RB26DETT 93 240sx Convertible Build

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I figured I should post my build here to, I started this post in the Nico convertible forums. Just so everyone knows I am not doing this myself.
I reserched everything bought all the parts and gave the shop everything. I did do some things but I wanted the motor done fast and right,
I spent alot on this and I didn't want it sitting around or getting screwd up.
But that aside I'll kick this off and hope everyone likes it, please leave me feedback.
This is my 1993 240sx Vert
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The old KA24DE (will put in classifieds later, does have a 5 speed trans)
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Out with the old and in with the RB
This RB26DETT is from R32 purchased from JDMofMiami
Will be using Syko Performance Mounting kit
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/Car%20project/RB26DETT2.jpg
Stock Turbos
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I did put the Tein Super Drift Coilovers on and ran into a convertible issue that some of you may already know.
The re-enforcment for the vert sits right over the rear coilover dampener adjustment and will actually hit the adjuster.
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The solution??? DREMEL!!!!
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I also installed the Circuit Sports Coolant tank, but I had an issue with mine.
IT LEAKS!! but it can be fixed or replaced, it leaks alot from the cooland level tube.
It also didn't bolt right in it had to be bent to fit right. The bottom bracket I just broke off (purposely), the bracket has to be broken or taken off to fit.
then I screwd on one of the bolts lightly and bent it until the other lined up.
Really its easy to just wing it and bend to fit.
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Next I put a triple gauge pod in place of the center vent, it is aluminum so it bends easily.
Unlike the coolant tank I did not bend this. Heres what I did, because the pod is longer than the vent slot, just by a very little bit,
I cut the left side and right side inner ledge so I could just lock it in on both sides.
If this is confusing I can take more pics and explane more indepth just messege the post or email me.
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Thats all I have for self installs but here are some pics of the other parts that are going on,
I'll also post a list of parts or you can look in my profile.
Kaaz 1.5 LSD is in the big brown box next to the Apexi intake kit.
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DriveShaftShop Drive Shaft
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Spec Stage 2 Clutch Kit (RB25)
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HKS Blow Off Valve (real not a fakey)
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Mishimoto Intercooler
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Z32 30MM Aluminum Front Calipers with OE Brembo Rotors
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NUR Spec Cover Plate
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It will be going on Carbon Fiber Covers, I'll post the pics of them when they get in.
Apexi GTR Intake system with stock GTR MAF's
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Sorry I dont have it out but I dont want it getting messed up,
Blitz Nur spec exhaust.
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Autometer ES (glows red with black background) electirc fullsweep boost, oil temp, and water temp and a electric short sweep oil pressure
And a electric HVAC controller from a JDM S13
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GTS-T Crossmember (new) RB25 engine mounts (new) purchased right from Syko Performance.
Syko Performance RB26DETT into S13 Mounts.
Apexi Downpipe (has to be modified)
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If anyone needs help locating parts I can help, I have alot of connections from having to find all the rare parts. So just let me know if you need help finding anything, even the GTR resistor pack.

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RB26DETT Carbon Fiber Timing and Coil Covers (non-Kansei)
Hope I'm the first in the US with these so I can get some sick coverage on my project. (aiming for a magazine in the next year or so)
Please let me know what you think? Always up for some good ideas and what not.
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Sick right?! I'll post more pics of them when I get them on, not until the motor is in so I dont mess them up. I'll let you know how they fit and if anything has to be modified but they look like they'll go on fine.
Dropped all the parts off at the shop today except for the footwork
(lug conversion, brakes so on)

Got my GTR steering wheel
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Brought the last of the parts down today, Blitz nur exhaust, apexi r32
intake kit with stock MAFs and the driveshaft.
Here are some more pics.
The KA is out, I'll find out if the shops wants to do somthing with it or it
may be up for partout.
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The RB on the stand getting some reconditioning and upgrades, I'll get
around to doing a full parts list eventually.
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Here is a picture of the sway bar I put in a few months ago,I got the
Tanabe sway bar set (they are awsome in the corners). The front is huge
its a 30.5mm
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Last is the whole car on the lift
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I'll have more pics when I go back in a day or 2

Here's a list of the parts that are used for the project, minus the prices
ofcourse. Any questions on what prices or where I got the parts let me
know via email.
Engine/Drivtrain:
Carbon Fiber engine covers
Apexi GTR Intake Kit
Circuit sports coolant tank
Megan brake master heat shield
OEM Full Engine gasket kit
RB25 Crank Pulley (still waiting or it from japan)
Kaaz 1.5 LSD
Walbro 255 Fuel pump and kit
HKS Special Edition BOV and aluminum flange X2 (only useing 1)
Blitz Nur-spec for 91-94 S13 (cheaper, it will be matched up to
the downpipe)
Greddy coolant breather tank
Greddy Timing belt
HKS D1 Oil Cap
Mishimoto S14 KA Radiator
SPEC Stage 2 Clutch kit for RB25
N1 Water Pump
N1 Oil Pump
Nismo Thermostat
OEM Drive belts
OEM Oil Filters (didn't know you could use 300zx filters)
300zx Fuel filter
Timing tensioners and spring
GTR Nur-spec engine cover garnish
Driveshaftshop Steel Driveshaft
Syko Mounting kit
GTS-t Crossmember and stock motor mounts(NEW)
OEM GTR resistor pack (discontinued)
Mishimoto 12" cooling fans (2)
Mishimoto Oil cooler
Mishimoto Trans cooler (used as a power steering cooler)
Mishimoto M line intercooler
Apexi GT downpipe
Stainless Turbo oil feed lines

Exterior/Interior:
Viper 350 alarm system
Vent gauge pod
Autometer ES Electronic Full sweep gauges (Water temp, Oil temp, Boost)
Autometer ES Electronic Short sweep Oil pressure
R32 GTR Steering Wheel
Greddy Shift Knob
Digital Climate Control (2 sets only one motor, may sell the other set)
Brakes/Suspension:
Ichiba 5 lug F&R
Tein Inner and outer tie rods
Empi tie rod boots
300zx 30MM Front Calipers (powder coating red and rebuild)
300zx DIY braided line conversion
Brembo OEM 300zx rotors
S14 Rear Calipers (sand blasted and painted with black caliper paint)
Tein Super Drift Coilovers
Energy Suspension bushing kit
Tanabe Sway bars
R32 GTR wheels

I went to the shop to strip some parts from the old motor and also did a
test fit of the carbon fiber covers. Heres the pics
Engine bay stripped with the crossmember and the upgrades to the rack
and pinion
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Greddy timing belt N1 water pump and N1 Oil pump
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The fitment of the carbon fiber peices were near perfect!!!
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Here are some updates on the project
Oil pan needed cutting and welding
I had a friend at work weld it up.
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I also sandblasted the rocker covers and repainted them with
high heat gloss black paint. Heres pics of what they'll look like on the motor.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAxNjAtMjAxMDAzMTktMjAzMi5qcGc.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/?action=view¤t=SU1HMDAxNjAtMjAxMDAzMTktMjAzMi5qcG c.jpg)
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I will post more pictures in a few days, they will be mounting the motor in for its final resting place.

