RB26DETT rebuild, reinforcements and improvements. Nissan Skyline GT-R

[@sonny323]

Best. Video i seen. No music. No talking. Just engine build

[@Master_Psyper]

Hears music at 8:00 like “🤔” lol just playing

[@darkcashyz]

I watched till the end without skipping any single second. This video is too good to skip. I'm so relieved after you start the engine near the end of the video. There are tons of good work in your car. Your car must love you so much, I bet she appreciated every single thing you do to her. This is very inspiring. Well done my friend!

[@maxmekkker]

darkcashyz : Thanks 😀👍

[@BP-fx3qc]

I watched till the end without blinking or breathing. Top that.

[@GanjaNinja]

@@BP-fx3qc im blind and still managed to watch it in braile...beat that.

[@LuisVaz1994]

This is so peacefull to watch.... Thank You and congrats on that beast !!!

[@jawneelogik5744]

Finally! Someone that knows the proper way to use a torque wrench. One click, not fifteen!

[@uspartner]

I love how careful you are, you sir are a very handy and impressive man ! and I also enjoyed the no music, no talking.. Thank you :)

[@maxmekkker]

Alain Vaillancourt : WOW! Thanks 😀

[@jasoncrew4242]

that torque wrench click is satisfying. lol

[@MandoCabrera]

Jason Crew after 27mins, I find it satisfying as well! Lol. Felt like Pavlov was in the room. I was expecting the sound on every bolt. Haha

[@Dacommenta]

Alot of people dont realise that the rb26dett is a racing block that is internally braced, the 2jz is not. Fantastic motor. Incredible craftsmanship.

[@olah002]

Just out of curiosity, what do you mean by internally braced? Are you referring to the fact that the crank shaft uses a girdle instead of individual main caps?

[@arebrec]

Thank you for not ruining this fantastic video with pointless horrid music! So relaxing to just watch and hear only the sound of hands at work and metal. Superb.

[@rippedhard]

Very impressed, you have covered a lot of detail that would normally be missed. Great video without crappy music :)

[@budazee]

This is how a build should be documented ! 💪💪

[@gopium1976]

I’ve watched many videos on KZbin. This though was one of the most satisfying as you went through literally everything to rebuild the heart of a GTR. I’d never fool myself into thinking I’d do something like that though 😂. Your craftsmanship is spot on like something out of an anime 😂

[@maxmekkker]

Chris G : Wow... 😀 Thanks a lot 😀

[@Shinjikubo]

This is soooo relaxing to see you working with patience, dedication and gentleness....

[@Jolinator]

With so many hack mechanics on youtube this video is very refreshing to watch. Great workmanship Inge!

[@maxmekkker]

Jolinator Thanks 😀👍

[@maidenlord6663]

I'm a V8 guy but I've gotta give credit where credit is do when these things are put together right there tough as hell

[@Jonny_trans]

I had no idea RB engines had Individual throttle bodies from the factory, that's so cool

[@PaulEdu5691]

Great job. People talk so much about 1 or 2jz that they forget RBs. They are wonderful engines too.

[@tzq33tdq]

I changed a headlight once. Am i ready to do a rebuild?

[@maxmekkker]

tzq33tdq : Yes shure! You just need a bit more help ;-)

[@Lstwntr]

It depends on if it was a headlight ASSEMBLY. or just a bulb 💡

[@davidmiddleton-gear8206]

Yes. That's about how much me and other half had done before we jumped into doing a full rebuild....

[@aaronmahanga7635]

Take your time make sure you got all the torque numbers(and tools) oh when putting bearings in like the crank and conrod make sure they are in correctly.

[@abdelkrimmeftah7028]

who can cook his dinner can absolutely do an engine rebuild

[@antonop100]

Amazing video ! I noticed that at @11:40 he puts the rtv on the oil pan around the outside of the bolt holes, that will cause an oil leak, it must be done on the inside of the bolt holes !

[@maxmekkker]

Thanks! No it does not mean it's going to leak. Always done it this way, and it works.

[@antonop100]

@@maxmekkker Its weird. In Honda service manuals it specifies rtv should be in the inside, maybe this is different. Cheers!

[@ItsCardo1987]

Amazing work! This would inspire many to do the work themselves. Very good!

