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The RB25det is a great engine, and to keep it in good shape, there were some parts that were in need of service. The header studs, clutch kit, and gaskets really helped refreshed this engine to restore its performance.
I try to mention tactics or methods I have learned on my automotive journey, such as performance shops and schooling, that way the knowledge can be continued on and put to good use for those who might find themselves in similar situations.
I spent the last 7 years building this 1990 Nissan 240sx from the ground up by myself. I swapped out the KA24e for a KA24de. Then once more for a RB25det out of a R34 Skyline and couldn't be happier. I have also converted the 240 to right hand drive, (which ended up saving my life!) After installing a few drift parts; such as a hydro E - Brake, and dual rear calipers, welded diff, solid suspension bushings and more, the car handled amazing. Surprisingly this S13 was able to drift and stay sideways perfectly despite the damage that was done to it.
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[@RayquazaKing04]

YOOO ENGINE TIME

[@PrizzaMike]

Yessir! 😎

[@goose1168]

YOOO

[@Zeraks]

Hearing that it might be one or two weeks away from being drivable genuinely put a huge smile on my face. I'm so happy your efforts are coming together and I can't wait to see it finished!!

[@eduardgenardandalis1437]

Thanks for the good tips/advices for doing an engine job or hardware job (nuts,bolts,washers,etc.). It would be helpful for those who work on the engine and more. I’m might apply your tips/advices once I’m begin to work my late uncle’s car, together with my relatives. Also, Keep the good work.

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

Nice work man. Glad to see these kind of videos. Reminds me of old KZbin.

[@PrizzaMike]

🙂

[@graveyardmanager5718]

Honestly it kinda sucks how winter came so fast this year, just the fact that nobody can do anything in the winter time, everyone is solitude and you can’t get nothing done in the day with it either being so cold out or only having the sunlight for a couple hours, sorry about the complaining I just needed to vent cause when you said winter is here, it got me thinking how I have to put a hold or stop certain things that I got going on around me because of the winter lol but your vids are always awesome to watch no matter the season bro and your always so chill in your vids man hopefully I can have the skill set and knowledge to fix cars the same as you bro it’s inspiring fr

[@dabington]

I've yet to not enjoy a video of this build. Your thoroughness and passion are inspiring, keep it up bro

[@mlfhntr69]

now bc of you i want a 240sx too but in my country there is rarely any for sale but when one is for sale its really expensive like 7-10k euros

[@felipeandres1947]

Lmao the press out part! I've use the engine lift for the same thing a billion times!

[@GHXST3D_R3J3CT]

This has really come a long way,awesome job man

[@Blessvd1]

7:40 this means you still have child days, once you start to like coffee, means that youre no more a child

[@PrizzaMike]

Haha thats an interesting take!

[@felipeandres1947]

I need the laughs before class . Turned my night around! Looks up own you tube video to remember how to do it so dead !

[@portrad]

Marking bolts is a must do whenever taking anything apart and going back together! Even if it’s just a drain plug after an oil change it never hurts to make a mark so you can double check with your eyeballs and know your ride is safe and tight on the go.

[@jessewest1545]

Nord-Lock washers will change your life when it comes to preventing manifold leaks.

[@PrizzaMike]

100%!

[@chino179]

Bro when I get a job I’m buying ur merch, I wanna see that build finish

[@mitchelljohnson9548]

cool tip on bearings and races if you can chill the part that the bearing or race is goin on and warm your bearing or race , they just slip on by hand.

[@iCleanUp]

Noooo I thought you were gonna throw it in right at the end 😂. So sick tho dudd

[@PrizzaMike]

Coming soon 👀

[@LRSNRCNG309]

The body stuff is fun, but we're finally at the bread n butter

[@kfactory2983]

I clean the inside of the bell housing too...I´m not alone !!! ahah

[@jesusccccccc5941]

should go ahead and do the head drain while you have the engine out. great upgrade for drifters helps from bottom end oil starvation.

[@adrianncharles436]

Just love this build can’t get enough you rock man

[@grim8529]

so glad i found your channel!! love this content!

[@isiahak6667]

This car is gonna be SICK when it's finished, I could already imagine what it's gonna look like. Good video man she's gonna be perdy

[@PrizzaMike]

Appreciate you homie! I can not wait 🤘🔥

[@ClassicalKev]

watching your videos I unconsciously got the confidence to work on my whip xD Like i was there with you doing the work muhahahaha

[@PrizzaMike]

Hell ya! That's what it's all about 🙌

[@brxezo]

as always providing us with the content we crave glad the build is in the last stages before it becomes a daily once again

[@thomasmurphy5906]

Excellent work, attention to detail, can't wait to hear it run and see you ripping it

[@FinessedIt]

My Boy 🔥content as always ! Thanks Again!

