240Z_Master Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 anyone have any idea's why i couldnt use the header' date=' or why i shouldnt?i'll take some pictures tomorrow. i dont even know what brand they are, bought them from a dude on a street corner, literally. My only concern is that the RB25 exhaust ports are evenly spaced out, opposed to the L series ports which arent ( see picture of header above)[/quote'] That's one of the exact reasons why you can't use it. But with money, time, and skills you should be okay! Ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2802NR Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Looks factory to me. I think you did a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thanks 280NR. Anyone know who makes this header? It has 1/2 primary's. 3'' collector, then narrows down to 2 7/16'' on the flange. I'm going to try to make it work. maybe cut off about 2'' from the flange and add some piping to connect to a new flange to fit the RB25. anyone? Input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Anyone know who makes this header? [img']http://album.hybridz.org/data/500/medium/P1010207.JPG[/img] Looks like the MSA 6-1 Header I had on my L24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I was inspired by the black valve cover... and decided to do this today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 I was inspired by the black valve cover... and decided to do this today what is that satin black? Looks good. I tried to match the color of the timing cover, and i used an epoxy gloss black. The stock rocker color was just ugly, and probably a color that only your girlfriend could describe. Hey Q how much did that super damper weigh compared to the stock pulley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 what is that satin black? Looks good. I tried to match the color of the timing cover' date=' and i used an epoxy gloss black. The stock rocker color was just ugly, and probably a color that only your girlfriend could describe. Hey Q how much did that super damper weigh compared to the stock pulley?[/quote'] I actually just painted the timing cover as well, and I'll probably shoot some clear coat on it as well... The ATI Super Damper is pretty light, it'll be like my second flywheel, couldn't remember the exact weight but I know it's a lot lighter, by like 2-3 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 how much did it cost for this swap, could i do it for under $2500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 how much did it cost for this swap, could i do it for under $2500? Doubt it once everyhing adds up... If you want to get away with a bare low RB25DET swap, I would have to estimate at LEAST 4,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 how much did it cost for this swap, could i do it for under $2500? well i dont know the exaxt numbers but you CAN get it done for under 2500, maybe less depending on lots of things. RB25DE's don't come around much though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 I'm curious, what is the purpose of the humps on the rockers covers on the RB25DEt's? Q, i'm guessing you took them off, anything under the humps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Doubt it once everyhing adds up... If you want to get away with a bare low RB25DET swap, I would have to estimate at LEAST 4,000i can get a complete RB25det swap for $1500 and go pick it up, but the only thing stopping me is finding/making motor mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I'm curious' date=' what is the purpose of the humps on the rockers covers on the RB25DEt's? Q, i'm guessing you took them off, anything under the humps?[/quote'] Aren't you glad I document everything I do? This picture hopefully will help you understand whats underneath it.... (notice the notches in the camshafts which allow you to torque the head in... if you can't torque the head down, you're not at TDC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Aren't you glad I document everything I do? This picture hopefully will help you understand whats underneath it.... (notice the notches in the camshafts which allow you to torque the head in... if you can't torque the head down' date=' you're not at TDC)[/quote'] May not seem like a big deal to some, But another reason why Nissan builds such great engines. "Tuner friendly" Under my rockers there's also those gold baffle things. I dont see why there are humps on the det's. But, evereythings there for a reason..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_Master Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 May not seem like a big deal to some' date=' But another reason why Nissan builds such great engines. "Tuner friendly" Under my rockers there's also those gold baffle things. I dont see why there are humps on the det's. But, evereythings there for a reason.....[/quote'] Do you have the gold covers over the camshafts on #5 and 6 like in the picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True School 240Z Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 That looks great! The manifolds make for a clean looking install. You guys are making me want another Z. This time with an RB instead. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMWHYR0HEN Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Do you have the gold covers over the camshafts on #5 and 6 like in the picture? Yes'ir..... I dont get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXRockie Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Doubt it once everyhing adds up... If you want to get away with a bare low RB25DET swap, I would have to estimate at LEAST 4,000 WITHOUT ANY MODS OR AFTERMARKET PARTS OR I/C... I'M 3 Gs DOWN ALREADY AND THERE IS MORE TO IT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXRockie Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Aren't you glad I document everything I do? This picture hopefully will help you understand whats underneath it.... (notice the notches in the camshafts which allow you to torque the head in... if you can't torque the head down' date=' you're not at TDC)[/quote'] MAN THAT'S AWESOME... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXRockie Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Maybe you can have Spirit Garage make you a pair! (This is for an L-Series). who make this Baby...? how much? any rb25det manifold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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