What Tools Do You Need to Build a Lamborghini V10 Engine?

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9 ай бұрын

There's a wide range of tools available for engine building, but what's the difference between an entry level setup; mid-range stuff and the top-line items that many professionals use? We decided to show you by using some of the kit we available for measuring up pistons and bore on a 5.2 V10 Lamborghini bottom end.
It's a long video, but well worth a watch - especially if you're looking to start an engine build.
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@stevewall3246 9 ай бұрын

This is gonna be one of the best you’ve ever done. Couldn’t believe this was an hour and a half gone so informative. You’re so passionate people that get an engine built by you now understand why they have to wait and what goes into it. Brilliant video keep them coming love the channel brilliant brilliant brilliant brilliant

@Hutch6915 9 ай бұрын

Great watch, look back when measuring with the micrometre the reading was 82.42 you then say 82.2 the next measurement was 82.45 and the last measure being 82.449, therefore the micrometre was not as far out. I have no experience, I enjoy the channel, I maybe wrong but that's what I heard... cheers all

@roniahmed360 9 ай бұрын

That’s the difference between a proper engine builder that knows what he’s doing and is educated, Then these other KZfaq Channels that build a engine so shall I say throw a engine together! Great work Rickey! Would love to come round to your garage and a look around

@Bulb-id6sn 15 күн бұрын

That video was fantastic, cheers. I'm still laughing from your other video with a question from 'Scrotal Cuppage'. Love the vids Rick.

@midlife666 9 ай бұрын

Built the odd 2 stroke bike engine in my youth but every day's a school day , really enjoyed seeing how a professional does it properly and what's involved , great channel.

@x8dudtrackdaytoy 9 ай бұрын

This is really quality content. Built my first engine last winter, not to the same nth degree and measurement of here but for a first engine, was quite happy with the process Keen to do another in future to a much higher level of measurement & balancing

@craigvirgin8461 9 ай бұрын

That was really informative and entertaining at the same time. I really enjoy the engine build related videos. It reminded me of a surface finish problem I once had. I was measuring the surface finish of ground slideways on a CNC machining centre. They felt rough with my finger nail, but the Taylor Hobson gauge (same principle as yours but 25 years ago) was saying that the surface finish was excellent. After scratching my head for 15 mins, it suddenly dawned on me that it was measuring the surface finish between the peaks/troughs, not of the peaks/troughs. Always use the right tool for the job, and just as importantly, the right operator! 😂

@masterj7048 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for these videos I'm thinking about building engines my self

@markbarry1977 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to produce that video. Found it really interesting. Amazing to see the detail and the level what has gone to to produce these engines.

@Redshift- 9 ай бұрын

As your a thinking Man there is actually one further tip i can give you on ring gap positions😉 Put that top ring gap at the exhaust valve side of the cylinder as that gap will have slightly less exposure to high temp/pressure combustion gasses. Unfortunatly for most 2 valve cylinder Headed Engines only as 4 Valve motors have the valves across the cylinder. Blueprinting came about for optomising engines within the rules, eg, setting block deck heights to minimum manufacturers spec to increase compression as much as possible, Indexing the Camshart lobes more accuratly and ensuring all the valve lifts are at maximum spec, etc...etc.. And Yeah oil everything but use the absolute minimum assembly lube on cams and bearings as it's that that stops the rings bedding in quickly 🙂

@nigeljames1109 9 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this. As an amateur builder its fascinating seeing how it should be done. Now I know why some of mine blew up!

@steverogers7473 9 ай бұрын

Ricky you are a PRO. This was extremely informative and impressive, your attention to detail, skill and pragmatism are evident in everything you do. 😎👍

@DIYPrecisionTool 9 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC!

@alansheard553 9 ай бұрын

This video may seem geeky to some, but as far as I'm concerned its a quality watch , i think by the number of comments this type of content is well apreciated. Amazed at the level and quality of detail you go into, I can't beleive you have only been at this for 8 years i think you said, there are people in many technjcal jobs who don't reach that level of skill and detail in their work for decades. Some of those tools are amazing though !!

@MegaCountach 6 ай бұрын

Great info, more of these please! Cheers, Doug

@bingwalker5024 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely quality 👌 thoroughly enjoyed.

@ShalomBrother 9 ай бұрын

Glad I stayed till the end, as I do love a toolbox tour!

