, it probably makes 70 horsepower

[@tstuff1213]

Honestly that's the best option. If he is going to make the S14 into a rental car like he said he was considering doing then it should have the most robust engine possible because who knows how people will drive it. And a stock engine turned up to 400hp will not be robust for long under certain conditions. Also that engine is already in that car pretty much ready to go for driving he shouldn't end up with 2 cars not 100% rather than 1 that isn't 100% and one that is. Save the S14.

[@suffolkandgood]

Same happened with the white Chaser, look how that ended up 🤣 +1 for leaving the grey 14 intact

[@richarddarkwah9212]

Agreed

[@egrance]

Agreed!

[@Boosted26L]

Slap a set of pistons and rods in it, quick hone and send it. No need to go crazy on a 10k rebuild

[@boredman2483]

Wiseco + Eagle, top eBay special combo))

[@solatyn]

100% this, its good content too. Value/bang for buck build.

[@chrisdobbs9155]

+1 for building it. You don't totally know what is in the other one, and it's not like this is me working out of my 2 car garage with limited resources. You have pro mechanics and enough $ and the engine is all but completely apart already.

[@helplmchoking]

Yup, plus it's an SR. You can give the cylinders ar rub with steel wool, hammer the rods straight in a vice and zip tie it up and it'll make good power for years (while leaking oil and sounding like a lawn mower). I guess they're rarer engines in the States, but here in NZ this would be good condition for an SR and none of our Silvias have paint as clean as either of Adam's 😅

[@von...]

you already know he gonna SR22VET it lmao

[@AndreKlebleyev]

At least you made the smart move purchasing the car already ASSUMING the engine was bad vs people purchasing projects like that just being optimistic the engine will be fine/good

[@noxious89123]

Exactly this! I bought my last car with a smokey exhaust, expecting it to need a new turbo and/or stem seals. It needed both, and it got both! Been a nice tight, reliable engine since :)

[@helplmchoking]

@@noxious89123 similar story here! Got an incredible deal on an E92, loads of good kit, in great condition and already had a couple very minor tweaks I was gonna do. But kept my expectations down, I was saving $5-8k off what they normally go for so I knew there would probably be some work needed. Of course, it's an N54 which meant misfire, oil leaks straight on the belt and a cracked water pump but I was ready for it and even with the work it still cost less than the other ones for sale. Gotta be realistic! If I'd been excited about the deal and expected it to be perfect, I'd be disappointed and down on the car. As it is, I've still gotten a good deal, just not an amazing one, in return for a few weekends' work - meaning I got to hang out with mates and my dad a few times

[@SlowganR]

Oh hey it’s Andre

[@NickKautz]

That would make me more excited because I get to build a motor.

[@Shane-fq5bh]

It helps to have time and money

[@1saiahm3sa23]

johan is so under appreciated he is a complete beast when it comes to pushing through projects.. thank you johan

[@matthewdavidmunson]

Johan looked so happy to see that E36 drift that warmed my heart

[@jon122able]

For real he was like look what I have created

[@jacksandberg9983]

He was probably happy too see people enjoying something he put a lot of time and effort into

[@tylerrussell2864]

Always good to see a hard working mechanic smiling ear to ear

[@lilsadboy69]

Just build it and call it a day at the end of the day this car is going to represent the company you just purchased. Year of the flex my guy

[@alexismichaela7110]

I know it's KZbin and we can't see everything, but your crew seems to have a pretty perfect balance. Cracking so many jokes, smiling, goofing around, having a blast, but when it's crunch time they ALL come together and do some amazing high pressure stuff. Props to everyone on your team, y'all seem like a true automotive goal.

[@eddysoibatian4592]

your taking the time refreshing the entire car, take the extra time to go through the engine and build it how you’d like to potentially not have any issues with it in the future, you said it yourself the car is no need of being rushed. DO IT ONCE DO IT RIGHT!