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It's been a bit since I updated with more pics I've been busy getting more
parts I need (nismo transmission mount, 240 auto tranny crossmember,
magnetic drain plug, the newest hks type 1 turbo timer, GTR R32 Wheels)
They were mounting the motor for hopefully the last time ha ha ha
(words from the Techs mouth)
All the parts on the two shelves in the background (yeah all of it for this)
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These are the R32 GTS-T wheels if anyone wants to buy them
they look tiny compared to the GTR wheels in the other picture.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAxNzItMjAxMDA0MDItMTU0Mi5qcGc.jpg
R32 GTR 16x8 wheels
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I'll have some more pics a few days hopfully they'll have my valve covers
back on so it'll start to look a little cleaner.

Another update
Got another set of deliveries of parts today
GTR wheels how they will look on the car.
30mm rotor
5 lug conversion
Red Rays lug nuts
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Nismo Transmission mount
There was a mix up with the order I had to order a set
but they sent me 2 Transmission mounts and 1 Engine mount
So the 1 Trans mount and the 1 Engine mount are for sale in the classifieds.
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And I got the new HKS Type 1 Turbo Timer
Also bought a new Black Apexi Turbo Timer with Amber lighting
but I'm now selling that too in the classifieds.
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I wish I had some better pictures but it was dark where the car was.
The engine is fully mounted in and it fits way better than I thought it would.
The valve covers are back mounted on, and the radiator is in but I'm
almost positive that will be in and out with the crank pulley not being here
yet.
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And heres just a pic of my wifes car (her project)
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Quatro
AWE Tuning Exhaust with black diamond tips (made to order, still waiting)
ECS carbon Fiber engine cover
APR Carbonio Intake
Forge 007 Diverter Valve
New OZ 18x8 Superterismo GT Black Rims
235/40ZR -18 Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum XL Tires
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I just copy and pasted this from NICO I got lazy ha ha ha
Here are some pictures and updates
Here's the Downpipe issue that is being worked out right now I edited the picture to explain but
basiclly the o2 elbow on the front turbo comes out in the middle of the steering shaft (common issue
from what I hear)
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Crashed my Crappy Civic I built from back in the army days.
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Brand new from Japan, rb25 (non-Neo) Crank pulley
Down side was that it was a 4-8 week wait
Up side New stock part for $100
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Last Picture is of the motor, I'll have more pics thursday
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Also picked up 88 300zx BMC
Brembo OE S14 Rotors for the S14 Rear brake conversion
Nismo Short shifter for RB25
JUST A WORD OF CAUTION
CHECK YOUR ECU
make sure the part number matches the motor, someone on here pointed out that my motor
wasn't a R33. (yeah that was my bad)
BUT the ECU that was sent with the engine was a R33 N1 ECU (2371M-24U00) as you can see my motor isn't an N1
if it was I'd be doing a happy little dance in my living room :woot: ha ha ha
SO I researched the best guess ECu for my motor and went with a 23710-05U61 early 93 round-a-bouts
and is being sent to AutoVaughn Performance in Murfreesboro, TN for a NIStune Type-2 package (board install,
cable, software etc..) As soon as I get that in I'll let everyone know how it is. They also told me they have a R33 block,
Crank, etc all togeather not stripped yet that they are looking to get rid of. He's sending me pictures and I'll be putting it in the forum if it's a good enough deal I may grab it.
P.S. to a previous post I have a Viper 350 already waiting to go in and brand new top, headliner, rear window and cables
after everything else is set and the car is moving.
Thanks again guys for all the comments and support need any help or info let me know

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Updateing the build thread on here from my main one on NICO
So alot is copy and paste
R32 GTR wheels on with the powdercoated 300zx 30mm aluminum brakes with Brembo OEM rotors
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Just got my new tires put on, the 225/55 16 that were on the GTR wheels rubbed because they are
8in's wide and the very corner of the tire hit the back towards the door,so I threw on some Maxxis V-1 225/45 16
and they work really well. Not to mention they look wicked nice on the car.
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By the way I am starting to sell off un-used and leftover parts here is the first link and if you
are interested in anything that I may be getting rid of just PM me
RB26DETT 240sx vert build leftovers part 1 : Complete Part-Outs (http://forums.nicoclub.com/rb26dett-240sx-vert-build-leftovers-part-1-t494215.html)
Thanks guys I will be at the 240sxmotoring show in july if anyone wants a close up
Finally almost done
All that is left are the radiator hoses and the S14 ebrake cables and then it's the first start up and lots of system
and setup testing. I dont have much for pictures right now but I'll have alot to throw up once it's done and I will
get some videos up on youtube also.
Here are some pics of the mounts with the skyline motor mounts and Syko mounts.
Also the greddy oil filter and cooler block adaptor setup
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Huge 30.5mm Tanabe Sway bar, Modifyed oil pan, Kics magnetic drain plug
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Other side with the mounts, turbo lines so on
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GTR Wheels, 300ZX 30MM brakes and Volk Lug nuts in all their glory
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAyNzEtMjAxMDA2MDMtMTY0Mi5qcGc.jpg
And the nasty Blitz Nur spec Exhaust
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAyNzItMjAxMDA2MDMtMTY0Mi5qcGc.jpg
Thanks guys
and let me know what you think
The next pictures I'll have will be the motor with all the carbon fiber and everything complete
Here it is, dropped off the Samco RB25DET Radiator hoses and checked the fitment and they need alittle trimmiing like
others have said but they will fit near perfectly. Waiting on ebrake cables and breather hoses.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAyODMtMjAxMDA2MDUtMTE1MC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAyOTItMjAxMDA2MDUtMTE1OC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAyODUtMjAxMDA2MDUtMTE1MS5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAyODYtMjAxMDA2MDUtMTE1Mi5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAyODctMjAxMDA2MDUtMTE1My5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAyOTAtMjAxMDA2MDUtMTE1NS5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAyODgtMjAxMDA2MDUtMTE1NC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAyODktMjAxMDA2MDUtMTE1NC5qcGc.jpg

[Slammed Assassin]

looks like its gonna be a super sexy build!!!

[wrestlingandrunning]

Wow looks like it's coming along nicely, wish I could do this swap to my z.

[8Nismo9]

very nice,cant wait to see some videos.what are your plans for the body?

[rweezly_s13]

glwb
coming along nicely

[ghost_22_47]

very nice,cant wait to see some videos.what are your plans for the body?

I wanted to do a s14 front but spent way to much to do that.
but I am doing carbon fiber R32 N1 front vents in the stock bumper
for added cooling to the radiator

Some others I want to do is a carbon fiber rear diffuser, r32 stock
dark gray paint and Origan smoked taillights the rest is undetermind.

[MandTPhotography]

Shit man, that's going to be intense!

[s13sr2oh]

damn dude that looks real good, i want more pics!