@davegavin7914 Ай бұрын

Well I never new Leonard Rossiter was so bloody brilliant an engineer 😂🙏🏻🇬🇧 ( Rising Damp) also bloody brilliant 👍🏻

@MaciusSzwed 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us! Jolly good

@hamradiostation_M0UGE 9 ай бұрын

Wow ! Never knew there was SO much involved just on the piston side of an engine build, really interesting science lesson with man like Ricky !

@aidencoder 9 ай бұрын

Watched it twice. Fascinating engineering content.

@porkster5924 9 ай бұрын

I love the level of detail in your builds and the care taken. Totally 100% agree with you on measuring equipment too, as I’m from an engineering background being a qualified toolmaker/CNC programmer/operator with 40 years in the trade and still at it. I knew who you meant about the McLaren builds too. I know exactly who I would have build me an engine 👍

@DanteICE 9 ай бұрын

Oh I want to know what the other McLaren build is now!

@paso7500 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant video, learned so much👍

@neilevans3260 9 ай бұрын

I love these videos - they teach me how much I don’t know about engines :-)

@MCLStormtrooper 9 ай бұрын

Ricky, this video is, by far, the most informative, educational, and practical show I've ever watched. Well done.

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. Appreciate the comment.

@mattparry1251 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the training Prof. Rick! Nice to see the top end measuring centre…. Liked the surface finish measurements ( not seen that before)

@jollyjoiner68 9 ай бұрын

Wow, the level of detail and great explanations of how you set out and why you do what you do is fascinating, my head jas just gone BOOM 🤯. Top job 👏

@MrBusaPhil 9 ай бұрын

Possibly one of the best techie vids you done so far. Keep up the excellent work.

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

@user-gp6oe6by2e 9 ай бұрын

Couldnt be more relevant to what Im learning atm, just calibrated my grandads old moore and wrights, but they only go to 1 thou I really need to get a 1/10th thou mic. Great vid!

@jamesmcdonald7943 8 ай бұрын

Loved the video. I will using some of the info to get the best out of my bike i hope to rebuild over the winter

@REPerformanceUK 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@marcwonnacott3286 Ай бұрын

Excellent video. So interesting.

@dcswings 7 ай бұрын

cheers REP major thrust and ring spacing noted...

@tonyking9235 9 ай бұрын

INJOYED IT BOYS .

@Drop_bear_au 9 ай бұрын

this should be a tafe/college video that all apprentices should watch to show the importance it is to know your trade when engine rebuilding

@tomevans4078 9 ай бұрын

Loved the detail in this and great to have a nose in your box!

@paulwilkinson4501 9 ай бұрын

Brill vid Professor Ricky 🤓 great technic vid 👍👍

@v12dot 9 ай бұрын

Right tool for the right job 👍

@steffydog 9 ай бұрын

Loved this, bit over my head, but I got the gist. Cheers Ricky, Kate and team.

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

@jdv91 9 ай бұрын

This is amazing. The cleanroom, lovely 😍

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@leelaters3717 28 күн бұрын

Fascinating. Great vid.

@REPerformanceUK 28 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@STANLIZ4 9 ай бұрын

Love the depth of technical detail, would be interesting to know what lengths F1 builders take it to

@Luke_rs4 9 ай бұрын

Briliant video! more technical the better! not many people go as far as you. Maybe explain at some point how you go about and choose what spec engine you will build depending on what it’s going to be used for?

@simonwootton-davies1179 9 ай бұрын

i learn so much watching you, i realise how thick i am and how much we all have to learn

@paulhemming159 8 ай бұрын

In a non arselicking way Rick your the man! If I ever had an R8 or something of significance car or bike related you'd be where I'd turn for engine work

@briandarnell5966 9 ай бұрын

Great content love your technical knowledge. Totally agree with the buy the best you can afford. I have lost my tools three times due to theft. And have rebuilt with what I can afford but looking to quality. Would love to see you do a bike engine I got a NC 29.

@issacmuckelrath5541 9 ай бұрын

Love it!!!!!!! Very very good episode!

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching.

@davidstocking1622 9 ай бұрын

Very geeky Rik, fascinating hour. I bet you've still got all your old tools after upgrading as they become the memories of the journey you've been on from apprentice to master builder. Digital makes life easier too instead of the older method manualy counting marks on a mic or vernier. It was a good statement made about how 1 gram at 8000rpm makes a huge difference. Reminds me about 600cc fourstroke motorbike engines running at 17000rpm😢😢 and despite all that measuring and care... the bloomin thing can go bang on first start up😮😮. Great content. #WheresKate... no mention😂

@harveyfennell6251 9 ай бұрын

Love the in depth look at engine building just a couple of questions. Firstly do you re-weigh the ring sets after gapping and rematch the components before taking material off the piston? Second as you don’t gap the ring set to the piston what tolerance does the piston ring groove have ?

