Shaving 16lbs Off 2JZ Engine With Titanium Rods & Billet Crank - Jay's 96mm Stroker Build

[@JBarnes917]

When you have to justify why your “only” making 1000hp..... we live in a crazy time lol

[@realstreetperformance]

What a time to be alive haha

[@druumoren4458]

Perfect in my journal

[@sepg5084]

My making?

[@samsonian]

IKR…it really harshes my buzz when my 1500hp (insert car) insta-fries tires! I’d detune it, but that would let slip that I sit down to pee…I mean, it takes away the fun if you aren’t able to grenade 5 figures in parts with one foot stomp! Holy first-world problems, Batman!

[@clintbartholomew7459]

@@realstreetperformance what does it cost, estimate at time of parts market, would a 1400hp 2jz cost to build from bottom to top fuel injection system included.

[@troyvantrienen9418]

Hi Jay, I’m an RB guy but I love your 2J content. You always seem like you have a very considered approach to builds and tuning and most of all I love that you share everything including the failures. Can I just say that I appreciate the content you put out there and I look forward to each new clip when it comes up in my feed. ✌️ from Australia

[@tcsbodyworks]

9:00 Love the cut where Jay just lost it and laughed!

[@realstreetperformance]

🤣

[@RadDadisRad]

Insane that you can shave any weight off let alone 16 pounds.

[@realstreetperformance]

Every tiny bit eventually adds up

[@mikelmarion]

@@realstreetperformanceany more Videos on this build?? How have the rods Held up to boost?? This has to be the only Build I’ve seen to run Titanium rods and boost. What are you revving to? Can you post a 2024 update on this Block/build

[@chadbenjamin8118]

Jay is like Pablo Picasso, an artist in his field of work. Here I am watching appreciating that art!! Thanks Jay.

[@realstreetperformance]

very kind words. Thanks chad

[@reubenmorris487]

Must be nice to have a clean room to do personal builds. 😎

[@PureFunction]

Yep, I need all of this!!!

[@muslimtommyshelby2624]

Hey I know you 😀

[@realstreetperformance]

Yah you do!

[@ridhaadelong4369]

Pure function: "Yep, I need all of this!!! The twins:" haha we'll see about that 🥱" 😂

[@SupraSav]

There's are many reasons this channel makes the small list of auto-tubers I follow.. Thanks for another reason! Keep them coming!

[@realstreetperformance]

Thanks for the support Sav

[@twojay]

16 lbs! That's awesome. Excited to see this car back in action.

[@realstreetperformance]

Thanks. We are too

[@jacobdaily3038]

Absolutely love the motor tear down and assemble videos! Jay you are a wizard and I learn everytime I watch them!

[@realstreetperformance]

Glad you like them!

[@MrBlackbutang]

Great assembling practices! This where many great builds fail ! See it all on KZbin! Thanks Billet titanium rods 1900 hp Buick v6

[@Hulikadito]

One of my life goals is to have a 2J built by Jay and the Real Street team. Until then, I'll live vicariously through these videos. Thanks for sharing this!

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Well when you become a KZbin "star" then you can him build it while you take video and have them take video so they can also post it ... 👍

[@incolink]

Garrett really should be sending you a new new G42 for this ...

[@tagperformance]

Whatever turbo he is using he should have Revolution turbo upgrade and trust me he will love it.

[@BurlyMammoth]

I love how in-depth and nuanced you are in your discussion of cause and effect as it relates to the overall rotating dynamics of the engine and how it relates to the characteristics in a very simplistic manner; it demonstrates what makes you a true master of the craft. Thank you, Jay.

[@2006chunming]

Wow! Didn't know you had a Supra. Amazing! Thank you for sharing these wonderful informative videos.

[@issacdaniels942]

Man the 2JZ is such a legendary engine I wish I had the money but sadly I don’t

[@ryanh5712]

Thanks for sharing how you put a 2jz back together in a way the FSM can’t!

[@andybob1001]

I don’t have a Supra, but it’s always interesting listening to Jay. His car is a great looking car

[@hillbillydeluxe08]

Nice showing of a tip with the razor blade. Will be using that from now on. Thank you!

