RB2600

1993 R33 skyline IE GTST

Just completed the fuel pump rewire a couple of days ago

Lot's of useful info in this thread! Thanks guys Many aftermarket gauge sensors are 1/8PT so it's a little annoying that it doesn't come with the block. I take it you'll need one for an oil pressure gauge too, which are also commonly 1/8PT for defi gauges and alike?

Richo, you are my hero. So many things to learn from this build! It's great, hopefully will learn a few more things from you when I get mine out on Sandown and Winton closer to end of year.

I suppose that's an alternative..I actually find using the speedflow fittings a little more daunting though cos I can't see how tight the hose actually is on the barb Guess I'll be more careful during assembly Cheers

thanks for clarifying and what's the general consensus on push lock fittings and hoses. some say they pop off and spill oil, kill motors blah blah blah. i'm less for the blingy braided line and don't mind me some good ol rubber hose. i would also use worm clamps to secure the ends if that makes any difference.

If it hasn't caused you any issues to date, I'm onto it! Cooling Pro 19 row it is!

And another stupid question, I need 3/4x16UNF for an RB26 right? Or any RB for that matter.

Wow, do you realise how much easier you just made my life!?

WOOOO! Finally! Sounds goooood

Awesome build

Haha! Yeah I was just on your page 2 seconds ago! Neat setup! Does it take long for you to get to temp on the street? I would say thermostat is mandatory for me considering I'll still be driving the car on the street. My friend with a 19 row with no thermostat and a piece of cardboard in front of the cooler takes quite a while to get to temp still.

Well seems like the Grex one doesn't according to your link Tony

Thanks Matt! Does the Grex block have a thermostat too? Here's another I just found http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sandwich-Plate-With-THERMOSTAT-Oil-cooler-rb20-sr20-rb26-1jz-2jz-4age-ca18-/300947153687

Hi everyone, Would like to get a feel of what people are using in terms of oil coolers, sandwich plates in particular. I'm quite sold on a 19 row for 4 hot laps, running Castrol Edge 10W-60 on approximately 300rwkw and 350rwkw+ when it's tuned for E85. Cooler to be mounted driver side behind indicator. Happy to be advised otherwise if that is not sufficient. I have not come across many sandwich plates that include the thermostat, oil temp + press sensor holes and cooler line fittings all in one. One that I have found is from MPR: http://forum.twincam.org.au/topic/3392-oil-filtercooler-thermostatic-sandwich-plate/ Seems to be the go, but just wondering if there are alternatives. Cheers Michael

update or ban!

Skyline model = R33 GTR Wheel diameter = 17 inch Wheel width = (F) 9 inch (R ) 9 inch Wheel offset = (F) 30 (R ) 30 ---> (F) 10 (R ) 10 Tyre size = (F) 245/45/17 (R ) 245/45/17 Modifications to fit = None AFTER / BEFORE

Just threw on some 20mm bolt ons, almost could use some 30mm's but that would probably be too much when I get the XD9's

YES!! Next step is to organise an East coast meet so we can all put some faces to names!

NO WAY....

Thanks for the kind words!

Not a huge issue, 148 is getting pretty close to 10% though. Even so, as long as I take care driving it until I have money to get it tuned, should pose no problems.

MO WTF? Already? That build didn't take long at all, felt like less than a week.

Short is bad. Like me. Everytime I go to check spark plugs on the big whale I reckon I take away 3 years of life from my knees

I finally found the courage to comp test this engine. Turns out it's not TOO bad but definitely could be better. 155, 155, 160, 153, 153, 148. No 6 gets me a little worried, might ask Trent to keep that cylinder nice n rich when it gets tuned.