[thevert]

VERTs FTW!:D i wish i had an RB!:yum:

[miravete]

only things i like doubles are D's and T's lol

rb26tt = win

[8Nismo9]

I wanted to do a s14 front but spent way to much to do that.
but I am doing carbon fiber R32 N1 front vents in the stock bumper
for added cooling to the radiator

Some others I want to do is a carbon fiber rear diffuser, r32 stock
dark gray paint and Origan smoked taillights the rest is undetermind.

why not hit it with a sil front,are those the wheels you are going to run or they just to get you around till you get something else?

[240sxfamily]

Like this build.

[ghost_22_47]

why not hit it with a sil front,are those the wheels you are going to run or they just to get you around till you get something else?

The Silvia front is way overdone and on mine I dont want the Silvia front, I was thinking S14 or R32 but I'm going to leave it for now and swap a front on later.

These are the wheels I am sticking with for a long time the only other wheels I'd switch to are Volks special edition TE37 Time Attacks in a 17x not sure what width. But I love my GTR wheels

[stockbee]

cool engine choice, car pick. love it.

[thefro526]

God the turbo side of that motor looks like it'd be a pain to work on.

Other than that, the build looks awesome dude.

[tricky_ab]

^^Yeah talk about a tight fit...Looking good so far...

[creyes13491]

thats a really nice build. do you have videos of it? haha

[ghost_22_47]

thats a really nice build. do you have videos of it? haha

No no videos yet its first start up will be this week, everyone cross your fingersthat nothing blows.

As soon as it's all set I'll get a hold of a camera and take some videos and throw them on youtube.

[180love]

Woooo rb love !

[8Nismo9]

The Silvia front is way overdone and on mine I dont want the Silvia front, I was thinking S14 or R32 but I'm going to leave it for now and swap a front on later.

These are the wheels I am sticking with for a long time the only other wheels I'd switch to are Volks special edition TE37 Time Attacks in a 17x not sure what width. But I love my GTR wheels

true true,i would go with the s14 front and definitely get those TE37!!!!

[ghost_22_47]

true true,i would go with the s14 front and definitely get those TE37!!!!

But atleast the sleeper look will reduce the chance of theft and breakin, which means I dont have to shoot anyone ha ha ha.

So until I have a garage I'm staying away from thief magnets

[8Nismo9]

But atleast the sleeper look will reduce the chance of theft and breakin, which means I dont have to shoot anyone ha ha ha.

So until I have a garage I'm staying away from thief magnets

true that,good call

[TurboSE]

similar to my build...mines a 92 coupe...

Things I dig:
Mishi IC...very cool, love the stealth look
HKS BOV...see above
Syko kit...awesome kit, great quality
GT-R steering wheel...might just have to get one for my build...very classy..
Autometer gauges...screw the flamers, they work, they're priced right...just wished they had metric sending units...BSP sucks!

Things I'd bury:
Spec clutch...just don't trust em...hope you have better luck than some of my friends (no RB's, but still not the best luck)
HKS Carbon coil covers...just look out of place to me...I'm not a big fan of carbon though...

All in all....great build, props.

What kind of swaybar are you running, I cut my pan just like you did (from the Syko SuperStreet article) and my Suspension Techniques bar still rubs slightly. Is it a Whiteline?

Props, A++++

[F20cS13]

Always nice to see another vert...Looks great man, good job

[ghost_22_47]

similar to my build...mines a 92 coupe...

Things I dig:
Mishi IC...very cool, love the stealth look
HKS BOV...see above
Syko kit...awesome kit, great quality
GT-R steering wheel...might just have to get one for my build...very classy..
Autometer gauges...screw the flamers, they work, they're priced right...just wished they had metric sending units...BSP sucks!

Things I'd bury:
Spec clutch...just don't trust em...hope you have better luck than some of my friends (no RB's, but still not the best luck)
HKS Carbon coil covers...just look out of place to me...I'm not a big fan of carbon though...

All in all....great build, props.

What kind of swaybar are you running, I cut my pan just like you did (from the Syko SuperStreet article) and my Suspension Techniques bar still rubs slightly. Is it a Whiteline?

Props, A++++


Thanks, The carbon fiber covers arn't the HKS ones thats what makes it different, I could use the actual Nur GTR engine emblem with this one. I had to order this from Australia, I love the look of it and it is way different from just powder coating it.

The sway bar is a 30.5mm Tanabe, if yours rubs then this would be worse. Yours I think is a 28mm

[ghost_22_47]

Ok here's is an update, sorry didn't get anymore pics yet.
The car was quickly started Wendsday and ran for a few then the front coil pack started to smoke and lit on fire!!!! I am assuming it was just a small flame but it sucked.
On top of that the water pump pulley was bent so at high rpm it would fly off
So that day I called JDM of Miami, where I got the engine and trans from and he had a set of coil packs with brackets, the water pump pulley and the breather hoses and he shipped them USPS Express from FL and I had them today. Rushed over to the garage and dropped off everything including the
S14 e-brake cables so I can now have a e-brake.
So if you need a part check with Carlos at JDM of Miami he's a great guy and has a large selection of parts in his warehouse, it cant hurt to ask if your looking for something you really need thats JDM.
Also I will have a huge amount of used and never used stuff for sale, examples are new never used just mounted Mishimoto oil cooler with block lines and cooler, new never opened apexi turbo timer, oem Nissan rb26/300sx oil filter new in boxes so on so forth

[I LUV MY S13]

i'll trade you my Geo Metro

[ghost_22_47]

i'll trade you my Geo Metro


The Geo and $60,000 Could never buy this car from me

PRICELESS, I'll never sell

[I LUV MY S13]

haha yeah man good shit, keep us updated on the build

[TurboSE]

Thanks, The carbon fiber covers arn't the HKS ones thats what makes it different, I could use the actual Nur GTR engine emblem with this one. I had to order this from Australia, I love the look of it and it is way different from just powder coating it.

The sway bar is a 30.5mm Tanabe, if yours rubs then this would be worse. Yours I think is a 28mm

Honestly, I didn't even realize the covers aren't Kansai ones...yours do look better, carbon is just a little too bling for me. I went with wrinkle black powder coat, but I'm doin the whole stealth look all over. To each his own.

I believe you're right, my swaybar is 28mm...it slightly...very slightly rubs on the weld in one spot (about 3/4" wide), but the motor isn't installed...it's sitting on the x-member for now so maybe when it's installed it won't touch...because our cut/weld on the pan looks almost identical.

I almost went with a vert for my S13/RB26 build, but I was worried about chassis flex. What are your plans for a cage etc?

Once again, awesome build...keep us updated!

[TurboSE]

wow...my reading sucked that day....didn't even see where you mentioned non Kansei and Tanabe...let us know when you get that magazine, I'm sure it's gonna be bangin when it's done!

[Walperstyle]

The Geo and $60,000 Could buy this car

PRICELESS, I'll never sell

lol, if I were you I'd sell for $25k.

