Insane Production Engine ! Assembling The NSX C30A ! Godfather of VTec!

Today We get to work building one of the Coolest Engines Honda ever made.
the C30A
-These engines are ultra rare and super cool.
-We deep dive into the engine walk you through every step of the process to put one of these amazing engines together and explain how it all works and what it does.
-we include tq specs
-timing belt marks
-valve clearance .
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[@jesseshort8]

I'm no Honda guy, I watch because of the awesome people and their personalities on this channel, seeing this engine go together and hearing Brent explain it all was super cool. I'd love to see more of this type of stuff.

[@stevofla239]

Gtfoh if you're not a Honda guy

[@Pointless-fishing-adventures]

Same here. I'm a LS Guy these days but as Brent says they are all air pumps.

[@kick_then_shift]

I think alot of us are like this. Just car enthusiasts... not gonna lie tho I think my next build will be a little honda k series build something like the freedom civic. Just a mean 500whp awd daily go and beat up on coyotes on the streets if needed lol

[@RatstangGarage]

Die hard ford boy here!! Just good content and good people

[@MrFlareone]

Not a honda guy either but found pfi years ago and now respect the potential of these engines.

[@DeeIsland]

These dad and son moments are priceless! Being able to see inside one of these NSX engines makes me realized how much Honda was ahead of its time. Love it! Thank you Brent!

[@stevensmith4905]

Brent, nice build! just fyi, LS engines do have 6 bolt mains stock. 4 vertical and 2 horizontal. Referring to the comment at 7:27. Nice work as always!

[@igvtec]

Absolutely loved the engine build Brent, not every day you get to see that masterpiece of a engine put together.

[@EASTSIDERIDER707]

Hats off to the engineering team that produced this amazing package.

[@triptechable]

I wonder how much of this tech carried over from Honda's late 80s F1 engines?

[@pudermcgavin4462]

A lot as senna was involved in the development!

[@MJTAUTOMOTIVE]

@@pudermcgavin4462 . Not on the engine side. Senna helped tune the suspension.

[@ramseycattn5941]

Neat engine, nice video. FYI, the LS engines absolutely DO have 6 bolt mains stock 😎

[@burningbridges9127]

Before I started watching you guys and the boostedboiz I knew nothing about Hondas. Now I'm pretty confident that I can build one!! Over the years I've learned a lot from you guys.

[@dinxsy8069]

Lets face facts, majority of everything you've learnt is from Brent and his boys (Sons & Jamie). Kyle, ehh not so much

[@denisohbrien]

@@dinxsy8069 dont be a debbie downer. Hondas are generally easy to build, I work on euro stuff (BMW audi, Jaguar etc but ford are just as bad) I need to buy specialist tools to do timing on every engine, honda, toyota, nissan, generally build their engines with dowels and keys, so its just join the dots, or line up the links and so on. follow the service manual and a monkey (with an eye for detail) could do it with basic tools. If Mr BURNING BRIDGES only ever worked on chebby small blockes, then yes with these videos he likely could tackle a B16.

[@Decayrate-of-Ravn-Rike]

​@@dinxsy8069 Nobody has learn anything from Brent, I'm the godfather of Hondas. I'm 3 years old. So shut it I'm 8feet tall and my brain weighs 5kilos, because I have a honda tumor in by pecker that is also 555 inches long. I'm Super serial. I was a high revving single engine coal launcher in my past-future life.

[@Tiny6868]

I agree. I was the same way. Grown to love the Honda motors. It’s amazing what they can do

[@terriblecreekgaming2049]

ive rebuilt multiple D series, j32a1's and honda trans because of PFI. I love that they arent afraid to show you how to do something and when something gets messed up they show you how to fix it.

[@badgermetal]

Such a cool engine. Thanks for sharing it with us. Honda used what they learned from their early rev-happy race bikes on all their later cars and it shows.

[@MrKingdavis13]

I enjoy getting to see the internal stuff on all different engines and I am always spotting things that cross from one brand to another because they all have things that are interesting or different as well and after a while you start noticing really bad ideas as well. The list of really bad ideas is long but sometimes they are stepping stones to make the whole package better and will evolve over time. The channel I do cars shows a lot of different engine designs so Stephen should check that out.