[@AngeloServillo801]

always stoked when saturday comes along!

[@bsgarage65]

Stocked to see the beast running and driving soon 🤟🏼

[@tommybrown8210]

My fav part of the week is going on break and watching this series, keep it up man its looking beautiful

[@vladimirlara3660]

noice engine time very satisfying to see some work done on the engine glad to be a part of this progression of the build

[@silveris88]

Im so happy you got sponsors :)

[@Gus247365]

Awesome work as always man!!! So good seeing the items on the list being ticked off - must be a great feeling seeing every step taking you closer to being able to turn the key and hear it jump in to life!!! Keep it up bud - smashing it!!!

[@adampinczesgarageandfabric9930]

great video Mike. 240 is coming along nice. and I gotta say I usually hate tubs but those did come out nice.

[@justinelliott293]

I really like how you explain why you do each step. I basically learn everything from videos like this

[@b.a.d7622]

All your videos give me motivation to work on my car!

[@kingcats0008]

Keep doing these awesome videos! been watching this serie religiously every time you post a new episode

[@xFALENOx]

FINALLY MIKE I WAS WAITING

[@stephenstapler9996]

Hyped for the next video 😊❤

[@blesseddaboss9072]

I love watching ur content. I’m from ny with a ls swapped 240. That me and a friend did but watchin ur vids gives me that push to keep goin and keep tryna make it better thanks so much. Ur very much appreciated

[@darianlupton8975]

Love the channel! Keep it up!

[@brandonlegrange1605]

Hey Mike , really love watching your videos. All the way here from South Africa. Its amazing the passion you have for your cars. Every week I cant wait for a new video upload...you keep me motivated for my own project. Keep it up Bro !!!

[@shorty______]

Finally Saturday! Amazing video, and thanks for the installing tips tho!

[@luvsrevenge7996]

to think this has all been in the span of a year is just nuts to me, so happy that it’s gonna be drivable soon!

[@Werewolf-Future]

Mannnn! I love the commitment to just getting it all done ✔️ 🙌🏻...Looking forward to getting mine done with a 3SGE BEAMS swap.

[@3RAGE]

Damn Ginna! Car has seriously transformed. Can’t wait for the finish product.

[@kriskrisminer]

Love the video as always

[@lucasrock9880]

yesssss, been needing one of your vids

[@ITSONEKINDHERE]

Nice coming along!

[@pbe6965]

If a bolt is designed to be torqued with grease, we don't get the right tension without it (but since you used loctite instead, it most likely won't matter). On the other hand, we should never use grease if it's not mandatory, it stretches the threads a lot more than it's spec'd for and could lead to failures because the bolt/stud could end up permanently deformed (I've never seen you do this, I only add this one because I've seen it done a lot by lots of people, even in the industry, so much that a friend had to attend a demo from a big manufacturer to prove to them how much it stressed the bolts when they did it anyway).

[@Kryndon64]

So are you saying all the copper grease I just put on on all the front suspension bolts and nuts was bad? Only reason I did it is to prevent further corrosion since I was re-using all the fasteners. This is also why I tend to use the middle value when following torque specs. So if a nut calls for 50-60 Nm, I choose 55Nm etc. Those extra 5-10% can be accounted for by the grease.

[@thunderheartgaming4416]

That's a cool job bro I do mobile detailing in my truck pays good an I like the outcome of peoples cars after cleaning them

[@casual-kaos8509]

About time mate

[@updaon]

I just pray every video that you will first make it rust free and paint it good so my OCD can sleep well

[@dannyipwn1203]

Can we get that rear quarter panel installed already!?!?! i wanna see the car 100% complete already ! and i seriously CANNOT wait for paint ! the transformation on this car is going to be HUGE with paint. and im beyond excited. winter is approaching and im a little worried about all of that exposed metal. seal her up already !!!

[@davidatkinson6835]

Love your videos always positive even in the worst situations. Just one thing though, you put the metal side of the manifold gasket to the head which is the wrong way. The metal side should go to the header side to allow for slip as the header expands and contracts.

[@justinchadee5863]

Really informative vid 👌

[@zano7338]

which state are you in Mr. Mike? I always wait for updates of this rebuild..

[@PrizzaMike]

I'm from Illinois!

[@zano7338]

@@PrizzaMike dayummmm! im a supporter from Niles man!

