Temujin Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 it looks better in person I hope to take better photos once that rush-job skyline is out of the shop Here's more experimentation ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthZ Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Bought the engine in '00, but finally got it done last month , just in time for the '08 Z-Convention. Sooo nice to get it back on the road. I've owned the car for almost 20 years, and put over 160k on it (the last 100k with the stock L series turbocharged). Right now it's a totally stock RB25DET except for the (real) Greddy intake, 4" thick chinabay intercooler, and bit of powdercoating and polishing. Ck out how clean the cams and the head are. This is a stock USED engine. I really lucked out on this one. A little more boost, and then it's time to start on the body. Don't know if I will have the time or $$ to finish the RB30DET by next summer, but I'm going to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Nice clean install........love it! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Engine wise, it's not quite done but is very sound. Just a few little things to smooth out (waiting for a few parts still). Mechanical wise, it hasn't even begun. Interior wise, it's just started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthZ Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Wow, NICE clean (and straight) 240, and also very nice intall. You have to be happy with that! I know what you mean about the rest of the wk... once the eng is in, there are a hundred other things to finish up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temujin Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Yet a step closer to completion ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 wow the front dam looks great! You must have a good metal worker on the job! regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I took some pics of this RB Z at the Canby show last year. idk who the owner is but its super clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 very very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Now that's an air filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveZ31turbo Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I just started working on it again in the last couple of weeks. I just bought my own tig welder so i can make a turbo manifold for my Holset hx40. Very nice cars on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 YUP sure is....I have the same one but on a bottom mount turbo. Now that's an air filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Zproject Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 What's the max HP on that disco potato? The disco potato is installed now. It does have a quicker response than the stock turbo plus I'm running 11 psi of boost now. I also had custom IC pipes and exhaust made and installed by Tim at Turboelements. I added Cusco strut bars (front and back); had the crossover pipe and air plenum powder coated; had the heatshield, turbo and downpipe ceramic coated; and I painted the valve covers to match the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firm Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 ^Absolutely wonderful. Don't mind me, I'm new to the RB idea and just trolling the RB threads to learn a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZeder Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 That is set nice and low - that must help with C of G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrb26240z Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Here are a few pics of my car, the engine has been in the car for about 10 years now. A few mods have been made since then, it now has about 530 HP and makes for a great track car. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 very nice and must have been close to the first person in OZ to do one. Well done We visit Melb every now and then, would love to have a look at the car in the flesh - can you email me yor contact details in Melb? regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Wow, a lot of unique stuff. Custom strut brace, oil catch can, large presure radiator, small battery (sealed?). Not many people slant the ic either, was it too large or for other reasons? Not to pick at it, but I've heard the bov is best closest to the tp as possible, does it make any real difference? You must have a good welder too. Edit: two blowoffs? And filtered even, crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrb26240z Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 The intercooler is mounted on a cowl witch has an inlet under the intercooler that allows air straight to the radiator. That is why it is slanted. The twin blow-off valves made a significant difference to on/off throttle response. As it is a track car this helps driveability. Their position is more a function of where I can fit them then best possible location. The battery is a dry cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Cant see your aircleaners. Where are they routed? regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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