[@banneddamn]

Aluminum LSs DO have 6 bolt mains. As does Aluminum ford modulars 😉

[@trickmytrailer]

All LS engines have 6 bolt mains

[@TheMlc4life]

​​@@trickmytrailer that is incorrect. Most have just the 4 bolt mains without the horizonal side bolts like here = 2:15

[@TheMlc4life]

The Iron blocks do have them also.

[@trickmytrailer]

Which LS doesn’t have a 6 bolt main?

[@banneddamn]

I typed aluminum twice in reference to modulars with 6 bolt mains. My bad. But yes, all LSs have 6 bolt mains.

[@Sboverland3]

I love this! And I love the history and the technology behind these cars and these motors. And this is definitely not something we get to see very often! Thank you for bringing it to us!

[@xCJEx360x]

brent you are my hero. im about to earn my Honda Master Technician badge and youve been a force in helping that happen. ive learned and watched along with you guys through my whole career and this video at only 1 minute in is already one of the most special moments of my time with you guys. thank you for everything sir, hope to meet you in the shop someday! wishing you all the best always

[@claymillican25]

The valve train is wild.

[@Ronaldl2350]

That was pretty neat to see the inside of that engine. Thanks Brent.

[@balljointfd3s]

I never knew the NSX engine had 6 bolt Mains! I knew it was overbuilt but damn! They were way ahead of their time!

[@spitkwad2746]

This is my Jam! I’m currently rebuilding a 93 VG30DETT. Very interesting to see the similarities, and differences in the 90’s JDM quad cam V6’s.

[@Onewheelordeal]

That connecting rod piston squirter could be a great way to integrate that feature into engines originally designed without them

[@unknownbikes5178]

Classic, I'm getting my cousin's 91 nsx he put in a curb. So I have fix the suspension. And was going to J swap it. But if it has this C30A motor, I'm going to build it instead keep it original, with all the custom aftermarket parts I have found. Probably easier in the long run. And both will make a ton of power build. Especially with the Ft600s I have waiting to go in the racecars, transmission almost done and engine/ heads coming relatively soon. Shout out to Sean from P2R for the R&D of there head problem, tools, tips, and engine vendors like Ferrera coming on board. Love all the J series guys that are bonifide developers and not out for a quick buck and lackluster custom service. Heel toe, P2R, K tuned, Ferrera, racing break or rb performance, PCI compliance bushings, insane shafts, Honda OEM , Cardinaliway Acura, WPC treatments, Brian crower, the head jobs all CNC machine. CCS engines. Endless Rpm, TB motorsports, Fong from PFI speed, Tuff Track. FuelTech, Love all the new parts companies are working on, finally some J series support, so much needed on a great bonifide platform.

[@aoescool]

you should still think about the j route..a lot of the community store their c engines after a couple of miles and swap to j just for the aftermarket and cheap parts.. and keep the c engine fresh.. but then again if you really want to experience the car and plan to keep it forever just run the c to the end of life then j swap

[@donedwards3811]

Brett ,You're always stepping to the next level,(no matter how the .Gov guys try to shoot the performance enthu. down). I'd also want to thank you for your commitment to family, & the work ethic you strive to invest in them,& all of us. PFI to the front, let's GO !!!!✌🤣💫

[@Op1zilla]

Hell Yeah Brothers LETS GOOOOOO👽👍✨ First time i seen inside 1, Thank you,ggz-

[@Forcefed2002]

The LS's do have 6 bolt mains and they are arranged in the exact same manner

[@thebadassbuickfromcamrose8541]

I am glad two nsx going back together....😊you work so hard on other people's cars....good to see you doing good .....🎉

[@FadeToBlackRacing]

Funny you mention the ls 6 bolt mains.. at dart we removed the outside main cap bolt to increase the integrity of the block and the web of the mains! Great vid, I work at Honda but don’t get to see the Acura stuff too much!

[@FadeToBlackRacing]

Removing that outer bolt allowed from a 3/8 stud to a 1/2 and get allll the clamping force

[@brianjacobs1241]

There he is the nicest guy on KZbin Brent 🤘🏻

[@GiletheCarGuy]

Oh shitacke-mushrooms! All da V-TEC spECs!

[@TheMlc4life]

2:08 So the C30 comes with 6 bolt mains??????? Whoa , THAT'S SICK

[@HollywoodCod]

The mechanic working next to me took apart a customers c30 and most of it has been laying in the shop while the engine is at the machine shop. There’s also a spare c30 on the shelf of the shop but they chose to rebuild the engine with a spun bearing

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

I like the dad moments with Steven. Freaking awesome Brent.

