Thanks for this I’m working on my Vr4 right now too!!

@davidshier4105

4 жыл бұрын

how's your build going?

Thank you very much for the detailed video! really helps with the build going on here!

@abowen4473

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Car is finished will be posting dyno break in vid shortly!

Great build mate, I love the 6g engines

Have no idea how happy I am that I found you😂 Im putting my 91 rt tt back together and am still uncertain what order lmao

I want this man building my next 4 bolt 6g72 build. Since ray and merkel haven’t been building anymore,I want him building my next 4 bolt 6262 twin turbo project. This guy is one of the only builders that goes through the trouble of degrading true tdc and valve clearance on all cylinders. I would hire this guy for my very high price build braised on his work ethics shown in this video. He is brilliant. And I’m speaking from the heart not being sarcastic or anything. Be really built himself a bulletproof 2 bolt engine that will take almost anything td04 or Td05 that you throw at it. BC cams, Kevlar TB, 3SX adjustable timing gears. Very very smart way to go with the top end.

@abowen2983

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot for watching the full video! Building a four bolt this summer for another vr4!

@Rusty_trombone62

5 жыл бұрын

I love this video. I actually have been playing it as background sound to go to sleep to. I used to play a Buick Grand National playlist that I made up. But I’m board with that playlist. Sorry if that creeps you out but I need to listen to instructional videos to put me to sleep. Not that they are boring or anything because they are not. I learned quite a bit from your degree section. It’s something about instructional videos that just relaxes my nerves enough to fall asleep. So anyway, If you ever want another 4 bolt longblock build job I have no problem shipping you my completely perfectly running stock 4 bolt engine out of a 93 vr4 that is currently being parted out in Florida that I just purchased. It should be an easy build as it runs and has excellent oil pressure and low mileage. I already have the rods and pistons that are pampena’s design made from Ross pistons and Oliver billet rods which are also Ray’s special design. Your machine ship will have to bore my block out because these are 3.1 pistons. So basically I want you to build me a 4 bolt with rays internals and rays 3.1 design. With you to have free will to do whatever you want with my heads. But pretty much just mirror your BC cams and I will send you 3sx adjustable cam gears that I have on my current 2 bolt Td04 19T setup. I want you to work your magic and port my heads. Bottom line I need enough flow to spool 2 precision billet 6262 journal turbos. Like I said I can wait as long as you need to finish with your own build. Please take a few weeks to think it over. I completely understand if you don’t want the job or put conditions on the build. I’m flexible. I’ve been looking for a good engine builder who knows our cars. Since ray p isn’t in the game anymore (he will be back eventually he left 3/s world once before 12 years ago and came back). But I want you to build my engine Thank you again for the great video 👋

@abowen2983

5 жыл бұрын

@@Rusty_trombone62 I will definitely give it some thought. Ive got an 86 gmc resto going now then another 2 bolt build and finally a 4 bolt build which would be going now if I could find a donor 4 bolt pan and other small items beings it will be a 2bolt to 4 bolt conversion. I actually do the same with videos. Currently it's pilot training videos to help get my pilot's license. I've actually got the final vid of this vr4 build that I can put up beings it's getting some attention again. Thanks again for watching

Dude, love that road runner. We had a '70 dart swinger that was B5 blue with some metal flake in it. Super sexy.

i'll more than likely never do this myself, but it's nice to know this is on youtube if i ever decide to. well made video my dude. you got a sub

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

That's impressive. I look forward to seeing the engine reinstall video! This would have been a huge help if I was going to rebuild my current engine, sadly mine is locked up...

@abowen4473

5 жыл бұрын

Easy fix just takes time.

Awesome video! Hopefully i have some time to tear apart my vr4 this year

I had no idea that cams where do detailed. Great video. Long live vr4

@abowen2983

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Tactical.chocolate

5 жыл бұрын

@@abowen2983 no prob. Thanks for posting. Did u end up posting the reinstall?

@abowen2983

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tactical.chocolate just finishing the edit portion and it'll be up.

@Tactical.chocolate

5 жыл бұрын

@@abowen2983 I cant wait.

Man that’s a sexy car... I’m gonna go get one now.

@lonestar199

4 жыл бұрын

Get em while they cheap.

sub'd -great video great narrating style. thanks

Thanks bro

I love with how much engine rebuild videos I watch I shall never know how to actually touch an engine properly 😂

Thanks for the video and your explanation of degreeing the engine. Please explain what you were doing with solid lifters. I thought the adjustment part went away once you use hydraulic lifters.