[@samurboi8007]

These videos give me dopamine :)

[@daesyoung]

if u did hand port the head.. its as slick polished exhaust port. and dimpled floor intake and opening the mouth. dont mess with the tonsil or throat.. people will say you shouldnt. but when you see the process of the hand porting on the itr heads. its just as basic. thats why its not critically devastating or if professionally accurate with cutting and grind angles and entry point for valve seating. but its fun i also port my honda sir heads. never had a gsr lsvtec before. rotary is different tho. its not opening the mouth of the port but the throat since its dropped in but breaths through a columbian neck tie lol

[@bonasbuilds4704]

LET’S GOO! ENGINE WORK

[@kanaky-drift]

Hi Mike great video as always you have made good progress and above all your good respect and terrible management of your wife's tattoo in all that big Big UP to you from France 🇨🇵 and see you next video

[@Knownworldwide]

I’ve used that clutch disc before on my 540i, it grabbed pretty good but it definitely didn’t “feel” great. It never slipped but just didn’t grab as hard as I thought.

[@CPSteveMiller]

On the Cummins I send em home with the impact and red loctite. Might be a little different on the smaller motors but these big diesels vibrate like hell. Haven't had any bearing issues or bolts come loose 😅 On the Hondas I torque them though. Small motors may not take it as nicely

[@NoReverse77]

Bro had that 5x torque multiplier. Shirts torqued rom 500 ft lbs now.

[@Builditblanch]

Hey man ! Sry to bother You🤣. U kinda inspired me to start my own channel now . Love just watching your videos! Any advice on where to start to get my channel up and running?

[@alecw3535]

KZbin full time, congrats brother I’m jealous

[@antonisp6629]

excellent

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

I love raw videos

[@mitch9427]

Edging closer to completion 🎉🤌👌🙏

[@Ajaypatrol]

I love your videos keep up the good work

[@CultureBmx]

this video remined me that i forgot loctite on my pressure plate

[@tatertotracing7818]

c'mon honda boy quit calling em header studs PLEASE lol keep up the good work man looking forward to all the grinding videos and finish work!!

[@robtorress]

You should put a extremely heavy undercoating on the whole car so you can drive it during the winter.

[@rafaellizaola3501]

Good job Mike soon you will be right next to Chris fix on subs

[@G.J.G.P.]

Im not sure how it could be controversial to reuse flywheel bolts, because theyre regular bolts in terms of construction and they arent stress bolts. So as long as the bolts havent been overly over torqued or the bolt head, shanl and/ or thread isnt damaged, you can reuse those bolts as often as one of those mentioned circumstances accure, like every other regular bolt.

[@jonsgarage8054]

I had the same thought on my rear main figured it was newish and good 1 week with the motor together in the car and running and it failed now my trans is back off

[@sankuy6911]

you think youll go with a full oem interior for the ultimate stock+ or throw your own style on?

[@fraggett_-_8260]

Let’s go!!!🎉

[@mizorefn]

Engine Work Lets Goooo

[@psementalist]

Yea I've seen Joe on Garage squad use the bread trick but what happens when the bread turns to crumbs ?

[@Shadowdarknessone]

I pulled my bearing out with pizza. And if you impact the flywheel bolts. Imagine you slipt the crank or bull out the tread by accidently overtightning it. Or the flywheel could be get crooked

[@wicked_skies]

LETS GOOO WE HITTING MILESTONES

[@hon8812]

LETS GO!!!!!!

[@vailosquiet8678]

Can't wait to see it move under its own power again!

[@shona5512]

I've been looking into getting one of those Carly apps. Does anyone know if it can do things like cycle the ABS pump if you wanted to bleed the brake system?

[@illicitprayers4046]

NOICE!!!

[@sergegabin2587]

before install flywheel and clutch better check balance of them separatly and together

[@jaxeitheOG]

Bet it's gonna be done in December or January. Mark my words

[@kmydet]

was so excited to see the engine go in again but the video ended 💀

[@ChuZZZta]

11:00 Meanwhile me impacting shit out of honda balancer bolt on every timing belt change

[@nocturnalcustoms]

Yo I love the progress but seems like you are rushing now to have it running before winter, doesnt make sense to put the engine in completely if the enginebay isnt even ready yet as well as the underbody. Take your time you cant rush these things it will come out sick in the end no doubt.

[@Gsr_automotive]

Did you say quick release radiator support? That's not quick release. You can remove it quickly, it's not quick release.

[@stantheman9969]

Maaaaaan you shoulda changed that main seal lol

[@StarPower999]

Ayeeeee pmike vid

[@adrianncharles436]

Paint 🎨 the block

[@DAZ29DAZ]

Hey man what camera do you use?

[@liamkelly4478]

Personally I go over the top with cleaning, I keep about 30lt of petrol for just cleaning

[@llsupremevi9-897]

💯💯

[@woozylol1141]

I have the fact I have to drive my truck this winter

[@izack0128]

Lets goo

[@Gouranga552]

they salt the street before it snows?