[@acurarl9929]

Great quick build. Was great to watch. What kind of RPM’S are you thinking it will turn to??

[@bertobuiltvlogs]

that timing brent looked so tough to do!!

[@clintonbeasy6609]

Your videos are awesome brent i remember your first video of you being a a bit shy now we get to see the real brent and hes awesome full or positivity .

[@theodoresantos6736]

Really enjoy your videos Brent!! Keep teaching us all your knowledge and experience because that’s what keeps us going!! Word.. Up! Love the channel ✌🏼

[@lanemimnaugh7486]

Good luck on all your fabrication and installation. 👍😎 ☝️🙏

[@Bdogg12784]

One of these in the boosted boyz tube chassis civic would be sweet!!!

[@cbdreamer1709]

Brent I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this video! Can’t wait for the dyno? How much power we after?

[@joshuayammer1994]

I love ur honesty man. Always looked up to ya.

[@JoseOrtiz-mp7xw]

The master at work. Always awesome to watch and learn.

[@pimpvela722]

Awesome video Brent way cool! You're definitely going to see me at the track this year in a "my racecar identifies as carbon neutral" T shirt 😂😂😂

[@thomasmurphy5906]

She's a beaut, super stoked to hear it rev, closed deck, titanium rods, v-tech, V6, pretty sure it needs a turbski and Fuel Tech

[@lw_evo1760]

always teaching us stuff.. telling us anything is possible.. this is why I started to build my fiat uno with a k20 awd set up.. thanks to Brent and all the lads at pfi for all the vids and help

[@ninja4187]

Thank you for making this video Brent, it was awesome and informative. Love the C-series engine, hopefully now more people will know it's actually a thing LOL.

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

Damn, never knew they had 6 bolt mains! And that huge girdle plate! That bottom ends stout!

[@RandomAuto12]

I can’t wait for more on the nsx it’s been too long

[@davevaughn7057]

Make the tensioner real nice get a pat and put it on the market

[@martzink]

I love building engines and reading technical papers! Very well made engine.

[@suburbanant]

Ah this was a joy to watch. My first car was an Acura Legend Coupe with the c32a1 and a 6speed. I've been waiting to see one come thru the shop to watch you play with it. I've been thinking about snagging another for a new daily so I may need to pick your brain at some point. Love your knowledge and enthusiasm bro. See you at the Freedom 500.

[@M.Boatwright]

I love watching these engine builds.

[@Xe99]

WE NEED RED NSX AND KOLE TRUCK OG PFI

[@demonic477]

god I love those engines it's the one Honda engine I always wanted to stuff in a S2000 and go drag racing it's been on my dream build list for the last 20 years now

[@watersmart1]

That is definitely an amazing design from Honda’s F1 Legacy. Great job Brent in bringing us into the technology of Honda.👍❤️🇨🇦

[@TheGforce1991]

Love it guys I build c30/c32 engines for myself and customers here in nz love seeing you guys playing with the same stuff, they love the revs and some good airflow

[@TheGforce1991]

My c32b N/A made over 250kw at the wheels with standard 3.0l valves

[@pFbSpecV]

Heck yea! I can’t wait to see the nsx back! Brent really does have some awesome cars!

[@10mm]

Doing Soichiro proud

[@chrisgreer1911]

Can't wait till the next one , thank you Brent for showing us this engine and also for sharing ur knowledge and helping teach us , I absolutely love these videos , I only wish u could do a few videos on tuning( basics ),but I understand trade secrets, just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you do can't wait till the next one

[@timwilliams2035]

The methods of manufacturing is always apparent in machinery built in Japan or at least designed there...I even see some similarity to Suzuki stuff in there. Very Interesting engine Thanks dude

[@MntlMajorkozmo]

Those cylinder markings on the cam gear are damn genius. Good job whoever designed those.

[@michaelblacktree]

I didn't realize the C-series was a 90-degree V6. It's surprising how much power you can put through an engine with offset crank pins.

[@jasonjones3]

very cool to see a piece of Honda history.

[@madmod]

I love the aluminum modular stuff for this same reason. You can pick up cheap aluminum 6 boltmain blocks in Aviators, explorers, Continentals, and they are very similar to the italian teksid Cobra blocks. With some improved rods and pistons, you can support some absurd power.