240 chassis + rb26 = $12000 at best (aftermarket resale for any performance you do is slim to none). But then again I live in Canada. Local advertisments here have these engines at $2500, and full R32's rod knock yet working at $5000.

now all that negative BS I was just talking about... Good build, I'd love to do the same if I wasn't already 'pot committed' to my KA-T

[ghost_22_47]

lol, if I were you I'd sell for $25k.

240 chassis + rb26 = $8000 at best (aftermarket resale for any performance you do is slim to none). But then again I live in Canada. Local advertisments here have these engines at $2500, and full R32's rod knock yet working at $5000.

now all that negative BS I was just talking about... Good build, I'd love to do the same if I wasn't already 'pot committed' to my KA-T

Dude if I sold it for 25,000 I'd be in the hole $8,000. I put way mre than 25,000 in to this, :wtc: but it'll be worth it once I'm actually driving it. This is the car I have been planing for over 4 years now.

[BMWfanaticE46]

This is the greatest engine ever built!

[gzer750]

she's going to be a beast.

[DeatschWerks]

Nice build, man. ...and an even more impressive parts list. She'll treat you well. :)

[ghost_22_47]

Nice build, man. ...and an even more impressive parts list. She'll treat you well. :)

Thanks, I hope so.

Here is a little update

Had to get another new N1 water pump, mine was damaged in shipping so it wabbled, also got a new ignitor and ignition coil wiring sub-harness and some new injector connectors hopfully they work. I searched to see if I could find out what type I needed and I came up with EV1 connectors as what style they were, I'll let you know if they dont work or if they do. Heres some pics of the connectors, I got two types normal EV1's and Low profile EV1's .
EV1 and Low Profile EV1 Side by Side
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMDItMjAxMDA2MTgtMjA0OC5qcGc.jpg
EV1 (Push down on the top and pull)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMDMtMjAxMDA2MTgtMjA0OS5qcGc.jpg
EV1 Low Profile (Just press in on the sides and pull)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMDQtMjAxMDA2MTgtMjA0OS5qcGc.jpg

[ghost_22_47]

Ok here's some actual updates with pics
It's running on 6 cylinders now, aparently it had an extra ground wire which wasn't even in the diagram.
Water pump issue is happening now.
Notice the origanal Water pump has just a single hole
but the N1 has a oblong hole? Well the hole is so big it doesn't match up to the block and coolant sprayed out. Needs to be welded and then re-drilled. I have 2 N1's and it was on both of them, probably because it's for the RB25 and RB26 I think.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMDUtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEwMy5qcGc.jpg
Sadly because of this it had to be torn apart (sucks but better now than later)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMDYtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTExMC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMDctMjAxMDA2MjYtMTExMC5qcGc.jpg
I love my cooling system though (greddy breather swirl tank)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMDgtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTExMS5qcGc.jpg
Here's the Exhaust pics
Custom pipe from turbo to the downpipe
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMDktMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEyMy5qcGc.jpg
Modified Apexi Downpipe
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMTAtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEyMy5qcGc.jpg
Custom made Flex Test Pipe (yup no Cat)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMTEtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEyMy5qcGc.jpg
Custom exhaust hangers
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMTMtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEyNC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMTQtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEyNC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMTYtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEyNS5qcGc.jpg
Innovate Wideband O2
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMTctMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEyNS5qcGc.jpg
Mishimoto Intercooler
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/1277581200.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMjEtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEyOC5qcGc.jpg
Tanabe Sway bar, Oil pan ...etc
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMjItMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEzMS5qcGc.jpg
Wideband Gauge, Dakoda digital boxes in glove box
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMjMtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEzNS5qcGc.jpg
Been so long since I saw the front on my car ha ha ha
:woohoo:
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMjQtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTEzNi5qcGc.jpg
I searched the car for rust and only found some bubbling in the bottom of the drives rear quarter but still easily fixable, and this in the passangers rear wheel well, not bad for the year but I need to fix these.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMjYtMjAxMDA2MjYtMTE0MS5qcGc.jpg
So thats it for now. Hopfully by the end of next week I'll be driving it again.

[S13coupeRB25DET]

damn you car pretty sick. why did you pick a vert 240

[funes]

Awesome!!!

btw where did you get that R32 rims?

[Jonathong]

really nice build keep the updates coming please.

[arsenics14]

Nice build man... I love how you incorporated other Skyline parts into the car, and the carbon fiber is a nice touch.

Looks great

[ghost_22_47]

damn you car pretty sick. why did you pick a vert 240

I got into the 240sx scene in Fort Hood, where it was HUGE when I was there. Coupes and Fastbacks everywhere and SR's and RB25's but no Verts (NONE) and never saw a RB26. So I decided I wanted a Vert with a RB25 but then decided to try and do the RB26 swap which I didn't think anyone ever had tryed in the Vert so that's when I started planning, That was 2007. Now it's just because I hate AC and I love the Top down ha ha ha.

Before I got the Vert, my wife made me choose either a R32 GTR or my vert build and I decided haveing a GTR would be alittle more of an issue legally than the vert and then I got really into it.



Awesome!!!

btw where did you get that R32 rims?

North west nissans forums they get them everyonce and awhile, I'm still trying to find a single one so I can have a spare.

[ghost_22_47]

Nice build man... I love how you incorporated other Skyline parts into the car, and the carbon fiber is a nice touch.

Looks great


Thanks I wanted R32 GTR seats but needed the money to finish the build and a new top installed so those will have to wait for a while.

[S13coupeRB25DET]

I got into the 240sx scene in Fort Hood, where it was HUGE when I was there. Coupes and Fastbacks everywhere and SR's and RB25's but no Verts (NONE) and never saw a RB26. So I decided I wanted a Vert with a RB25 but then decided to try and do the RB26 swap which I didn't think anyone ever had tryed in the Vert so that's when I started planning, That was 2007. Now it's just because I hate AC and I love the Top down ha ha ha.

Before I got the Vert, my wife made me choose either a R32 GTR or my vert build and I decided haveing a GTR would be alittle more of an issue legally than the vert and then I got really into it.





North west nissans forums they get them everyonce and awhile, I'm still trying to find a single one so I can have a spare.








huh that pretty cool. right now am working on my s13 coupe with an rb25det. i think am like the only on in Eugene,Or to have a s13 coupe with a rb swap.

[ghost_22_47]

huh that pretty cool. right now am working on my s13 coupe with an rb25det. i think am like the only on in Eugene,Or to have a s13 coupe with a rb swap.

If you have a build thread let me know I'd love to see it.

[S13coupeRB25DET]

If you have a build thread let me know I'd love to see it.


aight i will let you know. once i know how to start a tread lol.

