Spoony Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) I don't understand the 1.500€ but I'd say go for it.... 1.500€ are 1.900$ I can sell my RB25 for 1.300€ and the RB26 will cost me 2.800€ (incl. loom and ecu) So the difference i have to pay if i want to go for a RB26 is 1.500€ Im not sure if its worth it. My plan was to stay with 0.9 bar on the RB25 which will produce arround 320HP, but im not sure if i will get bored of it to quickly. If that happens, and im sure it will happen quick, i would have to spend 1.200€ for an upgrade turbo and bigger injectors on the RB25. One of my best skills is to calculate things until they look like a good deal for me But i will wait until my car arrives. Right now its in the middle of the atlantic sea, if the ship sinks i will have two engines and no Datsun to drop it in...car will arrive on the 4th of November. Edited October 20, 2011 by Spoony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmettoZ Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 1.500€ are 1.900$ I can sell my RB25 for 1.300€ and the RB26 will cost me 2.800€ (incl. loom and ecu) So the difference i have to pay if i want to go for a RB26 is 1.500€ Im not sure if its worth it. My plan was to stay with 0.9 bar on the RB25 which will produce arround 320HP, but im not sure if i will get bored of it to quickly. If that happens, and im sure it will happen quick, i would have to spend 1.200€ for an upgrade turbo and bigger injectors on the RB25. One of my best skills is to calculate things until they look like a good deal for me But i will wait until my car arrives. Right now its in the middle of the atlantic sea, if the ship sinks i will have two engines and no Datsun to drop it in...car will arrive on the 4th of November. Hey Spoony- How will you get the car thru the TUV? Are you going to pay for that special inspection since it has a different motor? Or is there some other way since it is an older car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Hi, TÜV will be another 1.500€, same price as for a R34GTR. "Normal" TÜV is arround 150€, but special cars need special tests which you have to pay in Germany. This is the price you have to pay when you dont have any speed limit. The cars have to be in a good condition, brakes, lights and the wheels have to run free without any body contact. If you change your wheels or exhaust, you have to go there and an engineer will test it to make sure you are not a danger for other people on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Hello, the car arrived last week. What a horror with picking it up at Rotterdam/Holland and the customs....but now im glad its here. Im waiting for some parts to arrive. Ordered some Honda S2000 seats, hope they will fit in. Engine mounts should arrive next week, Q45 throttle body is parked at our customs office. I also ordered some RB Rota in 9 and 9,5x17 in gunmetal. Engine is ready for the swap, cant wait to get this ugly piece of iron out of my Datsun im not sure if i should stay with the stock turbo for the start, or make it a GT35 or upgrade the stock turbo. Im not sure right now, but i guess the stock turbo will bring enought fun for the beginning. Will put it on 0,85 bar. Im not sure what to choose as a brake upgrade, any ideas? Here is my personal "Assparade" Guess it will get more equal when i get the fenders and the 9.5x17 wheels on the Datsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260zShooter Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Well its been a month since we heard from you last. How's the project coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 I installed one of the S2000 seats, Rb wheels are also on. I opened another topic, dont know what to do with the diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun dave Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Seats look great inside the S30 how is the swop going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostoff Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hey Spoon, hows the swap going? I have 2 r33 GTST's and parts lying around, located in Grafenwoehr, Germany. PM me and I'll drop my during my spring travels, I don't travel too much in winter, SUV uses too much gas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi, the swap will be done in the next days. I wanted to swap the seats first because my 911 needs his place in my garage. Doing an engine swap is ok, but swapping the seats needs more space, thats why i started there. I have all the parts for my swap, but if youre arround Bielefeld youre welcome to visit me I still dont know what to do with the rear end. It should hold at least arround 300HP, 500HP would be better. How can i solve this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 For the rear end, an R200 LSD, 300ZX CVs, and, if need be, beefier stub axles is what I'd do. They were/are available through Modern Motorsport, but I'd get them through Chequered Flag Racing instead (I think the name is, search "chequered" on here). From what I've read he has great customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wrcbonk Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Spoony, Your car looks great. I just my RB powered s30 on the road. The stock turbo spools up fast. For daily driving, I really like it. I can accelerate from 60 mph in 5 th gear and be up to ninty in a hurry without downshifting. I plan to stay with the stock turbo and gradually increasing the boost. I don't think you will be disappointed. Obviously if you want to make 300 plus you will have to have a programmable ecu to alter your afr's, change injector size and upgrade the turbo. Look forward to your progress. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Found some cars to rip a RB26 out, welcome to the slaughterhouse Only joking, will buy a spare rb26 engine. rb25 engine is sold now. I calculated that its cheaper to put in a RB26 from the start for my project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Meh, wish we could feasibly own the Skyline in the states. 300zx doesnt cut the mustard to me and the NSX & GTR are too overpriced in my opinion. Guess we will have to make due with the STI or Evo. Do miss my Z though. I currently drive a Kia Rio which is about as exciting as an electric tooth brush. Enjoy those babies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumby Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 That is one extremely sharp looking 260z! I hope it won't bother you to know that your classic Z is not the first in Germany to have a RB powerplant! There was a RB25 powered 280zx there last year. It was a 2+2 no less. Best of luck with your swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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