240Z_Master

So I was there today, did anyone take good pictures?

There is an RB forum, go look now! http://forums.hybridz.org/forumdisplay.php?f=85

My recommendation is to use an impact gun to remove, and obvioulsy hand torque them in.

Stock ER33 Radiators are too wide. 240Z owners have a hard time finding radiators as it is to fit within the 24-25" frame rails.

I just realized none of this happened before when I had my other radiator cap. The new one I'm using right now is 18lbs. Does this have anything to do with it? ---- ***Update*** So now I'm realizing as I'm tinkering around with it a bit more, the smoke does have a blueish hue to it. Basically when I rev, and let off the gas, the smoke show begins, then stops until I rev it up some more. In other words when I let off the gas the motor slows down the cloud appears.

Z32 N/a "NX6-HDSS" from ACT

Most radiators that are custom are about $175-225. Mine was about $200 and works perfect.

If no one has seen this yet, I stumbled upon it today. http://nissan4u.com/ Basically Nissan Fast but accessible online!

Okay, I've got a slight problem. The car runs fine, strong and what not. After a few hot laps around the neighborhood or whenever the car warms up to temp, a vapor cloud seems to make itself known from my tailpipe. More gas I give it, the more it seems like I'm a stunt plane laying down a trail of smoke. Now, I've tried searching desparately for an oil leak, water leak, nothing. Just a few drops of oil on the floor over time. I'm trying to add a can of stopleak to the fuild system after a radiator flush, then maybe some Lucas Oil treatment on the oil side. The smoke is whiteish, not blue like you would expect oil. Now I'm just dumbfounded. Any help, suggestions, ideas? I'm not the brightest mechanic, but this freakin sucks as the Japanese Classic Car Show is on Sunday! So I'm wondering if I should just do a damn rebuild (maybe a bigger turbo too).

I'm almost sickened by everyone's welding ability. And by sickened I mean jealous.

Well, the front cover might not work on the 25 due to the variable valve timing, so I think I have to use the front cover from the 25.

Yeah but the RB25 valve covers look whack.

Well, I've already got the manifold, so I'm golden.

Will the RB26 valve covers bolt to a RB25?

What's the max HP on that disco potato?

obviously just torque them to spec and you should be good

GReddy is usually blue.

Hey hey! Glad that you'll be able to make it down and your spirit is what Z's are all about... But you could please kindly edit your post and post the info in the classified section? Thank you, this thread is not the right place for that.

The RB26 has stronger internals.

I forgot if you could tap the block or not for the bolt holes. Some of the other 26'ers will have to chime in on this.

I honestly can't remember how thick mine was, I know for sure however that it is not 2". I think mine was 2.5". Here is the thing, if you can fit a 3" then go for it! It's ultra bad-ass! I think with a good water pump, a good fan properly hooked up, that you can run a 2.5" with no problems. It's obvious that the 3" can hold more fluid thus have more cooling power. I mean some guys still run an RB setup on the stock radiator, I don't see why, but they are. It depends on what fan you choose really and if you're going to run A/C or P/S. You want to make sure that you have room to work on your car without it being a pain in the ass. So, my suggestions, run a 2.5" with a good solid fan, nothing too bulky. Even if you chose the 2" I think your cooling would be sufficient, IMHO I think it's too thin, almost stock RB like. I've got twin 12" monsters hanging out on my radiator which I might change, but that's later. Shoot me an email if you like to see some photos. Quoc@Livesockets.com

Something about a twin turbo I hear?

I don't remember what I got exactly. The reason why some people don't 24" is because it can be too wide sometimes depending on who makes it. Last time I measured the inside of my framerails was 24.5" and the 24" I got last time barely fit with maybe 3mm of clearance on both sides, too close for comfort. So I think that's why I went with the 22" just for peace of mind that it would fit with no problems. Even if it is the same size as standard radiator, do remember that these new ones are aluminum, and in my case, aluminum double pass, so I have way more cooling power than stock.

Sweet, I'll try some of that action today... did any of that change your idle? It probably would I'm guessing.