[ghost_22_47]

YAY FOR UPDATES WITH PICS!!!
I am such a picture whore ha ha
It runs and drives pretty well except for a few issues.
Idle drops into a quick bog after a rev up.
Small crack in the oil pan but it's not dripping
And one bigger issue, the boost creeps up to 21PSI
Yeah on stock turbos kinda scary need to fix that ASAP
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMzItMjAxMDA3MDEtMTc0My5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMzUtMjAxMDA3MDEtMTc1MS5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMzQtMjAxMDA3MDEtMTc1MC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/1278026253.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMzYtMjAxMDA3MDEtMTc1MS5qcGc.jpg
Part of the Greddy swirl tank hoseing
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDAzMzctMjAxMDA3MDEtMTc1Mi5qcGc.jpg

[killa.beez33]

I like everything about this build besides the HKS SSQV and them wheels... Otherwise, great build! Can't wait to see it done.

Honestly though, I think some different wheels would fly better on that vert...

[h2v7]

damn 21 psi that sounds ok... what u want it down to like 12?

[ghost_22_47]

Yeah, it's running 12-15psi I was told a while ago not to boost those turbo's over 12 because they'll blow because they are ceramics.

[undercoverdjay]

I like everything about this build besides them wheels...
Honestly though, I think some different wheels would fly better on that vert...

THOSE Wheels look great on that car and really set it apart from your average S chassis on sportmax RIMS. Stock R32 wheels look great. I would only change to a lower profile tire and slam that car hard on those coils. Trust me, you'll need tires soon. My RB25 hatch loves to shred them.

Great build man, looks fantastic.

[ghost_22_47]

THOSE Wheels look great on that car and really set it apart from your average S chassis on sportmax RIMS. Stock R32 wheels look great. I would only change to a lower profile tire and slam that car hard on those coils. Trust me, you'll need tires soon. My RB25 hatch loves to shred them.

Great build man, looks fantastic.

Thanks yeah I love the look of the wheels, they are 45 profile now and I am going to drop it but not to much I set my spring rate really really hard right now but I have to spend ALOT of time tuning the Teins just perfectly.

[C-unit]

let me know if you still need the injectors man. i have 6 trust denso 550cc for rb26. $480 shipped.

[The High & Mighty]

great build

[ghost_22_47]

I pulled the bumper and bumper support and cut crap out for better cooling. I will have picks of everything back on tomorrow. And it ran 30 degrees cooler, before I was running 200-210 upto 220 with the turbos spooled but now its 180-190 with turbos spooled.
Also the car has an acronym, STAAT
Spins
Tires
At
All
Times
It spins the tires going 5 mph around a corner
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDEtMjAxMDA3MDgtMTIzOS5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDItMjAxMDA3MDgtMTYwNS5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDMtMjAxMDA3MDgtMTgxMC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDQtMjAxMDA3MDgtMTg0MS5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDUtMjAxMDA3MDgtMTkyNC5qcGc.jpg

Not the prettiest but I needed the cooling and just from this it's running up 30 degrees cooler
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDYtMjAxMDA3MDktMTY1MC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDctMjAxMDA3MDktMTY1MC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MTAtMjAxMDA3MDktMTY1MS5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MDgtMjAxMDA3MDktMTY1MC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MTItMjAxMDA3MDktMTY1MS5qcGc.jpg

[ghost_22_47]

I painted my Intercooller collector pipe with High heat caliper paint, I painted my valve covers with the same stuff and they look great, so I dont think this will light on fire or anything. I looked at the side of the valve cover that is sitting right next to the turbos and it still looks like it did when I painted it.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MjEtMjAxMDA3MTQtMTkwMy5qcGc.jpg

Downpipe is like an inch from the ground.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MjAtMjAxMDA3MTQtMTYwMi5qcGc.jpg

CIP/240sxmotoring meet
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MjUtMjAxMDA3MTctMTMyMi5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MjQtMjAxMDA3MTctMTMyMi5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0MjctMjAxMDA3MTctMTMyMy5qcGc.jpg

Half-way through making my recirculation
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0NDAtMjAxMDA3MjctMTYwNS5qcGc.jpg

Finished product
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0NDEtMjAxMDA3MjktMTQxMC5qcGc.jpg

[tricky_ab]

You are in a world of fun (and pain) when it comes to RB26's....Either way enjoy the process :)

[wafflez66]

Love it, now swap some coupe doors :)

[ghost_22_47]

Here are some pics I took of the Overall raw values of everything in different RPM ranges. I think my timing is off but just from these numbers I cant quite tell, I haven't been doing this long.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0NDYtMjAxMDA3MzAtMTkwMi5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0NDctMjAxMDA3MzAtMTkwMi5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0NDgtMjAxMDA3MzAtMTkwMy5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0NDktMjAxMDA3MzAtMTkwNC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0NTAtMjAxMDA3MzAtMTkwNS5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0NTItMjAxMDA3MzAtMTkwOS5qcGc.jpg
Finally got my Wideband to read on my Nistune, so here is my A/F Graph as of right now on my drive home from Starbucks.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0NDUtMjAxMDA3MzAtMTgzMi5qcGc.jpg
Anyone see's anything worth addressing, Timing, MAF's, A/F by all means please do.

[ghost_22_47]

I will post a YouTube video soon

[8Nismo9]

i believe your timing is supposed to be 27 degrees ideally

[smelly240]

27 degrees eh? Not sure when you're speaking of - but at some rpm/load thats right.

base timing should be 20... pull the tps and it should read this - or put it in timing mode with NDS/consult...

At idle it'll jump all over (and have ect and iacv compensation for timing and will probably be zipping all about like a pixie).

[8Nismo9]

actually dont mind me i was thinking of when a combustion is supposed to be completed and its 23 not 27 so regard what i said

[ghost_22_47]

j4jy4BZo1Cc

[Wes-s13]

MMM MMM MMM MMM SEXXXXXXXX sick ass build

[s13 @ fullboost]

very nice coming along good

[ghost_22_47]

MMM MMM MMM MMM SEXXXXXXXX sick ass build

very nice coming along good


Thanks, right now it's in good running condition but I've already started a 2nd motor build up while I drive it as is. This new motor will have everything from a fully measured and reconditioned head with new cams valves ETC to forged internals N1 24U block and new turbos.

[ghost_22_47]

Here you go guys, I torn my engine apart (well a good amount of it) Sunday to torque down the head bolts and check some stuff.
The headbolts did move some
Tear down took 1 hr to 1.5 hrs wasn't keeping track just know my wife showed up from work just in time for the aftermath and devistation of my only vehicle in peices in her dads garage ha ha ha.
The pics are in order of my disassembly
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0OTUtMjAxMDA4MjItMTIyOS5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0OTctMjAxMDA4MjItMTIzMy5qcGc.jpg
Found my other O2 ha ha ha
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA0OTgtMjAxMDA4MjItMTI0MS5qcGc.jpg
No BS ashes in my turbo IC collector pipe (Me thinks they never touched it)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MDAtMjAxMDA4MjItMTI0NS5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MDEtMjAxMDA4MjItMTI0Ny5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MDItMjAxMDA4MjItMTI1NC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MDMtMjAxMDA4MjItMTI1OC5qcGc.jpg
Plugs looked ok but not pretty
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MDQtMjAxMDA4MjItMTMxMC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MDUtMjAxMDA4MjItMTMxMS5qcGc.jpg
Yup I did it CAS was removed :|
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MDYtMjAxMDA4MjItMTMzMC5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MDctMjAxMDA4MjItMTM1Mi5qcGc.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MDgtMjAxMDA4MjItMTU1Ny5qcGc.jpg
Well after all of that I threw it all back together
Started it
AND
Smoke and s**ty idle
Played with the CAS and IAAC while the wife screamed out RPM's and A/F numbers and the outcome?

