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Easy Ways To Get Good Kw Gains From An Rb26

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ll Jakester ll Newbie

ll Jakester ll

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hey guys. first post here, was just wondering what some good performance mods would be for my rb26dett in a gtst shell so rwd, it is running 222kw atw at 13 psi atm, stock computer, stock injectors, really the only things done are a large frontmount intercooler and cat back exhaust system. it has cp forged pistons and forged conrods too, didnt want to spent too much yet as 222 is still a fair upgrade from my old non turbo r33, any recommendations and advice is greatly appreciated, thanks guys! :)

niZmO_Man Grand Master

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Welcome.

Best is to search this site as your question has been answered many times. Go into Google and type "site:sau.com.au <query>".

To quickly answer your question, Garrett -9 turbos + tune.

Also, this is the incorrect section for your question.

Stixbnr32 Rising Star

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hahahaha -10's.

as about -9's and a good computer and tune.

With the turbos get some good dump pipes and front pipe. If your big intercooler is chinese stick with a stock GTR one.

Make sure you have new wiring for your fuel pump and one good enough for the power.

christine33 Newbie

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http://www.besracing.com/machine-shop-services.html

Can anyone tell me if i am way off track here trying to find a machine shop to do some boring and or sleeves, and some head work. The sight above is what i am used to price wise, and i dont know where to go for a decent rb build.

Jordy32 Experienced

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There is so much information on this forum, nearly every build thread has so much RB26 information

You really don't need to sleeve your block, lets just start with that.. Spend the money on protecting the engine and it's oil components rather than sleeving it.

KiwiRS4T Grand Master

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please, if this is out of whack, tell me why?

You are in the n/a section - the turbo (forced induction ) section is above.

You are evidently in the UK so few here will know anything about UK machine shops

Search first and then ask when/if you get stuck...

The Bogan Grand Master

The Bogan

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Don't spend money on stupid things that just empty your pocket.

From my experience to much money is wasted on things that do little to nothing, the term "bang for your buck" comes to mind.

A good ecu and safe tune is paramount.

Do some searching, have a budget and speak to some local shops and tuners.

Have you upgraded your brakes and suspension, do you have good quality sticky tyres.

UNIGROUP ENGINEERING is good Sydney shop and Yavus will not lead you astray.

The Bogan Grand Master

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Nothing wrong with some China parts, my old china IC was fine for 500hp and my Fenix radiator never had a issue.

If you need to have brand names on everything then fill your boots, but if you are just hunting power not brand names there are some cheaper options out there which will do the same job at 1/4 the price.

Do your research on each part and how they will all work together.

China, Taiwan and some other nations supply to Japan which then just clean them up and relabel them.

I found it cheaper to get my exhaust manifold custom made in Australia when I was looking for a strong as steam pipe jobbie.

Also look at the US for parts as its usually cheaper to import parts than purchase local.

Then do a skid.

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djvoodoo Experienced

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Nothing wrong with some China parts, my old china IC was fine for 500hp and my Fenix radiator never had a issue.

If you need to have brand names on everything then fill your boots, but if you are just hunting power not brand names there are some cheaper options out there which will do the same job at 1/4 the price.

Do your research on each part and how they will all work together.

China, Taiwan and some other nations supply to Japan which then just clean them up and relabel them.

I found it cheaper to get my exhaust manifold custom made in Australia when I was looking for a strong as steam pipe jobbie.

Also look at the US for parts as its usually cheaper to import parts than purchase local.

Then do a skid.

Every thing is made in China these days. Heck, even my "Australian made pack of rasberries" with added Hepatitis A.

Don't get caught up in the brand name bug too much for things like IC's etc

Stixbnr32 Rising Star

Stixbnr32

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Never compare Chinese cheap equipment like an intercooler to a branded Japanese version.

Cut them open and look at how many fins etc are inside the Chinese ones. COMPLETE RUBBISH. Stick with OEM or go to a proper brand.

Seen waste gates not open/close right and BOV's are crap. Chinese turbos cannot spool properly and get comp surge and cannot flow enough up top in the middle or down low. Do NOT put that garbage on a GTR!

**That is the knock off parts - there might be some good Chinese made stuff that is its own actual brand**

And if you got turbo manifolds that was a mistake just run OEM with low mounts.

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