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  • #haltech #engineteardown #rb26 #haltechTECH
    In this episode of Technically Speaking we take a closer look at what is arguably Nissan's finest engine series - the mighty RB.
    Their popularity has been on a continual upward spiral since the mid 1990s but the RBs are not without their flaws. That's why we've invited a special guest to our studio to cover the DOs and DON'Ts of an RB build.
    Tell us what engine you would like us to do next!
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  • @haltech
    @haltech  5 років тому +118

    In this episode of Technically Speaking we take a closer look at what is arguably Nissan's finest engine series - the mighty RB.
    Their popularity has been on a continual upward spiral since the mid 1990s but the RBs are not without their flaws.
    That's why we've invited a special guest Andrew Hawkins from Motive Video to our studio to cover the DOs and DON'Ts of an RB build.
    Covered in this video:
    • RB series history
    • Engine Overview: ua-cam.com/video/TS3fFLg2QfU/v-deo.html
    • Tuning Options: ua-cam.com/video/TS3fFLg2QfU/v-deo.html
    • DOs and DON'Ts: ua-cam.com/video/TS3fFLg2QfU/v-deo.html
    Tell us what engine you would like us to do next in the comments section!

  • @lilbrrrd
    @lilbrrrd 5 років тому +721

    "R32 GD-R"

    • @jakewarren9465
      @jakewarren9465 5 років тому +68

      Its so cringe even for an aussie.

    • @Dollsofgod
      @Dollsofgod 5 років тому +69

      Gee
      Dee
      Arr

    • @EvilED08
      @EvilED08 5 років тому +28

      They can't help it. Bless their hearts.
      I love it when Aussies talk about deck surfacing though. Hilarious!

    • @haltech
      @haltech  5 років тому +93

      @@EvilED08 Not as funny as when Kiwis talk about it

    • @EvilED08
      @EvilED08 5 років тому +10

      @@haltech shit I did it again - confusing two complete nations. Joke's on me. Haha
      Anyways, nice video!

  • @DrivingDunkShot
    @DrivingDunkShot 5 років тому +217

    Haltec are killing it with content lately. Keep it up fellas

  • @mj68874
    @mj68874 5 років тому +188

    I like tuning fork. Great explainer, lots of knowledge, interesting to listen to. Thanks

    • @VBshredder
      @VBshredder 5 років тому +1

      Agreed, was going to post same thing - good presenter! Edit: 2:07 "Still powered by the RB26... (THWACK!!!)" great job man enjoyed hearing about this engine

  • @moustachio334
    @moustachio334 2 роки тому +18

    The RB was such a wonderful engine. HKS actually developed a variable cam gear for the engine.

    • @Seeker-vo2tz
      @Seeker-vo2tz Місяць тому

      they developed it because its shit and cant spool turbos lmao

  • @corporalpunishment1133
    @corporalpunishment1133 5 років тому +9

    Many RB's lives were saved just by watching this video. The Aussie car content is awesome these days Motive TV, Street machine and haltech heroes are really doing an awesome job keep it up.

  • @kristianbrandt3012
    @kristianbrandt3012 5 років тому +202

    Here I'll just do everyone a favour and translate. ''GDR'' = ''GT-R''

    • @xtremehentai9311
      @xtremehentai9311 5 років тому +4

      Jesus Christ man it's a Gtr not a Gdr, I wanted to punch him 👿👿👿

    • @Jason-im3pz
      @Jason-im3pz 4 роки тому +8

      @@xtremehentai9311 it's not American to punch people, why not shoot up his school? Don't forget to blame Marilyn

    • @ConcussedGaming
      @ConcussedGaming 4 роки тому +3

      @@Jason-im3pz you foreigners get "cute" confused with "offensive" quite often.

    • @Jason-im3pz
      @Jason-im3pz 4 роки тому +4

      @@ConcussedGaming want to run that by me again Brian with a Y

    • @janecullen593
      @janecullen593 4 роки тому +7

      American Patriot haha now let’s hear a yank say aluminium cringe

  • @sumithran1
    @sumithran1 4 роки тому +26

    Nice video but why does everyone who does a video on skylines forget that the R33 was the first mainstream production road car (Jaguar XJ220 aside) to do the Nurburgring in less than 8 mins. 7.59 by Dirk Schoysman.

