Swiper the Fox

i think you need to clarify where they are made then...why do they use SCAT branded rod bolts?? I was more than happy to think they were made by SCAT as they have been making quality rods in USA for over 45 years and have an excellent reputation. On your website you even use the same spiel as SCAT on your website "High tensile 4340 forged steel" "doweled cap for precision alignment" etc

Spool rods are manufactured by SCAT in america. SCAT have quite a good reputation as a reasonable quality product and are good value for money. In my opinion they are on par with Eagle and other rods in that price range.

Gav our balancer has done both grinding and drilling. Tiny little drill marks were on most of the counterweights as well as the large ones from the factory. Grinding is generally done when material near the big end journal needs removing and drilling is done when removal of material from the counterweight has to go.

your building a car and don't have a rule book? Better to build the car around the class you intend to race in and refer to the book when you need something clarified. That way you can do it once and do it right. I know a couple of people who built cars and did not have a class to race them in....silly buggers!

same as whats on my car now...seemed slightly softer than the other manifolds (HKS two piece) but dyno did not agree as almost the same total KW and response. Made the car 100% better to drive on the street with zero "chuffing" from the turbo's.

Item: HKS RB26 manifolds Age: Brand New Condition: Brand New Price: $1400 To Fit: (What car) RB26 equipped car Location: Newcastle Contact: PM Comments: beautifully made and hand finished inside with porting tool at HKS factory. Truely a pleasure to have and to hold. no offers

hehe...a picture tells a thousand words...and im a crappy typer

of course...im not keen on torching my own...hehe

i could rip some skids for the crowed.

I like that last pic so much its now my wallpaper

Of all the drag passes ive ever done (29 total), ive still done many more laps than that of Oran Park. I did have a life before straight line racing. We could have entered in Clubsprint as our car is more than eligible but we thought it would be better in opens...just like football really, no point running around in reserve grade when a 1st grade spot is available. Im sure we will have a competitive car and team. My sheepstation is not up for grabs so its all ok.

The fastest drag GTR in Aust uses a simple external pump set-up with a wet sump. A lot cheaper than a full blown dry sump system too.

mine has refused to speak to me again until the car is sold and/or i promise to never race again. whats that saying ?...."silence is golden"

its home and a nice 'arty' one to finish off. more later

more pics and updates "this the way we file the rings...on a cold and frosty morning" 1st piston about to find its new home

My 14 pound hammer says no it wont

pics are up http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ny...80&start=80

Tomei valve springs and new stem seals installed, valves seats redone and valve heights checked. oil return fitting installed in rear of head

pistons and rods asembled rings filed back and installed on 3 pistons

main studs, main bearings and crank installed

some of the material removed during the balancing process and some more

block acid dipped, crack tested, decked, bored and honed welsh plugs installed

Block washed out and welsh plugs installed. Main cap studs installed, main bearing caps installed, crank main bearing clearances checked again...all identical and spot on. Crank installed and final main stud torque completed. Starting to file back ring end gaps to required specs. pics soon

looking good too Dave....crank mains clearanced, they were all spot on and exactly the same. Main studs installed, crank installed and torqued. Also got 3 of the 6 ring sets done... will post in your thread tomm. with pics...im going to bed

Item: OS giken 5 speed Age: less than 1000klm Condition: fully reco'd Price: $5500 To Fit: (What car) R32 R33 GTR Location: Newcastle Contact: by PM Comments: This is the box out of our car. Has done a couple of dozen passes and a lot of dyno tuning....minimal road use. Its a full 5 speed kit with uprated input shaft. Will have box fully reco'd by Award Gearbox and diff for purchaser. Has both push and pull type mounts so will suit both R32 and R33 GTR. For those who are not aware of what it costs to build these boxes ill post the following... OS giken kit $4000 Nissan update parts $1300 2nd hand GTR gearbox $1000+ stripdown and assembly $700 so dont spend $7000+ like i did....yours at the bargain price of $5500