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Thanks bro I tried lol.

So I got around to paint so here we go. I scuffed the thin paint with 220 git Hit it with some primer The with rustoleom 2 coats of white gloss paint . The laid some lace fabric over it. The shot some mint green paint to match the body. Removed the lace and shot it with three coats of gloss clear. Got this idea from my wife. My first time doing lace I guess it came out ok. Hope it last a while I know rattle can fades faster then gun p.aint

Good stuff bro thanks

It only got up to 91 degrees today so I was able to take the motor apart some more. I noticed the sticker on the timing belt cover and it looked like this. Looks like its been changed because it says next service should be at 87,159 km. I popped off the cover to verify the condition on the belt and fount this. The belt looks to be in great shape. I'm glad that the motor has been cared for at least. It's rare I get second hand things that been cared for lol. So why fix it if it isnt broken right? Ill just this timing service kit for when the belt shows signs of wear. But I still wanted to paint the covers so off thy must come. The inner of the valve covers look brand new too! This is how the top of the motor looks Time to make the engine covers match the rest of the car. I was curious as to what the spark plugs looked like so I pulled on out. The actual tip looks decent but the top white part looks crusty. I'll replace those soon anyways. It's suppose to rain so hopefully I get to paint them before the weather gets really muggy. Any tips for installing those front facing ebay intake top plenums anyone would be helpful.

Ain't that truth brother it came fast too!

Did you ever get that front facing intake plenum in? Been thinking of the ebay one too so I could use my stock clutch fan mostly.

So I had received the wrong mounts about a month ago but the ebay seller I bought from was awesome to send me the correct ones so here they are. of course its sidesways geeez! The top are the xj6 hockey pucks and the bottom are the wrong mounts lol. That's all for now till it's not 100 degrees lol.

Hey guys so I finally was able to crack into the rb20det for a couple hours since its only 85 degrees today. So the plan is to get the transmission off along with the clutch and flywheel then get it up on the stand. I was able to remove the starter and the tranny bolts while it was on the little dolly I made for its storage. It was fairly simple, just remove all the various 14mm bolts and nuts around the transmission. I removed the bolts around the pressure plate and it came off. The clutch doesn't even look worn out. I'm really debating on just using it till its time to switch what do ya'll think?? I know its a bad pic but the wear isn't even near the rivet things. IDK we will see I guess. I have no clue as to why the pics keep coming out sideways! Sucks! Time to remove the flywheel. Lets see how the bolts stand up to my harbor freight wrench gun. They didnt stand a chance and came right off lol. Took the flywheel off not time for the fun part. Lifting it high enough and bolting it up to the stand. I got 4 m10 x 1.50 75mm long bots from home depot since the stock trans bolts were too short. Using my engine hoist with a tie strap, step table and a jack to tilt the motor straight it actually worked lol. The motor kept tilting to the left so I had to jack it up to straighten it out. A shot of the rear on how I mounted it all up its the pic is prolly sideways of course smh. I used two washers on each screw. I removed the ac compressor, bracket and belt. Also the power steering pump, bracket, and belt. It created alot of room on this side. The engine was a little bouncing/ shaking while i was tugging on the components I was freaking out for a sec lol. I also removed the alternator belt because I will replace the timing belt soon. I noticed that when I was moving the motor oil was coming out the turbo area! So I took off the drain plug and look what came out. Like a coupe quarts of oil came out lol I got this motor from an import shop and I guess it camr from japan??! Who really knows knows for real though lol if so this oil came along way. Thats all for now guy and gals. Its going to be 95 degrees like the next week ugh.

Hey guys here is a little update since its been a few days. So I went to do something nice for my wife since she has been helping me with this project along the way. So I went to find a car and finally this young lady calls me back and I purchased her car for my wife. So here she is. So I been busy doing little things here and there with it so if you like to check out the build here http://forums.nicoclub.com/post6707707.html#p6707707 Anyways I finally hit Craigslist and found a engine stand. Not bad for $30 bucks and a hour drive. So also I was able to pick up some 3/8 fuel line, isis fuel pressure regulator adapter, some chameleon film randomly, and the jaguar xj6 mounts and I'm not sure if they are right or not haha. So all now left is to pop off the trans and see what condition the flywheel is in. Then order the clutch kit. So sorry nothing really big update this week. Hopefully something soon.

