S15 200sx owner

Does anyone know if James is still doing Garrett turbo parts ?

So am I! As i have all the same parts sitting in the garage to be used on my build. I have also been wondering about the main driveshaft CV at the rear. Keep us posted.

I like the last few seconds!

Talking to a mate of mine in the UK this morning, a work mate of his is after a RB30 shortblock for his skyline. I seem to remember someone in the UK had imported some RB30's a while back, just wondered if one of you have one kicking around surplus that you would be willing to sell this chap, rather than him having to import another one. PM if you have something. Cheers, Clint

Interesting thread guys, watching with great interest, as I am still considering weather I go with a TTT type backplate setup to use the Z32tt/R32 GTR rear hubs/outer cv's or weather i go with the new improved MM stubs with the larger dia and more splines, and matching companion flanges to suit the big 6 bolt Cv's Keen to see where you all go with this.

I am using the short nose R200 MLSD from the rear of a R32 GTR, it has the same large 6 bolt inner CV's as the Z32 TT R230. It is physically smaller and lighter than the R230, and certainly should be up to the job. Its ratio is 4.11:1 Mine is a race car and i am solid mounting the diff via bars from the roll cage going thru the floor.

Already being discussed in this thread http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=122079

Just for reference: Has just been retuned at 17 psi - 330hp @ wheels and 280flbs torque at 4,500rpm As mentioned in my post above - this engine is in a Datsun 1200 coupe, so lighter than a s30.

I agree, VW beetle and classic 911's have floor mounted pedals, and it sure takes a bit to get use to it. Even tho I love driving my Porka, i still prefer pedals hinged from above .

Stealth-Z, I am very sorry to hear of your situation. I could not imagine not being able to do one of my loves, driving. - I feel your pain. As for the best/quickest/most financial return in selling the engine. In my experience it would be to part it out. It's generally easier to find a few people that can pay a little, than one to pay the lot. And as already mentioned above - You will probably realise more cash in the end. It is a shame you are letting it go, after piecing together what sounds like a very good engine.

You are right onto it my friend .

For those in the lower part of the world, i have been talking with a fibreglass motorsport company in Australia, they make many FG parts for Z's, they are currently working on FG doors. They said they will weight approx 4-5kg each and will only cost approx $330 AU$ each, which IMO is extremerly cheap. (Compared to the Jap made ones - where you need to re-mortgage the house to buy them!) Will be avaliable for sale in approx 3 months. They also said if you wanted any of their parts in CF it will be 3 times the FG price.

Even if this was possible, you wouldnt want to do it, you would totally loose velocity and it probably wouldnt produce power below 13,000rpm A stock A12 engine would probably make more power Go have a read of the Sticky Thread by Matt Hutchens about building a RB26, he talks about porting the RB26 head, I guess this would loosely apply to a CA18DE as well. He says DO NOT increase the size of the port, just clean it up etc and remove any lips and imperfections from the casting and original machining. Its interesting.

It's great to have you back posting here Matt. Thanks very much for sharing this with us. Looking forward to future installments. Much appreciated. .

Sweet as, that will be it then. Cheers. .