@Pablo__D 9 ай бұрын

Awesome - absolutely loved that tech talk!!! Keep em comin.........

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Pablo__D 9 ай бұрын

@@REPerformanceUK My pleasure Ricky! For everytime I have watched KZfaq video's of people with the 'Ugga Dugga' mentality it is now a pleasure to watch someone do it the right way with conscious effort and take pride in their work. I look forward to your weekly video's as do many others I am sure! Keep er lit dude.......

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

@@Pablo__D 😀😀

@MIXMASTERRONEDEE 8 ай бұрын

I love your channel even though I don’t own any of the cars you mentioned. McLaren Lamborghini or R8, I just wish you did Porsche 911 CARRERA OR GT3 engines builds or even talk about 911 engines,, do you know or anyone here know any good KZfaq channels that are excellent Porsche engines builders that has this standards of cleanliness and attention to details / accuracy…

@jaytc2003 9 ай бұрын

Great video, not much else to say. I am planning a piston and rod job on my car soon and some of this info will come in handy👍

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

@RogerChoateDFW 9 ай бұрын

Great video...... loved it

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

@fathead1968 9 ай бұрын

Well i'm 21 minutes in to this video, and I don't know how you engage me for your usual 40 min ones, but you do. Blueprint to me is reducing the tolerences to bang on. As an aerospace machinist myself, I get that shit. If I could afford an R8 or Lambo, it would be coming to you for sure! Keep doing your content, awesome!

@NeilRidley1 6 ай бұрын

The difference between your 3 decimal place micrometer and your measuring centre could be from using different Standards to calibrate? Could try swapping the standards over or just use 1, loving the content

@SaqibKhaliq 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Really appreciated the way you explained how weight makes such a difference, and getting each piston assembly to a similar weight. I suppose the same applies to pistons/bores.. you will match them up to get the best tolerances. I'm sure that the longevity of the engine will be better because of it. Do you have any thoughts on how such an engine will perform? What sort of differences do you notice after they are running (smoother, more powerful, longer life?)?

@knight2425 9 ай бұрын

Love the detail you give us in these videos. Regarding what you said about ring placement on major thrust, where is major thrust on an inline engine? I get it on a V engine but not an inline?

@raykaufman7156 9 ай бұрын

Here in Murica, the classic definition of blueprinting is machining ALL engine clearances to the exact center of the dimensional tolerance (for +/-). It costs a LOT more, because there is extra honing for each part. A note on ring gap placement. Obviously, the ends of the ring will be the most likely place for them to flutter, so the further from the thrust face, the better. At RPM, compression and flame pressure build so fast that it's not likely you would see any "blow by" past the ring ends, regardlessof how many degrees apart they are. Of course a leak down test might show some slight difference, as the pressure is constant, not a spike. Just my humble opinion...

@dominicelder8243 9 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video very informative and interesting do you keep engine room at constant temperature from memory when I work in inspection room was 20c

@mikerf900 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, it shows the process that I asked about in my question that you read out in a previous video .. Hi to Kate...👍

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Hi 👋 Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

@ACatKrom 9 ай бұрын

A fully blue printed engine is one that built to the print, and designers intention, not to what the bean counters opened the tolerances up to, to reduce cost, and increase production speed. Things like bore spacing, deck height, and parallelism to the crank, angle between the cylinder banks, etc. Its much better than it used to be, but even as recently as the 80's production stuff was all over the board.

@raymondmudie8219 9 ай бұрын

Awesome build video. Interesting what you were saying about the area of major thrust, do the rings at no point vibrate around? Or you build them in one orientation, and when you strip it again after several thousand miles they are in the same orientation? I would have thought the cross hatch may act like rifling to a smaller degree and rotate them ?

@jmetferris 9 ай бұрын

You can tell a lot about the tradesman by his tools and toolbox ,its the little things that make the difference

@timessix8434 7 ай бұрын

Very nice video again, thanks! The ring orientation: My (limited) experience is that the rings move (somewhat) in the grooves while engine running. What’s your experience, do the rings move?

@mikeakhurst1855 9 ай бұрын

Great video guys. Way over my head but a great watch all the same.😊

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Lol thanks for watching.

