Photos of the NifeliZ L6 Model Engine Build
2026-04-09
Photos while assembling the NifeliZ L6 Model Engine
Below is a time-lapse of the NifeliZ L6 Engine Build.
While this page documents every step of the build, the real magic happened during the troubleshooting phase. If you want to see how I solved the cylinder 6 binding issues and redesigned the rear gear train, check out my posts NifeliZ L6 Model Engine and NifeliZ L6 Model Engine Cam Drive System Redesign.
I purchased the NifeliZ L6 Engine kit on Amazon for $140 CAD ($100 USD). If you’re interested in the kit, check out the NifeliZ L6 Engine Website and the YouTube Promo Video.
Assembly Manual
The assembly manual is monstrous, weighing in at 3 lbs and measuring nearly a foot wide! Width: 11.5 inches; Height: 10 inches; Thickness: 0.75 inches.
There are 283 pages of detailed instructions broken up into 767 steps. The kit has 2,820 pieces sealed in 40 separated bags.
Quick Navigation
- Unboxing
- Engine Stand Assembly
- Crankshaft / Piston Assembly
- Engine Block Assembly - Right
- Engine Block Assembly - Left
- Front Chain Tensioner Assembly
- Cylinder Head Assembly
- Valves Assembly
- Cam Shafts Assembly
- Cam / Crank Gears Assembly
- Coil Pack Mounts Assembly
- Valve Cover Assembly
- Engine Block / Engine Stand Mating
- Accessory Drive Assembly
- Exhaust Manifold Assembly
- Turbo Assembly
- Accessories Assembly
- Accessory Chain Drive Assembly
- Front Engine Components and Crank Chain Assembly
- Cam Drive Assembly and Left Side Engine Covers Install
- Left Hand Side Engine Components
- Intake Manifold Assembly
- Engine Cover Assembly
- Engine Cover Install
Photos
(Chronological assembly photos from unboxing to completion)
Unboxing
Bag #1 - Steps 1-16
Bag #2 - Steps 17-35
Bag #3 - Steps 36-58
Bag #4 - Steps 59-78
Bag #5 - Steps 79-89
Bag #6 - Steps 90-103
Bag #7 - Steps 104-134
Bag #8 - Steps 135-161
Bag #9 - Steps 162-178
Bags #10 & #11 - Steps 179-208
Bag #12 - Steps 209-230
Bag #13 - Steps 231-243
Bag #14 - Steps 244-269
Bag #15 - Steps 270-298
Bag #16 - Steps 299-314
Bag #17 - Steps 315-330
Bag #18 - Steps 331-345
Bags #19 & #20 - Steps 346-376
Bags #21 & #22 - Steps 377-421
Bags #23 & #24 - Steps 422-450
Bag #25 - Steps 451-479
Bag #26 - Steps 480-487
Bags #27 & #28 - Steps 488-507
Bag #29 - Steps 508-519
Bag #30 - Steps 520-549
Bags #31 & #32 - Steps 550-594
Bag #33 - Steps 595-609
Bags #34-39 - Steps 610-767 (Engine Cover)
Install Engine Cover
