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VR38DETT Nissan Engines are Specially Assembled

January 30th, 2010

It takes an average of 100 minutes for an engine master to assemble one Nissan engine. Each man diligently checks and records the torque spec of every critical nut and bolt, and the data is stored for the life of the engine.and assembled in a special clean room in Nissan’s Yokohama facility by specially trained technicians.

The Nissan VR38DETT engine sports 24 valves controlled by dual overhead camshafts with variable valve timing (intake only). The block is cast aluminum with 0.15 mm plasma-sprayed cylinder liner bores. The turbine housings for the two IHI turbochargers are integrated into the exhaust manifolds to decrease weight and bolster vehicle balance. It also makes it harder to install larger turbochargers to increase performance as two new exhaust manifolds are needed. The engine also sports a pressurized lubrication system controlled thermostatically.

Sometimes we find it hard to believe the factory actually assembles engines in this type of sterile environment. Realistically speaking, every top shelf engine rebuilding company should use a sterile engine building ”clean room”. We know that every rebuilt engine we sell is rebuilt the right way.

Not only are they built in engine clean rooms, but once the assembly is done the engines are pretested to make sure they run perfectly from the first time it starts up. This is one reason we are able to build confidence fast in our customers. We also offer an iron clad warranty which makes this one of the best valuses in the engine replacement industry.

If we can be of any help in the process of locating the best rebuilt engines on the market, please take a few minutes and call GotEngines.com @ 1-888-344-8044.



We Sell Better Rebuilt Engines, Guaranteed.

January 29th, 2010

Best Rebuilt Engines

Best Rebuilt Engines

When the engines we rebuild go through the rebuilding process, one of the most important procedures is to remachine the crankshaft. If the crankshaft is machined properly, it may have closer tolerances and be more precise than when it was new. Some companies may use a good crankshaft over, we won’t take the chance, read how we rebuild the crankshaft in every rebuilt engine we sell.

Most crankshafts can be repaired by machining. Specifically, crankshafts are ground (also referred to as turned) using a crankshaft grinding machine. Because the machining process takes off additional material from the rod and main journals, under-size bearings are required for installation. The most typical under-sized are .010, .020, and .030 of an inch. Even severely damaged crankshafts may be repaired by welding.

Grinding the crankshaft is a relatively straight-forward process. The crankshaft nose is placed into the head stock chuck and the crankshaft flange (in some cases the crankshaft seal surface) is secured in the tail stock chuck. At which point the main journals can be ground. The rod journals are ground after the machine is set to the proper stroke and after the counter weights are set. After the crankshaft is ground, the oil holes are chamfered and deburred. Then, the crankshaft is polished with a fine grit belt to achieve a satisfactory micro finish.

If you have a worn/damaged crankshaft, it is important to bring it in to the automotive machine shop to be inspected. This will allow the automotive machinists an opportunity to properly inspect your crankshaft and determine the extent of the damage. While the majority of cranks only require a typical undersize grind, others may need to be straightened, or simply chamfered and polished. On ocassion a weld may be needed to bring the crankshaft journals, thrust, and/or the crankshaft seal surfaces back to OEM specifications.

For reverse rotation marine applications, the crankshaft is reversed in the machine and then ground. This helps to achieve a better finish for reverse rotation motors. The goal is to extend bearing life and make the break in period as smooth as possible.

The idea is to make sure every sub-assembly is rebuilt to factory specifications or better. By improving certain areas and upgrading some of the components that affect gas mileage, GotEngines.com supplies a better rebuilt engine, or rebuilt motor, whatever you call it. With this in mind, we have built a lot of confidence in our customers over the years. For all rebuilt engine needs, Call us @ 1-888-344-8044.



Rebuilt Engines with Rebuilt Cylinder Heads.

January 28th, 2010

Watch Our Engines For Sale Video First. When you call us about rebuilt engines, our first reaction is that we are happy to explain and educate you why our products outperform the competitions products. Below is an explanation of one of the reasons every rebuilt engine for sale has a confidence building warranty to back it up. The cylinder heads on each rebuilt engine go through the process below.