[@maxmekkker]

ItsCardo1987 : Thanks 😀

[@arafat5710]

I agree

[@infamyseemsshort]

That doesn’t mean they should. When performance is the goal, blueprinting of the engine is required. I didn’t see any measurements taken, so if learning is what you want. Then this isn’t where you should go.

[@maxmekkker]

@@infamyseemsshort yes that's correct. This is not a "how to" video. I wouldn't recommend a any body to do this without experience.

[@samsonian]

infamyseemsshort true. A channel I have found recently where the production of the videos is geared toward showing the proper way to put together an engine with blueprinting and all the insanity it entails is Subi-Performance. Top-shelf work and top-shelf equipment building top-shelf motors (at different levels of tune, which is cool to watch the difference).

[@markrampersaud]

nice mate. proud to see you did this by yourself.

[@amadzack666]

rebuild from a to z with your own hands thats the spirit of love,keep it up man..

[@davidmiddleton-gear8206]

This is really satisfying to watch, and oddly mesmerising. Like watching a craftsman making furniture....

[@rockers2rockers616]

An Inspiration to many I'm sure. And no annoying techno music! Perfect

[@misegades]

Not shown: 15 minutes of raging while trying to get all the vacuum lines out of the way whilst installing the intake manifold lol

[@maxmekkker]

misegades : LOL 😂😂😂 That's so correct 👍

[@aaronmahanga7635]

Thanks inge's for showing how to get oil pressure, just finished repairing a crank issue hooked everything up did oil pressure check and she started first turn of the key, thanks nicholas.

[@maxmekkker]

Happy I could help. Thank you for your reply.

[@四輪工藤]

世界中に愛されるGT-R 私たちの国にGT-Rがあることを誇りたい

[@maxmekkker]

ありがとうございます。 私はGT-Rの誇り高いオーナーです

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

Inline sixes make me happy.

[@TheRebelOne.]

Your knowledge is second to none. A fantastic rebuild without the crap heavy metal guitar background music. Well done. 😁👍

[@maxmekkker]

0BMM1 : Thank you :-D

[@Stoeff1987]

Love how you completely lost it when the engine started!

[@RHDM.]

I want to master his technique, building a RB26 under 28 minutes! damn that is fast xD

[@maxmekkker]

Magic 😄

[@Spartan536]

This was like watching Bob Ross create something from nothing but a few brush strokes, only this thing will make automotive music akin to a top tier symphony when its running.

[@454k30]

There is nothing more satisfying in the automotive world than turning that key and having the motor start the first time!

[@maxmekkker]

Agree 😁 But it's also existing the first seconds, no matter how many times I've done it 😂

[@andreasugara]

love your work man, when you first start-up your engine it's absolutely INSANE!

[@maxmekkker]

Gerry Andrea Sugara : Thanks 😀👍

[@johnsumner2987]

This is the type of engine build video I like. No music, no voice over just work and the nice clicking noise from the torque wrenches. One question, why didn't you wrap your turbo's or the manifold? I keep going back and forth on whether I should wrap mine on my VG30dett.

[@maxmekkker]

John Sumner : Thanks 😀 . If wrapped between the manifold and the heat shield the wrap gets wery hot, and can melt. I notised that with my previous build. I want to use the heat shield too keep a stock appearance. Wrapped is the best solution to keep the surroundings cold. VG30DETT is an amazing engine 👍

[@benjaminjohnson4697]

fuck have we been listening to that music for over a year now? lolol great build man, always interesting learning from other's methods.

[@janisvaskevics93]

Great work. Pleasure to watch! From 26:22 was the whole idea - a simple guy built and started a beast. Sounds awesome! Love this engine.

[@dorout1]

Awesome video! I wish more rebuild videos were like this. Feels like you are there rebuilding with the dude.

[@maxmekkker]

Thanks 😀

[@yogiprimananda2125]

i got goosebumps for the first start engine sound.. Amazing dude.

[@jamesday3957]

WHAT YOU DIDN'T SEE IS THE KEY TO THIS BUILD HIS ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS PRE ASSEMBLY AND STAGING THE PARTS IN SEQUENCE. FIRST OFF LAST ON. A VERY COMPLEX JOB. HE MUST HAVE HAD A LOT OF BENCH SPACE. THIS JOB WOULD COST 10,000.00

[@maxmekkker]

Thanks James Day! Yes it took a lot of bench space to get good organisation.