[@dragonforce2001]

^ This

[@derekholmes4792]

The subframe is so smashed.... I cant see him going to crazy with the build

[@kyletemen4]

I love how the videos go from “professionally” to the chaos of johan and everyone else the unorthodox of this team is where it’s at

[@THELOWLYFEMEDIA]

Adam: *Makes video of him touching a SR20* The S Chassis Community: “Stonks” *SR20 prices sky rocket*

[@loganhuff8795]

Basically

[@seanharrison6162]

SRs were already kinda expensive cause no one really wants a KA

[@yeahitskimmel]

You know it's getting bad when the KA is starting to get some rep

[@liamcolledge978]

Sr20 prices skyrocketed years ago 😰😂

[@Matty.Hill_87]

I couple sr20's would pull a premium before racewars...

[@JBnx2k]

Seems like you’re going to be doing some more SR’s.. couple things to note; letting the timing chain drop won’t throw the chain off the teeth in the pump, internal guides in the pump won’t allow it. Also, finding TDC can be found by rotating the engine and cylinder #1 will be at the top with the two timing marks on the sprockets will be at 10 intake & 2 exhaust (time), happens every like 10-20 rotations if I remember correctly.

[@SylasG]

They’ll learn eventually 🙄🤷🏼‍♂️

[@will.134]

You'd think after all these years they would off

[@thesam101]

Inlet 10 exhaust 12

[@JBnx2k]

@@thesam101 been awhile since I’ve had to do it, I was close! Lol

[@RogerKnowsTech]

@@SylasG where do you teach at?

[@christianzagrebin]

Build the SR! We’ve seen you build the SR in the cream S13 but it would be cool to see how you’d build one with the knowledge and taste you have now!

[@egcbacon8654]

Would love to see him build it

[@danielnelson4881]

Man.. I just can't like SR's for what they cost. I've never owned one mind you, but they just seem so unreliable at anywhere near decent power. Obviously I know some people have boosted the doors off of SR20's but I'm talking just for a regular ole, keepin it simple build. Apples to apples there are so many better engines.

[@bonesenruben]

13:35 that's a smile only someone who loves their job would have

[@Cu8ez]

I want a video of just Johan working on and talking about a car, hes super smart and entertaining

[@ProMilkshake]

Dude, cant you get Johan to vlog when working on the S15 comp car? That shit be interesting as hell. Maybe spin up a LZMFG vlogs channel? Johan was a vlogging natural when he was building the R34.

[@NatedoGP]

Yes please!

[@taylorbrunner6282]

Please pin 📌

[@matthewkirkland8437]

They likely don't do that in order to keep the competition from knowing anything about the car.

[@nigelj7808]

Love when johan gets his little segments

[@iiLucus]

"How do you know how to use that thing?" "We don't!" I havent laughed that hard in awhile

[@joelcisneros9020]

“I just taught him”

[@souldieriam5064]

Timestamp?

[@codybaker6189]

@@souldieriam5064 16:45

[@iiLucus]

@@souldieriam5064 16:45

[@kasuraga]

Honestly you might as well tear this engine apart and rebuild the engine. It's not hard to do and you can get a fresh set of piston and rods in it.

[@speedy83]

Build the S15 SR, it'll be good content and you've already got it this far apart - we don't want to see the grey S14 get parted out!

[@niallcockbill]

Build the engine, but do it yourself Adam in house it'd be a good learning experience. Especially with all the pro you have around.

[@tijsb0987]

Adam: im not gonna drift everyday or so on the compound Also Adam: 13:52

[@icecold9476]

You've got it that far apart, just build that one.

[@ZoneMGT]

"Team Tuesday" would be a great concept for videos. Once a week, you feature a car from someone on the team and do a mod installation, Dyno, few street pulls, drift, whatever with Adam's fabulous commentary/personality narrating the day. Just an idea for variety content nobody has really done consistently. You could film multiple in one day and have content for devine to edit and drop as needed.

[@aae36drift]

I’d be tempted to refresh the stock one you just pulled apart instead of taking a known good car apart, especially if that was going to be a car that makes you money in a rental fleet. Then you’d know both s14/15 are solid and done right

[@shaun4585]

Change the oil grade ask James deane, we did this to the old low brain drifts car back when it was an SR21 and it never throw an arm again, just can't remember which oil it was 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@andymachuca1265]

You’re a good person Adam. Eventually Good karma will come back to you. NO SADAM!

[@dadi2450]

no saddam hussein? ok then.

[@andymachuca1265]

@@dadi2450 no that’s what people call him if anything bad happened that hurt him. Could be anything. He’s said it in previous videos.