I wish my z was a 280z so I could use the stock fuel system setup for the most part. Nothing going on here because its been raining for a month straight! On top of that working 10 hours average non stop. Haven't even touch the car at all this year and its almost June smh. However my wife bought a little present Just a little ebay fuel pressure regulator. Nothing fancy but hopefully I can find a engine stand and begin cracking open the transmission and oil pan and timing belt case.

Ive had bad electrical issues with my sr20det in my s13 with the stock harness so I was wondering if dropping the $500 on the wiring specialties harness rb20det will be worth it? I don't want to stranded due to some electric gremlins from the 20 yr old harness.

hey guys. Not much going on here because the weather decided to get cold and rainy for a while here. Some of you guys are running the stock fuel lines. I wonder how that is holding up? I planned on running a surge tank with bigger fuel feed line and two fuel pumps. I don't want to go through the trouble of mounting all that stuff in my tiny lack of space car but according to other threads I didn't see much more reliable setups beside fuel cell. Thank you for the advice on slotting the mounts @wizzurp I will try that soon. I also was thinking about the jag xj6 mounts but the ones that came with motor looks to be in decent shape. I was also thinking about using a 27x12x3 intercooler as well, because the 27x24x3 might be a little over kill for my 300hp goal. Thats enough rambling for now hopefully more updates and pics soon. Thanks for the feedback as it is always welcomed here.

No replies yet from anyone. Alrighty it has been a while but my wife ordered me a Christmas gift. It was a rear sump oil pan! From enjuku racing. It took about a month to receive but I finally got it in the mail here are some pics. Paid about 500.00 for it it looks pretty decent. Huge set back but there was no way around it. Next to order is a water pump, clutch and bigger 3/8 feed line then I can start trying to install the motor. Then see what all this "slotting the motor mounts" stuff is all about.

beautiful!!

Also I wanted to know what oil pan are you using?

Let me know how those brakes go! I'm sure I can use more stopping power too!

did you have to wind up slotting the holes?

Anyone have any pics of what part of the crossmember to slot?

Here's a question for all you rb z gurus. I am about to mount the rb20det in my 71 240z with the stock rb20det mounts and I kind of pre mounted the mount in the z and 'm trying to figure out do I need to "slot" the mount? Or just drop it in as is? Here are some pics. Also here is a shot of the 5 speed 280zx drivesshaft I got with the car inserted into the rb20det transmission. I read that some people needed to cut a piece of the end piece of the transmission. is that the case here? Any help or input is sure appreciated!

I'm glad i stumbled upon this, I am about to mount the rb20det in my 71 240z with the stock rb20det mounts and I kind of pre mounted the mount in the z and 'm trying to figure out do I need to "slot" the mount? Or just drop it in as is? Here are some pics. Maybe this can help the original PO'S question also

nice! what mounts did you use? the stock ones that came with the rb20det motor?

its crazy how life works! welcome back

I just painted the engine bay last week and my wife picked up a rb20det for Christmas . I purchased the timing belt kit oem off a Nissan dealer on eBay. The stages I used to paint the engine bay are Scuff og orange paint Marine clean and por 15 etching solvent Por 15 black paint Por 15 tie coat primer Wet sand 600 grit Chrysler 300 vanilla cream polyurethane base(pint) Urethane clear coat It came out ok I think Sorry i don't know why the pictures come out sideways all the time lol My wife picked up the rb20det for me! I ordered and received the timing belt kit. next is to grab a new clutch kit, then begin to install my surge tank set up. As my understanding I can use the stock feed line for the return to tank and run a run a new 3/8 line for the feed? Any feedback would be great guys thanks!

Thank you @bluDestiny! I'm too far deep in this car now I can't stop now! Anyone who is curious of the update of this build can follow this thread from now on! http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/124283-71-240z-rb20det-fully-fun-slow-project-named-candy-build/

Thank y'all for looking here, welcome!. Well long story short I started this build back in June 2012 and let me tell you.....she was super duper rusty! Not exactly Fred Flintstone level yet but everywhere was rot! I started a little thread here in the fabrication section and I'm not sure how to get it moved over here so here is a link for now to see how it all started. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/109220-check-out-my-rust/ I will continue showing progress through this thread from now on! I will update with present pics soon!