Perfect (so far)
Idle is alittle high at start up (1000)
but the A/F is dead on 14's at idle and cruise and under boost is at 11-12 no smoke no bogging and it doesn't burn crap loads of fuel anymore. It only took 20 mins of anger and plumes of smoke out the back and very unsteady idleing.
The shop never adjusted any of it (or not enough) because now it runs great :rolleyes:

[ghost_22_47]

Not to many updates yet on the motor, I did run new by pass hoses and fixed the cooling breather tank hoses except for one, here's a quick pic from a few days ago.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MTUtMjAxMDA5MDYtMTY0Mi5qcGc.jpg
Just pick this up from Jon at the Kaizen tuning BBQ
I need some suggestions for a quick paint set up, the car will eventually be gunmetal color but for now I'm trying to decide painting the whole bumper red to match OR doing two tone with red above the black line around the car and Gloss black everything below like the Silvia, the bumper has the lines to match well.
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MjEtMjAxMDA5MTAtMjAwMC5qcGc.jpg
I just started the associates degree program for BMW at Mass Bay so I'm well on my way to some sick build plans both for this and more.

[Csomme]

Please throw that bumper away.

[ghost_22_47]

Please throw that bumper away.

The old one or new one? ha ha ha until I get the S14 front conversion I got to rock these. And everytime someone looks at it and makes their smart ass arrogant comments about the outside, I never get tired of seeing their face after they look at the engine. :eek2: Then they want to try and be all buddy buddy.

[codunc]

good god. i hope that bumper was a joke..

[ghost_22_47]

Just some updated pics and info

It's getting a Clutchmaster 6 Puck Sprung Clutch
and probably a Nismo FPR and a tune

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/1286493839.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/1286493836.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/1289146572.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/1289146150.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/1286493844.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/1286493848.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/1289256432.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/1289256425.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA1MTUtMjAxMDA5MDYtMTY0Mi5qcGc.jpg

Just alittle frost after getting it dug out and ready for repairs for spring

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA3MTItMjAxMTAxMjctMTEwMS5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA3MTMtMjAxMTAxMjctMTEwMS5qcGc.jpg

[180wanabe1]

hey i got a question, why'd you go with the rb25 crank damper? thanks

[ghost_22_47]

hey i got a question, why'd you go with the rb25 crank damper? thanks

Basicly I had a large budget but with all the other parts I couldn't spend the $300-$500 on any of the others. I got that from Nissan Japan for $100 New. Also it said it in the Syko install guide on the web because that is what I used.

[mike gomez]

Dam rb....nice swap!! Loving it

Go with r32 front it will look sick on the vert!

[ghost_22_47]

Dam rb....nice swap!! Loving it

Go with r32 front it will look sick on the vert!

Yeah I thought about that but I've decided to go with the S14 Kouki frontend.

[HPKMotorsports3]

great work man... great engine, nice chassis but please cut that shit that is hanging on your tow hook off... that is the only thing that grinds my gears other than that this car is a 10 in my book and you need to post some vids of you doing pulls whenever you get a chance

[ghost_22_47]

great work man... great engine, nice chassis but please cut that shit that is hanging on your tow hook off... that is the only thing that grinds my gears other than that this car is a 10 in my book and you need to post some vids of you doing pulls whenever you get a chance

Dude that's GRRR from Invader Zim ha ha ha he stays ha ha, for now atleast. I'm getting an incar camera holder for the headrest and I'll take some moving videos, but right now it's getting a clutch then I have to break it in.

[TallPaul5950]

id like to see some pulls too. great looking car

[TallPaul5950]

id love to know what this swap cost minus the motor.

[ghost_22_47]

id like to see some pulls too. great looking car

I'll get some up once the clutch is in, I'm hosting a Dyno Day May 14th in MA and with be taping everything.

id love to know what this swap cost minus the motor.

$37,000+ was the cost how it sits right now, Labor was around $10,000 which included all the little extras that were installed with the motor, the rest were parts and such. I have ALL the receipts

[chituntang]

Where did you get the bumper ducts?

[ghost_22_47]

Where did you get the bumper ducts?

They are Carbon Fiber and I got them for $199 from Justjap.com, they are in Australia FYI

[ghost_22_47]

pdJljcQsFqw

[Nick_04K]

$37,000 for an rb26 vert.....And it still has stock turbo's? Still looks like this?
And that's what you do with it?
Did you hit full throttle in any part of that video?

No disrespect, because you've certainly done wonders to the RB....
But i just honestly can't believe you haven't painted it, or bought real wheels or anything.

Give the rest of it some love; paint the bay, paint the rest of it, get 17/18 stagger. It'll be sex!

[95BoostedS14]

Sick build man!! Car looks awesome

[bigs]

Most boring videos ever...

GET ON IT!

Lameness aside, that is a very nice build you got there.

[HOTBALLSJOHNSON]

$37,000 for an rb26 vert.....And it still has stock turbo's? Still looks like this?
And that's what you do with it?
Did you hit full throttle in any part of that video?

No disrespect, because you've certainly done wonders to the RB....
But i just honestly can't believe you haven't painted it, or bought real wheels or anything.

Give the rest of it some love; paint the bay, paint the rest of it, get 17/18 stagger. It'll be sex!
Not your car so pleas stfu, and no point in responding because o yea its not your fucking car. unless you want to start paying his bills let him do what he wants with his car.

[lilredrex]

more like hot balls in your mouth johnson...

ease up nik04 just wants to hear him get on it (like we all do)

[DustinSixOh9]

Not your car so pleas stfu, and no point in responding because o yea its not your fucking car. unless you want to start paying his bills let him do what he wants with his car.
Well that was one of the most childish responses I've seen. Congratulations.


Engine looks great.
Although the number $37,000 puts a completely different looking car in my head.

[ghost_22_47]

Well that was one of the most childish responses I've seen. Congratulations.


Engine looks great.
Although the number $37,000 puts a completely different looking car in my head.

In response to everyone about the sum. Yeah BELEIVE ME I hate it too but the breakdown is that car was 3500, 20,000 somthing on parts and the killer was 10,000 on labor. My wife and I live in an apartment and I didn't have the time and the place to even attempt doing it. So to get it done I had to put it in.

The parts that I was going to get with the money that went to labor were new GT2860 turbos, 550cc injectors, 300zx MAF's, Greddy collector piping18x9 and 18x10 BBS LM-R's, Kouki front conversion, NRG carbon fiber seats and a full carbon fiber steering wheel setup just to name a small bit.

