Name: Mine's Legendary High Response Engine! Inside Engine Building Room - GTChannel
Uploaded: 2020-11-13T17:47:46.059945+00:00
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We were invited to check out Mine's Motorsports in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. We talked to Mine's president Michizo Niikura and chief engine builder, Nakayama-san. Mine's is famous for their ECU systems for popular Japanese sports cars.

Mine's also sells many products, ranging from injectors, exhaust systems, engine computers, camshafts, suspension parts, brake systems, and carbon fiber body parts. Mine's is most famous for it's work on the Nissan Skyline GT-R, specifically the R32, R33, R34 models, as well with the Nissan GT-R R35. 

Mine's also sells upgrades for other cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, the Subaru Impreza WRX, the Nissan Pulsar GTi-R, and the Nissan Fairlady Z. 

Mine's has also gained additional popularity through video games, such as the Gran Turismo series, Best Motoring Int'l and Hot Version Int'l video where Keiichi Tsuchiya and the cast rave about their builds. 

This video is a collaboration between @GTChannel and @JDMMasters.

Check out their shop visit video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WifHshi3kro

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We were invited to check out Mine's Motorsports in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. We talked to Mine's president Michizo Niikura and chief engine builder, Nakayama-san. Mine's is famous for their ECU systems for popular Japanese sports cars.Mine's also sells many products, ranging from injectors, exhaust systems, engine computers, camshafts, suspension parts, brake systems, and carbon fiber body parts. Mine's is most famous for it's work on the Nissan Skyline GT-R, specifically the R32, R33, R34 models, as well with the Nissan GT-R R35. Mine's also sells upgrades for other cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, the Subaru Impreza WRX, the Nissan Pulsar GTi-R, and the Nissan Fairlady Z. Mine's has also gained additional popularity through video games, such as the Gran Turismo series, Best Motoring Int'l and Hot Version Int'l video where Keiichi Tsuchiya and the cast rave about their builds. This video is a collaboration between @GTChannel and @JDMMasters.Check out their shop visit video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WifHshi3kro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WifHshi3kro</a>Subscribe to GTChannel: <a href="https://goo.gl/g5wlmE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/g5wlmE</a>

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Mine's offers tuning and also full complete engines with good response for street and motorsports applications.  President Niikura-san gives an explanation on their tuning philosophy.

Mine's RB26 Demo Car Engine from legendary 600HP Skyline GT-R

During one testing session at Tsukuba Circuit, this engine would run about 100 laps at full speed. Endurance and stability is a focus on their builds.

Mine's helps develop Bridgestone Tires

Nakayama-san has built hundreds of RB26DETT engines. Oil temperature and water temperature management is the key to extending the lifespan of the RB26.

Mine's Master Engine Builder - Nakayama-san

The internals are all replaced with reinforced parts. Total set up is vital to stability and endurance. Every detail is checked thoroughly on a Mine's complete engine before it is shipped out.

Engine Master Nakayama Explains Mine's Complete Engine

If the engines are rebuilt using reliable parts, Nakayama believes both engines can be reliable engines. Also proper maintenance is important for a long lasting engine.

1JZ/2JZ Vs. RB Engines: Which Is More Reliable?

Mine's shows us the difference in weight between a stock Nissan cast piston and a forged HKS aftermarket piston. The forged piston is not only lighter, but denser and stronger, making it better for running higher boost pressure.

Why Forged Pistons Are Better In Nissan RB26 Engine

Forged HKS connecting rods are more than 100 grams lighter than the Nissan rods that come stock in the RB26 engine. Combined with lightweight forged pistons, the HKS rod/piston combo is almost 200 grams lighter than the factory issue. Multiply that across six cylinders and you've got weight savings of nearly 1,200 grams, or 2.6 pounds. Shedding that kind of weight from the engine's rotating assembly is key to the Mine's philosophy of building highly responsive engines.

Lightweight Forged Connecting Rods Aid Faster Engine Response In Mine's RB26 Build

While Mine's is best known for its work on Nissan Skyline and GT-R models, the performance house is also well-versed in Mitsubishi, Subaru and Honda high-performance as well. Regardless of platform, Mine's brings its meticulous attention to detail to all of its work.

Mine's Performance Not Just Limited To Nissan Skyline

Longtime Gran Turismo fans will recognize Mine's legendary BNR34 Skyline special, as will fans of Japanese tuning series "Best Motoring." The 600-hp Skyline is currently undergoing another in its long line of evolutions, with Mine's working to keep the car in top form even after 20 years.

A Look at a Legend: Mine's BNR34 Skyline

Riding in the passenger seat of Mine's 700-horsepower R35 demo car, you can feel the engine's sharp and sensitive response, such that it feels more like a large naturally-aspirated engine, not the twin-turbocharged powerhouse that it really is.

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