  • @EmeliaHartford
    @EmeliaHartford 5 років тому +63

    Loving the content ❤

    • @slick-01
      @slick-01 5 років тому +1

      Loving you emeliahartford

    • @franciscojuarez8542
      @franciscojuarez8542 3 роки тому

      what is this a dream🤨

    • @brettheyer2421
      @brettheyer2421 3 роки тому

      Did you make this comment before you channel boomed? That's pretty cool

  • @PremiumAutoStyling
    @PremiumAutoStyling 5 років тому +25

    We really want to run Heltech for our R33 GTR Build!

  • @drunkguy55
    @drunkguy55 4 роки тому +26

    The r33 is my dream car and working hard for it

    • @snowjohn1298
      @snowjohn1298 4 роки тому +4

      Said nobody ever..

    • @seffseffseffseffseff1662
      @seffseffseffseffseff1662 4 роки тому +4

      @@snowjohn1298 it still has a rb26 and got Nissan to lemans so people have a reason to want it

    • @rawchet
      @rawchet 4 роки тому +1

      @@snowjohn1298 still take it over an r35 but yeah

    • @EuroSpec39
      @EuroSpec39 4 роки тому +2

      RawCkeT god I’d take any car over an r35 they disgusted the Nissan lineage with that, I still respect it but like, man they went in such an opposite direction

    • @seffseffseffseffseff1662
      @seffseffseffseffseff1662 4 роки тому +3

      @@EuroSpec39 I mean the community around it is terrible but the car its self isn't that bad

  • @corporalpunishment1133
    @corporalpunishment1133 5 років тому +1

    Aussie car channels are killing it lately with the awesome content thanks dudes. Me thinks the knowledge you guys bring forth helps save the lives of many an RB.

  • @ricer4300
    @ricer4300 5 років тому +5

    Love the passion you guys have for Japanese engines! All the best to both you and Andrew!

  • @VictorySpecc
    @VictorySpecc 4 роки тому +72

    Need a Technically speaking for the mighty SR20DET :D

    • @haltech
      @haltech  4 роки тому +14

      In the pipeline:)

    • @blingbishop8252
      @blingbishop8252 4 роки тому +3

      Ew

    • @johanneswarn5488
      @johanneswarn5488 4 роки тому +3

      AKA the worst sounding 4-pot ever. It’s a great engine though

    • @nightkids7163
      @nightkids7163 4 роки тому +2

      Need a mighty SR20DET to start with :P

    • @gav240z
      @gav240z 4 роки тому

      Think he meant FJ20

  • @aplong1911
    @aplong1911 2 роки тому +1

    I learned a good bit watching this video and enjoyed it very much. Thank you for taking the time to share it!👍🏼👍🏼

  • @razerone49
    @razerone49 4 роки тому +1

    Very informative. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Cheers

  • @Doogleraia
    @Doogleraia 5 років тому +33

    People do forget when they are building RB's, to put a integrated main-cap brace into it to avoid the block cracking, and they just crank up more power and end up dumbfounded when it inevitably cracks from load.

  • @nissanpartscc
    @nissanpartscc 4 роки тому +5

    Seriously feel smarter after watching this. Thanks for the in-depth dive into a lot of the "myths" surrounding these motors.

  • @johnlusher5772
    @johnlusher5772 2 роки тому +1

    Hey brokosky, huge fan of you and the mates from MCM.. Love how you always, and maybe not even realizing it, have the ability too dumb down the information for simple folks to understand. You're very easy to listen to, and I hope your channel the best of success. It's great having all this knowledge at my finger tips at anytime.

  • @dwizcreations
    @dwizcreations 5 років тому +5

    A video by the person who introduced me to Haltec! All bow to the great Tuning Fork!