These parts are still on the list but now I have to do a pay check by pay check thing but atleast it's not a I CAN'T FINISH IT situation, I atleast get to drive it.
So sorry to dissapoint but I'm still going forward and still LOVE this car

[HOTBALLSJOHNSON]

more like hot balls in your mouth johnson...

ease up nik04 just wants to hear him get on it (like we all do)
Wow you fail ill laugh at it and make you feel important, what do you want to hear? its a rb26, what you think if he steps on the gas a unicorn is going to fly out the exhaust with a book of amazement to read to you?

[HOTBALLSJOHNSON]

Well that was one of the most childish responses I've seen. Congratulations.


Engine looks great.
Although the number $37,000 puts a completely different looking car in my head.
Thanks you are lucky i gave your mind the courtesy of seeing the first childish comment =D

[bigs]

Wow you fail ill laugh at it and make you feel important, what do you want to hear? its a rb26, what you think if he steps on the gas a unicorn is going to fly out the exhaust with a book of amazement to read to you?

You are an idiot. Maybe if he actually stepped on the gas, that would happen. I guess we'll never know.

[HOTBALLSJOHNSON]

You are an idiot. Maybe if he actually stepped on the gas, that would happen. I guess we'll never know.
Shit man sounds like your day was ruined you didn't get to hear him step on it.

[bigs]

Shit man sounds like your day was ruined you didn't get to hear him step on it.

Looks like you're just looking for a pissing contest, so i'm going to ignore you. It's impossible to get anywhere with people like you.

All i'm saying is spend a little more time on the video, showcase that beast!

[ghost_22_47]

Looks like you're just looking for a pissing contest, so i'm going to ignore you. It's impossible to get anywhere with people like you.

All i'm saying is spend a little more time on the video, showcase that beast!

I cant go WOT as there is a misfire issue that I am trying to fix.

[lilredrex]

You are an idiot. Maybe if he actually stepped on the gas, that would happen. I guess we'll never know.

bottom line johnson

sorry to threadjack, the car does sound nice though

[HOTBALLSJOHNSON]

bottom line johnson

sorry to threadjack, the car does sound nice though
I am a idiot coming from the guy with a 1990 Honda CRX

[josephin510]

In response to everyone about the sum. Yeah BELEIVE ME I hate it too but the breakdown is that car was 3500, 20,000 somthing on parts and the killer was 10,000 on labor. My wife and I live in an apartment and I didn't have the time and the place to even attempt doing it. So to get it done I had to put it in.

The parts that I was going to get with the money that went to labor were new GT2860 turbos, 550cc injectors, 300zx MAF's, Greddy collector piping18x9 and 18x10 BBS LM-R's, Kouki front conversion, NRG carbon fiber seats and a full carbon fiber steering wheel setup just to name a small bit.

These parts are still on the list but now I have to do a pay check by pay check thing but atleast it's not a I CAN'T FINISH IT situation, I atleast get to drive it.
So sorry to dissapoint but I'm still going forward and still LOVE this car
Dude you have did and completed more than most will do to there 240sx ever. Nice swap legit parts no expense held. If you dropped that much love on the motor i cant wait to see the outside when your done.

[97240TB]

Can't believe you spent 37,000 on this car.

That labor bill is mind blowing though, I can't believe it cost that much for the work they did to your car. They didn't do any custom fabrication, You bought an engine mount kit and new cross member. I had to have a shop do my build for my car as well and the total cost of my build was a hair under 13,500 and All the stuff for my car was one off custom. either way good luck with the rest of build, I could tell why you weren't getting into it. During decel the car didn't sound healthy. I'd get the setup you have running perfect before considering exterior modifications. Have fun with it and goodluck.

[statickx991]

Wow you fail ill laugh at it and make you feel important, what do you want to hear? its a rb26, what you think if he steps on the gas a unicorn is going to fly out the exhaust with a book of amazement to read to you?
LMFAO


but great build! i also cant wait to see what it looks like. im to cheap for the 26 lol ill have to stick with blowing sr's up

[newslidz]

$37,000 for an rb26 vert.....And it still has stock turbo's? Still looks like this?
And that's what you do with it?
Did you hit full throttle in any part of that video?

No disrespect, because you've certainly done wonders to the RB....
But i just honestly can't believe you haven't painted it, or bought real wheels or anything.

Give the rest of it some love; paint the bay, paint the rest of it, get 17/18 stagger. It'll be sex!

And this is why I hate zilvia... there is so much stuff on here being built and so much money flying and people go to starbucks with the cars... no offense to the OP i just couldnt justify spending that much in a car and just putting around.. thats why they make lambos and Ferraris. you probably have as much money in accessories for your car then i do in my entire build including car...

[97240TB]

I fully agree with Nick_04 on this though, This car has way too much money invested into it for what the OP is getting out of it. The car isn't even running healthy! What the shop did the work, then just shrugged when it came time to make it run...? If you are having problems you should take it in and have them work on it till it runs like it should. For 10K in their pockets they can give you a turn key car that will work and run like it should.

[EDT007]

I fully agree with Nick_04 on this though, This car has way too much money invested into it for what the OP is getting out of it. The car isn't even running healthy! What the shop did the work, then just shrugged when it came time to make it run...? If you are having problems you should take it in and have them work on it till it runs like it should. For 10K in their pockets they can give you a turn key car that will work and run like it should.


I agree. The shop should have given you a problem-free car for that price. And Hotballs or whatever your name is, you do realize this is an internet forum and people are going to express their opinions. If you don't like it, don't post up. I would love to see the POS you drive since you're so quick to judge others. Please feel free to look at my other posts and criticize my car if you like. Stop being an e-thug and let the OP defend himself. To the OP, nice car. Hope you get those issues worked out ASAP. Goodluck with the build!

[HOTBALLSJOHNSON]

I agree. The shop should have given you a problem-free car for that price. And Hotballs or whatever your name is, you do realize this is an internet forum and people are going to express their opinions. If you don't like it, don't post up. I would love to see the POS you drive since you're so quick to judge others. Please feel free to look at my other posts and criticize my car if you like. Stop being an e-thug and let the OP defend himself. To the OP, nice car. Hope you get those issues worked out ASAP. Goodluck with the build!
XD is what i stated not my opinion? and yes i do drive a pos a pos 350z and a pos 370z but hey they are my pos, and no i do not care about your kouki lol so feel free to post about me again. =D

[ghost_22_47]

New Present from the Ebay Fairy

All in all I'm happy with it and know I will need to modify as needed but it's not bad.

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA4OTMtMjAxMTA0MTQtMjAxMy5qcGc.jpg

Godspeed RB26DETT Air Intake Kit

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA4OTQtMjAxMTA0MTQtMjAxOC5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA4OTUtMjAxMTA0MTQtMjA0My5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA4OTYtMjAxMTA0MTQtMjA0OC5qcGc.jpg

I will not be using the cheapy shoom filters if anyone wants 1 or both $5 each

!!!The Problem with buying cheap!!!

