fentin_fury Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 It has been some time since I began my project - and I have accumulated a number of parts - however I have been unsuccessful in obtaining an RB26 in decent shape. The first R32 I recieved had rolled around the container for what looked like the whole cross ocean journey. Little survived:fmad: - block is broken where the AC compressor was ripped off. The second engine - an R33 RB26 came and appeared to be in good shape. There was some suspect plumbing - the turbos seemed to have seen little use and the oil dump lines were wrong. Upon removal of the pan I found the crank scored on #1 and #6 with both rod bearings spun . This was returned to the supplier - in peices. I finally had enough and yesterday contacted RBMotoring who had an R34 long block available - with what they say has very little use on it. Looks good and will ship out today or tomorrow. Based on the praise on this site for the guys at RBMotoring I do not expect any problems. Stuff to date: Full cage in car (I should post some picutres of this) Intercooler Stand alone - Microtech Lt12S Wide band O2 Rb25 5 speed new clutch/pressure plate/lightened flywheel (12 lbs) Rebuilt turbos with larger comperssors (30%), ported, steel New N1 water pump - likely now available for sale New Nissan timing belt - also likely a spare New nissan CAS - for the R34 (ouch!) Ricks engine mounts Toys for Boys adjustable TC rods R200 with quaiffe 300 turbo half shafts 280z stub axles conversion flanges for above hks dump pipes New drive shaft - nice peice AND i'm still waiting for that engine..... I hope with the rolled engine I have enough peices to get the car on the road. It will be snowing here soon;-) Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Good luck with that new R32 RB motor buddy and get Greg working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fentin_fury Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Slow and Rusty - that will be the next problem - Greg will be to busy. He's built motors and setup 3 240's this year that are running in VARAC. That all takes time. Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishopsrock Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Hi Fentin Furey, I so much recognise your engine troubles. I myself am on my second engine having so far spent just under £5,000 GBP for both - ouch! The first engine was running but without a radiator. When we went to replace the water pump thick black emulsified oil dripped out! The head was completely fried and had cracked internally. I have my fingers crossed right now for engine number two as we havent hooked it up yet. It sounds like you have got your trouble all sorted now though, but I bet there are many others in the same boat - but who just dont wanna talk about it! These engines are definately much more fragile than their reputation is. Good luck mate - I look forward to hearing more about your conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 looks like its gonna be a nice Z thats for sure! please do keep me updated with the Microtech / RB setup.. im running that same ecu on my L28ET and was going to use it on my RB30DET setup but i havent really desided on what to do with that yet. so ya... keep me updated on the microtech! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fentin_fury Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 Recieved the engine from RB Motoring along with some spare parts. Looks excellent - today I will pull of the pan and inspect the bottom end, change the oil pickup and install the new pan. That should tell the story. Once the Microtech is installed and running:icon14: I will let you all know the outcome. I am slightly curious to figure out the sequential spark, ignition and timing. I do have one question for the knowledgable masses here - anyone know of anything special about RB26s with blue valve covers - or is this just a Cusco bling thing? q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Recieved the engine from RB Motoring along with some spare parts. Looks excellent - today I will pull of the pan and inspect the bottom end' date=' change the oil pickup and install the new pan. That should tell the story. Once the Microtech is installed and running:icon14: I will let you all know the outcome. I am slightly curious to figure out the sequential spark, ignition and timing. I do have one question for the knowledgable masses here - anyone know of anything special about RB26s with blue valve covers - or is this just a Cusco bling thing? q[/quote'] i always thought that the blue valve covers were tomei genesis engines. or part of that series. they have 3 phases, i believe. and one of the phases for the SR20 is an N/A form with about 210 bhp. which is mighty good for an N/A sr20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fentin_fury Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 Here are some shots of the cage - added some weight but I think it will be worth it. this is a shot from inside the wheel well. One bar come from the cross member behind the dash to the TC rod mount (one on each side) and as shown above two to the strut towers. behind the seats the donor RB26 - this one rolled around on the boat all the way over... The newly received R34 from RB Motoring - with the rebuilt turbos recently attached - rebuilt turbos with larger compressors (30%) and some porting. another shot of the turbos and new plumbing intake getting cleaned up and ready for assembly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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