[@JDMRightHandDrive]

Great video, thanks for sharing! Nice to see it all come together I am trying to find the motivation to finish mine!

[@downstairs99]

Nice rebuild takes time to make sure all faced are flat to surface and bolts torqued correctly well done

[@CaptTwo6]

Making it look easy! Nicely done

[@sandokannoname5738]

Ther´s a long time ago I don´t watch such a good video, congratulations and thanks.

[@maxmekkker]

Thanks! Thanks for watching.

[@sandokannoname5738]

It was a pleasure Don´t forget to post the video when you put that beatufull beast in the streets. I am affraid there´s not much in my channel yet but I´m planning to post some videos this year on different chemical experiments....I also need to be polite, that is what I really liked, your home made scientific work. Well I also love driveing and fast cars but......

[@sandokannoname5738]

It was really nice. Don´t forget to post the video when that beast reaches the streets You work in a such a polite way, its really liked me, your home made ¨scientific" work. I´m affraid the´s not much in my channel but I am planning to post some videos with chemical experiments this year. Well I also love driveing and fast cars but....your..... Tanks!!

[@sandokannoname5738]

upss! the internet....I was about to post the first comment, checked another window and when rwturned to your video and post....dissapears. Write the second comment , more or less the same and when post both them do.

[@maxmekkker]

Yes I will post more videos this year. Now it's winter here in Norway, snow and freezing. I'm so looking forward to this year's summer! Looking forward to see your projects 😀👍

[@OutcastAngelV]

This was very relaxing and satisfying to watch. Think I'll use this as my grease monkey bedtime story haha

[@maxmekkker]

Marshall Kell Hahaha 😁 Thanks a lot!

[@jacksmith3189]

A skilled artesian I enjoy watching him work

[@markmathews6876]

he's done well here , I like to get oil pressure up before first start

[@brokestatus8893]

reminds me of when I used to watch my dad rebuild engines 👍

[@hibco3000]

I find this very relaxing to watch.

[@princegoreea7752]

you are a professional mechanic ... nice job man

[@23hublock1]

Brilliant choice of components, and so methodically put together. Very good video, great to watch, thank you! I'm a Subaru man myself, saw the bag in your garage! lolFantastic work.

[@rotrmotr]

Excellent work. Thanks for not putting any background music. Really enjoyed this video!

[@Wolfpack310]

very nice done. I like how u check oil and pressure careful before starting the engine.

[@Babyhulk24]

Yesss this was satisfying to watch, to bad couldn't get to see the transmission, driveshaft etc etc go up to :)

[@GTRBaconR34]

I watch this before going to bed every night.

[@patrooool707]

Oh man you rebuild godzilla ‘ nismo You bring rb26 to life

[@Bychugoodmoe]

Who dislikes this!? Peaceful to watch !

[@maxmekkker]

Thanks 😀👍 I think some people misunderstand the video

[@danielbrealey2924]

Hey man, I just thought I'd drop a quick comment here. I think you'll find setting up your ring compressor a little looser will result in you being able to knock the pistons in a lot more easily. I set mine up at work so that with 3 or 4 taps from the handle of a hammer or mallet will knock them in. It takes a fraction of the time that way for each piston too. As long as you support the ring compressor so it doesn't jump around, you'll never damage a ring on the way in...Just a little tip. I'm a mechanic, race engine builder and Skyline owner myself ;)

[@maxmekkker]

Daniel Brealey Thanks! The pistons wasn't that hard to push down, but you are probably right anyway. It sounds like I'm hitting harder than I actually did, because the camera picked up the sound to good ;-) I'm not a engine builder by profession ;-)

[@maxmekkker]

Thanks! :-D I have worked as a car mechanic for many years, but is now truck (forklift) mechanic. But only made a few engine builds like this. I'm just so nervous to break a piston ring ;-D

[@danielbrealey2924]

You did great man- like a true professional! ;)

[@MotoEastTuning]

Grab an ARP installer tool (sleeve type) and they'll slide in like butter :)

[@maxmekkker]

Moto-East Tuning : yes they are really nice tool :-D

[@englishbabebiking]

Fantastic to watch, nice set up. Some tomei can gears would be sweet. Just a little nice touch. What is not to love about that video. Big thumbs up.