[@THEVROD64]

BEST INFORMATIVE VIDEO I have seen you produce. Basically a STEVE MORRIS video minus 2 cylinders. Brent...your a smart guy.

[@RichardStefanits]

The block is surprisingly compact, never thought such a displacement could fit into a small package like that.

[@BrandanHewitt]

You guys are awesome, such Informative content absolutely love this🔥

[@hdm299]

Should do one epa can kiss my exhaust pipe

[@PFIBrent]

🤣😂

[@SHrEdCiTy100]

Runs all the bolts in by hand before torquing.......a true champion

[@az_3kgt714]

Very close bore x stroke to the mitsubishi 6g72. 91.5 bore/ 76mm stroke and they absolutely love to rev. Its ashame so many people stroke them and take away one of the best things about them. ME? i bored mine out to 92mm and kept the stoke stroke and built mine to rev with a lot of compression. It's hilarious.

[@bobbybandz9194]

The bolts to the sides of the caps/girdle is kind of a much better version of what SBC guys used to do to strengthen their caps.

[@CriticoolHit]

Me: Hey google, find aftermarket crankshaft bearings for a C30 out of an Acura NSX. Google: You don't need that. Here's a link to the OEM bearings. Me: but -- Google: You don't need that. Me: but I wa -- Google: Click the fu***ng link now.

[@northernlits425]

reminds me of the days i spent assembling the 6G72 Mitsu Mill. very similar as its a DOHC - 3.0L v6. RTTTwin turbs, or VR4 3s. with active Aero, AWD, AWS, Active controlled suspension-muffler bypass built into the factory exhaust(tour/sport modes stiffens suspension damping And was noticeably louder in sport mode)) However titanium rods??!! that's wicked cool. ill say both the Honda NsX and Mitsubishi 3000gt way ahead of the times! NSX is a winner!!!

[@euba0149]

I wouldn’t expect a Honda guy to knoww to much LS BUT LS motors have always had 6 bolt mains from factory .. possibly getting confused with our factory 4 bolt cylinder head deisgned that aftermarket provides a 6 bolt head and block .

[@Burnit53]

Hey Brent. You didn't explain to the internet about the cooked potting material from the cam sensor that ALWAYS melts out and runs down the rear cover...LOL

[@curt___7439]

Strange question,,,what brand of scooter 🛴 are those bro...I know you guys ride the wheels off of em...:)...very poor man so I have one chance to buy one,,,and I trust your knowledge bro....sry also love this video content they you guys...

[@RAWRMotorsports]

Ls does have 6 bolt mains my guy which they obviously stole from this honda engine cause it looks exactly the same

[@kevinsellsit5584]

Thanks, that was awesome. I've put lots of DOHC engines together but nothing quite like that. Most I've done were German or Japanese and I prefer Japanese due to the spectacular aluminum casting and machining quality. Honestly Toyota parts fit together so perfectly. Next would be Yamaha engines like the 3.0 SHO Taurus engine. Same era as the NSX and also superb Japanese engineering and manufacturing.

[@ralphmenta7997]

It is pretty funny to see a Japanese V6 with 6-bolt mains.... Just like an F1 motor, big bore, short stroke= magic....

[@crujones4046]

Some knowledge from the master. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 we’re not worthy, we’re not worthy.

[@4BillC]

I NEED HELP! I'm putting together an engine, just real fun street car. I'm about to get valve springs but unsure. Only big difference is seat pressure. Intake 54lbs exhaust 80lbs, or 60 and 91? It is a timing belt and max rpm is going to be like 8K. The heavier pressure springs are $50 cheaper but do I really want that much seat pressure on an engine with stock cams that is spending most of its life on the street. Maybe a trip to Mexico here and there. It's a 1.8T Audi if that makes any difference

[@TrackSol]

Thanks for showing us the cool details of the C30A engine. Imagine if Honda would have made a V8 version of this engine design. I can only imagine what that would sound like at 10K RPM!!!

[@jsheradin]

Such a neat motor! Love it when engineers get a chance to make something without needing to worry about optimizing cost and mass production. The NSX being a low volume halo car meant they could geek out and use some novel tech. I bet it was inspired by the dominant RA16 Formula 1 Turbo V6 engine made by Honda just a few years prior. Supposedly when Honda Racing needed a motor for the 2004 JGTC season they just took a C series and threw a ton of boost at it. It ended up winning both the GT300 driver and team championships.