  • @Leftfield71
    @Leftfield71 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you for mentioning the Australia Touring Car Series, most other videos I've watched on UA-cam don't mention the ATCC when talking about the R32 "Godzilla" GTR. More than the Japanese series it was in the Australian series and it's domination against the best from Australia and Europe where the GTR really made it's mark internationally, and eventually lead to the demise of Group A Touring Cars. And of course, it received it's name "Godzilla" from Down Under as well.

  • @ruikazane5123
    @ruikazane5123 5 років тому +6

    Well, Nissan succeeded. That is all. And the car and it's engine became the word of mouth of everyone. A true legend(don't hate on me you 2JZ guys...)

    • @ckryses3962
      @ckryses3962 4 роки тому

      nahh..used to be 2jz lover but then my heart fell towards rb26..sorry 2jz...2jz is great but the kind of energy and promptness rb has, 2jz lacks there!!

  • @JesseS420
    @JesseS420 3 роки тому +5

    Great video and info. This convinced me to build a 1JZ instead of an RB26.

  • @pauldownsyuen8493
    @pauldownsyuen8493 5 років тому +1

    Great video, super informative. More RB / GTR content please! Looking forward to the Crank & Cam triggers video and how it works with Haltech.

  • @CriticoolHit
    @CriticoolHit 5 років тому +22

    9:10 maP sensor had me laughing pretty good. Love the video. Would watch more on more engines.

    • @JB-rv9fw
      @JB-rv9fw 5 років тому

      Hahah same maP*

    • @GHOST-im3xh
      @GHOST-im3xh 4 роки тому

      I don't see whats funny about the maP sensor.
      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @reikoruffneck4613
      @reikoruffneck4613 4 роки тому

      Keep clicking the time stamp gets funnier more more you click haha

  • @sirfartsalot1328
    @sirfartsalot1328 4 роки тому +27

    I used to drive the pennzoil gtr!
    In gran turismo 3

  • @claytonpser6211
    @claytonpser6211 5 років тому +1

    Man I respect this guys knowledge on RBs.

  • @JohnSmith-qc6on
    @JohnSmith-qc6on 4 роки тому +2

    0:23 Arby’s story really started to gain momentum with their iconic roast-beef sandwich. Yum

  • @aomz6878
    @aomz6878 5 років тому +6

    always enjoying your videos tuning fork. Cant wait for the next lesson on engines from you guys. If you would do the nissan vq series that would be amazing.

  • @rodionlitvinoff
    @rodionlitvinoff 5 років тому +30

    9:10 Map **POP** sensor

  • @retromakiha
    @retromakiha 5 років тому

    Nice Scotty. Nice to see Andrew dropping that knowledge on us too.

  • @johnnyvegas5681
    @johnnyvegas5681 4 роки тому +2

    First video..just subscribed. you are well spoken..good pace etc. I especially loved how you made your "P" pop in MAP (9:10)

  • @frankymilad5071
    @frankymilad5071 5 років тому +48

    CA18!!! I know you had one back in the day mate ;)

    • @Suprastar77
      @Suprastar77 5 років тому +3

      CA18DET?? Dont you mean Rb20DET with two cylinders shaved off?.
      Nissan should have made more CA18s and kept producing FJ20s instead of SR20det
      oh i said it.
      Sr20: give me all your money
      "Pulls out knife"
      FJ20: thats not a knife.
      "Pulls samurai sword from sheath"
      FJ20: Now this is a Real knife.

    • @jacobwebb8818
      @jacobwebb8818 4 роки тому +2

      @@Suprastar77 Nissan had to ditch the CA18 to make a more cost efficient and less pollutant engine. Otherwise they probably would have kept making them up until the mid 2000's

    • @benjaminthomas1912
      @benjaminthomas1912 4 роки тому +1

      I do own one😂

    • @youtubesbichasspolicys5888
      @youtubesbichasspolicys5888 3 роки тому

      @@jacobwebb8818 we know why, could say the same about the z car going from inline to v; and hence ruining the company

  • @bradleyhardath3124
    @bradleyhardath3124 5 років тому +4

    Great video.. love the RB series engine ❤

  • @BobC59
    @BobC59 5 років тому

    Love this! Thanks for posting - you've got another subscriber. Hoping to see more on the RB26 as promised and need to find this other gent's material. Being expert on this fine engine is critical for those of of getting into these cars for the first time here in America. In fact, I'm looking at an R33 (legal in US as of January 2020) that a company here is importing from your land down under. Boy-oh-boy is it pricey tho!