[@freedomfox8183]

I'd say he's got some pretty damn good karma and a pretty damn good life LOL I'd say he's definitely on karma's good side

[@morbiusgaming1488]

Yes saddam hussein was bad

[@andymachuca1265]

@@freedomfox8183 yeah but that doesn’t mean something crazy good still can’t happen to him. Like yeah he got fucked over but with what I’m sure he has planned he’ll look back and realize that small chip on his shoulder didn’t mean anything.

[@xavierlagaly2281]

Johan was such a killer addition to the channel. Like what a hardworking/intelligent mechanic/person. His fab work is out of this world.

[@mylanknowsbes.t]

I welded a AN fitting to my oil pan and just put a cap on it for the "drain plug" it works awesome! you don't have to worry about the threads then.

[@guitian54]

The engine is already mostly apart, just throw pistons and rods.

[@zakwright982]

Johan and Shaun should take over the camera more often 😂

[@CBFHaX]

The crew need a camera to drop some of their work in, the chemistry between those boys is gold.

[@joeljohnson5260]

It takes several years of oil changes with the Greddy pan before it strips out. Just be mindful and it will be good. Chances are the head gasket needs replaced anyway. Rebuild it please. You are way to picky not too. Love the SR20 content Adam!

[@SylasG]

Or just weld an an fitting and use an AN cap from the start for draining.

[@nickfrechette19]

He has the resources.. do it right!

[@seanseand8391]

Let’s be honest anytime you buy a used sr20 your taking a 50/50 chance it’s gonna be trashed

[@originalkhawk]

all things considered, besides the claim of it being build and it not being build, the SR20 from the s15 could have been a lot worse

[@ivancastillo5783]

More like 80/20

[@fuckngreat8955]

@@ivancastillo5783 yeah, most are fxcked

[@fuckngreat8955]

M54B30 is maybe 85% good 15% bad but they cost like €1000 so i dont really care. M52TUB2x engines are almost always good and cost around €500

[@niallcorcoran4437]

@@fuckngreat8955 more like 100% bad but they run anyways

[@DeShakeel]

New toolset is only 2 months old. Already missin rachets and sockets and other tools 😃😂😂😂

[@Pudding175]

It's crazy to think that I started watching you all those years ago for your BMX content.. And as you were growing into cars I grew into them at the same time. Now I follow you for your car content! The world is a magical place HAHA

[@yakuza4114]

Adam is truly my motivation keep up the great content I wish nothing but succes and positivity upon everybody reading this

[@barnhart4486]

Install new forged parts in the SR. What love to see the process of that on an SR!

[@danielnelson4881]

Pistons and rods are the same in this motor as they are in other motors... Nothing really exciting about it because it's an SR. I don't know what else he'd do but rods and pistons... I guess I'm not sure if SR's need sleeves, valves, springs, and retainers.. I think he mentioned something about those in the video, I'm sure what he's running are fine because they aren't gonna be revving it to the moon anyway since they have boost.. If it did need sleeves, he'd definitely have someone do that for him though too... SR20's are open deck right? They gotta be, I imagine. Anything further than this and you're just looking at going billet everything... Blueprinted block, head... The full works.

[@schassis_eddi]

if someone says its built and has forged bottom end, they need to have receipts to prove it

[@KiteAndKeyProductions]

Yuuuup

[@clankyexpert8998]

That was exactly my thought I’m surprised Adam didn’t ask for them

[@jrt2924]

Well, idgaf that much about receipts only if i have seen shit in the engine or have really good proof of supposed built engine For example, i have Build Bottom end on Mercedes but i have threw away receipts

[@evolveVIII]

God damn adam! You're are killing it! The video quality, editing and really overall just entertaining! Well done sir

[@midnightrunners868]

at high rpm and hp in sr20 you can also blow water jackets easily,i recommend welding them

[@Danielism]

Watching Jimmy with his SRs and now you... I'll never in my life buy an SR without tearing down (if I ever could LOL)

[@MrLincoln87]

Never related so much to a video in my entire life "why am I using such a small ratchet ....... oh cause all of them are missing"

[@ooooo9801]

I agree, much more interesting than Adam trying to work on the cars or making dumb jokes.