Each head goes through a rigorous cleaning and machining process before final assembly and installation. Some of the key steps include: passing through a high temperature oven, placement in a non-caustic hot tank, seats are cut (not ground) using 3 angle valve cuts, all valves are inspected for stem and valve face damage/wear as well as straightness, head surfaces are machined (milled) not ground, heads are run through a detergent based hot tank prior to assembly, all valves are hand fitted and all camshafts are reground or replaced. These are just a few of over 40 processes each head goes through from a core to finished product, so you can buy with confidence from GotEngines.com.

Without going into the same detail on every procedure we go through to produce the longest lasting rebuilt engines, lets just say that every sub-component in a rebuilt engine should be put through the same rigorous procedures the heads go through before they can be assembled on a rebuilt engine.

One of our big ideas is to put more money into our rebuilt engines, the performance and lifespan of our engines is our best advertising, with that in mind we don’t put money into a bunch of sensationalistic advertising. When you need a rebuilt or used engine or any replacement engine, Call GotEngines.com and ask any questions you have to one of our representatives.

We have as much time as needed to explain and educate you in an understandable manner. Educated consumers always make better decisions for themselves. Our phone number is 1-888-344-8044. Call us and let us help you choose the best engine for your needs. Thanks. very much.



Our Rebuilt Engines have Rebuilt Cylinder Heads..

January 27th, 2010

When we rebuild our engines, this video demonstrates how to properly rebuild a 6-cyl high performance BMW cylinder head, resurfacing it on a Sunnen HBS-1300 to correct a warp condition and a surface finish measurement with a profilometer. The same basic procedure is used for every cylinder head that needs rebuilding, understanding each cylinder head has its own variations.

As you can see this is a precision process carried out by the most hi tech equipment on the market. It also requires an extremely adept machine operator with years of experience. Everything the machinist does is well explained, listen, watch and enjoy.

Cylinder heads are only one of the many ingredients in the recipe for a quality rebuilt engine. Virtually every component such as the engine block, camshaft, crankshaft, connecting rods and more need machining or replacing. We also use the best quality parts available to complete a quality rebuild. Why go to all the trouble and machine work to the engine components if you don’t use the best replacement parts?

Trust is what we build with our customers. every rebuilt engine we sell goes through the above machining process and more. We also pretest every engine before we we sell it on an engine dynamometer so we know it will work perfectly from the first time you start it until well after the warranty expires. For more information Call us now, GotEngines.com @ 1-888-344-8044.



V-8 Engine Blocks Machined From Sold Aluminum.

January 26th, 2010

This video represents the amazing process of machining an engine block out of one sold piece of aluminum, the V8 Engine Block is Machined on a Matsuura 5 axis MAM72-63V CNC state of the art Machine Tool. CNC is an acronym for ”computer numerically controlled”.

This means that once a lathe specialist programs the computer of the lathe, he can walk away, all facets of the operation are now under the machines control. Eliminating human error and making parts faster with more accuracy and strength.

Believe it or not, this is still a few machining steps from finished. It’s hard to argue the beauty of a piece of shiny machined aluminum. This is what a fully machined solid aluminum engine block looks like. Yesterday we touched on sand cast aluminum blocks and their virtues. Which is the method used since a cast block cost much less to produce than a solid aluminum engine block.

The process below is probably for an expensive specialty car like a Ferarri, Mercedes, Porsche, you get the point. The process of sand casting aluminum blocks which we covered in a post yesterday is more popular since the cost of manufacturing is lower.

Enjoy, it is very radical:

Information is power, which is one reason we try to put so much information on car and truck engines in particular. Some people come here just for the information on how to fix an engine or how to choose the best replacement engine for their needs. Educated customers make better decisions and are more enjoyable to deal with.

Hopefully we will capture your engine business if that is why you are here. You can see we work harder than anyone else to provide a product and experience that has been keeping our customers coming back and sending their friends. Call GotEngines.com @ 1-888-344-8044 to speak with a professional in engine replacement and get the engine that suits your best interests.



