Rb26/30 Build

[WHITER33GTS-T]

I wish I had only spent 50k. lol

Mine has had so many changes over the years with things I have been unhappy with.

When I got it, it had a RB25 with TD06-20g making 245rwkw. Added haltech and made 300. Got sick of that and had a twin turbo setup and made 399.

Killed the engine. Built a 25/30 with the twins. Changed twins to Garrett T51r, then changed the head to a 26.

Add in the broken gearboxes, fuel system upgrades, dyno tunes and the list goes on and on.

Finally ended up with a 26/30, T51r, nos, C4 auto, should have it up and running again soon so will be nice to get it on the street.

And still have more to do.... lol

Edited April 5, 2011 by WHITER33GTS-T

[azarawr]

I wish I had only spent 50k. lol

enough said

[azarawr]

I wish I had only spent 50k. lol

Mine has had so many changes over the years with things I have been unhappy with.

When I got it, it had a RB25 with TD06-20g making 245rwkw. Added haltech and made 300. Got sick of that and had a twin turbo setup and made 399.

Killed the engine. Built a 25/30 with the twins. Changed twins to Garrett T51r, then changed the head to a 26.

Add in the broken gearboxes, fuel system upgrades, dyno tunes and the list goes on and on.

Finally ended up with a 26/30, T51r, nos, C4 auto, should have it up and running again soon so will be nice to get it on the street.

And still have more to do.... lol

That is quite a story you have there mate I am gunning straight for the RB26/30 with the necessary bottom end to withstand the 600rwhp I will be pumping into it with my head that will be configured (ported, polished, camshafts, valve springs, valves etc.) to that power figure with a turbo that will do the job nicely. Along with the necessary driveline modifications to withstand my insane torque value I am aiming for.

Aaron

[KiwiRS4T]

If its not a dragster wouldn't you be better off running twins?

[azarawr]

If its not a dragster wouldn't you be better off running twins?

Nah mate, I would rather just get a single as I can achieve what I want with the single. Perhaps in the future on another build but I have seen some pretty stupid quick skylines with singles take JUN and ENVY for example. stupid power and acceleration.

[DVS JEZ]

and lag ^^^

[Harey]

and lag ^^^

Exactly, you want response and only 600hp and you are choosing a single turbo on an RB26 head??? The only advantage I can see is simplicity of single turbo, easier to work on etc. But singles at the same relative size will have more lag.

[BoostdR]

Spend the money on

Tomei Oil pump

1.1mm block restrictor for 6-8bar or 1.3mm for 4-6bar pressure

Howards Rods/or if you really want spool...just stick with std

head porting(short turns and bowl area only)

CP pistons

HiOctane Sump

up to 264 10mm cams for 600hp is plenty.

HKS 2530's or Garrett -5's with E85

ID 1000 injectors

Bosch 044 x 2 fuel pumps

Power FC

6boost manifolds

Tomei Dumps

3" front pipies into 3.5 or 4"

Trusted builder

Matt

Edited April 10, 2011 by BoostdR

[azarawr]

UPDATE

Fair enough in regards the the comments about the twins, I will look into it but I have partnered up with CCC engine building in Yatala, run by a man by the name Clay. He builds rotaries but has a vast history with rb26/30's. I am getting my intercooler, plumbing, custom exhaust manifold by him (with close ties with PWR). I am also going to discuss turbo choices with him and I am fairly confident he will bring up twin's or single and which would be better for what I am looking to achieve. Also, I have placed a deposit on an RB26DETT Crack tested and Guaranteed head from down south and I am placing the balancing payment in next week so I will be getting my head soon, very excited.

That is all for now,

Aaron

[DR 32R]

What's it going into car wise?

[azarawr]

What's it going into car wise?

I have my eyes set on it going into an R33 Series 2 but there is the thought of an r32, only time will tell

[jangles]

8 sec could quite possibly be achieved with a stripped out,auto, blown v8 in a old cheaper car...

once you start messing with skylines,RB's and Turbos its where the money adds up.

i purchased everything for my build to do it right the first time as cheap as possible and it was uncompleted at ~30k not including the car or driveline!

GT35 on a 26/30 in a GTR is quite ballsy

[azarawr]

8 sec could quite possibly be achieved with a stripped out,auto, blown v8 in a old cheaper car...

once you start messing with skylines,RB's and Turbos its where the money adds up.

i purchased everything for my build to do it right the first time as cheap as possible and it was uncompleted at ~30k not including the car or driveline!

GT35 on a 26/30 in a GTR is quite ballsy

That much I do know as I have been brought up in the drag pits since I was 6 years of age and I have seen my fair share of wicked Blown V8's and Methanol guzzlers. Thing is I don't want a V8 in an old cheap car, I want a skyline with an RB26/30 because I love the combination of torque, power, comfort and style of the R33 Skyline with an RB26/30. Different applications call for different budgets. Connections and simple know how can bring down the price while keeping the build legit. I know I won't build it for under $15,000 but I am not phased by it at all. By all means thank you, but I just want to say once again I am not building it for a cheap/legit/quick car because it isn't really possible, but I am building it because I want to. It is like saying you can buy an orange because it is cheaper than an apple because they are both fruit but thing is, I want an apple.

I have thought about other shells such as 350z's (pipe dreams) but it is all to much stuffing around to get it to fit.

[jangles]

oh yeah , i was just pointing out that 50k isnt really an exaggeration at all, as you said on the first page when comparing it to a V8 drag car, also backing it up with my experience in gathering parts over time as cheaply as possible - no labour.

but thats enough about that!

all in all goodluck with the build! Be sure the guys you use really do know what works and whats not needed.

BoostdR is onto something

TO4Z should net you a responsive 600hp on a 3 or 3.2l

[azarawr]

oh yeah , i was just pointing out that 50k isnt really an exaggeration at all, as you said on the first page when comparing it to a V8 drag car, also backing it up with my experience in gathering parts over time as cheaply as possible - no labour.

but thats enough about that!

all in all goodluck with the build! Be sure the guys you use really do know what works and whats not needed.

BoostdR is onto something

TO4Z should net you a responsive 600hp on a 3 or 3.2l

No worries we will see when it is completed haha.

Cheers for that jangles, and don't worry I have plenty of confidence in the guys I am entrusting with my build. This week I think I may have a chat with Clay to sort out and finalise the turbo selection and dimensions of my plumbing.

[GODZILLA-GTR]

im liking this, but build pages need pics, pics and more pics!

[azarawr]

im liking this, but build pages need pics, pics and more pics!

Thanks mate and on that note, I have purchased the RB26DETT Head for the build,

I cannot wait for it to arrive, I am going to get it sent for crack testing ASAP so I can start thinking about saving for the headwork.

Edited April 17, 2011 by azarawr

[Gerg_R31]

arp main studs and 1/2 inch head studs might help

[azarawr]

arp main studs and 1/2 inch head studs might help

Ofcourse there are some things I forgot to mention intially

[waxracing]

I would be going for twins on the street to get the progressive power and not the big lag then wheel spin