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

Solid lifters allow you to take all the "play" out of the valve and spring assembly and also lock to give you consitent readings as you rotate the engine. Usually most folks preload .002-.005. Hyd lifters will change length which will throw off your measurements. Solid lifters are only used for degreeing cams in this case. Hope this helps if any other questions just ask!

I need that book..

Damn. I was waiting to see how the turbos were hooked up. I've got a VR4 I'm putting together myself and have already been through all this and i'm exactly where you're at. I know how the front side is hooked up, but i'm confused about where the rear turbo oil inlet tube goes and where it's hooked up. same as the oil cooler. Still waiting for the next video!

@abowen2983

5 жыл бұрын

Ill post it this week

What's the part number for the hone tool you used? I know I need 95mm, not sure what brush material is best for honing.

This is so intense, I’m really debating on wether I want to tackle this or not...

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

Only one way to learn just take your time and stay organized!

You mentioned packing the seal with vaseline, with vaseline being petroleum based it will cause rubber to deteriorate. I don't know the material of the seals but thought I'd let you know. A lot of convertible owners (of all cars) use vaseline to lube the seals to prevent leaks and this initially helps as the rubbers swell but then once the vaseline is soaked in and starts to eat away at the rubber the seals are then trashed and begin leaking worse than they did. For most rubbers it's best to use 100% silicone grease but if the engine seals are rubber then I'm not sure what would be best to use in place of vaseline, maybe something oil based?

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

The way I look at it is if the vaseline is petroleum based meaning comes from oil it shouldn't hurt the seal that is designed to keep oil in. It very well could after a long period of time but after first startup and oil change the Vaseline will have melted out. Grease is a good option as well and I have used it in the same manner. I appreciate this kind of comment bc there is always a better way to do things. Thank you

@45Camster

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I did wonder if the vaseline would wash out but wasn’t sure if oil would get into where the spring sits. If it does wash out then there won’t be any issue but you make a good point about the seal being designed to hold in oil. I have no idea if vaseline and oil would do the same amount of damage to something. My only experience is vaseline can damage rubber seals but like the engine seal may be different. Great video, enjoyed watching the engine rebuild. I have a 1990 JDM GTO TT that one day might get the same engine treatment.

Great deminstration tutorial video! One question pertaining to the lash lifters. Wasnt quite sure how or what you did to adjust those to get specified numbers? And i have the 3mm BB. How do i prime them up? Some are hard and others are squishy. How do i disassemble those? Or is it impossible to? Thanks for all efforts making this vid!

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

I used solid lifters to degree the cams only. That's where the lash #s were used. If you are just replacing the old lifters or reusing the old ones you don't need to worry about setting them up they are set with your engines oil pressure. Each time I've got a new set some are squishy and some are stiff.

Great video! Love your attention to detail. Do you work on other people's cars?

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

I do occasionally. Not my full time job so it takes me more time to do full resto

You wouldn't by chance want to sell one of those stealth service manual's? Or at least know where I can get one. Thanks a million! Love the video

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

I got mine from a Dodge dealership. I believe 3sx has a download version on their site. Try searching eBay might get lucky!

so i do have a stealth rt and my turbos are leaking oil just wondering do i need to pull engine out to fix this or is it ok to fix in the the car

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

It can be done with engine done but I would probably pull engine. Less headache just a little more time involved.

Im putting my vr4 engine back together now, have you finished assembling yours? And if you have when should we expect a video? I need help with some bracket placement mainly, among other things. Thanks, jason

@abowen4473

5 жыл бұрын

I have finished assembly and install actually working on new fmic right now. Next video should be up within the month. If you watch the disassemble video you can see most bracket placement but if not I can help you out if you can show me the brackets. Thanks

@jasontravis1466

5 жыл бұрын

I think I figured it out, thanks for the reply. Cant wait to see your supercar smoke a viper with over twice the displacement lol@@abowen4473

Personally with an engine like this I might as well do it right the first time so that nothing fucking falls out of origin on me 😂

Is that rtv black stuff good for all the places where you make a gasket? Rear main, water pump, etc.. Also I may have missed it but I didn't hear anything about the thrust washer bearings and where they go in the bottom end? Thanks and great work man

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

The rtv is good for the pan and rear main housing but definitely use a gasket wherever you can. Thrust washers are just in the center of the crank on each side.

@FuelAirSparkTime

4 жыл бұрын

@@abowen2983 thanks for the quick reply man. I'm just doing a rebuild now for the first time on one of these motors.