Engine News: Sand Cast Aluminum Engine Blocks Save Gas.

January 25th, 2010

Check this out. These men are going through the tedious process of making a sand cast – aluminum 1937 Ford Sedan engine block. Try to listen to them talk as you watch. Although the process of making a cast aluminum engine block, cylinder heads or anything that is cast aluminum is more streamlined and efficient, the method has not changed. As a matter of fact, aluminum engine blocks are becoming more popular in modern cars due to the amount of weight difference. Less weight means better fuel mileage. And gas cost like 10 cents a gallon in 1937 when this Ford engine was first produced.

Watch:

Fascinating. You can see the molten aluminum, which is pored into the sand mold, which catches fire temporarily as the impurities burn out of the metal and mold. The process has been modernized and is done on an assembly line nowadays. Yet the same methods of making molds out of sand and melting raw aluminum into a pore-able liquid and poring it into the mold has not changed.

Sand-casting is a non finished part though, it is the very beginning. After it has been allowed to cool properly it then has to go through a variety of machining processes as it evolves into a finished engine block or cylinder head for that matter, and ready for assembly.

As mentioned above, since aluminum is lighter than cast iron, it has become popular and is squeezing out cast iron as the choice of engine blocks in the majority of cars and ”light duty” trucks. Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company has been sand casting their engine blocks-cases or 95% of them out of aluminum since 1908. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

I’m a big fan of light weight parts. Before it became fashionable to build cars weighing less, I found out when i was about 8 years old my go-carts went faster that when I lightened them up, it stopped better and cornered better too. I skillfully make an art fo lighten everything up to this day with light weight parts. The process of lightening a car is called removing unsprung weight.

I hope you enjoyed this lesson on cast aluminum parts. All cast aluminum parts are made the same way, don’t mistake cast parts for forged or billet aluminum parts. Forged and billet aluminum parts serve a different purpose and are a story in themselves.

To learn more about engines of all sorts read more of our Blog, if you have any engine questions, especially about replacement engines, Call GotEngines.com @ 1-888-344-8044.



Nissan RB Engines, What is Nissan Variable Cam System?

January 24th, 2010

Nissan RB Engines for Sale

Nissan RB Engines for Sale

NVCS is the acronym for Nissan Variable cam system, it is found in the Nissan engines tagged RB25DE, RB25DET and the RB25DET NEO. NVCS is not to be confused with Hondas V-TECH system which alters lift and duration in the upper rpm (revolutions per minute) range to give higher peak power. Nissan’s system uses cam phasing to increase low to mid end engine torque.

Optimal valve opening and closure position for a given duration is different for every RPM and load combination, NCVS gives the engine the ability to take these factors into consideration and alters the timing accordingly. This is done using an electronic solenoid which adjusts the rotation of the cam by a maximum of 20 degrees, the solenoid is controlled by the engines ECU.

The RB25DE and RB25DET found in the R33 Nissan skyline only use the NVCS system on the intake Cam. The R34 Nissan Skyline is equipped with the NEO version of this engine and both intake and exhaust cams use the NVCS system. The RB20DET and RB26DETT do not use NVCS.

It takes many years in this niche of the auto replacement engine business and paying ones dues before a sales representative has been seasoned enough to know this information. Dealing with competent sales people is one way of relieving the pain and stress associated with having an engine failure and having to deal with an unfamiliar situation.

You can count on us to provide the exact right amount of education you need to make a decision that is in your best interests, no matter how much time you need. If you are having trouble deciphering anything regarding an engine replacement issue, Call GotEngines.com and let us prove to you why this is “Where our customers end their friends”. Call us now @ 1-877-268-0668.



Nissan SR20DET Engines for Sale Below Cost.

January 23rd, 2010

Used Nissan Engines-Thumbs Up

Used Nissan Engines-Thumbs Up

To begin, the Nissan SR20DET is part of the SR family of engines. The SR20DET is a turbocharged and intercooled version of the SR20DE.

