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Hey guys, finally got everything I need to start putting this thing together. One problem though, I started taking apart the rb30 and when I took the head of, there was signs of a blown HG and rust in the bores. That scraps my original plan to use stock internals and it looks like someone cracked a bunch of raw eggs in the rad and this shit is all through out the block. My plan now is to get the block acid dipped, decked and honed and then put it back together again. I cant afford forgies so I was wondering what would be the best upgrade to do internally? like should I go with upgraded pistons? or stronger rods instead?

Some things to look out for. Cracked control pods/functionality A/C vents not blowing where they are supposed to (I was never able to determine why mine were stuffed) Lifted dash Leaky or bypassed heater core Bonnet slightly raised due to someone jacking car up by rad support (happens more on the Z's for some reason Spoiler all spongy or cracked Torn carpet on drivers HICAS playing up Cracked window cal Drivers side chair torn Electric seats playing up Leaky targa tops (make sure it has the shades) Just some of the things from the top of my head and reason why I had to get rid of mine, was going to cost me to much to repair. These cars are pretty cheap to buy these days so you should be able to find a mint example for under 8k even. Jump on the http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/ to get a better idea on what they are worth.

I recently sold mine. Stock as a rock apart from a cat back. My sister has an r33 gtst also stock with just a cat back. Both 5 speed. My Z was a hell of a lot faster. My brothers Z was even faster than mine and his was auto but had full exhaust and big front mount. Bloody awesome cars. I loved the seating position it was like a little jet. I had to sell it as the interior and exterior was just shit and would of cost me a fortune to fix it all. Parts are expensive for them but to buy one whole is cheaper than most Silvia's. I'd love to own another one some day.

Finally received my new tensioner and idler pullies but the tensioner doesn't seem to spin freely. I can spin the idler and it spins for a couple seconds but the tensioner feels like there is a lot of resistance when trying to spin it. A little rant. Im starting to wish I just bought a complete rb25det motor instead of a bare head as every time I think ive bought everything for the 25/30 I realize I need to buy something else...its been an expensive cheap build lol.

Can you re use them?

Thanks, yeah keeping VCT and my bro is giving me his adjustabe cam gear from his old engine

I haven't put the head on it yet. If I turn the engine over and get the piston to tdc, and then turn the cams over and align the the dots then install the head, would that be ok? would the timing be good enough to then be able to start and fine tune it with a light? Sorry for the heaps of questions, first time im putting an engine together.

I apologize for bumping an old thread, but can this guide be used on an rb30det?

I just bought the same one from Spool Imports for $250 including shipping

I am hoping for around 450 - 500rwhp. I sent an email to spool imports regarding the shipping price for a cometic gasket. Prices on Ebay seem a little expensive and plus I dont know if they are genuine or not.

Hmm... I have almost got all the parts I need for my build. One thing that ive been searching for ages for is a head gasket. What is everyone's opinion on high performance gaskets vs standard OEM ones? Anyone running big power with standard ones? I want to save some $$$ but if its crucial to buy a Cometic or something ill just do that instead.

I cant seem to find a 1.4mm restrictor on eBay. The closest one is 1.5mm. Would that be ok to use?

Ah f**k, im now known as "that" guy lol. Thanks guys

I already know how an engine works.

Im curious about how the oil feed for the turbo and the VCT work? does the engine pump the oil? or does the turbo and VCT draw the oil somehow?

Hey guys, just wondering if you can buy perfect fit seat covers for an R34 sedan? The universal ones you buy from supercheap are pretty shit...

nah gonna do a 25/30.

lol yeah.. nah have stuffed around tons with RB engines just never a GTR.

wait, what?? doesnt the GTR use sequential? EDIT: ok all these years I thought the GTR's were sequential...makes things easier for me then lmao

Im planning on rebuilding an rb engine for my Silvia (actually, first time touching the internals of an engine) and am thinking of going twin turbo parallel. Reason I am concidering, I use to own a 300zx and I just loved how it delivered the power. It felt like driving a non turbo with heaps of power. Now, has anyone done this to an RB engine? Can I use a Y pipe to combine both turbo's to go into a normal intercooler? or would I need a 2 in 1 out intercooler?

thread can be closed, i found one

Hey guys im looking to buy an R34 5 speed turbo sedan. Im still looking for other options but am leaning towards an R34. Willing to pay inbetween $9k - $15. Will prefer as stock as possible. Let me know what you have I appoligize if this isnt in the correct section, I couldnt find the wanted area.

Its pretty f**king shit that the WA for sale section is closed . WTF...

Yeah thanks I must be special or something because im always getting stumped on the most easiest things

Bought an alt off Monga (thanks ) but am having a hard time getting the alternator on with that long metal washer thingy (where the pivot bolt goes). Everytime I try put it on, this thing inside one of the brackets is getting in the way (random image from google) Any tips? My arm is bleeding from the radiator fan