Hey man I got a quick question and I cannot find an answer to it anywhere. There's what appears to be an extra bolt hole near the AC bracket and just below and to the right of the freeze plug there. The hole faces to the front of the motor..is it just for hoisting the motor or should there be something that goes there?

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

Might have to show a pic if you can.

Got a question... So when Iinstalled the oil pump. It already had the seal in it. So did the rear main seal housing. They both leaked. Here I thought I screwed up the oil pan gasket. Which I did how you mentioned in this video. So what did I do wrong or how did I do it wrong? I put Vaseline in the seal to keep the spring from popping out. So I don't know if that's what happened or not. I'm tearing it apart tomorrow.

@abowen2983

3 жыл бұрын

Tough to tell. Aftermarket seals or oem? I've found with cam and crank seals oem are the only way to go! Lots of miles on crank? Could possibly need a speedi sleeve not likely but possible. You will know right away when you disassemble if spring came off. Is it leaking from seal surface around crank or around seal housing surface? Aftermarket cam seals do this all the time just need to use some quality rtv sealant around outer edge before install to prevent from happening. Good luck and let me know what you find!

@hottchikkillz16

3 жыл бұрын

@@abowen2983 it's a DNJ oil pump. 150$ if that makes any difference. I don't know what type of seal was in the oil pump. Nor in the rear main seal for that matter. I bought the housing already with the seal in it as well. I just got the engine back from machinist a few weeks ago. He said the crank needed to be turned. But I don't know if the outer part on crank got shaved too where it goes to harmonic? Anyway.. And got to drive it yesterday. Saw it was leaking. So here I am back on the lift again. On the pump side. I seen it coming out in between the seal and crank dribble down to the lip where it pooled and leaked out from there. Rear main seal, dont know yet. Find out later on but Aggrieved af right now! What company do you recommend. Cause every seller can say their part is oem. And after hours of dissemble jonny 5. Find out it's not OEM. 😩 Ugh

@hottchikkillz16

3 жыл бұрын

I removed the trans today and that was a task! Got to the RMS and from what I can tell it looked like nothing was wrong with it. No oil residue anywhere. Removed the housing and the spring was inside. So I don't know if it's leaking in between the crank and seal or what? Or if the gasket is leaking from oil pan? All I know is this shit sucks man!

Intimate Contact lol!

How much power can the stock block take if using forged crank, pistons ect?

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

This is kind of a loaded question. In my opinion and I really stress my opinion safely 6-8 assuming proper build and a tune that is in check. I have seen them go much higher 1000+ but for how long I don't know. Again this is my opinion! Happy tuning!

Nice! Thanks for the Video! Any chance you can upload in higher quality?

@abowen4473

6 жыл бұрын

R R I'll check in to the higher quality. Thanks for watching!

@abowen4473

6 жыл бұрын

R R Checked into higher quality and apparently the ipad I used is out dated so quality is what it is sorry. I'll use another pad for the next video to see if that helps.

Awesome and thorough vid! I know this video is older but with your experience how long would it take you to do what you accomplished in this video series? Also, possibly a dumb question, but when you get your engine “rebuilt” by a local shop would be they the same things you did in the video as standard procedure or were you extra thorough being that it’s yours? Thanks

@abowen2983

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! A couple days would be enough time and it would depend on the shop you take it too. Most generally they won't find true TDC or degree cams unless you tell them too. The shops that say they will degree cams usually back out after they find out its got 4 hahahah!

@christiannieto9552

3 жыл бұрын

​@@abowen2983 Thank you for replying, I appreciate it. I have a VR4 on the way and I am looking to get it rebuilt before I start doing anything mods on it even though it is "running good with no issues." How much would you charge a fellow 3KGT owner to do the work you did on this video, full clean and rebuild, gaskets etc? Also while the engine is out, I imagine you recommend you get the block bored and have the 3SX forged pistons installed. Anything else you would recommend while the engine is out?

@abowen2983

3 жыл бұрын

@@christiannieto9552 My best recommendation would be while that engine is out have all the mods that you plan to do installed at that time.

@christiannieto9552

3 жыл бұрын

@@abowen2983 thanks for the reply. Also could you give me a ballpark figure of how much you would charge to do this work on another VR4 engine?