[@thedetailer9078]

You want to go fast Jay and realstreet performance is the people you talk to my turbo integra has been going strong for 6 years on 20lbs cause of these people !! Keep it up

[@realstreetperformance]

awesome, thanks for chiming in. we appreciate the support

[@SrtifiedHawk]

Jay I really enjoy your videos....none better out there...watching a master at work...you explain it so well even makes sense to someone like me who doesn't know as much detail about the internals of these motors.

[@kennethparker573]

Can we have a follow up video on this engine!?

[@BalticSupraRacing]

Love these videos, Great build Jay

[@aidanhamilton9859]

I like how you said 1000hp is enough for you now a days. My 400whp in my 93 turbo 4.0l xj is a blast.

[@carmisti]

I remember us chatting on nasioc ages ago, man, great to be able to hear your knowledge pouring out, still. -carmi

[@realstreetperformance]

Thanks carmi

[@supramarco6775]

GREAT VIDEO. FANTASTIC ENGINE. THANKS FOR SHARING IT.

[@edmundnlemadim8480]

Sounds great! If BC titanium rods were available at a price point better than 3900 this should be a setup everyone puts together! Unfortunately my pockets ain’t that deep 🤣 Another great video from Jay and the guys at RealStreet! 💪🏾 Keep em coming!

[@muskytuned]

I thought I heard knock at the 8:18 mark but it was a "subscribe click icon sound" overlaying the audio. LOL. Awesome build Jay! Thats a fat curve and really quick spool.

[@Jrautomotive1]

Really learnt a lot from this channel awesome build keep up the great work 🙌🏽

[@realstreetperformance]

Awesome, thank you!

[@eb972]

If people knew how hard 1000 hp is to control on the street let alone 1500+. Good stuff 👍

[@marcocoetzee6880]

Really love the way you do your thing. True professional. Keep up your great work. Much appreciated.

[@slicktop2jz855]

Unreal man. Added to the list

[@flubyux2]

Impressive move with the ti rods. I recall people being afraid of the ls7 making power and shattering the rods either from sudden torque onset or knock. But I guess nowadays with modern fuel and management, my favorite reductive logic just works: “just don’t knock then!” If ti rods have real streets or longevity then that’s even more appealing than al rods

[@danielspencer1973]

Some seriously nice noises on the dyno! Nice crankshaft! (That's what she said)!

[@astonmarjo]

Good Greatness 👌 When Jay's building 2jz engine's!!! I always wanted one... Now I have 4. A legend throughout the years. 🏁🏁🏁💯👌

[@Sleeperdude]

Great video

[@realstreetperformance]

Thank you!

[@KARR]

Gun drilled crank is nice

[@pauljanssen2624]

Nice build one of my favorite things is to put motor together. Besides doing all the machine work.

[@Tay675]

all that weight cut from spinning 5k+ rpm have got to be huge

[@pkop2jz]

Wow thats a game changer

[@Limeayy]

Thank you for your assembly tips. You are very helpful Jay. I love your videos :D

[@realstreetperformance]

Thanks for commenting. It helps the channels!

[@wallykarkos4802]

first time that i seen bearings to block installed lubed up?

[@timcoto7759]

Outstanding work Jay. And great parts support. I'll definitely be looking towards those for the next build.

[@realstreetperformance]

Awesome. Let us know when you are ready!

[@XxpostyxX]

Shout out to rsp toyota forgot to drill out an oil drain on the new vvti 2jz head intake side. And it was way beyond the 30 day ebay return deadline and rsp came thru and replaced it for me with a new one

[@DreamProjectsMotorsports]

Using your videos as inspiration for my engine build vlog 🤙🏼 awesome work

[@realstreetperformance]

Good luck! Share the videos with us!

[@rev3]

I was just looking at a bunch of stuff like this

[@755hp]

8:37 That is a thick 900+whp coming from a 2JZGTE; 4500rpms peak Tq of 720+….impressive.

