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umsports · 02-13-2007, 06:49 PM

Hey Guys,

As I mentioned in a thread a few weeks ago, I am (with the help of about 30 sponsors) agressively working to finish our car in time for the NOPI 2007 Tour.

As it has been since 2004, the car will once again be featured in the BF Goodrich Tires Booth at select locations nationwide.

Edit: I'm going to make this the official thread, and will be updating the thread over the next 1-2 weeks while we finish up the car.

Here is the current mod list, and the latest pictures/videos will be posted soon.

1998 RB26DETT 240SX
Weight: 2950 lb. (w/o driver)
Redline: 9000 RPM
Motor: R33 RB26DETT w/ RB25DET Transmission
Clutch: Exedy Triple Disc
Cams: Tomei Poncams 260/260 Duration 9.15 Lift w/ Adjustable Cam Gears, Ferrea Springs, Retainers, Locks, and Locators
Pistons: JE 86.5 w/ Hi Performance Upgraded Rings, coated by Calico Coatings
Turbo Setup: Garrett GT4088R (.95 A/R) with Greddy T4 Divided Manifold
Wastegate: Tial 60mm
LSD: Cusco RS 1.5 way
Rods: Eagle Rods w/ ARP Rod Bolts
Injectors: Precision 1000cc x6, Greddy 11.0 mm fuel rail
Oil Pump: Tomei
Water Pump: Nismo
Timing Belt: Greddy
Headgasket: Tomei 1.2mm
Headstuds: ARP
Main Studs: ARP
Bearings: Calico
Damper: ATI Super Damper (600-1000 HP Model)
Downpipe: Southern Imports Custom 3.5"
Mount Kit: McKinney "Race Series" Motor and Transmission Mounts, McKinney Driveshaft
Strut Bar: Cusco 40D 40mm Aluminum Strut Bar
Gauges: Autometer Cobalt Series (Boost, Water Temp, Oil Pressure, EGT, Trans Temp, Air/Fuel, 5" Tachometer)
Exhaust: Apexi Ex Mag 3.75"
Cooling fans: Permacool (2) 12" High Perf. Electric Pull Fans, 3000 CFM
Oil Cooler: Setrab 925 with Mocal Thermostat Controlled Sandwich, -10 AN Hose w/ Fittings
Oil Return Head Mod: Desynz Motorsports
Radiator: Fluidyne
Intercooler: XS Engineering 33x12x3 with 3" piping
Blow off Valve: Apexi Racing Max Power
Fuel system: Aeromotive FPR, Walbro 255/lph Intank Fuel Pumps x2, -8 feed line, -6 return line
Engine Management: AEM with 5 Bar Map Sensor and AEM Uego Wideband
Boost Control: Apexi AVC-R
Suspension: Apexi N1 V-Spec Drag Coilovers, Battle Version Rear Upper Control Arms, Rear Toe Links, Rear Traction Links, Front Tension Rods
Subframe and Differential Bushings: SPL Parts
Axles: Mazworx Drag Axles
Brakes: Underground 300ZX Calipers/ Supra TT Rotors Brake Upgrade (Front)
Stillen Supra TT Rotors (Front), Stillen 300ZX TT Rotors (Rear)
Stillen 300ZX Racing Brake Pads (Front and Rear)
PDM Racing Conversion Brake Lines (Front and Rear)
Wheels: Motegi Prototypes 18x9 (3" lip) , 18x10 (3.5"lip) Gunmetal w/polished lip
Tires: BF Goodrich (Front) 225-40-18 KD, (Rear) 285-30-18 KD
Paint: House of Kolor PBC-36 TruBlue Pearl
Aero Kit: Cwings Carbon Fiber Body, OEM S15 Headlights/ Inner Cirlce S15 Front End Conversion

While the car has many different manufacturer's parts, these are the corporate sponsors that made the car possible:

Southern Imports (Murfreesboro, TN)
BF Goodrich Tires
Exedy Clutch
McKinney Motorsports
Precision Turbo
Tial Sport
Desynz Motorsports (Australia)
RB Motoring
Eric's Performance Parts (City of Industry, CA)
AEM
Ferrea
Tomei
Setrab
Mocal
Eagle Rods
JE Pistons
Calico Coatings
ATI Racing
Autometer
Apexi USA
Fluidyne
Mazworx
Stillen
House of Kolor
Cwings/GTP
Battle Version
Powder Express (La Vergne, TN)

s13gold · 02-13-2007, 06:57 PM

damn...What a build...MONSTER!!!!!

kaotic · 02-13-2007, 07:03 PM

I might be wrong.. but didn't the rb26dett come in the R34?
R32: RB20?
R33: RB25?
R34: RB36?