@geoffhallimond3711 9 ай бұрын

You are on another Level so fascinating love these videos ❤

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

@geoffhallimond3711 9 ай бұрын

@REPerformanceUK there is not many KZfaqrs you learn something from each time you watch there video

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

@@geoffhallimond3711thank you that’s very kind

@compt3ck 8 ай бұрын

Oh the good ol ring gap discussion. Not putting a gap on the major thrust surface cant hurt. There shouldn't be a burr on any of the rings if you inspect everything but if there is it'll leave a mark on the cylinder wall no matter what. The rings rotate so in the long run they will end up lining up with the major thrust surface anyway. I guess it may help for the initial startup for a few seconds. The cylinder wall Ra, Rpk and Rvk compared to the ring material is much more important than the arrangement of ring gaps. I'm surprised builders don't discuss cylinder wall finish very much when talking about rings. HP can be gained and lost in this area. Just ask pro stock engine guys.

@aukanmeister 2 ай бұрын

I've tried heating the pistons on my Audi to try to understand piston to bore clearance when doing sleeves in a original alusil block. I now how a slight understanding of how difficult that stuff is to calculate. The pistons grow by an insane amount with heat! Same with the block. That's a problem if the materials grow different, like the sleeve in the block that the manufacturer never meant it to have vs a clean block. No wonder so many people have trouble doing that shit. Would love for you to mention your thoughts on the subject.

@archybrooks6938 9 ай бұрын

Do you set bike rings the same way as shown in this very informative video, cheers.

@domincodoesburg3143 9 ай бұрын

Bedankt

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! That is so kind! I really hope you enjoy the vids!!

@factoryfettler 9 ай бұрын

as ian barnes said; 82.42mm not 82.2. well spotted. Good watch though

@classicraceruk1337 9 ай бұрын

I love goody time!!!!

@georgieliverpol 9 ай бұрын

Rick your crazy 😊

@I2YANx 9 ай бұрын

Pleaseee do this for the bottom end ❤

@laurieharper1526 9 ай бұрын

Fascinating stuff. With the very fine clearances/tolerances you're working to, does ambient temperature have any effect (via expansion/contraction of metal parts)? Do you have to maintain a constant, set temperature in the engine room?

@olneydetail1487 9 ай бұрын

From one my previous jobs you have too ensure all parts and gauges have been in the same environment long enough too for them all too be acclimatised.

@raykaufman7156 9 ай бұрын

Yes!

@haywardgiraud648 7 ай бұрын

Do you specify different bore finishes for different applications?

@pauladdison8961 9 ай бұрын

Why don't you start a patreon channel. I like watching your general video stuff it's great. If I wanted to get bored shitless listening to technical engine building stuff I would be happy to pay for it. Just a suggestion 😉

@GRASSPOLE 9 ай бұрын

100% agree. The knowledge coming from this channel is unbelievable. I’m a member of a patreon channel for motorcycle info and I gladly subscribe for the monthly fee. It helps build community also.

@paulfarghi 2 ай бұрын

Yeeeeeessss, brilliant video. I'm not sure if cope with all them there numbers an that... 😂 But with a little metricultionp and patience I'm sure I could rebuild my Ford Pinto 2 leeetah Question ... You made reference to reducing the width of the bearings to reduce friction. How do you prevent the bearing "wandering" across the journal width, side to side like? Cheersmatethanksbye

@djohh3057 9 ай бұрын

Do I guess that my 5 metre Stanley tape measure isn't going to cut the mustard ?

@BlinDrats187 9 ай бұрын

Bank balance, would be my main guess for number 1 tool.

@luigilazzara4561 9 ай бұрын

I am working on a 07 Gallardo 5.0 And I am trying to have the block linehoned from a machine shop. We can't find the stock size of the main with no bearing and stock clearance. Just wondering if you can help, thank you.

@kevsimner 9 ай бұрын

Can I ask what engine log software you are using?

@Neilt691 9 ай бұрын

And that gents is why you pay the money for this guy to build you the best.

@HenryOCarmichaelSmith 9 ай бұрын

Interesting subject regarding ring position. Personally I doubt it makes any difference as I understand the rings do rotate during engine operation. Have you ever observed the position following a tear down? I doubt they'd be where you originally installed them, but i'd like to be proven wrong.

@jamest5149 9 ай бұрын

Should mention before measuring anything metal, allow all the parts to acclimatise to the room temperature for 24 hrs, or better still maintain the room temperature to a set temperature. If measuring plastic humidity is a factor to consider and maintain for a longer period.

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Yeah that’s a very good shout! All the accuracy is pointless if you are allowing temperature to disrupt your build room.