Visual Porosity

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA4OTctMjAxMTA0MTQtMjEwMS5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA4OTgtMjAxMTA0MTQtMjEwMS5qcGc.jpg

Overcast sanded improperly

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA4OTktMjAxMTA0MTQtMjEwMS5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA5MDQtMjAxMTA0MTQtMjEwMy5qcGc.jpg

Sanding crazy on a sealing area

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA5MDAtMjAxMTA0MTQtMjEwMi5qcGc.jpg

Poorly aligned holes

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA5MDEtMjAxMTA0MTQtMjEwMi5qcGc.jpg

Welding Stalagtites

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA5MDUtMjAxMTA0MTQtMjEwNC5qcGc.jpg

Here is what it will look like installed

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA5MDYtMjAxMTA0MTQtMjIwMC5qcGc.jpg

[zenki14]

want a 350z lol

[juan3023]

dope built

[LOUD240]

please please dont use the crappy Godspeed s%^t

[newslidz]

HOLD UP you just spent more on your build then i make in 2 years prolly and top it off with some egay product? I AM SO DISAPPOINTED

[dreamin240sx]

word ^......

[ZilviaKid]

this thread was great until it cost 40k..

fuck man for that money you could have bought like 4 240s done up to the tits.

[ghost_22_47]

Yeah I bought the Godspeed because I thought they'd be better than the junk I got but I'll fix it and use it until I get either Greddy or crack the bank for Nismo.

I've got a lot more parts in the future so don't think I cheaped out with one poorly bought part. Twin GT2871R-10's, Nismo Injecdtors, 300zx MAF's, Nismo Intake Manifold(back of the list because it's $2500) yada yada yada.

[Nick_04K]

I want to make it clear to everyone (specially "Mr. Johnson") that i was not hating in any way shape or form. I was just asking questions and stating my personal shock in the same sentences.

The car is wonderful and has been done up quite nicely, i was just surprised that you (Ghost 22 47) dropped that much coin on the things you have and don't really have any real purpose for the car. Besides your personal enjoyment of course.

Im absolutely positive that if this car stays in your hands it will get all the attention it needs to match the hefty price tag though haha. Your doing a great job with it.

[ghost_22_47]

I want to make it clear to everyone (specially "Mr. Johnson") that i was not hating in any way shape or form. I was just asking questions and stating my personal shock in the same sentences.

The car is wonderful and has been done up quite nicely, i was just surprised that you (Ghost 22 47) dropped that much coin on the things you have and don't really have any real purpose for the car. Besides your personal enjoyment of course.

Im absolutely positive that if this car stays in your hands it will get all the attention it needs to match the hefty price tag though haha. Your doing a great job with it.

The purpose is still a mystery to me, at first I was building it for drift but now I may switch that to light track day use. It's really just for my enjoyment, working on it, driving it, and talking to people about it. It's a hit everywhere I go and I want to tune it to be an awesome track day car. Not for compatitions or anything right now but like if someone were to buy a Ferrari or Lamboghini (not that I'm trying to say it even compares to the quality or performance) but it's not a winter beater or a cross country car it's a car built with the drivers enjoyment in mind as well as performance, handleing and possible race bred applications on a street vehicle.

[ghost_22_47]

gS1X4gg-wZU

[s13 @ fullboost]

thats awesome man what is your desired hp?

[ghost_22_47]

thats awesome man what is your desired hp?

When I finish everything to the car, 500-600hp with a dead flat TQ curve to match.

[jdm538]

500whp is easy with upgraded turbos (garrett gt2860r -5), injectors (750cc), and tune. I highly recommend adjustable cam gears it can make a world of a difference. If you have extra cash get some 262 cams and make sure you get the shims measured perfectly or you head will sound like its knocking and will eventually do some damage.

I am not sure if this was ever brought up but your intercooler piping is small you want to match the piping off the twin turbo pipe which is I think 3". Also there is a modification you can do to the twin turbo pipe that supposedly helps with flow. A plate is welded on the end where the air from the turbos merge. Look it up.

As far as the coilpack failure. I would add grounds to the ignitor box and the coilpacks. The grounds for both are very weak and can hinder power when raising boost.
If that does not fix your problem get ngk copper plugs (bkr8e for 400whp OR bkr9e for 500+whp) and gap them down to 0.6

nice build good luck and have fun.

[ghost_22_47]

500whp is easy with upgraded turbos (garrett gt2860r -5), injectors (750cc), and tune. I highly recommend adjustable cam gears it can make a world of a difference. If you have extra cash get some 262 cams and make sure you get the shims measured perfectly or you head will sound like its knocking and will eventually do some damage.

I am not sure if this was ever brought up but your intercooler piping is small you want to match the piping off the twin turbo pipe which is I think 3". Also there is a modification you can do to the twin turbo pipe that supposedly helps with flow. A plate is welded on the end where the air from the turbos merge. Look it up.

As far as the coilpack failure. I would add grounds to the ignitor box and the coilpacks. The grounds for both are very weak and can hinder power when raising boost.
If that does not fix your problem get ngk copper plugs (bkr8e for 400whp OR bkr9e for 500+whp) and gap them down to 0.6

nice build good luck and have fun.

That is the setup I'm looking at but may change later. I pretty much have everything planned out.

I was skeptical of the piping size at first but I have had no issues with it and the response is instant.

It's the actual coils they are old and this has happened before with another one, replaced it and it was fine. I'm also already running a gapped down set of coppers.

[cheez80]

looking at BBS LM-Rs but NRG carbon seats? wow. does not compute.

anyway, good luck with the rest of your build -- it looks promising

[s13 @ fullboost]

that car is sick I am jealous

[ghost_22_47]

DYNO SHEETS

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA5NzEtMjAxMTA1MjMtMjAwNy5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA5NzItMjAxMTA1MjMtMjAwOC5qcGc.jpg

http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz104/ghost_22_47/SU1HMDA5NzMtMjAxMTA1MjMtMjAwOS5qcGc.jpg

[Marzo]

Have you gotten the Air Intake Kit installed yet? How did it come out looking, pics?

[ghost_22_47]

Have you gotten the Air Intake Kit installed yet? How did it come out looking, pics?

No haven't done them because I would have to do the whole IC piping all over. I'm going to sell the pipes most likely, need money right now and not to happy with the quality. So I'm just going with 'you live and you learn' and hopefully it will stop someone else from buying it.

[Copilot911]

Cool build but man you spent a ton of money on appearance shit but have a engine that doesn't run properly.

Honestly you drive a s13 vert with a ton of power, you really don't need to spend money on carbon fiber stuff and instead just spend it on building a proper engine.


Just my opinion, I couldn't do anything even close to building a car like this. It is fucking awesome.

[Brian BK]

where did you get that timing cover at???

[ghost_22_47]

where did you get that timing cover at???

Justjap.com they are in Australia