Dousan_PG · 02-13-2007, 07:06 PM

no
rb26 came in gtr trims of r32 thru r34

Full-Lock · 02-13-2007, 07:19 PM

the build list is pretty rad. let me know how that clutch works out, i've got the hks twin plate now and i've heard good things about the exedy.

also, what kind of racing do you have planned for a setup like this?

umsports · 02-13-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOPSECRT88

also, what kind of racing do you have planned for a setup like this?

Supra Killing....my newest passion...

UfoZ8myCow · 02-13-2007, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaotic

I might be wrong.. but didn't the rb26dett come in the R34?
R32: RB20?
R33: RB25?
R34: RB36?

RB36 is not a real engine... RB25s came in non-GTR cars. Not sure if Skylines were equipped with RB20s, but I do know they came in other cars like A31 Cefiros, etc. RB26DETT was in all GTRs (R32/R33/R34) with a few minor differences between the different versions.

dirtdiggler666 · 02-13-2007, 07:41 PM

we need pics

Full-Lock · 02-13-2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UfoZ8myCow

Not sure if Skylines were equipped with RB20s

rb20s came in the r32 gt-st skylines

Kahl · 02-13-2007, 08:10 PM

r32 gts-t and gts-4 (4wd) came with the rb20det. In the later years of the r32 there was the option of having the series 1 rb25det, so there are a few r32 gts25t floating around, never seen one though.
Earlier skylines also came with rb20det, some were silver top (ECCS) most were red top (NICS) had valve covers like a CA.
No skylines later than r32 had rb20 turbo engines from factory.

Taniguchi_Is_#1 · 02-13-2007, 09:27 PM

^^^ addition R34 came with non-turbo rb20de.

back on topic, the car sounds hawt, minus ichigo front. pics or ban!

kaotic · 02-13-2007, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UfoZ8myCow

RB36 is not a real engine... RB25s came in non-GTR cars. Not sure if Skylines were equipped with RB20s, but I do know they came in other cars like A31 Cefiros, etc. RB26DETT was in all GTRs (R32/R33/R34) with a few minor differences between the different versions.

that was a typo.. k, thanks

SilviaDriver · 02-13-2007, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umsports

Supra Killing....my newest passion...

a clever way of saying absolutely no type of racing at all but dyno queen sitting on the showroom floor with a big chart next to it.

**ThatGuy** · 02-14-2007, 04:11 AM

For those of you asking for pictures, just search his past posts, you'll find it the pics. I recall this car not being well recieved, due to it's lack of purpose, and over use of Carbon Fiber.

umsports · 02-14-2007, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilviaDriver

a clever way of saying absolutely no type of racing at all but dyno queen sitting on the showroom floor with a big chart next to it.

I wouldn't go that far about my car, unless you are referring to the Poopra's..and then I would have to agree about several. But then again, the bulk of my Supra customers are Highway Roll-on guys, who have probably never stepped foot on a drag strip.

I can post up plenty of drag strip video of this car if you are interested..

Sure, it's used as a demo car by BFG, but it's not only a "show car."....

umsports · 02-14-2007, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

For those of you asking for pictures, just search his past posts, you'll find it the pics. I recall this car not being well recieved, due to it's lack of purpose, and over use of Carbon Fiber.

You'll be happy to know that the carbon fiber was removed in exchange for painted fiberglass pieces. (Except for the carbon fiber vented hood now installed.)

While the carbon definitely got attention, with both negative and positive feedback, it was prone to cracking, did not fit 100%, and was not designed for a true street car.

This new setup I intend to beat the crap out of when we it comes off the end of it's last show tour contractual obligation with BF Goodrich Tires. (Runs through 2007)

The approach I have taken with the car is very different than the approach taken in 2004.

