Performance Parts Selection | Engine Building Basics

Is building your own performance engine beyond you, or just something you haven't dedicated enough time to learn how to do correctly yet?

In this first episode of this free engine building lesson series we take a quick look at some of the key considerations we need to think about before touching the tools. Parts selection, head gasket construction and fasteners, engine machinist task, selection and more are all some of the key elements that go into any successful performance engine build.

LS V8, FA20, SR20, $G63, Coyote V8, NB8, K20, turbocharged, supercharged, naturally aspirated, the list goes on and the relevance of this key knowledge remains the same regardless of the engine configuration, orientation or amount of cylinders you are dealing with.

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Engine Building: Essential & Sometimes Intimidating
0:25 - OEM Engine Reconditioner?
0:35 - Performance Workshop?
0:40 - Build It Yourself?
1:10 - Parts SelectionL OEM Or Aftermarket
1:48 - Quick Examples: LS V8, FA20 Boxer
2:50 - Research Your Specific Engine
3:07 - Budget Vs Performance
3:24 - Forged Pistons + Clearance Consideration
4:36 - Compression Ratio & Aftermarket Pistons
4:49 - Forged Connecting Rods
5:55 - Head Gasket/Cylinder Head Sealing & Head Bolts/Studs
7:00 - Engine Machining Overview
8:06 - Boring & Honing: Torque Plate
9:06 - Decking/Block Surfacing
9:31 - Crank Shaft Journals, Bolts & Balancing
10:30 - Line Honing