Mike Rowe Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 After a long wait due to cracked blocks and other issues (see my website for details) the motor & gearbox are now in. That now makes 2 that I know of in Western Australia (other Quoc Nguyen) Still a long way to go but at least I can now start fitting everything around it. The engine has been fully rebuilt, balanced, forgies, new turbos etc, modified oil pickup and sump. I have everything else eg accumulator tank, larger intercooler, ali radiator, Apexi D-Jetro etc, so now is the enjoyable job of fitting everything and fabricating pipes etc. I have taken the original oil cooler/heater off so the oil filter now screws straight on to a small adaptor for a remote cooler. A few pics for interest below. I will put the full story on my website as I go. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Nice detail job on the RB...I wish I had a RHD!!!!! Understanding its work in progress......Why do you still have a coil in he engine bay??!! Yank it it....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26DETT Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Great progress Mike!!! btw its Cuong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 Great progress Mike!!! btw its Cuong Apologies Quong!!! I was thinking of the guy who is getting me an aluminium radiator - sorry mate. regards Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datberger Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Nice work Mike, I'm glad to see things are progressing well with the motor. You know you are going to have to return the favour and give me a ride in your car when it's running... Cheers Stephen XRB-025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 Nice work Mike, I'm glad to see things are progressing well with the motor. You know you are going to have to return the favour and give me a ride in your car when it's running... Cheers Stephen XRB-025 My absolute pleasure Stephen!! regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianz Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Thats looking awesome, your car is so clean ! Can't wait to see it finished ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p510psi Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi Mike, That's an impressive looking setup! Just a question regarding the gearbox crossmember you have used - is that the one from the Castlemaine Rod Shop? Were there any modifications required to make it work with the RB gearbox? I've used the CRS engine mounts for my RB25 240z, and I would be interested in using the gearbox mount as well. Thanks, Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi Craig thanks. Check out my website there is a lot of info on there. Yes the gearbox crossmember is from CRS. No mods required, just need to weld the side pieces on (which allows you to make sure there is an exact fit to your chassis rails). Gearbox mount is Holden 6 cylinder regards Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Nice Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuciferDarklord Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Awesome Job Mike, looking forward to following progress as it happens. I just read all the sheets on both your 240 and 260, nice cars. Good to see some West Aussie Zeds turning the tyres! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 +1 for one of the nicest cars on the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 thanks everyone for your positive comments. As you can imagine I cant wait to get behind the wheel and enter it in some events. It is going to be a real handful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waztted Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 very impressive. are you doing all the work yourself or is the car at a work shop. im about 2 fire up my new engine 3.2 JUN stroker with hks 2530 turbos., manifolds, 555 injectors dual 3 inch system.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hi WAZTTED. No not in a workshop, doing myself as much as I can at home, and getting help from mates with welding of the oil pickup etc. Had the block machined etc, head done, but built up the long motor with a mate, and am now working through fitting out the driveline and working out the next lot of fabrications for the intercooler pipework etc. The bulk of my time up til now has been spent on preparation, ie research (Hybrid Z main source), sourcing all the parts, checking out RB stuff etc. At the same time I have also rebuilt my 240Z as an historic race car so that took a lot of the focus off the RBZ, however will focus on that now in between travelling a way a lot overseas this year. Would be great to catch up with you and check out what you are doing. Can you send me your contact details to mike@bluevista.net.au? regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waztted Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 hey dude, its very impressive your doing all of the work yourself. i have a real soft spot for the 240z's there mean as... the s30s are even sexier but cost a mint. as there Beyond rare. im working on my z32 at the moment and she should be running very soon. if u want 2 talk Zeds , car tech or anything else in general u can contact me via email. or msn . srimes101@hotmail.com regards, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fentin_fury Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I like it - nice work. Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waztted Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 hows the 240 rb26 going mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rowe Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 Hi, car has not progressed enormously but now have an aluminium radiator for the car and it is about to go in to have all the intercooler pipework fabricated, and the exhaust done, so getting closer! regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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