  • @rupertonewbill1417
    @rupertonewbill1417 5 років тому

    Awesome video! Keep up the great work!

  • @davegraham2009
    @davegraham2009 5 років тому +4

    A few similarities with the Ford Cleveland V8s issues. Core shift, split bores, pumping too much oil up top etc, an a lot of the same remedies. Really interesting

  • @leokwan2830
    @leokwan2830 5 років тому +5

    Awesome! What a great video of explaining RB engine for who planning to build one. Can you do same kind of video for Totoya JZ and Subaru EJ?

    • @haltech
      @haltech  5 років тому

      In the pipeline:)

  • @MrEverett93
    @MrEverett93 4 роки тому

    Rotary breakdown would be awesome, love these videos. I've learnt a lot👌

  • @lucianoferrari3285
    @lucianoferrari3285 5 років тому

    Really interesting video! Would love to see more of these!

  • @osakablond2370
    @osakablond2370 5 років тому +3

    Great vid my guy! Just subscribed. Btw, what’s the name of the intro song?

  • @harddobe
    @harddobe 5 років тому +4

    Had a VL RB30, and common fault of warped exhaust manifolds and cracked heads got me as well.

  • @roryhill608
    @roryhill608 4 роки тому +2

    Tuning Fork should have his own TV show he explains things so well

  • @Jonesey2625
    @Jonesey2625 5 років тому +2

    I’ve got a RB30E in my GQ Patrol, what a wonder combination 🙌🏻

  • @jamoody1
    @jamoody1 5 років тому +8

    Weird timing. I'm literally going this afternoon to have an Elite 2000 and some goodies installed in my R32 GTR. Cant wait to drive it after!

  • @TheStwat
    @TheStwat 5 років тому +3

    What a fantastic video.

  • @joshacollins84
    @joshacollins84 4 роки тому

    Very cool! Thank you guys for sharing. While I might not have the opportunity to work on an RB26DETT any time soon, you did touch on a few things of general knowledge. Some of which I could not believe had not already crossed my mind. 🤦‍♂️lol

  • @johnnydoodles88
    @johnnydoodles88 5 років тому

    Love the videos guys keep them coming.

  • @lindenbasket
    @lindenbasket 5 років тому +26

    Nothing better than going to bed with Tuning Fork on a Friday night.
    OK thats a bit weird, love you tho Haltech no homo

    • @haltech
      @haltech  5 років тому +14

      We love you too. In a buddy-like, non sexual way.

    • @ianharrd
      @ianharrd 5 років тому +2

      Rumple I did the same thing lol 👍

    • @pity_6095
      @pity_6095 4 роки тому

      1 year later and it Friday for me lol what a coincidence :)
      Love u Haltech

  • @jewelsvevo8153
    @jewelsvevo8153 5 років тому +5

    My dream car is the 400R
    I want it so bad
    R33 gang

  • @sardengineering
    @sardengineering 5 років тому

    Very good information, great discussion, thank you.

  • @MWSRD
    @MWSRD 4 роки тому +1

    Love it keep up the great work total pro respect scott

  • @kylekirpaul4751
    @kylekirpaul4751 5 років тому +19

    yall should do a video on the underdog of an engine, The vg30dett

    • @HatsuneM1ku01
      @HatsuneM1ku01 4 роки тому

      kyle kirpaul good engine that can make good power on stock block and internals but it’s just way to damn complicated and they have lots of problems

    • @fordmanx3
      @fordmanx3 4 роки тому

      kyle kirpaul agreed 😎

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 роки тому

      VG? you mean VQ?