[@kriswyche]

It’s interesting seeing you take apart sr motor because I just disassembled my entire sr for the first time. Usually it’s 2jz and RB but seeing you get down with the sr was hella relatable 🔥

[@brendanparker5551]

Im a SR20 Specialist in New Zealand, Happy to build you guys an awesome cylinder head ;) ether stick with the DET or go VE route.

[@Matt09pearce]

I wonder if adam has started naming corners throughout his compound yet

[@boostedperformance7762]

Can we all be honest about that E36 is one hell of a beast that 2jz is soo responsive it sounds really wild

[@COMMON_KING]

I had the same thing happen to me on my last s-chassis I bought. Guy told me the Sr was had a tomei 2.2 stroker kit and was fully built. All it had was HKS cams, arp head bolts, and a Tomei headgasket. Was very disappointed but life goes on.

[@JDMRightHandDrive]

Sad no forged internals. Thanks the the @neu jdm info. I have lots of R32 GTR stuff I want to get looking better than new! Great video as always, love the content!

[@silvi__cka]

Hell yeah, Adam uploading before I have to go to work. Score ✊

[@hyper8545]

You could of had sammit give you the hook up on okachans sr20 building techniques. Iv seen sammits videos building his and they definitely do very cool stuff to their sr20s to make them stay strong 💪

[@KrazyHouseMedia]

at 9:26 , The air tool in the background had me waiting for something to happen like in a horror film!! LOL

[@neilr1556]

You can pull the chain with no worries of losing timing, oil pump has stops to keep chain up. And as long as the crank is on TDC, just line up the cams (make sure 11 links between both marks, don't worry about the marks on the chain)

[@ARandomSavage]

it's crazy how much better johan has gotten at speaking to the camera.

[@FsBoSSS1]

Going through all the comments to find one like this as I thought the exact same thing.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Whoever wired that fuel pump should never touch a car again 😂😂

[@OfficialGarrett]

thank you mike, johan, and everyone else at lzmfg who are behind the scenes too who make it all happen🤙🏼

[@jacobfreimark9137]

I like this style of video with mike filming and you explaining

[@BroghammerAutohausInc]

It’s a bummer, but you have the crew to do anything you want with your cars! Keep up with the amazing builds!

[@Matty.Hill_87]

With the team he has behind him anything is possible

[@amirdangelo2026]

I have a full SR build that needs to be put together that I’m willing to let go for a decent price. Bought a new car so I don’t need it anymore. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ronnielamb5958]

@Amir Dangelo were it located

[@amirdangelo2026]

@@ronnielamb5958 in st Robert, MO . Can meet up if not too far.

[@robertbresnahan4179]

Sometime miss the days of bmx and all the boys but the car shit is gold too, not as much carat as the bmx days but still gold, you are living the dream big dog keep up the hustle

[@timothydrouin1896]

“How do you know how to use that thing?” “We don’t!” 😅🤣🤣

[@danksolution1693]

You and cleetus are the only youtubers worthy of watching on TV.

[@ls_812]

Everyone is different but I also have to watch PFI.. they are a RAD group of gentlemen.

[@oilfieldmoto4847]

Build it yourself to the max, makes for good content as well!

[@EttoreBazan]

I love that e36 and the way you drove that around your warehouse parking lot was awesome

[@klangum]

Just a thought on the pan. You can put a pipe nipple or bung in so that when you are doing oil changes you don’t have to constantly work the threads on the pan.

[@_Jeremy_K]

Personally I don't think you should pull the engine from the 14, it's already in good condition and you guys wanna use it for the rental too

[@PatrickBudnick]

Keep the SR in the S14 and build the one from the S15! Even though it may be easier to pull the built one, if you build this one there will be more possibilities for content and you'll have two fully built SR's!

[@bolognapony9390]

How many people would love to have Adam as a neighbor at the compound? I sure know I would. Remember him saying “I’m not gonna drift here all the time…” haha. Keep it up LZ, you’re a baller!

[@nielsreiziger4850]

Mike with the sneaky meme edits, big funny guy

[@Boofhead-gs8kk]

Leave the s14 alone since that's a working car. Just do a simple rebuild on the s15 engine using as many parts from DriftHQ since its essentially a catalogue car

[@mikejones5757]

Rebuild it dont steal the other perfectly running motor out of a perfectly running car

[@silaboop]

Man, I could listen to Johan speaking about building cars all day

[@MIKEDRIFT]

So much let down and problems in your life , I feel really bad for you bro❤️ hopefully things will get better for you.

