🤔 What's so special about Nissan SR20DET | TECHNICALLY SPEAKING

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If you're a JDM fan you'll probably agree that the 1990s was the golden age for Japanese performance engines. We got the 2JZ, the RB, the 4G63 as well as the Honda  K-series. All over-engineered, and all capable of producing power well above their factory spec. But there’s another engine that we haven’t covered yet and one that definitely belongs in that group - Nissan’s SR20.
Note: this is a fairly long video so if you want to skip to the engine teardown, use the Chapter markers below. Enjoy:)
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00:00 Introduction
00:36 SR20 history
02:01 SR20 good for big horsepower?
03:05 SR20DET generations
04:52 Best SR20DET to get
05:13 Things to watch out when buying a used SR20
06:21 SR20DET Mods
09:09 Learn how to build an SR20
09:24 Engine teardown
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[haltech]

If you're a JDM fan you'll probably agree that the 1990s was the golden age for Japanese performance engines. We got the 2JZ, the RB, the 4G63 as well as the Honda K-series. All over-engineered, and all capable of producing power well above their factory spec. But there’s another engine that we haven’t covered yet and one that definitely belongs in that group - Nissan’s SR20.
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[hpa]

9:11 - Thanks for the great, detail-packed video and cheers for the engine building course mention team! - Taz.

[aksfactory]

Rocker Arm Stoppers are a pretty controversial topic. I would much rather suggest looking into dual guide mod first. It really helps with the rocker issue.

[chum]

Great video and thank you for the in-depth tear down.

I’ve owned my SR for coming up to 15 years now and it’s not missed a beat and is always a joy to drive, though seeing another one on the road is getting rarer.

[headchef]

Sr20's are fantastic. They can take a lot of abuse, especially at stock or close to stock power levels. When people start pushing them at power levels they were never designed for they have issues. I have a black top sr20det and a sr20de, the only thing ive had "fail" is a timing chain tensioner on the sr20de that wouldnt hold oil over night so the chain would slap on startup. I think people have to remember they arent new engines anymore.

[hammertimee]

I bought my first SR20 in 2004. It was already fairly old back then. Mine had various oil leaks and gasket issues. I cannot believe people are still running them 20 years later!

[elliot]

The SR in the GTI-R was unique because it had quad throttle bodies

[aviatorix]

I've been looking forward to an episode covering the SR20 and I'm stoked it's here

[feenyx]

Love these teardowns, I learn so much!
Great shots, great editing, and fantastic explanations

[Xkxltxc]

The first time i ever saw the SR20 it was in an E30 & I'll never forget it

[allturbo]

Great video! Sr20 is a diamond I’ve boosted my front wheel drive Sentra from na to built internals and bigger turbo over the years and she puts a smile on my face every time, she’s a keeper. I still own it today 👍

[FozzyS]

I nerd out on Tuning Fork's videos.

[richardclarke]

Here in the uk, we call the s14/s15 Sr20det a “bent-cam” and the s13 180sx “straight-cam” 👍🏻

[obananamano]

thanks for the video. Learnt more about my motor in 26mins than all my years trolling forums

[juanc]

Wow, this man here doubled down on the rocker arm stoppers. Wow, just wow.

[PaullewisO]

Great video, about a year a ago I picked up a 1996 200sx se-r and even though she's at 250, 000 miles still runs strong. Only thing I've done to her is a water pump and timing kit. Getting ready to start playing more inside that engine, and this has been a pretty comprehensive video for me to work off of. Thanks!

[hotworksfab]

Very much recommend not to use rocker arm stoppers and to correctly measure your intake shim heights to level the rockers (precision shims make different height guides if you feel the need to do dual guide shims) and fit a new spring oe spring or aftermarket upgraded spring.
Ideally, new lifters as well but these in conjunction with a soft ignition cut should help avoid breaking any arms.

[lauramildon-clews]

I have a U13 Bluebird it has a SR20 DET in it and it is 4WD.I also have a spare engine out of a 96 Primera that is supposed to be low milage . I have had the U13 for over twenty years and had no problems with it.

[bretwilkey]

Love the knowledge and insight in these videos. 22 years of S15 joy 🤩 and loving every minute

[libmananchannel]

Hello ”Haltech”! Thank you for showing us such a wonderful video! I feel so happy! I'm looking forward to your next work! Have a nice day!