I'm not doing this for the sponsors, I'm doing this for myself, and what I always envisioned the car to be.

jobestudios · 02-14-2007, 09:21 AM

I just dont understand you're putting nitrous on this, if you can do 800whp without it, then do it.

umsports · 02-14-2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jobestudios

I just dont understand you're putting nitrous on this, if you can do 800whp without it, then do it.

No, I was referring to 800 HP at the crank....

The turbo alone is good for about 700-750whp on race gas.

700whp is 9 sec territory in a 240SX, which is my personal goal....

Cashizslick · 02-14-2007, 11:39 AM

IMHO Nitrous is lame. . . but to each their own.

Post up some pics and / or vids please.

umsports · 02-14-2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cashizslick

IMHO Nitrous is lame. . . but to each their own.

Post up some pics and / or vids please.

Just browse for posts by my username. This is already plenty of pictures and video to be found of the car on the forum.

crazybb · 02-14-2007, 07:40 PM

hey.. is this the same car you took to centerville?? damn good looking car..

HyperTek · 02-14-2007, 08:41 PM

wow i thought you guys sold the car? or is this a new one?

umsports · 02-14-2007, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazybb

hey.. is this the same car you took to centerville?? damn good looking car..

Thanks

Yes, it is the same car, but at that time, not even a boost controller was installed.

I ran it that night at the drag strip about a week after the swap was finished. Just wanted to get a baseline @9-10 PSI.

umsports · 02-14-2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

wow i thought you guys sold the car? or is this a new one?

Yes, I sold the car back in January 2005, but I was able to buy it back in January 2007. Less than 250 miles had been put on the vehicle since the day I sold it, so I was glad to see it back in the same condition as it left.

TheTimanator · 02-14-2007, 09:08 PM

Heard rumors that the carbon fiber got painted/geting painted....is it true?

umsports · 02-14-2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTimanator

Heard rumors that the carbon fiber got painted/geting painted....is it true?

It's true....The carbon fiber was painted back in 2004, shortly after the HCI magazine photo shoot.

But photos were never posted up, as the new owner wanted to have the honor...

But I dont know that he ever did, and I'm not going to post any photos til I have the engine bay finished.

The candy apple red valve covers, and Chrome Powdercoated Intake Manifold look amazing.

The car does have a S15 CF Vented Hood now, and still has the Carbon Fiber Spoiler...but everything else is painted TruBlue Pearl....

Ian · 02-14-2007, 10:06 PM

So was the car sold? I'm confused

C. Senor · 02-15-2007, 01:34 AM

^he said the car was sold, but he bought it back 2 years after. i'm too lazy to search tp see pics, but it sounds like a great car with a lot of work put into it.

nissanpwrds14 · 02-15-2007, 08:05 AM

Glad you decided to paint the most of the car a solid color. Look'd kinda shitty the old way. I am sure it attracted a lot of ricer boy attention though.
Nice build on the engine.

umsports · 02-17-2007, 10:19 AM

Got the Candy Apple Red Valve Covers back from Powder Xpress (with NUR Spec Plate from RB Motoring) last night, will have the Chrome Powdercoated Intake Manifold and OEM TT Piping back early part of next week.

They did an amazing job on the Candy Powder Coat. They have a blazing fast 72 hour turn around time, and you simply mail them your pieces to be done.

Cost me $150ish, and was well worth the money. http://www.powderxpress.com/

Here are the pictures taken with my crappy cheap digital camera. I'll get some better images for you guys that may be interested in using Powder Express.

Candy is hard to shoot with my cheap camera, as the gloss comes across blurry. They are absolutely stunning, and will really wake my bland engine bay up.

Especially, as the Black Paint was peeling off my Valve Covers and Intake Manifold.

02-13-2007, 06:57 PM	#2
s13gold Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CARSON Posts: 4,240 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	damn...What a build...MONSTER!!!!! Last edited by s13gold; 04-11-2007 at 10:36 PM..

