rtune Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) I guess the surprise inside was why the engine was $3500 USD ? "I got everything for 3500 bucks, which, if you know anything about pricing of the GT-R engine, that's a steal." Edited July 15, 2009 by moneypit Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4716998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctnewman Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 I guess the surprise inside was why the engine was $3500 USD ?"I got everything for 3500 bucks, which, if you know anything about pricing of the GT-R engine, that's a steal." Haha, well now you can get a GTR engine for 3500 all day long. I bought one 5 years ago for a 240sx for almost 7000 dollars. insane. That said, I pulled the engine from a running GTR stateside from a guy who was a friend of mine. In fact when I told the guy I bought it from (3 years later) that it was messed up, he gave me an RB30 longblock, but since it won't fit in my my BMW, I'm saving it for another project... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4717145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano4127 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Haha, well now you can get a GTR engine for 3500 all day long. I bought one 5 years ago for a 240sx for almost 7000 dollars. insane.That said, I pulled the engine from a running GTR stateside from a guy who was a friend of mine. In fact when I told the guy I bought it from (3 years later) that it was messed up, he gave me an RB30 longblock, but since it won't fit in my my BMW, I'm saving it for another project... love it mate cant wait to see the finished car Just out of interest what are specs of your rims? I have the same rims on my GTST but they look like some cool offsets where did you get them? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4717309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctnewman Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 love it mate cant wait to see the finished carJust out of interest what are specs of your rims? I have the same rims on my GTST but they look like some cool offsets where did you get them? They are custom made work VSXXs 17X10 +22 17X8.5 +16 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4717745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanef Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 why is the manifold runners soooo long and soooooo large in diameter for such a small turbo? also it could be a good idea to do some proper heat shielding of the exhaust beside the box or u could run into box problems with overheating oil Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4719010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmiddyR32 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 awesome build.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4719057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctnewman Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) why is the manifold runners soooo long and soooooo large in diameter for such a small turbo?also it could be a good idea to do some proper heat shielding of the exhaust beside the box or u could run into box problems with overheating oil It was the shortest runner length I could use and maintain equal length. Since the turbo sat so far forward, runner number 6 basically dictated overall length. The diameter isn't that large, really: It's a 1.5" schedule 10 manifold with a wall thickness of .109. That makes the inside diameter 1.682", that's a flux area of 2.22 in^2 The RB26 exhaust port has a flux area of 1.60 in^2. That's only 30% larger than port diameter. Which is on target to a decent amount of literature I have read. Shorter runners would have been better for my setup, but it's gotta be what it's gotta be... * Runner 1: 20.790 * Runner 2: 20.861 * Runner 3: 20.794 * Runner 4: 20.759 * Runner 5: 20.801 * Runner 6: 20.786 Standard deviation: .033 Edited July 16, 2009 by ctnewman Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4719230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotRICE? Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I would seriously not enjoy being a passenger in that Unless my leg was wrapped in exhaust wrap 1st! LOL Great work! Love the manifold and custom exhaust. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4719520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctnewman Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4720334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFI Performance Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Alot of time and effort there mate, top job so far. May I ask why the dump going where it does? SAFE to run it there Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4721338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiper the Fox Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) Alot of time and effort there mate, top job so far.May I ask why the dump going where it does? SAFE to run it there looks like it would foul on the steering link if it was in the 'usual' position. Ive seen EVO drag cars with the turbo mounted behind a shield in the passengers footwell...so i dont see it causing an issue. Edited July 17, 2009 by DiRTgarage Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4721346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctnewman Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 looks like it would foul on the steering link if it was in the 'usual' position. ^ this Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4721384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctnewman Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Got the transmission in today. Not as easy as I expected, the little bump where the starter goes contacted the firewall. I had previously only installed the trans with no clutch, so it could slide nearly straight up. This was not the case now, but it went in without TOO much effort. Starter went in too. I also permanently mounted the brake booster as well as the clutch/brake pedal assembly. Lastly I made up the last piece of the fuel feed line, had to order a few parts from summit to finish up the return, but I know where I am going to mount the regulator now... I feel it's little stuff like how you mount the lines that really makes a build good... I hate zipties and loose hoses. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4722487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM-R33 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Love it! Top work mate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4722747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctnewman Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Cleaned the garage today, didn't really work on the car at all. But I figured since it was clean I'd snap a few pics. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4724031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter89 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 not sure if you already explain but why a bmw? still, nice build and interesting placement of the custom exhaust. in summer its going to get hot in the drivers seat. also, dont you worry about the exhaust heating the transmission? with the engine colour at first i was but then Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4724183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCIEVE Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) ^^This example might help you understand! http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb146/h...se/messe_10.jpg Very nice build mate, keep the updates coming. Edited July 20, 2009 by DCIEVE Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4725377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-bond Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 good to see different types of car builds out there instead of the same old cars all the time! you might though need some extra ventilation on hot track days..! and also, is your bonnet going to close properly? love this build, love the engine, love the wheels.. its a + from another member! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4727630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grozzy Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Nice Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4729012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctnewman Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 good to see different types of car builds out there instead of the same old cars all the time!you might though need some extra ventilation on hot track days..! and also, is your bonnet going to close properly? love this build, love the engine, love the wheels.. its a + from another member! Thanks! The hood does close: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/278761-pics-of-my-motor-build/page/2/#findComment-4729516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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