    • @billschultz3750
      @billschultz3750 4 роки тому +1

      @@campkira The VG was in the 300zx

    • @Fellafoe69
      @Fellafoe69 4 роки тому +1

      Or better yet the VG30ET

  • @Anthony-ub1df
    @Anthony-ub1df 5 років тому +26

    Scotty please cover the 2JZ-GTE, great info keep the videos coming

    • @dustinchen
      @dustinchen 5 років тому +2

      Gay ass engine in a gay ass car

    • @aaronbryan5095
      @aaronbryan5095 5 років тому +4

      @@dustinchen go fuck yourself, you homophobic piece of shit.

  • @carltonslaine7756
    @carltonslaine7756 5 років тому +1

    Nice and interesting video nice to learn about the rb engine very well made just shows the old design engine are still advanced technology and quite reliable
    Well done for a lovely video
    Tbanks and thanks UA-cam

  • @slick-01
    @slick-01 5 років тому

    Awesome info T.fork keep it up,RB-all the way!!!!! HALTECHWORLD

  • @arcadiagreen150
    @arcadiagreen150 5 років тому +3

    When tuning fork speaks. I listen. He's super smaht

  • @gtrlife2941
    @gtrlife2941 5 років тому +26

    My cars been on 750whp for 1 year and 500hp for 2 years before that still going strong stock bottem end

    • @gtrlife2941
      @gtrlife2941 5 років тому +6

      A heathly engine oil supporting mods and a good tune does go a long way

    • @muntee33
      @muntee33 4 роки тому

      GTR LIFE
      RB31/26?

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 роки тому

      how much fuel you used up?

  • @PantaBell
    @PantaBell 5 років тому +2

    Just discovered this channel, today IS a good day :D

  • @bamse7958
    @bamse7958 4 роки тому

    This was extraordniary. Thanks.

  • @lilbiggz8595
    @lilbiggz8595 5 років тому +50

    Do an episode on the SR20DET please!!

    • @haltech
      @haltech  5 років тому +19

      It's on our "to do" list:)

    • @lilbiggz8595
      @lilbiggz8595 5 років тому +3

      @@haltech Legends :)

    • @shahrozalijafri8816
      @shahrozalijafri8816 5 років тому +1

      It will blow up just sitting there

    • @s1d3k1ckRO
      @s1d3k1ckRO 5 років тому

      @@shahrozalijafri8816 lmao

    • @ruikazane5123
      @ruikazane5123 5 років тому

      And the slightly overrated 4A-GE and the winning 3S!

  • @stevenla359
    @stevenla359 5 років тому +39

    Awesome episode tunning fork, please do one on 1j, 2j and 1.5j.

    • @brandonb8543
      @brandonb8543 5 років тому +1

      Please excuse my ignorance but what the hell is a 1.5j?

    • @vlt873
      @vlt873 5 років тому +2

      @@brandonb8543 2JZGE bottom end with a 1JZGTE head

    • @stevenla359
      @stevenla359 5 років тому +2

      @@brandonb8543 its not an official engine factory buily. But some people use a 1j head and put it on a 2j bottom end

    • @brandonb8543
      @brandonb8543 5 років тому

      Oh nice thanks everyone!! That makes sense then was thinking it was some combination of both... I'm in the states and where I'm at in the states the RB is almost non existent. It's a shame too I've always wanted to play with a fuel injected inline 6.

    • @clutchkickpj693
      @clutchkickpj693 5 років тому

      @@brandonb8543 plenty of rb cars down in FL where I live along with my own rb powered car. Give it some time cuz we're getting more skylines here as time goes on so you'll start to see more rbs floating around in the future.

  • @JuanAntonEgo
    @JuanAntonEgo 5 років тому +2

    Great info. Guys! These vids. Are Great for us Car guys😁

  • @johanneswarn5488
    @johanneswarn5488 4 роки тому

    I could listen to scotty talk all day, it’s therapeutic

  • @zenkiev4486
    @zenkiev4486 5 років тому +4

    Because it came from the most successful sportscar bloodline in Japanese motorsports history.

