250HP to 2500HP? Aftermarket Parts Development | Nitto Performance Engineering [TECH TALK]

Tuning high output engines is a skill in itself, but Jim Souvas of Nitto Performance Engineering (and former owner of Croydon Racing Developments) has knowledge that goes much deeper into aftermarket performance parts from the tuning stage.

0:00 - Aftermarket Parts Required
0:42 - How Nitto Started
2:00 - Nitto Stroker Kit Development
5:16 - Crankshaft Development Process
6:35 - How To Produce Rigid Crankshafts
8:48 - Big End Bearing Upgrades
10:13 - Aftermarket Oil Pumps
12:18 - Oil Pump Drive
14:22 - Oil Pump Testing
14:58 - Outro

As power levels have increased from 250HP to 2500HP performance engine internals have had to keep up and thanks to people like Jim Souvas of Nitto Performance Engineering figures could once only be seen on the drag strip can now be reliably run in circuit and more amazingly street applications and at Sydney Jamboree he took the time to explain some of the steps involved in parts evolution.

Zeroing in on the Nissan RB series of engines we discuss why crank flex is an issue, what is done to stop it with the introduction of EN40B material and how bearings reliability is also improved at the same time. Also discussed are oil pump upgrades which are a known weak point on for the RB's and Jim dives into where and how the factory pumps break along with what has been done to fix these flaws with Nitto oil pump replacements.

The progression of development for Nissan RB26 and RB30 engine parts is covered including Nittos involvement in heading over to the RD blocks as well in the quest for more and more power.

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[trentcrompton]

I love how Australia is the world leader in high quality aftermarket JDM parts 👍🇦🇺

[usedparts]

Thank you HPA... THIS is the most informative channel on YouTube for us gearheads. I'm always learning something with each video. I just bought the tuning course and I lub it.

[EPSDaveRowe]

Lovely bloke.. worked with him back in the MoTeC Oz days. A+++

[AlistairLattimore]

I love how Jim just casually says that they spin past 10, 000RPM like it is a walk in the park now!

[TankRust]

Great interview! Unbelievable the escalation of power that these motors have seen in the past 20 or so years.

[toysx]

Jim Souvas is a very smart & passionate fella.

[doesjbagg]

Having the graphics was really helpful! Another great interview, they are always a joy to watch

[JH-jowt]

Cant think of a single person who deserves more thanks in the RB community -That crank runs a 6.37 and makes over 3000hp so I think he got that design right...

[lockjawjak]

That is an insane amount of oil pressure from a stock location oil pump

[Themayseffect]

@6:55 Is running a turbo without a filter really worth the potential damage you get from chewed up compressor blades?

[martinlavigne]

very good video HPA team , 1 question JUN II look to have motorcycle ignition coil, do they drive it with cdi ?

[YoutubeAreJewz]

Wished you asked him if any of the Middle Easterners who own and spend $100k+ on these cars make their money legally 🤣 “bro you need to work harder” hahaha heard it all before