Chev Skyline

[T0nyGTSt]

I don't see the small block chevy as such a bad thing.

They still use it in the Corvette so what's the big deal?

Should be a nice ride but I'd be thinking alloy head or even block.

T.

[Roy]

I don't see the small block chevy as such a bad thing.

They still use it in the Corvette so what's the big deal?

Should be a nice ride but I'd be thinking alloy head or even block.

T.

Do you recall the HPI article that had a Corvette chop an R33 GTR in a straight line, and also the HSV GTS with exhaust, cam and remap that went even stevens when both jumped on the loud pedal with an R34 GTR running exhaust / filter/ Power Fc and boost...

Chevs are alright in my book, the problem is finding a decent chasis to put one in

[LBR33]

This isnt my car, Its my bros car (He started my passion for skylines). Mine is in the Avatar

The Engine that was taken out was a RB25Det with a t04e. The exhaust is far from choked and should have a nice bark to it.

[C_DawG]

Im hoping you had the RB out for another reason, and you just lowered the Chev in there for photos sake?

[LBR33]

Sorry but the engine was in perfect running condition and was taken out so the chev sould go in when the car comes back from painting i will get some more photos.

[cul202]

I think there is a few people in here with a fear of torque....

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[LBR33]

I think hes crazy for doing the conversion in the first place.

[NA_R33]

hrmmmm my car has been around for a while now.......

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=35764

[Danzil]

shame!!

[IMACUL8]

RB25 is over rated in my opinion

good on your bro for doing something different ....

[pentae]

let me put it to you like this, i wouldnt drop an rb26dett into a chev or a commodore ss

[Tosh]

where's the mixed emotion's smiley when you need it??

while it seems sacrilige to put a V8 into a Skyline, imagine the TORQUE!!! *drool*

my god that thing would haul around a track with the low down torque produced from the V8

[funkymonkey]

Bathurst anyone? Oh wait you'll need a Ford Diff for that.

[Ben31]

TUFF!

wat a neat conversion.

I love my RB motors as much as the next guy, but praise for doing something totttallly from the norm!

congrats!!

[lwells]

I think there is a few people in here with a fear of torque....

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Not really.. I tend to think that the RB2x is an integral part of what makes a Skyline a Skyline, in the same way that an RX7 would not be the same without its rotary engine. The engine is (an important) factor in defining the cars character.

Hence sticking a thumping V8 fills me with mixed emotions. Good for him for doing something different, but IMHO its the same as dropping a V8 into anything and not really a "skyline" anymore.

LW.

[dojobi]

Also, it's not like our RBs are torqueless - so everyone thinking "just imagine the torque" might want to rethink that. Turbos are one of the best ways you can add torque. Just look at the latest WRX STi - 394Nm from a 2L!

That aside, I do like the idea of a V8 in a Skyline though. It's something different. That engine would just be near the bottom of my list. VH/VK series or a 3UZ would be the way I'd go. Good work though, anyway.

[r33skylinegtst]

Nice work, it's something you a bit different. Like the other posters here i agree it's not my cup of tea considering the huge potential of an RB25 engine, but none-the less, it's an interesting conversion. Good luck with it.

[LBR33]

Well me and my other bro are wondering why he didn it but yea its different.

[Roy]

Chev in the Skyline is a good idea...plenty of other platforms you can bolt a Chev into, but most have poor chasis / brakes / suspension dynamics, so Skyline platform gives the engine half a chance

[Bax]

Do you recall the HPI article that had a Corvette chop an R33 GTR in a straight line, and also the HSV GTS with exhaust, cam and remap that went even stevens when both jumped on the loud pedal with an R34 GTR running exhaust / filter/ Power Fc and boost...  

Chevs are alright in my book, the problem is finding a decent chasis to put one in

I think I remember reading that.. Basically the only thing giving the gtr the upper hand was the 4wd.