  • @UnlovelySteam9
    @UnlovelySteam9 5 років тому +3

    4g63 please!

  • @davidneedham5849
    @davidneedham5849 4 роки тому

    So helpful going forward with my future build 👌

  • @jericlove4953
    @jericlove4953 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, show's you how much i knew about rb motors. Itb, No wonder they have such a nice note!

  • @curlyanoable
    @curlyanoable 4 роки тому +4

    What's so special about RB you ask? When u put the & symbol between them, they make good soul rocking, love making music 😁

  • @darren9819
    @darren9819 4 роки тому +5

    Built by Japanese engineering gods!

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 роки тому

      not really some still broken... after all it was just to made around 280hp on first place....

  • @ciscogaray5378
    @ciscogaray5378 5 років тому +2

    I have a 2JZ and a RB26. Both fully built one with a sequential and the other T56.

    • @chrishamilton2559
      @chrishamilton2559 5 років тому

      Of course you do. Which one of them will you be spraying?

  • @blockbertus
    @blockbertus 5 років тому +2

    Thanks, Scot!

  • @d3tach3d
    @d3tach3d 5 років тому +89

    The supra looks more like a boat than compared to the R33. Still a badass car though.

    • @Radio97300
      @Radio97300 5 років тому +18

      +Ray The R33 looks like a Maxima next to the Supra. Supra for life!

    • @d3tach3d
      @d3tach3d 5 років тому +9

      @@Radio97300 R33 looks like an R33

    • @Radio97300
      @Radio97300 5 років тому +8

      @@d3tach3d Supra looks like a Supra

    • @Radio97300
      @Radio97300 5 років тому +2

      @@iWerli Huh?

    • @thermionictube7832
      @thermionictube7832 5 років тому +9

      The R33 is the real boat. Check the curb weight of that pig then check the weight of the Supra

  • @St0RM33
    @St0RM33 5 років тому +3

    You can also upgrade to R8 aka VAG coils, much cheaper for the same performance and available worldwide unlike R35 ones.

  • @Lukemasonmedia
    @Lukemasonmedia Рік тому +1

    I just bought a gtst with the rb20 and I have to say all of the rb motors are absolutely fantastic

    • @gtibruce
      @gtibruce Рік тому

      Is there any other past models use this engine in the UK thanks

  • @13x10s
    @13x10s 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Scott . Thanks

  • @seon5054
    @seon5054 4 роки тому +30

    “GD-Ahh”

  • @mohdsyazwan96
    @mohdsyazwan96 5 років тому +5

    YOU : RB
    UA-cam : *BARBIE*

  • @chrisanderson3762
    @chrisanderson3762 5 років тому +1

    Hello from Tulsa Oklahoma! Weird and cool to see our license plate on your shelf! Cheers!

    • @haltech
      @haltech  5 років тому

      A gift from our friends at Street Outlaws :)

  • @dimacypher
    @dimacypher 5 років тому +2

    cool series, keep it up!

  • @ryansnider
    @ryansnider 5 років тому +3

    Oklahoma license plate!

  • @snikpoh87
    @snikpoh87 5 років тому +5

    I love the GD-Ahh engine

  • @19chucki74
    @19chucki74 5 років тому +1

    Just to get an RB here in the States, it has to be imported from Japan, and it's pretty pricey. That bottom end brace is very much the future of high performance engine block building. Love the series and history.

  • @jastheacenz
    @jastheacenz 3 роки тому +1

    Scotty you could have tried saying ,"And I love that you have brought me this present " and try to grab on to that brace , the look on his face would have been funny. Great vid & Cheers from NZ

    • @haltech
      @haltech  3 роки тому +1

      The thought did cross his mind LOL he found it hard to let it go after the shoot!

