Guest Anonymous Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Hey guys! I am almost ready to make the order with Bernard! I was just wandering what else you think i should get from him? I dont know much about the RB26 or any aftermarket stuff! Just anything and everything you can think of let me know And if anyone else knows of some stuff let me know too Thanks, Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD D Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Stock is more that good but maybe...bigger injectors, or a twin plate clutch... Bernard is a good guy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD D Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Stock is more that good but maybe...bigger injectors, or a twin plate clutch... Bernard is a good guy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_H Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Sorry, it dumped my reply from last night. My fault. Bernard will give you everything you need with the engine. Just ensure you get all the wiring harness,(he did a good job for me), including the air flow meters, etc.. I would suggest a new clutch as the stock ones tend to be worn down. The stock clutch is more than adequate for up to 450 hp. Remember, it was originally in an AWD car. Stony had the stock clutch in there for almost three years of drag racing,(well, two). Don't forget the driveshaft. Beyond the items he provided to me, you will have to at a minimum purchase or fabricate the following: -A rear sump oil pan with pickup -Fuel lines front to rear x 2(pickup and return) -Fuel pump of some kind -Either modify the stock fuel tank or go with an aftermarket fuel cell -Custom motor mounts of some kind. Brad makes some, I have a set of his that I will be selling, and Rick who posts here also has a set,(more expensive but pretty and I think they use a different engine mount rubber, i.e. the stock RB26 mount). -custom aftermarket radiator - don't skimp on this as the RB is a notoriously hot running motor and it requires a big radiator in the Z's engine compartment to keep up. Whatever you do, don't run a stock radiator or an aftermarket stock style 4 core. You will have to fabricate custom mounts for whatever radiator you choose. -Intercooler of some kind - tons of options here -piping for the exhaust all the way back,(Brad has the flange design ready and can laser cut you some flanges to start from) and piping for the intake and intercooler piping. -custom transmission mount - I suggest getting the Moroso Chevy solid transmission mount and using the JTR tranny cross member. The Moroso tranny mount has widened and slotted upper bolt holes and will line up with the stock RB25 tranny mount points. It then bolts directly into the JTR tranny mount which bolts into your floorpan. Simplest solution in my opinion. I can provide the part number if anyone wants this(the moroso part). -You will be able to use the first part of the stock RB26 rear driveshaft to go from your tranny to a R-200 rear end. It will be close, but it should work. -At least one person has gotten their RB26 running on the stock wiring harness and ECU, and I hopefully will be the second. There is always SDS or some other aftermarket engine management. That is the bare minimum. The big thing I would ask Bernard for in addition to a new or barely used clutch is the following: -oil pan gasket -Possibly the N1 water pump,(better design and helps the hot running engine) -Possibly an aftermarket oil pump and some kind of oil cooler. The last two are if you will track the car. Putting it out on a road course for 20+ min at a time will pump a bunch of heat through the systems and those parts are a good idea. That is all I can think of right now. Good luck! -Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 custom transmission mount - I suggest getting the Moroso Chevy solid transmission mount and using the JTR tranny cross member. The Moroso tranny mount has widened and slotted upper bolt holes and will line up with the stock RB25 tranny mount points. It then bolts directly into the JTR tranny mount which bolts into your floorpan. Simplest solution in my opinion. I can provide the part number if anyone wants this(the moroso part). NEVER, EVER, use a solid trans mount with a rubber mounted engine. You WILL break the tail shaft housing. Engine moves, trans does not = Broken transmission. Solid trans mounts are to be used in conjunction with solid motor mounts. Maybe look into some of the Energy suspension poly mounts offered for Chevy transmissions. Better yet, get a stock rubber trans mount from the parts store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_H Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Sorry, thanks for the point-out. I have a rubber isolation beneath it to help set the angle for the driveshaft. But I never thought that was an issue,(i.e. not having it). -Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD D Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 I used the stock Datsun trans mount it bolted right on the GTS 5 sprrd. Then I made new "ears" further back in the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eric-z Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 cool! Your in greensboro, I want to take a look at it when you get it in! keep us(me) posted... eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Hey Thanks for the info!!! I plan on having pretty good drivability!!! Kinda shying away from trying to get it running with stock ecu and wiring! Probably get a Haltech or SDS! Should be easier! Sounds like I have some options when I install! Simplest always works for me Eric, yeah I definately keep everyone posted! I will make a web site and post many pics! Its gonna be one fun fun project!!! Thanks again fellas, Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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