02-13-2007, 07:06 PM	#4
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	no rb26 came in gtr trims of r32 thru r34 __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

02-13-2007, 07:19 PM	#5
Full-Lock Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ILLinois Posts: 1,765 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Full-Lock Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the build list is pretty rad. let me know how that clutch works out, i've got the hks twin plate now and i've heard good things about the exedy. also, what kind of racing do you have planned for a setup like this? __________________

02-14-2007, 04:11 AM	#14
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 41 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For those of you asking for pictures, just search his past posts, you'll find it the pics. I recall this car not being well recieved, due to it's lack of purpose, and over use of Carbon Fiber. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

02-14-2007, 09:21 AM	#17
jobestudios Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bellingham Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I just dont understand you're putting nitrous on this, if you can do 800whp without it, then do it. __________________ -Jackson.Vaughn.Photography-

02-13-2007, 06:49 PM	#1
umsports Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: usa Posts: 1,016 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: umsports Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Underground Motorsports: Project 800HP RB26DETT 1998 240SX Hey Guys, As I mentioned in a thread a few weeks ago, I am (with the help of about 30 sponsors) agressively working to finish our car in time for the NOPI 2007 Tour. As it has been since 2004, the car will once again be featured in the BF Goodrich Tires Booth at select locations nationwide. Edit: I'm going to make this the official thread, and will be updating the thread over the next 1-2 weeks while we finish up the car. Here is the current mod list, and the latest pictures/videos will be posted soon. 1998 RB26DETT 240SX Weight: 2950 lb. (w/o driver) Redline: 9000 RPM Motor: R33 RB26DETT w/ RB25DET Transmission Clutch: Exedy Triple Disc Cams: Tomei Poncams 260/260 Duration 9.15 Lift w/ Adjustable Cam Gears, Ferrea Springs, Retainers, Locks, and Locators Pistons: JE 86.5 w/ Hi Performance Upgraded Rings, coated by Calico Coatings Turbo Setup: Garrett GT4088R (.95 A/R) with Greddy T4 Divided Manifold Wastegate: Tial 60mm LSD: Cusco RS 1.5 way Rods: Eagle Rods w/ ARP Rod Bolts Injectors: Precision 1000cc x6, Greddy 11.0 mm fuel rail Oil Pump: Tomei Water Pump: Nismo Timing Belt: Greddy Headgasket: Tomei 1.2mm Headstuds: ARP Main Studs: ARP Bearings: Calico Damper: ATI Super Damper (600-1000 HP Model) Downpipe: Southern Imports Custom 3.5" Mount Kit: McKinney "Race Series" Motor and Transmission Mounts, McKinney Driveshaft Strut Bar: Cusco 40D 40mm Aluminum Strut Bar Gauges: Autometer Cobalt Series (Boost, Water Temp, Oil Pressure, EGT, Trans Temp, Air/Fuel, 5" Tachometer) Exhaust: Apexi Ex Mag 3.75" Cooling fans: Permacool (2) 12" High Perf. Electric Pull Fans, 3000 CFM Oil Cooler: Setrab 925 with Mocal Thermostat Controlled Sandwich, -10 AN Hose w/ Fittings Oil Return Head Mod: Desynz Motorsports Radiator: Fluidyne Intercooler: XS Engineering 33x12x3 with 3" piping Blow off Valve: Apexi Racing Max Power Fuel system: Aeromotive FPR, Walbro 255/lph Intank Fuel Pumps x2, -8 feed line, -6 return line Engine Management: AEM with 5 Bar Map Sensor and AEM Uego Wideband Boost Control: Apexi AVC-R Suspension: Apexi N1 V-Spec Drag Coilovers, Battle Version Rear Upper Control Arms, Rear Toe Links, Rear Traction Links, Front Tension Rods Subframe and Differential Bushings: SPL Parts Axles: Mazworx Drag Axles Brakes: Underground 300ZX Calipers/ Supra TT Rotors Brake Upgrade (Front) Stillen Supra TT Rotors (Front), Stillen 300ZX TT Rotors (Rear) Stillen 300ZX Racing Brake Pads (Front and Rear) PDM Racing Conversion Brake Lines (Front and Rear) Wheels: Motegi Prototypes 18x9 (3" lip) , 18x10 (3.5"lip) Gunmetal w/polished lip Tires: BF Goodrich (Front) 225-40-18 KD, (Rear) 285-30-18 KD Paint: House of Kolor PBC-36 TruBlue Pearl Aero Kit: Cwings Carbon Fiber Body, OEM S15 Headlights/ Inner Cirlce S15 Front End Conversion While the car has many different manufacturer's parts, these are the corporate sponsors that made the car possible: Southern Imports (Murfreesboro, TN) BF Goodrich Tires Exedy Clutch McKinney Motorsports Precision Turbo Tial Sport Desynz Motorsports (Australia) RB Motoring Eric's Performance Parts (City of Industry, CA) AEM Ferrea Tomei Setrab Mocal Eagle Rods JE Pistons Calico Coatings ATI Racing Autometer Apexi USA Fluidyne Mazworx Stillen House of Kolor Cwings/GTP Battle Version Powder Express (La Vergne, TN) __________________ 2010 R35 GTR 600whp @21 PSI (E85) 1998 RB26DETT 240SX [email protected] Last edited by umsports; 05-25-2007 at 10:18 PM..