[@livinroomlongshanks]

Correction - 'THICC'

[@v4yt126]

a joy to watch

[@GTRliffe]

We need a comparison with the same turbos as before (all three would be nice) that way we can put too rest the confusion if titanium rods and lightweight crank are worth it. i’m considering these rods AND crank. i currently run the standard BC billet crank in my rb, and very curious on their lightened version

[@crazymasina8524]

What is the red solution that Jay always puts on the bock and rods and backs of the bearing filets?

[@ArthurTugwell]

Love your videos Jay, so informative and always so well detailed. Big love from the U.K.

[@realstreetperformance]

Thanks yipper!

[@675Vertigo]

Great video Jay! Was nice meeting you at TX2K21 earlier this year!

[@realstreetperformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@drjdmtuning4982]

Jay can we please get a 90mm billet crank, titanium rods, 9:1 piston kit????

[@realstreetperformance]

Yessir. Email [e-mail] when you are ready

[@crazyrat51]

Do NOT put oil behind the bearings, assemble them clean and dry on the back side! Locate the main caps with dowel pins! This WILL eliminate any cap walk!!! I used to do N/A Nitro Methane engines. 5.40.... 255mph.

[@BrokenSilvia]

Awesome video!!

[@realstreetperformance]

Thank you!

[@marshalleng1933]

Jay you have soo much knowledge. I love watching these builds! I I always learn something.

[@realstreetperformance]

I appreciate that!

[@marshalleng1933]

@@realstreetperformance yeah man not a problem!

[@gmax876]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing!

[@yerielvarela2405]

Make a video when you put the gt42 turbo in the dyno

[@ItzSillyy]

my question so far is why not go all out and do 10:1 compression instead?

[@realstreetperformance]

Good question, i think the answer seems easier if you just keep going. Why not go 10.5:1? why not 11.0:1? or 12.0:1? Compression vs Boost vs Timing vs Detonation vs Heat is all a give and take relationship. Upping the compression doesnt always translate to a better combination. You could up the compression, which will affect the other components in the relationship. Its all about finding a total package that works for you. This is a combination I like.

[@jocktheglide]

Man love your videos on engine building and info......

[@MrJoselcampos]

Great video as always Jay!

[@realstreetperformance]

Thank you!

[@BigOgarage]

Love it! Jay is awesome

[@Yojujux]

So you would put assembly lube on the main caps and oil the bearing it’s self? Could you use oil for both applicants?

[@thewing331]

Wow I know this is nerdy,but what a beautiful Crank man. 16lbs less is so cool.

[@charlcote7551]

Since 2 years have passed since the video, I am curious to know about these very interesting Ti conncecting rods... have you had any issue with those?

[@richardmustard4039]

I have to ask why are the titanium rods not coated/titanium nitrite because titanium is abrasive on steel? Love all the video's and keep up the great work.

[@juliangagliardi1367]

Awesome work always love these videos !

[@realstreetperformance]

Thanks Julian!

[@festungkurland9804]

so now we can fire a cannon through the crankshaft like a ME109? FINALLY!

[@boyou2]

Nice video. It's fun to see that you lub the mains BEFORE putting bearings....EVERY machinist I've asked told me that it's useless....I'm not convinced, and you confirm what I do every day ^^

[@realstreetperformance]

It really just acts as a flush when the bearing crush compresses it out of the way. It’s not necessary but it helps

[@jamesnoz]

How's this holding up Jay?

[@Gurdil95]

Why aren't the bearings installed dry ?

[@ryanlowe3588]

One thing people should note about titanium rods is if you scratch the rod it will crack in that spot after a while

[@NeXuSMusiic]

Which engine oil did you use on the backside of the bearings? The red stuff is not atf i guess? Thanks Jay!

[@realstreetperformance]

I just use ATF. It's thin and displaces any particulate on the mating surfaces and will lubricate the surfaces as the bearings meet at the parting line and get forced into their location.

[@BEANS-O-MATICtransmissions]

Jay, with only 2 bolt mains and cap walk at xxxx HP, why don't you pin the main caps?

[@alexanderknight7793]

Isn’t putting lube behind the bearing an absolute no no??