[@nicolestanding3865]

Hearing Power roar to life makes me all . . . . .

[@jamdc2000]

...best part, the oil pressure needle moving

[@tonygc6925]

a relief

[@TheKage900]

good work Mr. Doctor

[@thedoctor8381]

Lol I do em heaps better than this hacker...here the 2md Ring break at 2.00...lol Nobody who has a clue installs pistons like this

[@JunkmanJim]

You might want to consider safety glasses, especially under the hood when the motor is running. My work requires them all the time and found them uncomfortable at first but now I feel naked working without them. If a belt breaks or hose sprays hot oil in your eyes, it would be terrible. Also, make sure you have a fire extinguisher close by, especially in a garage with wood walls. A friend that I grew up with, died under a car in his garage when fuel ignited. Having safety glasses on in such a situation might allow you to maintain vision and escape. Simple safety steps can drastically improve your chances of survival.

[@maxmekkker]

JunkmanJim : Thanks for your advice. Sorry for your friend. I always have a fire extinguisher nearby, but I seldom use safety glasses. But I always do a risk evaluation before start. I've worked as an mecanik for all most 25 years now, and I've taken some damage too eye's and hands...

[@abdelkrimmeftah7028]

Very good work sir ... Nice rebuild .. congratulations... good Luck

[@christopherhylton8569]

I love this video and you are a great teacher

[@Nishimachi_Photography]

Nice to watch

[@thebteam9056]

seriously man love your work an I like that you explained what all went into the engine plz post more vids!!! as alot people problem already said

[@maxmekkker]

Baron Burgess: Thanks!! :-D I will upload new videos when I've made new clips. Here in Norway we have winter, snow and temperature below freezing point, so the GTR is in the garage on stands. There will only be a few small upgrades this winter. Not much to make a video of... The GTR is in a good shape 😀

[@yusufshuker3409]

very nice and congratulations on doing this yourself. i am building a rb30/26 and its starting to frustrate me as i have not done this type of conversion before nor have i ever worked on nissan skyline engines before. you make this look so easy LOL :) best of luck and keep the good videos going.

[@maxmekkker]

Thanks. Yes I guess that's a bit more work. I've done some engines, but not many, and this is my first RB engine. I've worked as a mechanic at a Nissan workshop fore some years. Good luck with your project!

[@simpleclean2468]

Thanks man this will help me in my RB26 Build all the way from N1 Block Scratch.

[@lucaabbondanza6289]

THANKS FOR THE TRIBUTE

[@jstacksz92]

i definitely respect all the work he put in, awesome video.. real dedication

[@GeordietheJoiner]

Man you have awesome engine building skills ! I loved your video nice work 👍

[@norton5.037]

I always found it less stressful to put the hammer end on the piston and tap the other end so you don't have to beat the piston. still great vid though

[@СартакСС-и3ш]

На три вещи можно смотреть вечно : на огонь ,на воду и как человек что-то делает )))

[@maxmekkker]

Это было хорошо

[@Chrisj91TBirdsc]

it was nice to watch this build,great job and congrats

[@AliKhan-sk3gn]

u have a great experience thats a great video

[@Goodezilla]

Great video man! I'm about to do a lot of the stuff you did here. I can't wait!

[@maxmekkker]

Thanks! I know you are! Looking forward to seeing your video! It's a nice job, would gladly do it again :-D

[@Goodezilla]

Did you have your rotating assembly balanced? Pistons/Rods to Crank?

[@maxmekkker]

GoodeZilla: no I didn't. My last engine build before this one was a Nissan CA18DET engine. I got everything balanced with that engine, but it was not really much to do as it was all most in perfect balance. But it feels good to have done it. On the other hand, I think Nissan did a good job when they built it 😉 If you should decide to balance it, you should also balance the crank with pulley and flywheel. Good luck with your project! I'm so looking forward to seeing your videos 😀👍 And of course, just ask if I can help you with anything! I will tell you if I'm only guessing 😉

[@Goodezilla]

Inge Hildebrand Thank you for the answer! I'll probably be getting in touch with you with little weird questions haha. For example...I see you disconnected the transmission before taking the motor out. Was that difficult? Did you have a transmission jack? Did you have help? :) Thank you again!