02-13-2007, 07:03 PM	#3
kaotic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 334 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I might be wrong.. but didn't the rb26dett come in the R34? R32: RB20? R33: RB25? R34: RB36?

02-13-2007, 07:41 PM	#8
dirtdiggler666 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: p-dale Age: 41 Posts: 2,113 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	we need pics

02-13-2007, 08:10 PM	#10
Kahl Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palmy New Zealand Posts: 23 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	r32 gts-t and gts-4 (4wd) came with the rb20det. In the later years of the r32 there was the option of having the series 1 rb25det, so there are a few r32 gts25t floating around, never seen one though. Earlier skylines also came with rb20det, some were silver top (ECCS) most were red top (NICS) had valve covers like a CA. No skylines later than r32 had rb20 turbo engines from factory.

02-13-2007, 09:27 PM	#11
Taniguchi_Is_#1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Arkansas Prefecture Posts: 3,141 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^^^ addition R34 came with non-turbo rb20de. back on topic, the car sounds hawt, minus ichigo front. pics or ban!

02-14-2007, 11:39 AM	#19
Cashizslick Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	IMHO Nitrous is lame. . . but to each their own. Post up some pics and / or vids please.

02-14-2007, 07:40 PM	#21
crazybb Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fort smith, ar Posts: 287 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hey.. is this the same car you took to centerville?? damn good looking car..

02-14-2007, 08:41 PM	#22
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	wow i thought you guys sold the car? or is this a new one? __________________ Keep it Classy

02-14-2007, 09:08 PM	#25
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 38 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Heard rumors that the carbon fiber got painted/geting painted....is it true? __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS

02-15-2007, 01:34 AM	#28
C. Senor Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: cali Posts: 3,488 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^he said the car was sold, but he bought it back 2 years after. i'm too lazy to search tp see pics, but it sounds like a great car with a lot of work put into it.

02-15-2007, 08:05 AM	#29
nissanpwrds14 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: cent. ill Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Glad you decided to paint the most of the car a solid color. Look'd kinda shitty the old way. I am sure it attracted a lot of ricer boy attention though. Nice build on the engine. __________________ S14 mini street grudge car. 5.xx 1/8mile

02-17-2007, 10:19 AM	#30
umsports Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: usa Posts: 1,016 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: umsports Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Got the Candy Apple Red Valve Covers back from Powder Xpress (with NUR Spec Plate from RB Motoring) last night, will have the Chrome Powdercoated Intake Manifold and OEM TT Piping back early part of next week. They did an amazing job on the Candy Powder Coat. They have a blazing fast 72 hour turn around time, and you simply mail them your pieces to be done. Cost me $150ish, and was well worth the money. http://www.powderxpress.com/ Here are the pictures taken with my crappy cheap digital camera. I'll get some better images for you guys that may be interested in using Powder Express. Candy is hard to shoot with my cheap camera, as the gloss comes across blurry. They are absolutely stunning, and will really wake my bland engine bay up. Especially, as the Black Paint was peeling off my Valve Covers and Intake Manifold. __________________ 2010 R35 GTR 600whp @21 PSI (E85) 1998 RB26DETT 240SX [email protected]

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