[@realstreetperformance]

not at all, the bearings are held in place by the crush of tightening down the main caps. As the main caps get tightened down, and the bearing becomes crushed, the lube behind the bearing gets squeezed out the sides, taking left over tiny debris with it.

[@az_3kgt714]

shaved some weight out of the engine im building. A high-comp 6g72. Between Billet pistons, forged rods,Cam gears,Springs and retainers, cam gears, Aluminum flywheel pretty theres about a 15lbs weight difference. Unfortunately i couldn't save more with a shorter piston skirt as No ONE makes High comp (12.5:1) pistons for a 6g72 save ross pistons and they're a full round style piston.. No one makes a short skirt style piston. But saving 16 lbs out of an already built engine is pretty nuts.

[@NAPBEAT]

is that okay if i dont put oil under the bearing? this is first time i saw this.. tq

[@alexanderknight7793]

I thought the same, pretty sure that’s something you are definitely not supposed to do.

[@NeXuSMusiic]

A lot of people dont use that method because of your oil clearance. If you use too much oil/assembly lube for example you will destroy your bearings. Others like jay do that just with a tiny drop of oil to protect the backside of thr bearing. Whenyou install them sometimes you will shove the backside and some material stays on the edge that you have to wipe away. I guess that was very thin red atf. I also do both methods and would recommend beginners that you DONT use oil unter the bearings. It is safer..

[@realstreetperformance]

over the years, there has been a lot of "rules of thumb" passed down between generations that just got memorized without looking into any further. But this is a method I have used on hundreds of engines that regularly make over 200-300hp per cylinder. The bearings are held in place by the crush of tightening down the main caps. As the main caps get tightened down, and the bearing becomes crushed, the lube behind the bearing gets squeezed out the sides, taking left over tiny debris with it. There isnt any oil in there anymore by the time the bearing is crushed into place.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

The bearings are crushed and held DOWN when you tighten down the caps. They dont go anywhere unless you starve the engine of oil.

[@in54ne82]

Great video, thank you! My only question is why there's lube added behind the bearings? I thought they supposed to be dry...

[@tagperformance]

Hello Jay I have a 2001 Gs300 like Roberts and was wondering if I should go the stroker crank route I bought a full jdm 2jzgte vvti aristo swap. I was thinking possibly procharging the car with a F1 procharger and using a BMW 8hp70 transmission with a controller. I want to try something lil different from the norm since alot of the new cars are coming out with 8 and 10 speed transmissions. I just wanted to get your opinion. By the way this will be a street car

[@realstreetperformance]

The stroker crank really makes the driving experience of the car more enjoyable on the street. Low end torque, part throttle response, and turbo response all improve

[@Siiello]

the power explosion between 3.5k and 4.5k is wild. I would like to do a build with titanium valves, cams, pistons, and ti sleeve coatings while at it to see if I can make big power last longer.

[@Biteme1010]

Im curious as to why the main caps arent extended laterally out further against the skirt of the block so they butress the bottom end.

[@Ramb1t0]

How much lighter is the titanium compared to aluminum rod?

[@EdwardAlcala]

I thought oil behind the bearings was a bad thing? Is this because the type of rod bearing or just a high horsepower thing?

[@MsOMGwtfnoOb]

The crankshaft improves what the torque ? @ lower rpm is does this work for a 550whp and twin scroll combination

[@MsOMGwtfnoOb]

With the 96mm stroker how much torque will you gain from 3.0L to 3.6L

[@user-cx4ev9fw1k]

How did he break in the engine?

[@miguellucio721]

Do you break the engine in at all ?

[@Brian_2JZ]

Hey jay, why did you put lube UNDER the connecting rod bearings?

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

Did you watch the video? He tells you why.

[@Brian_2JZ]

@@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies I was too sleepy 🥱 lemme watch again

[@shadleybam3140]

Dam i wish I had your knowledge and skill

[@realstreetperformance]

Thanks Shadley!

[@Mr.Kan360]

Im confused. I dont really understand how you can have a stroker kit and a turbo. Doesnt a stroker raise the compression ratio?. How does that car take it?

[@realstreetperformance]

Stroker kits use a different piston with a different compression height to correct for the additional stroke. Feel free to send me an email to [e-mail] to discuss further

[@zalimibragimov1068]

Hello jay! How much maximum can you increase the power of the 2jz engine?

