Rb26/30 Build, Yet Another One... ;)

[Simonster]

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Edited December 22, 2009 by Simonster

[Simonster]

Unfortunately not until new year now, won't start it again without the correct balancer.

She punched out a massive 200hp on 6psi with some terrible timing

Bonnet didn't shut in the end, fowled on twin turbo pipe, so that's being changed to sit lower.

[Craved]

guessing that balancer doesnt retain the A/C ? if it does or can - send me some details

[Simonster]

guessing that balancer doesnt retain the A/C ? if it does or can - send me some details

Hey Chris,

Its a Ross balancer, i'll be putting it on my RB25 now in the Sil80

[Craved]

yeah looked up the ross website - couldnt see if the metal jackets allowed the A/C or not

cheers anyway lol

[Simonster]

yeah looked up the ross website - couldnt see if the metal jackets allowed the A/C or not

cheers anyway lol

Yes they do, sorry i didn't realise that was your question! I'm running A/C i mine!!

[Marko R1]

yeah looked up the ross website - couldnt see if the metal jackets allowed the A/C or not

cheers anyway lol

hey chris - im also running a ross balancer with a/c

[Simonster]

Twin turbo pipe changed, bonnet closes like a dream baby

Pick here up monday

[Marko R1]

Twin turbo pipe changed, bonnet closes like a dream baby

Pick here up monday

What pipe are u running out of interest? All i did to mine was remove the twin turbo badge then grind off the boss which held the badge, about 10mm off the height was saved then craved coatings gave it another fresh coat and it was just enough to clear the bonnet. Have u still cut the bonnet bracing or does your new pipe allow for this?

[Simonster]

What pipe are u running out of interest? All i did to mine was remove the twin turbo badge then grind off the boss which held the badge, about 10mm off the height was saved then craved coatings gave it another fresh coat and it was just enough to clear the bonnet. Have u still cut the bonnet bracing or does your new pipe allow for this?

Hi Marko,

He didn't say (car still in workshop) other than the bonnet closes. He did say he didn't need to cut the bonnet though i'll see it on Monday and let you know. Great work you were able to make yours fit

I can't wait to drive it- it's been 6 months!

[Marko R1]

i know what its like not driving it for 6mths...when u get the chance upload some pics of your engine bay

[HR31_RB20DET]

Awesome Simon, good to see it's finally up and running. If you need someone to drive it for you I only just live around the corner

[Simonster]

Awesome Simon, good to see it's finally up and running. If you need someone to drive it for you I only just live around the corner

Sweet what are you doing monday? I'll need someone to drive the 4 door home

[HR31_RB20DET]

Sweet what are you doing monday? I'll need someone to drive the 4 door home

I'm doing house renovations on monday

[Fastrotor]

hahah, simon i fly into brisbane monday, i'll come drive the 4door home for you, just to get to see the 3ltr gtr up close

Haha My 3ltr bottom end gets sent this week finally, yay, so i might start my own 3ltr build thread soon !

Gary

[STATUS]

Could you clarify on the "modded mounts" please

takes about 5mins.... ours literally sits on the xmember... we have to re weld removed material to bring it back up a bit .

[R32 Driver]

takes about 5mins.... ours literally sits on the xmember... we have to re weld removed material to bring it back up a bit .

If i drop the xmember 15mms and do you think i could fit this http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/r32...at/DSC01070.jpg

hi-mount turbo without affecting the suspension/awd? (HKS kit which currently needs the bonnet frame hacked to clear)

Same turbo kit as this car

[Marko R1]

If i drop the xmember 15mms and do you think i could fit this http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/r32...at/DSC01070.jpg

hi-mount turbo without affecting the suspension/awd? (HKS kit which currently needs the bonnet frame hacked to clear)

Same turbo kit as this car

i dont think dropping the engine 15mm will solve the problem - besides that, when the engine twists under load it will still touch the bonnet bracing.

are u sure u want to drop the engine lower? ...i was advised by rob @ rips not to do this as it changes the geometry of some of the important components i.e. cv joints

[R32 Driver]

i dont think dropping the engine 15mm will solve the problem - besides that, when the engine twists under load it will still touch the bonnet bracing.

are u sure u want to drop the engine lower? ...i was advised by rob @ rips not to do this as it changes the geometry of some of the important components i.e. cv joints

Cheers for that Marko, guess i have to find another way to make it fit

sorry for hi-jacking your thread Simonster

[Marko R1]

well i cut my bonnet to fit my rb26/30 (to clear the cam shaft covers & twin turbo intake pipe) - if u dont like the look of cutting the bracing u can simply just refit the bonnet insulation & u wouldn't even know it has been modified