[@thesigmaenigma9102]

AdamLZ, now sponsored by Modelo. (17:00)

[@MeaadTheSavage]

Just take the extra step of rebuilding the engine you pulled out already.

[@Josh-th8by]

My mans really out here livin the the dream, you deserve it brotha🤘🏼

[@kier4134]

These long videos make me happy😊

[@dillanristow8750]

I would say stock sr in the grey chassis and put the built motor in the 15. Kuz mo powa baby

[@HoweDoYouDo1999]

5:09 Adam: Why am I using such a small ratchet? Also Adam: “Oh, right. Because all of them were missing.”

[@danger5205]

It makes me happy to see johan and Marco back at it. All the warm fuzzies.

[@zapperoni1337]

disapointing but still a good one. i like the ones with engine work and digging in to the internals, i talk out like like im there with yall.... cheers buddy ant

[@shady_77]

2:00 i fucking choked on my food laughing

[@theangrymarmot8336]

Just re-time it - it isn't that much work and you will spend more time futzing about trying to keep from re-timing it than you will just doing it lol

[@patrikjuhlinpj]

Johan's english has improved significantly, its noticeable

[@samcrawford9503]

Just a quick thought on the ideas of fueling have you checked pressures on the evo, maybe the breakup is the pump dying out or a damaged or blocked line

[@RaulParis21]

Rebuilt the sr to your spec so you be confidente in the engine and the car

[@davidowen888]

Adam surgeon like , and with an assistant 😷 Collette has your Ratchets 😉 just build it and have two built SR's or do what you want 😅

[@zaceryhammond1144]

Colette sure is ratchet

[@raygangibbs3762]

More long shop videos, we are loving them 👏

[@brandonlewis4199]

Hard work pays off bro keep it up💯

[@schassis_eddi]

its like im watching mighty car mods but Moog actually gets sad and depressed and shows it on the camera without fancy editing and hollywood

[@SamWilliams78]

I genuinely thing Moog is just that positive about life. Nothing bothers that guy.

[@DopeFreshNationz666]

I think they were pretty upfront on their civic build

[@tylerakerfeldt7220]

Every time Sadam comes out, it’s usually followed by savage Adam and he builds sick fucking cars… soooooo I’m fucking hyped lmao

[@Matty.Hill_87]

He takes all the hate and turns it into hotboy shit 😂

[@KiteAndKeyProductions]

He's gonna flame that dude for the next few episodes. Calling it.

[@nolanporter2212]

The beauty shot of the welds 👌👌

[@brandonshannon5122]

Hey for the bender they sell casters that have adjustable feet so you can lower each one and make it stable and level. Once done you raise the feet which lower the casters and you can roll it around.

[@morrow49]

“I can’t wait to build a rotary” meanwhile the Vargas brothers have an n/a four rotor in the worx for him

[@LimitWHK]

He's already got it

[@chrisdiaz8401]

Reveal The NA 4 rotor already! 😔

[@JDMz]

Youll be waiting a while....

[@davidfloener7539]

The way that engine bay look's, I would assume this is a full build, but like a stage 2 or 3 rather then your competition S15. Good luck & if you can build them all at once.

[@sbernsmusic]

Adam at 5:15 is exactly me every time 😂 All mine are always never where they should be 😂

[@peytonstw]

Shawn, Sean, Shaun, however he spells it, always looks so baked. Shit is too funny 🤣🤣

[@NoClassic]

Welcome back to SR life brother. It is just part of the experience lol

[@claytoncars42069]

Killed it with all the new whips in the back 👌

[@thelazypirate5997]

in my experience rocker arm stoppers tend to break rocker arms which is why I avoid them. The real solution is going to a VE(VVL) head where the rockers are fixed. Also with hydraulic lift SR's, the shims only job is to ensure the rocker arm contact patch is even against the cam lobe, the hydraulic lifter will always ensure contact between the two. When doing the double guide mod, you need to grind down the other side of the rocker arm, as the guide side of the arm is slightly narrower to fit inside the guide.