[@maxmekkker]

Yes do that! Yes I disconnected the gearbox first, mostly because my garage isn't long enough, but also because the lifter was not big enough. It was not too difficult. I first tok out both engine mounts, so the engine got lower, and only then I could reach the 2 top bolts on the gearbox, and the top bolt on the starter motor. I used a standard stand too kip the front of the gearbox up. The mounts on the gearbox was all most holding the gearbox up by it self. I took the engine out and in by my self, without help. I got some help from my wife to lift on the cylinder head and standing on the break pedal when I torqued the crank bolt.

[@fomocotech]

Awesome build man, thanks for sharing it!

[@QuavyQua]

My type of ASMR!

[@simurg1096]

Mine too

[@chanakyasinha8046]

Its always satisfying to watch rebuild😭😭😭😭

[@MrVaderino]

amazing engine and workmanship. Congrats and thanks for sharing :-)

[@nuddschify]

Respect!!! Very beautiful

[@saifskyline]

great video! fitting the oil pan, you should have put the engine upside down. also apply a THICK bead of silicone glue because it would leak otherwise!

[@maxmekkker]

Thanks! The reason I did't mounted sump upside down was to make shure no one of the baffles on the Nismo baffle plate should be stucked in open position by the oil pickup. Not sure it was necessary but... I dont like when too much of the silicon seal escapes and into the engine. Oilpan is 100% tight and completely dry on the outside :-D Nevertheless, thanks for your tips.

[@tempestyo]

Herlig video! Hater daglig at jeg gikk for "hus er viktigere enn å bygge Skyline"😜

[@maxmekkker]

Thomas Iversen: Takk 😀👍 Hahaha 😁 Ja det kan være kjedelig å være fornuftig, men synes ikke prioriteringene dine er helt feil heller 😉

[@tempestyo]

Inge Hildebrand Neida, fornuften må få råde nå og da😑 Får satse på at sjansen byr seg senere. Har du mye effekt nå?

[@maxmekkker]

Nei ikke stort. På high-boost er det 520rwhp (med 4wd sikringa ute)

[@MatsOland]

Flere sånne videoer! Sjukt chill å se på 😄

[@keithhilton1564]

Beautiful hats off to you built with pride and passion.

[@muhammadsyafiq7760]

If you can include how to timing the engine will help me a lot.

[@williamclarke8950]

Look at time 4:00... not one drop of assembly line on those cylinders...got good for initial start up dry bearings and cylinder walls....good job there guy

[@maxmekkker]

I can assure you that all moving parts where well lubricated before assemble. Without lubrication it wouldn't even turn. There are many necessary things that that needs to be done that doesn't show in this short video.

[@panosntinas2789]

Nice work...this is so peaxefull to watch...and gongrats on that beast..!!!

[@focusfanatic01]

awesome work man, took all the cuss words out that we normally do and hear during engine build work lol

[@maxmekkker]

Thanks! lol 😂 It's a movie triks

[@royzcustomz]

very good work on the rebuild.

[@jimmyforall]

I truely enjoy your video. Thanks!

[@5ltrclubby]

this is fucking amazing I am looking to get a gtr and wanna swap cams and turbos but this vid makes me wanna do more

[@maxmekkker]

Haha, Nice! Thanks!

[@RayBen555]

Wish I had your skills man. Nice work!

[@captvonacid]

I've been doing my RB25 build for 6 months now. Started it yesterday 😅

[@maxmekkker]

Nice 😀👍

[@captvonacid]

@@maxmekkker And with your video I became more motivated to get it on the streets! Keep up the awesome work brother!

[@maxmekkker]

@@captvonacid Wow! Thanks 😀👍

[@daveh9134]

Excellent video and build. Thanks for making, Inge!

[@jacksmith3189]

I enjoy any/all artisans at work

[@JustinWilliam]

THE HEART OF GODZILLA

[@SembaraNugroho]

that was absolutely sick man!

[@lneedham1116]

Great work Man!! Keep the dream alive! Just seen your video of you the Tesla how a car that was rebuilt by your own hands runs.. 👏👏👏 Bravo sir! Bravo!! Happy Boosting... Love for that beautiful R32 From the (316) Wichita, KS USA.. (Edit) Earned yourself a new Sub!!

[@christoffer1973]

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