PanzerAce Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Basically, I'm thinking of getting a RB26DETT swaped into my '73 240Z. However, if at all possible, I want to modify it slowly. So does anyone here have a picture of how easy it is to get the turbos in and out once the engine is completely installed? It seems impossible to find a good head on or top down engine bay shot of a RB26 in a S30... Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthtk Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Should have plenty of room to remove them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 wow that looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerAce Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 thats what I was looking for, thanks that basically removes the last obstacle (other than money) to me doing a RB26 swap. Should be fun, especially since there is going to be little to no indication on the exterior just how fast it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I had my turbos off several times. There is plenty of room to do just about anything while the engine is installed. My bone stocker rb26 with 680cc injectors, sdsefi, hi flow exhaust, and 15 PSI netted 11.2xx at 127MPH + so yea you will for sure be surprising people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I had my turbos off several times. There is plenty of room to do just about anything while the engine is installed. My bone stocker rb26 with 680cc injectors, sdsefi, hi flow exhaust, and 15 PSI netted 11.2xx at 127MPH + so yea you will for sure be surprising people. stony i remember you mentioning this a dozen times, but did you get a number for output? I'm curious to compare your time/trap to what my goal is with my RB30DE. Cause I've seen the video, so I know it's legit I'm hoping for max 350 whp. what numbers did you have to get that time/trap? + you r0x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerAce Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I had my turbos off several times. There is plenty of room to do just about anything while the engine is installed. My bone stocker rb26 with 680cc injectors, sdsefi, hi flow exhaust, and 15 PSI netted 11.2xx at 127MPH + so yea you will for sure be surprising people. nice. All I really know for sure about the final engine setup is that I am keeping the TT setup, and 99% likely to run a water/methanol injection system (gotta keep it running in the 110 degree heat we get in the valley). course, big turbos goes without saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 stony i remember you mentioning this a dozen times, but did you get a number for output? I'm curious to compare your time/trap to what my goal is with my RB30DE. Cause I've seen the video, so I know it's legit I'm hoping for max 350 whp. what numbers did you have to get that time/trap? + you r0x. Stock injectors, stock booste, stock intercooler and a good tune on sdsefi netted 352 at the wheels and 11.138 @ 120 mph once i upped the booste i had 392 and more rear wheel spin. MPH went up to 127 but never broke 11.2xx then the rearend started breaking. this was the very first run at the strip with the car before the dyno here was the best run at stock booste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 this is me noticing some familiar names getting really ballsy in your youtube video comments section. I hope those names aren't the same ones that are here on HZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 it was and its been handled we are cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 This is one of my favorite videos and a good indication on my i wasnt breaking anything initially. LOTS OF TIRE SLIP. Basically i was dropping the clutch at 6000rpm and that was just enough to not hit the rev limiter. rb26 260Z 240Z at stock booste with 680CC injectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Oh yea back on topic. For those that don’t know the rb26 was rated at 280PS from the factory. My car was a perfect example of how underrated it actually was. In stock form it has a very restrictive intake and exhaust. And with just aftermarket intake and exhaust guys in Japan hit the 320 mark really easy. With my car keep in mind I used a standalone which allowed me to pull every little bit of HP out of it in stock form. If I was brave and upped the boost on the stock turbos (don’t do this) I could have got 420 at the wheels. Anyway keep us updated on your projects. Always like to read others progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Basically, I'm thinking of getting a RB26DETT swaped into my '73 240Z. However, if at all possible, I want to modify it slowly. So does anyone here have a picture of how easy it is to get the turbos in and out once the engine is completely installed? It seems impossible to find a good head on or top down engine bay shot of a RB26 in a S30... Thanks guys. plenty of pictures of my swap throughout my blog. Also just finished engine rebuild. http://web.mac.com/markrolston/NewSite/Z-Blog/Z-Blog.html http://web.mac.com/markrolston/NewSite/Z-Blog/Entries/2007/4/8_Custom_Piping.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmaster Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 synthtk I like how the engine sits in that car, I am curios what engine mounts are you using, or did you custom make them? I am thinking of doing a rb26dett swap in my 280z, and that is how I want my engine to sit. were you able to use the stock driveshaft too? And is that the stock radiator I see? I was under the impression that the stock radiator would not cool the engine, and cause it to overheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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