[@realstreetperformance]

While I’m not sure a maximum limit has been found yet, there are people going 5’s in the quarter mile with sleeved billet aluminum dry blocks in 2jz dimensions. As for a built oem cast iron wet block we went 6’s with it through an automatic in a car that was heavier than most race cars because it had to have street driving equipment for drag week. So it’s gotta be up there

[@nicholasfabulous]

You put oil under the bearing caps? Won’t they spin?

[@realstreetperformance]

not at all, while it seems reasonable to think that, the bearings are held in place by the crush of tightening down the main caps. As the main caps get tightened down, and the bearing becomes crushed, the lube behind the bearing gets squeezed out the sides, taking left over tiny debris with it.

[@scottworelds2933]

Why did you lubricate the rod (behind the bearing)?

[@realstreetperformance]

the bearings are held in place by the crush of tightening down the main caps. As the main caps get tightened down, and the bearing becomes crushed, the lube behind the bearing gets squeezed out the sides, taking left over tiny debris with it.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

You lube all 4 sides

[@scottworelds2933]

@@realstreetperformance Corrme if I'm wrong, wouldn't that leave some lubricate behind and create inconsistencies in the bearing clearances? I've never once lubricated the back of a bearing. I clean the saddle with ATF, acetone, ND mineral spirits. Thanks for the replay.

[@realstreetperformance]

@@scottworelds2933 hey Scott. Nope it does not leave lubrication behind or change the bearing clearance. It’s a method that has worked fir a very long time. I’m not sure why it became such a popular topic in this video. We’ve used this method in every engine video. Growing up people thought that lubing the back of the bearing might allow it to move. But thats not how bearing crush works. Now today people think it shouldn’t be done because they heard it from their fathers who heard it from their fathers and pretty soon you have 3 generations of people that “know” not to do something but none have ever checked if it was true or if it was an “old husbands tail”. It’s a great exercise in “how do you know what you know?” If the answer is “because someone told me” then you don’t really know for sure. Especially in this case. In this case, we show how we build very powerful and very fast engines this way and they do not suffer premature bearing wear. But don’t take our word for it. You can try it yourself if you want and then you will truly “know” :)

[@droopy-R]

What is the name of this red oil and yellow oil ?

[@frontspring1]

They always say not to put lube on any of the caps. Your method is new to me.

[@realstreetperformance]

while it seems reasonable to think that, the bearings are held in place by the crush of tightening down the main caps. As the main caps get tightened down, and the bearing becomes crushed, the lube behind the bearing gets squeezed out the sides, taking left over tiny debris with it.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

My engine builder did the same thing or told me to do the same thing to my rod caps and bearings when i built it back in 2000 as Jay just did ... this was on my 98 240sx ka24de

[@israelcardona5170]

Yes more content!

[@realstreetperformance]

💪🏼 working on it

[@paullutherborrow637]

Nice work Jay Is there any major difference in longevity in the titanium vs conventional steel rods Or is it just about the weight ?

[@dj4monie]

No, weight and expense is the main difference.

[@realstreetperformance]

I'll agree with Anthony, weight and expense are than main factors.

[@kamperformance5281]

Learned a lot from you ! Thanks a lot ; Why piston gas ported and not gas ported top ring like total seal ?

[@seecarr11]

Is the vvti still enabled with those cams?

[@realstreetperformance]

Yeah they are VVTi cams, we can supply them if you are interested

[@jeromelevesque8330]

Why do you apply lubricant between bearing and conn rod cap ?

[@blacksupra6115]

What kinds of rpms can this go to safety with the rotating assembly being lighter?

[@realstreetperformance]

Roscerio the best way to think about it is that (kind of like people) all engines will die, and are constantly dying a little bit more each day. The harder life they live, the shorter it’s life span will be. Making parts lighter will make its life easier and should extend its life span from what it was. But it’s still approaching an eventual death. There is no “safe rpm” that it will live forever at. A Higher rpm window will just cause the engine to approach a death faster than a lower rpm window.