Engine Rebuild - Questions...

[GTRKat]

Step 1

Basically this instead of the HKS step 1 http://www.tomei-p.co.jp/_2003web-catalogu..._enginekit.html

Edited September 18, 2008 by GTRKat

[TiTAN]

there is the 3rd option of a RIPS RB30 also.

[GTRKat]

there is the 3rd option of a RIPS RB30 also.

Now that sounds like it would be expensive!!

[TiTAN]

similar to the 2.8L stroker kits.

[GTRKat]

similar to the 2.8L stroker kits.

How similar? I had a breif google search but didn't come up with much.

What's in the kit?

[TiTAN]

http://ripsltd.com/products.html

that basicaly goes through everything. if you are only looking for 300-350kw range the stock internal bottom end is fine (good for 600hp and 7200rpm) remember that all pricing on their site is in NZD not AUD.

[GTRKat]

Anyone know where is good to order online that is pretty quick?? I am after parts first week of November. Got a few places but not sure if they have all that I need so would be good to shop around.

Cheers

[INVRTD]

ild like to put in now so name is close to the top the list of people that would very much like a ride when its finished???? pleeeeeaaaaase, sounding like you have this sorted kat

[LTSJayce]

Send it up Kat...our head work is top shelf PM Jz R33 as we just did an engine for him that he picked up on Saturday.

Our engines have a proven track record taking out several Autosalon power championships and powering our R32 drag car to win the Australian title in 2004-2005. We have just built our current engine in our race car to push over the 1000hp mark and into the 8 sec bracket.

Im doing a couple of engines for ACT customers actually...you may know some of them.

Kat, make sure you consider this post!

[GTRKat]

Thanks LTSJayce. But I'm sorted

LOL you are more than welcome to come for a ride. I have decided on all the parts it's just a matter of getting them here on time now!

[Gus-]

what have u decided for kat?? twins or single...big power or boring power?

tell us

[GTRKat]

I did the turbos ages ago. I don't go for the whole single turbo GTR thing it just doesn't sit right with me!

Boring power eh? Come see me when you have as much of it

[Gus-]

lol...i dont really care much for power. no point chasing massive amounts it out of the rb20.

some nice suspension and a few bolt ons should go alright me though...then ill show u things a 4wd cant do

[GTRKat]

LOL I'm happy to have 4wd and the more power she gets the happier I am! Haha rather have traction than fishtail down Gungahlin drive like what was happening when I had no front wheels engaging!

Do you know what yours dynos at the rear??

[Gus-]

no idea at the moment...only got a 3 inch zorst and pod so i cant imagine more than 140ish 150ish at the wheels...plus i took the boost controller off so its running stock boost at the moment still enough compared to the old pulsar but.

it's booked in to autotech next tuesday, they are going to check air / fuel, try and diagnose that sensor problem thats making the car feel crap. hopefully give me a power figure then. when i spoke to the guy today he said it might jsut be easier to get a power fc so i can tune it n stuff...we'll see.

i bet the fishtail was fun hey? i had my first powerslide incident coming out of a round about the other day when it was raining...not as bad as what i expected it to be but...

[GTRKat]

Power FC FTW!!! Best thing I ever bought for it.... So far

Compared to the Pulsar must feel like a rocket!! I remember getting in the GTR for the first time after driving around a non turbo for 4 or 5 years... Haha OMG!!!

Well I've always had good results from those guys so they should be able to sort it out for you. I wasn't sure how stock yours was. At least it's nice and tidy, I like stock so then you can do whatever you want to it. Modding = expensive but awesomes!!!

LOL was a bit embarrassing cause was unplanned!

[Gus-]

yeah my awesome powerslide was pretty much me jsut out of a roundabout...was going straight and put my foot down...hit boost was fine...hit 4K = loss of traction pluss bit of a kick

was kinda cool hehe.

where di u source your FC from kat??? can autotech get them or do i have to go through an online shop?? ive never shopped online before lol somewhere local supply them??

guess ill wait for them to tell me what the problem is first.

[ZCR]

my 32 gtst has a zorst n pod n she only ran 142kw at the rears, just a figure for you to compare to

[Sinista32]

Sinista v1.0 (Black GTST) ran 178rwkw. Pod, Zorst, T-peice boost controller and 2530 turb.

Sudden stop at metal bus stop by next owner ~ 0rwkws

Wit you Jayce 3 local votes

Edited September 22, 2008 by Sinista32

[Angus Smart]

Guys that have done this all before me, can you please let me know wht brands you have used for....

Cams

Pistons

Conrods

Injectors

Oil Pump

I have some ideas now and wanna hear what everyone else is using

Cheers.

Just been through it all, engine is at the builders now!

Cams: Tomei, Hks or other (not sure were already in engine)

Pistons: i went with Mahle pistons (Probably one of the best pistons you can buy) were around $900

Conrods: i went with Pauter. (also one of the best money could buy at the time) also were around $800

Injectors: i bought some 800cc injectors (i think they are denso) from slide on this forum (in the for sale trader section)

Oil Pump: Using N1 pump still. (with a well balanced bottom end, and staying away from rev limit launches etc they will be fine) will be looking at dry sump later on

Best thing to get is the nismo full engine gasket kit too @ around 4-500 bucks its very good value and you wont have problems with leaky aftermarket gaskets and seals..

I bought most of my engine parts in the Usa, while the dollar was at around .95, therefor i spend a bit more money and got myself Very good parts.

also got a n1 water pump for around 200 bucks from the usa..

As for other bits and pieces (jap branded stuff) got most of them from www.greenline.jp

I'm close to the 10k mark already tho i did buy a complete n1 motor as that was ment to go straight in........ haha

Edited September 22, 2008 by Angus Smart