  • @SimonWorlds
    @SimonWorlds 5 років тому +5

    500kw on stock bottom end.......lol, my block was worn out with 380kw in no time, circuit work will do that.
    The crank flexes and wears bearing and ultimately the block.
    RB engine harmonics are also a serious issue, this is why oil pumps break and crank noses break, it isn't just RB's, all inline 6's suffer from poor secondary vibration issues.
    This point is hardly ever mentioned with inline 6's and is one of its biggest problems and understand this is important and how it can wreak havoc if not mitigated and checked. My RB 28 broke after a few years of racing time attack too, the crank nose broke, this was on a full HKS built engine with nearly everything done to it for reliability, the secondary imbalances catch up with you in the end.
    Saying that drag cars will crack the block before a track car is laughable, the loads on a circuit are continuous for up to 20 minutes at a time and are experiencing harmonic imbalances for long periods of time.
    For me the RB is not really an engine I like that much anymore, they are very heavy, too long for packaging in a lot of cars, and In fact inline 6's are not really a good engine for circuit work or making a circuit car fast all together.
    The RB was a good engine overall, it achieved great things, but race cars have evolved significantly since the Bathurst. Drag racing is one thing, but the balance of a circuit car is a whole different ball game.
    One of the biggest issues when approaching 400kw and over is the use of twin turbos.
    I ran 500kwatw with GTX2863's, they were fantastic for response, annihilated any single turbo, even the EFR Borg series, but it came at a high cost, engine heat.
    It isn't from radiant heat issues as much as it is form having small rear housings so the exhaust can't get out as well, and the increase boost levels to compensate for reduced LPM flow rates of twin turbos.
    I was running 33psi and the reason why you can use a single turbo at 22-24 psi and achieve the same power level is because the turbo has a higher capacity (LPM), and when the inlet valve opens, it does not have such a drastic pressure drop as the piston draws downward (It hurts even more when using higher overlap cams), sadly overcompensating for lower flow rates, means increasing turbo pressure and thus inducing a lot of extra heat from increased pressures, this is by far the most important reason for changing to a single turbo over anything else.
    If doing circuit work I can't stress enough for the use of an engine oil coolers and competition radiators and the best inter-cooler you can find, at-least for twin turbos RB's, but the selection of a good single turbo like an EFR8374 or 9180 would be one of the first things to consider if looking at keeping it nice and cool for a circuit car.
    A steel crank, or crank girdle is a must upgrade for pushing a track car to these levels for long term reliability. The blocks crack because of weak cranks first, then harmonics second, crank girdles are great keeping stock cranks straight, but realistically a billet crank is the answer (maybe a girdle as well if you want bullet proof). Secondary harmonics ? Well that is a very hard thing to chase and cure and unless you have access to lots of vibrational analysis gear, it is a little bit of calculated guess work. Fluid viscous dampers can def help over vulcanized rubber variants and looking at lightened flywheels and clutch assemblies also helps a lot too, that is about all we can do.

    • @JJ_ExMachina
      @JJ_ExMachina 5 років тому +1

      So you are saying it would be well worth the $2500 to install an Integrated Main Cap Brace like the one presented near the end of this video? Most of the issues you mentioned would be eliminated with a brace, since it eliminates the twisting that cause most of the failures you mentioned, or am I wrong in my thinking?

    • @ArtVandelayOfficial
      @ArtVandelayOfficial 5 років тому

      that's Andrew for ya

    • @SimonWorlds
      @SimonWorlds 5 років тому +1

      @@JJ_ExMachina no you are definitely right about the brace from my experience, but if you had the billet crank and brace it would be very strong indeed for many years.
      IMO, crank brace girdles are very underrated, they are integral at keeping long engines very rigid and do improve engine rigidity quite well from what I have seen.

    • @JJ_ExMachina
      @JJ_ExMachina 5 років тому

      @@SimonWorlds ... Thank you very much for the insight... I really appreciate it when people take the time to offer their experiences and knowledge.

    • @jelaniwilliams2697
      @jelaniwilliams2697 5 років тому +1

      Question, in terms of engine heat using water injection or water meth injection , would it not help the heat situation by cooling intake temps drastically ?

  • @notsofresh8563
    @notsofresh8563 5 років тому +3

    Everytime he says RB's, I want to eat a shaved beef and cheese sauce sandwich on an onion bun.

