Rb30 First Start

[SirRacer]

Ive finally got my RB30det started after a build lasting around 3 years.

Its a 32 head with 33gtr oil pump, blocked rear restrictor and tomei front one. The block and head have been completely rebuilt and we cranked the engine for ages with no spark to get the oil pressure up.

A comment a friend of mine made was the engine is a little noisy. He think it may be something to do with the valve setup.

Any opinions would be great? I couldnt run it any longer as i had a radiator leak. Oil is a mineral Castrol GTX for runnning in. We obviously werent able to get this hot?

May be paranoid but wouldnt mint other opinions from those who have been there done that, particularly with non Gtr engines.

Cheers

Edited October 20, 2008 by SirRacer

[acsplit]

it should shut up once you get some oil pressure and heat into it.

[Cubes]

Perfectly normal for a rebuilt head. Mine as well as many others have done the same thing.

You'll have to take it for a spin that will pump the lifters back up and all will be sweet.

Check for leaks/oil pressure etc and take it for a spin. Remember no cruise, no deceleration in gear - pop her in neutral and give it plenty of throttle between 2-4k.