@abowen2983

3 жыл бұрын

@@christiannieto9552 probably around 2-3k

I plan on doing a overhaul on my 3kgt. Where did you find the replacement bolts for gurdle and rod and caps? Ty

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

Ninja performance and ARP

@abowen2983

3 жыл бұрын

Coated bearings

@hottchikkillz16

3 жыл бұрын

@@abowen2983 it's been a year lol I got a machinist to rebuild my short block.

How did you determine the tension on solid tensioner? Idk if I have over tightened mine too much. I do know if it is too much it can cause cam wear.

@abowen2983

3 жыл бұрын

Grab the belt at the longest run and twist it. If you can twist more than 90° tighten. If you cant twist 90° loosen. This is assuming you have a timing that's in good condition.

@hottchikkillz16

3 жыл бұрын

@@abowen2983 yes it's brand spanking new! Gates no stretch belt.

Is it that difficult to even strip seem easy as um can we just buy billet engine block.... can you please do other rebuilds like transmission diff e.t.c

@abowen4473

5 жыл бұрын

It is not very difficult just need to stay organized if you're new into the trade. You can buy short blocks but they can get pricey especially with shipping. Considering doing other videos on other projects that would include some of that work.

@michaeljames1337

5 жыл бұрын

thanks mate for the reply

I think I gained some valuable knowledge under the hood...... of someone else’s car but hey it’s about that time

Looking for the same book you have if you can share a link to where to purchase and what it's called. Seem to be a few out there.

@abowen2983

5 жыл бұрын

I actually got mine from a dealership. I believe 3sx.com has an online manual of that would help. Otherwise watch eBay or go to dodge or Mitsubishi dealership s and see if they would part with their manuals

Noticed you added upgraded hardware on the main bearing girdle. Those torque specs are higher than stock I believe. Any issues with that? I’ve heard some say it can distort things if it’s not accounted for with a line bore. About to do the same work, I really appreciate the videos. How’s the car doing?

@abowen2983

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are higher and years ago I had a machinist check the bore with updated hardware and had no issues on this block in video. I too have heard of things being distorted with higher torque spec. So thanks to covid I've been waiting on parts since December 5 to swap over to e85. Also going with a 4 bolt main block so I can save my original block.

@jdm07j50

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, hope you do a video for that as well. I’m actually doing the same with my 91 stealth, swapping a 4 bolt in with 1g heads and doing a refresh on the original or storing it. Just picked up some 20t turbos. Flash ecu though. Are you liking the AEM?

@abowen2983

2 жыл бұрын

@@jdm07j50 I can honestly say the aem was the only part that was truly worth the price! The dyno shop owner is always telling the person that designed the aem v2 must've been a 3000gt owner bc it works so well with the platform.

Where are you located do you do side work on other VR4

@abowen4473

5 жыл бұрын

Located North Central south Dakota. I have done side work in the past.

Is it true that 6g is stronger than 4g63?? I mean the block can handle 1000hp without cracking right?

@abowen2983

5 жыл бұрын

Best way I can answer that is an engine is only as "strong" as it is built. Any engine can be pushed to crazy limits but with that longevity and reliability decrease. Machining, Assembly and tune to me is where an engine gets its strength. You can put all the fancy internals in but if assembly, tune or machining is not done right it will not last for long!

Couldn’t you just align the crankshaft and camshafts with the timing marks?

@abowen2983

3 жыл бұрын

You could but when you put tension on the timing belt it will pull it out of time.

very cool video. what turbos are going in?

@abowen4473

6 жыл бұрын

98slept DR 750s. I see you must run them? Happy with them?

@98slept42

6 жыл бұрын

oh nice. good choice! Ya there fun and will bring a smile to your face. lots of low end tq and power to redline. I recommend you get the strongest single disc clutch you can(or a twin disc) cause they love shredding clutches.

@abowen4473

6 жыл бұрын

Good to hear so far I'm running a spec clutch that is supposedly good to 700hp I'm only shooting for around 600hp so hopefully it holds. Did you run a chrome or aem for tuning? Heard nothing but good things about the aem and mixed emotions with the jester chrome?

@98slept42

6 жыл бұрын

A Bowen I run chrome. but i do wish it had the safety engine features you get with aem or haltech. I've ran into a few mishaps(fuel filter clog/ relay blown) and intake pipe loose, that make it go lean fast and if it wasent for me releasing the throttle in time, it could have been in pieces right now. chrome can only do so much to protect the engine (just knock protection and narrowband fuel enrichment). If you can wait to afford an aem. And get it professionally get it dyno tune. (especially knock headphone set tuning). DO IT ! good luck with build! keep the vids going

Great video....you upgrading your turbo?