  • @JamezAdam
    @JamezAdam Рік тому +1

    Excellent video

  • @dandelions907
    @dandelions907 5 років тому

    I really like how you explain few weaknesses of the block. Single turbo vs double. Can you talk about the 4g63 next technically?

  • @dannyr3346
    @dannyr3346 5 років тому +4

    R32 actually had around 300+ hp out the factory. They just couldn't reveal actual hp because of the gentleman's agreement in Japan amongst car manufacturers.

  • @Justindobb1984
    @Justindobb1984 5 років тому +7

    Your name is TUNING FORK! not Scott! Great video

    • @haltech
      @haltech  5 років тому +6

      Oh, sorry, my mistake.

  • @sydneyNemesis101
    @sydneyNemesis101 3 роки тому +1

    Had an RB25DET, soo much fun, took skill to drive as turbo lag, but when it hits.....yeww

  • @A92CB7
    @A92CB7 5 років тому +2

    I and the r32 have the same birth year and month, no wonder its my favorite of all gtr's

  • @eysadiq9088
    @eysadiq9088 4 роки тому +3

    I was going to say something "clever " about the gdr, but thats already been played out.

    • @haltech
      @haltech  4 роки тому

      Nooo... c'mon, there should be more GDR cleverness out there, surely?

  • @lostlothbrok7156
    @lostlothbrok7156 4 роки тому +10

    If Nissan would keep using this engine to replace all the lame boring fuel saving 4 cylinder engines, I'd want their cars for more than just its GTR cars

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 роки тому +2

      those are not cheap to made....company need money... that RB is getting outdated... it just good for power.. try to drive it fast and the fuel gone like no tomorrow...

    • @tomenciaga1577
      @tomenciaga1577 4 роки тому

      campkira are u dyslexic

    • @Beer_Dad1975
      @Beer_Dad1975 4 роки тому +1

      @@campkira Got to pay for their swindeling CEO's fines and legal bills somehow!

  • @originalboon
    @originalboon 5 років тому +1

    Great video!

  • @paulbudford
    @paulbudford 5 років тому +1

    Great work scotty

  • @muntee33
    @muntee33 4 роки тому +4

    Any one put RB26 head on RB25det block? I prefer the smaller stroke to bore ratio. A custom Billet RB32-34det that has same stroke/bore ratio of RB25, or even RB20 would be NUTS! Ever heard an RB25det with top shelf dump pipe and top spec, professionally configured full exhaust system?
    Beats the shit outta 99% of RB26’s
    I say we start a company that manufactures the turbo barra engine and exports them to foreign markets for reasonable price. Be hard to meet demand....
    Imagine aftermarket sector for that engine if USA got their hands on it. They would be in EVERYTHING from skylines to 4WD’s to drift cars to boats even. Conversion kits and parts would be cheap as dirt. Who’s in? Lol

  • @St0RM33
    @St0RM33 5 років тому +9

    Problem with the oil pump gears is the stupid drive nissan used because it is cheap to machine. It makes the gear thin in 2 spots and when a crack forms there say bye bye to your engine. 2JZ has a proper spline on the oil pump drive..You don't know how many people want to punch that person responsible for this stupid decision. Same thing on the CA18 and SR20 oil pump..

    • @TomKaosOfficial
      @TomKaosOfficial 5 років тому

      St0RM33 You must be some sort of genius bro.

    • @ruikazane5123
      @ruikazane5123 5 років тому

      True. Add the block cracking because of the AWD setup on higher HP and that makes it worse

  • @wickedleeloopy2115
    @wickedleeloopy2115 5 років тому +1

    The Holden VL calis turbo was such an amazing car. It looked good & was fast. It was so damn good , the Australian engineers had to lower the engine below the radiator to ensure it would over heat & warp the alloy head to ensure it needed repairs to continue Holden's reputation of making junk as part of there company policy , in which to this day was responsible for customers leaving the brand to find better products.

  • @C-M-E
    @C-M-E 5 років тому

    Waiting for mention of the oil system...
    There it is! Will a dry sump replacement be mentioned?