[@denisohbrien]

Done a timing belt on one of these... how on earth did I miss those marks on the pulley. never knew about the Ti rods either, IMHO always felt honda `missed the mark a little with the NSX, either a little more displacement (V8 version) or forced induction would ahve done in the 90s what the R35 GTR did on its launch, straight up humbled super-car makers and put them in there place.

[@marcusw2288]

I’m Australian. Been watching mighty car mods playing with 3cyl dyhatsu engines. It’d be crazy to see one of these heads fitted up. Side note, Honda parts actually fit dyhastu

[@vancmann]

Brent?? It's been forever man. You made me miss my 92 NSX. Looking great man! This is Vance form back in the day.

[@glaucomedia]

The Ferrari Killer. Maybe more HRC than just Honda.

[@texasfrontiersman8245]

Dynoed one of those for a customer back in 1998 it was lame. High revs but weak pathetic honda power...

[@jakemercedes280]

Insane intro!!.

[@mawe42]

Its a well engineered engine, like most Hondas! 78mm isn't that short, my 3.2 liter 911 only has 74.4 mm and it's considered pretty long.

[@XITroll13]

The bottom end looks just like an LS. The skirt, and main cap design. Maybe Chevy took their inspiration for the LS from this engine.

[@neilstandish455]

Aw ,that little V6 moving àll the air. Love it ❤

[@bigalalbig]

Great engine, loved the build. Got to thank Ayton Senna, for insisting that the NSX had something a lot more special than the initial prototypes SOHC engine'd offering.

[@dk2655]

Great video......probably the best you have done in my opinion right up to the point you put the used Timing Belt on. Why take that risk on such an expensive Engine??.

[@pupdowg420]

My first boss Kris Kettlson built a nissan 300 zx convertible with a 4 bolt main 350. This was the fastest car I had ever driven in with a man who could drive the balls off a donkey. He sold the car to purchase the first black nsx in vancouver. That car was like driving in the millennial falcon. Nobody in the world had seen the likes of a car like this. I'm eternally grateful to Kris and his vision in automotive greatness. I've driven every car known to man to this day and the engine in the nsx is something to behold.

[@johnc.hammersticks]

Those NSX motors sing like an F1 car. There is a video of the engine in one going down the road under load that vtec change over sounds nasty!!!!! Always wanted one till they went from $40k used to $100k+ in less than a year.

[@dreamersgarage8307]

Love the PFI speed family, tell Jamie he looks great.. lost a lot of weight n brand new smile, shit I didn’t even Recognize him for a second.

[@anthonyflores8156]

A beautiful piece of racing/car/jdm history ❤

[@gullreefclub]

The NSX was more or less the pet project of Honda racing who at the time engines were kicking ass and taking names in F1. The F1 influences in the engine are quite evident from the Titanium rods, cross bolt main caps, the super tight main cap registers, oil squirters, short stroke that allows for smooth high reving of the engine, cylinder head design as well as the general commitment to detail. Additionally when the first prototypes of the NSX were built Honda had F1 legend Ayrton Senna test the car at Motegi and then asked for his brutal honest opinion thinking he would have none because the car had been extensively tested by Honda. To Honda’s surprise Senna told them the car’s chassis was a marshmallow (flexed too much) Honda project executives who had a very good relationship with Senna took what he said to heart and stiffened the chassis like Senna has told them to do and the legend of the NSX was born.

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

Oh I've herd a clacking before lol. I ended up replacing my entire rocker assembly and she was saved, a pin popped out and I immediately shut it of and pulled the valve cover. First I noticed the bigger rocker arm was flipped up and the wifey found the dowel laying in the head. Long story short valve lash is very important, especially on d series. I will always remember valve lash after that incident.

[@ruikazane5123]

Forgot that these came with titanium rods from the factory! Wonder how high it will now rev with the valve springs and retainers. Next will be the "new" NSX engine, what could it have?

[@jackshortbox970]

Honda has dropped VTEC all new engines will not have VTEC anymore

[@pkuudsk9927]

I love how all small eninges can make stupid power easy, bikers for life, just worry all your eggs are in 1 basket. Honda could stop production tomowerre nomorreee type of crap.

[@Pats-Shed]

Love this content 👏 . It's fantastic to be able to share the experience of building an engine of this caliber with your son and the rest of us . Can't wait to see the engine in the NSX again. A K-swapped NSX is cool, but it just feels like you've woken up with a Lady-boy in the morning 😂 instead of the real deal .