It was available in the following vehicles:

* S13/14/15 Nissan Silvia
* S13 Nissan 180SX
* S14 + S14a Nissan 200SX,200 PS (146 kW)
* S15 Nissan Silvia (JDM), 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp)
* N14 Nissan Pulsar GTi-R, 230 PS (169 kW)
* Nissan R’nessa GT Turbo
* U13 Nissan Bluebird SSS ATTESA LTD 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp)
* U12 Nissan Bluebird SSS ATTESA
* W11 Nissan Avenir GT4 230 PS
* W10 Nissan Avenir Salut G GT Turbo 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp)
* Nissan Serena
* Nismo 270R (270 hp @6000 rpm)
(Chart from Wiki)

A bit of SR20DET History:
Following the CA18 engine, the 4 cylinder SR20DET was first introduced in 1991 and has been the mainstay of the engines produced by Nissan even until this day. The aluminum block design enabled the engine to be lightweight, continuing to be produced for 12 years until August of 2002. The final edition of the SR20DET can be found in the final production era of the S15 Silvia.

The final evolution of the SR20DET can be found in the S15, going through 5 different types of revisions beginning from its birth in 1991.
Through its transformation, the
NVCS (Nissan Variable cam system) feature was incorporated to the intake side, and the pistons were designed with special cooling channels incorporated within.

Knowing this, the 5th variant of the SR20DET engine is the most sought after replacement engine by people who know what they are looking for. We know what we want to sell. We do not care to sell anything but the best in any used engine for sale. You can rest assured that we assume you want the best products available. We know what the best value is, and this is one of them.

Call GotEngines.com and discuss your engine replacement issues with an expert in listening and outfitting you with the best engine for your need. Call 1-888-344-8044 Now.



Low Mileage Used Nissan SR20DET Engines on Sale.

January 23rd, 2010

Does your Nissan SR20DET engine sound like this?

If it does it is obvious by watching and listening to the video you may need a replacement engine. With that in mind, the only true value in replacement engines are low mileage used engines, or, JDM engines out of Japan.

Our used engines are put through a rigorous pre testing quality assurance testing process. If they don’t pass the test, we reject them. The majority of used engines on hand have in the vicinity of 40,000 miles on them, which is barely broken in. Not only that, we run every used engines engine number (which is metal stamped on the engine block) through CarFax to make sure we sell you what we say we are.

The response we receive back from our customers is assurance that we are doing the right thing. If you have any questions at all about replacing your Nissan engine, Call GotEngines.com @ 1-888-344-8044 and find out all about our line of used engines. Don’t forget to ask your representative about our Nationwide parts and labor warranty



An Engine Replacement Co. With The Best Warranties.

January 21st, 2010

Race motor-engine with tranny

Race motor-engine with tranny

GotEngines.com is an engine replacement company specializing in educating our customers and providing the exact engine for sale that suits your interests. Not only that, we explain everything in terms you will understand.

The company is dedicated to giving the consumer the best product and service in the used auto parts industry. Our Warranty is the best example of this. Please allow us to assist you in your automotive needs.

We always strive to give the best customer service possible. Our sales associates have more than 200 combined years of experience selling used engines and auto parts. Our entire staff of employees has over 1000 combined years of service! We have specialists in all areas of the business arena, from our yard personnel who ensure that the parts you request are available to you and that they remain in good condition, to our inventory staff, who ensure that all parts for sale are cataloged and entered into our inventory management system. Our administrative team provides our customers with billing and bookkeeping services, while our title staff keep track of the thousands of vehicles received every year. That’s why we should be your choice on your next auto parts purchase.

It serves everybody well to run a tight ship. By operating in the manner we do, our customers tell us they had the best customer experience, ever, from any auto supplier. Experience is one reason we have outperformed the competition for years. There is no substitute for experience in any field. Experience is the knowledge we obtain through living and doing.

Lastly, ask about our terrific warranty plans, we offer an affordable parts and labor guarantee. This effectively gives you a nationwide guarantee. That is hard to beat. Want to speak with one of our representatives? Call GotEngines.com @1-888-344-8044.