@symey91 9 ай бұрын

The temperature should be kept to 20c. Your measurements could be perfect in the morning but as the room heats up everything changes even the measuring equipment.

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

@@symey91exactly, it’s why our engine room is climate controlled.

@andybegbie8553 9 ай бұрын

Vernier = guessing stick 😊

@martinfinbarscully4924 9 ай бұрын

Is it possible for the rings to rotate in the piston when the engine runs thus negating the effort to place the ring gaps in specifix locations in the piston?

@mikeybeamish 9 ай бұрын

Epic content, but very small point, you keep calling a digital caliper a micrometer which may lead to confusion for someone trying to work out what to buy. Effectively, digital caliper (not a vernier caliper as it doesn’t have a vernier scale!) is ok, but not a precision tool. Digital micrometer is good, then a multi-level measuring plate with DTIs and digital micrometers is the gold standard for repeatability

@PatrickAndrewsMacphee 9 ай бұрын

Have you thought of running a course? I'd buy in to a week's worth of this...or even book you can recommend?

@Chilled_Mackers 2 ай бұрын

Verniers - I call them 'Very nears'. 😆

@Evo836 9 ай бұрын

I need a Beer after that!

@icklepob88 9 ай бұрын

Likes and smashed (that's what she said)

@813JHA 7 ай бұрын

could you not use a drill to remove the weight ?

@ianbarnes8593 9 ай бұрын

82.42mm on the calliper.

@ohboy2118 9 ай бұрын

I'll start a comments row. 😊 Do ring gap locations matter if you accept that piston rings rotate when the engine is running?

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Valves rotate when the engine is running but I’d argue against rings rotating, moving over life maybe….but the cross hatch means there is no rotational load in the rings! Still better to build it right. That might be a good test actually to prove!

@ohboy2118 9 ай бұрын

@REPerformanceUK thanks for the reply. This is why I ask questions as I share your point of view on ring rotation but I listened to another drag race engine builder in the US insist that rings rotate whilst engine running.

@neilbathe7752 9 ай бұрын

I know you have shown it before, but a second video showing all the "best" tools in use would be great....

@andrewbaron8713 9 ай бұрын

So I was an aerospace engineer, who specialised in measurement techniques. Not a metrologist , but looked at measurement techniques on some very high value RR engine parts. If you want to move to the next level of understanding measurement techniques, you need to look more at MSA. That’s the next level of understanding of measurements. Might fill in some gaps of your understanding

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

Hello Andrew, thank you. That’s a great tip, any recommendation on where I can start with that?

@andrewbaron8713 9 ай бұрын

@@REPerformanceUK you have an ideal experiment I can see from your videos. Basically an MSA gets 3 people to measure 10 parts 3 times, where the person running the experiment gives the people measuring parts out of order so the person doing the measuring does not know which part they are measuring and hence there is no memory involved. So your ten pistons would be ideal. Key is no one should know what it should measure, and which piston they are measuring. Even without doing this type of work, I can see you have instinctively worked out some issues an MSA will identify.

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

@@andrewbaron8713 Ah ok, so its a quality control process almost for measuring. Like a control group. That might be quite an interesting test.

@tonyking9235 9 ай бұрын

PRECISION COST MONEY . GOT TO LOVE METEOROLOGY. I DO . I THINK I WOULD BE CONFIDANT YOU WORKING ON MY RELIANT ROBIN. 🤣🤣

@sp2032 9 ай бұрын

raymondmudie just said it but I was always given to undertand that rings would rotate in service. Y/N??

@REPerformanceUK 9 ай бұрын

I’d argue against them rotating!

@Andrew.Prentice 9 ай бұрын

So, I understand why you'd want to measure the diameter on a used piston, but why measure new pistons? Is this so you can match individual pistons with any discrepancies in cylinder bore dimensions (so you could swap pistons around to obtain matching cylinder clearances)? Or is this just a precaution to ensure all pistons have been manufactured correctly? I'd understand that if you had 20 pistons, you pick the best 10 pistons, but that would be unreasonable for what you're doing.

@raykaufman7156 9 ай бұрын

Just so you know for sure. Its that simple. If you measure 99 pistons and theyre all perfectly in spec, and you DONT measure #100, it will be screwed up and kill the engine. Seen it happen...

@ACatKrom 9 ай бұрын

The factory workers that assemble the engine before putting it in the car, don't measure anything lol.. But they don't have to pay out of pocket if something goes wrong either.