@abowen4473

5 жыл бұрын

Yes upgraded to dynamic racing dr750 turbos

@jimmycrackorn9218

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, can’t wait to see it running!

Do you have a shop in California?

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

No just a garage in south Dakota

Hi, I cannot figure out how to adjust the lifters. I see in your video you use a wrench?

@abowen2983

3 жыл бұрын

No adjustments are needed on the stock lifters. Your oil pressure actually adjusts them while its running.

@chingonporsiempre9376

3 жыл бұрын

A Bowen but in your video you mention to adjust an apply 0.005” of preload. No necessary anymore? Thanks. Great video BTW

@abowen2983

3 жыл бұрын

Thats only when using a solid lifter to degree cams.

@chingonporsiempre9376

3 жыл бұрын

A Bowen Thanks!

Are u In florida? How much to revamp my 3000

@abowen2983

2 жыл бұрын

Northern South Dakota

Wish you’d do a clutch video there’s no good one and I bet you know all the tricks

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

Ill see what I can do over this winter! I've got a couple cars lined up!

Now I know how to rebuild an engine and why engine work is so damn expensive. I could do it myself using many days of intense physical and mental labor or.... pay some sucker a few thousand dollars. Easy decision.

Where did you get that book!?

@abowen4473

6 жыл бұрын

Brennen Connors All Dodge or Mitsubishi dealers were suppose to have them back when they were selling and servicing these cars. I actually was able to get them from a couple dealerships since everything is online anymore. I have however seen them on eBay. Super handy to have they have absolutely everything you need to know!

@brennenconnors4595

6 жыл бұрын

A Bowen I am currently overhauling my 92 Dodge Stealth RT TT and it's a pain to find manuals. I've been going to 3sx for parts and going with DR650's for turbo replacements but I need to find some off the wall parts because this thing was kept in a barn for a few years

@abowen4473

6 жыл бұрын

Brennen Connors Looking for body parts or engine? Good choice on turbos!

@brennenconnors4595

6 жыл бұрын

A Bowen just things like a dash replacement because I had a similar problem with yours, just cracked and peeled all the pleather away or interior pieces. Also I am clueless on what the shift knob thread pitch is because I've tried many sizes. And from your experience, what size offset for your wheels do you recommend? My calipers are huge and just doesn't like many aftermarket wheels

@abowen4473

6 жыл бұрын

Brennen Connors The dash isn't that bad at all to get out stealth316.com has awesome write ups on a lot of how to jobs. If you haven't already check that site out. I thought my dash was shot but was able to fix everything once it was out. I'm actually just starting to look at wheels and so far American racing will be what I get. I however just purchased some lowering springs so once I get those on I'll take some measurements to see what will fit. Do you have stock calipers?

I have a 1995 VR4 and can use the engine job your doing but if you can shoot me a price and work with me I'd appreciate it I'm in WY

@abowen4473

5 жыл бұрын

Any idea of hp goals and budget?

U want to build mine ? Give me a price ?

@abowen4473

5 жыл бұрын

I'd possibly entertain that idea. I'm around 17k invested into just the motor and transmission on this one with no labor included. Price would vary greatly on how far you want to take the engine

want to sell one of those books

@allendavis900

4 жыл бұрын

want to sell one of the 3000 books,i have had a couple of those cars cant find a book anywhere that would be great if you would,its a 6g72 correct

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

Check your local car dealership they might part with them.

Hola ..que cigüeñal le imtalaste

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

hola el cigüeñal que estaba usando era un año modelo 93+ forjado.

@franklinescalona3543

4 жыл бұрын

@@abowen2983 es el mismo del 6g74 ..por lo que veo en tu vídeo

@franklinescalona3543

4 жыл бұрын

Mi cigüeñal está malo y no encuentro repuestos en Chile.por eso preguntó

@franklinescalona3543

4 жыл бұрын

@@abowen2983 atento a tu comentario ..gracias

@abowen2983

4 жыл бұрын

@@franklinescalona3543 mi español no es tan bueno, pero si entendí correctamente, me preguntas si una manivela 6g74 funcionará en un bloque 6g72. La respuesta corta sería sí, pero posiblemente se tendría que hacer algo de trabajo con la máquina o usar diferentes barras y posiblemente pistones. pampena motorsports vende partes de stroker y también las construye para que sean de gran ayuda. Personalmente no he hecho ninguna construcción de stroker, así que puedo estar equivocado.

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