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Sub Boy · 23rd March 2011, 07:57 PM

Awesome! looks very well made!

[Cough] Wider back tires [Cough]

RB26 240Z · 23rd March 2011, 09:41 PM

Great project i thought i was mad sticking a RB26 into a 240z good luck with the restof the build

AlexRS4 · 23rd April 2011, 05:26 PM

Rack seats and column in place. Waiting for pedal box before i can get everything welded in place.

Marky_GTSt · 23rd April 2011, 06:47 PM

Very nice project, And like most people here I too have often thought of doing something like this, I keep getting distracted by other things though, I do however have a nice Porsche 924 that I could take to bits for parts though

nick the tubman · 23rd April 2011, 08:09 PM

awesome project. great build. cant wait to see this finished.

1 Q. what turbo(s) you going to run. i assume some sort of top mount with the side clearance?

Stevie76 · 23rd April 2011, 08:12 PM

Great work....keep the updates coming....cant wait to see it develop

Ian C · 23rd April 2011, 08:19 PM

Looks good.

You going non power steering?
Front axle will be pretty heavy on the arms if so!

AlexRS4 · 23rd April 2011, 08:40 PM

Running the standard location for the RB25 turbos as they fit very well. And dont have room for the top mount as the chassis rails will get in the way and would probably cook the bonet heh. See pics below. Oh also this is the standard RB25 turbo so anything pass 9-12 psi and it will probably throw blades so i need to look into a direct replacement with upgraded parts. Tbh im not looking for massive power but response. Tho this turbo has only done 66k km from new. So not too bad. If anyone knows of a good place to get a refurb turbo and SS manifold and elbow let me know!

As for the power steering there is no plans for any =( So right hand turns will be ok....... but left not so. heh I can add it at a later date if needed so no worries but want to keep it very simple. Eventualy will get a dry sump and will mount the scav pump in the PS/AC location.

GT-R Glenn · 23rd April 2011, 09:14 PM

Quite a smart move going to the 20 box, if it holds up.
We are just in the process of fitting a 350z motor and box into my old sunny, I cant get over how wide the gearbox is....its roughly 350mm (tunnel id) which is wider than the distance between the seats ....:O
GAH!!
I think you would struggle to get an R box in your car ...

AlexRS4 · 23rd April 2011, 09:58 PM

Indeed i have an old 4x4 auto box and its huge. I have made the tunnel wide enough to fit a 25 box if needed but with the weight of the car and the cost of the 20 box's i think it should be ok. Seeing as its pretty much the same box as the s14/15's i cant see it being much of a problem. In the final stage after the IVA test i will be going for a full body and should look like the Donkervoort RS06. But will be running the R34's rear and front lights.

GT-R Glenn · 23rd April 2011, 11:50 PM

Ah, cool, thats an odd looking body for a 7
You will be able to sneak a rollcage into that ...

Sub Boy · 24th April 2011, 11:10 AM

Has a "Morgan-ish" thing going on.

....Still think you need more rubber on the back....

AlexRS4 · 24th April 2011, 11:44 AM

I agree 100% with the extra rubber on the rear. But just for the IVA i will be using these wheels once thats done and i start on the new bodywork then i will go for some 245's on the back maby a little larger.

GT-R Glenn · 27th April 2011, 02:29 AM

Just talking with a mate of mine that runs an R32 gtst rb26 / hes had an rb20 box in the car 5 years ....still hanging in, but the engine now makes 380 awkws, so might go pop soon, but even so , lasted quite well (Its a track car)
I would think it would be fine in a sub 600kg car ...(even with grip)

AlexRS4 · 2nd May 2011, 06:46 PM

nosecone needs to be chopped around a bit and messed a little but it gives you the general idea!

23rd March 2011, 07:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Sub Boy Sub Boy is a nana driver GTR Register User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ChCh NZ Cars owned: R32 GTR Posts: 3,345	Awesome! looks very well made! [Cough] Wider back tires [Cough] __________________

23rd March 2011, 09:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
RB26 240Z RB26 240Z is Nearly Finnished GTR Register User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stockport Cars owned: 1970 Datsun 240z with RB26DETT Posts: 408	Great project i thought i was mad sticking a RB26 into a 240z good luck with the restof the build __________________

23rd April 2011, 05:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
AlexRS4 AlexRS4 is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 174	Rack seats and column in place. Waiting for pedal box before i can get everything welded in place. __________________

23rd April 2011, 06:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
Marky_GTSt Marky_GTSt is a Fire Engine Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chesterfield Cars owned: Skyline GTSt Posts: 5,990	Very nice project, And like most people here I too have often thought of doing something like this, I keep getting distracted by other things though, I do however have a nice Porsche 924 that I could take to bits for parts though __________________ I am Jacks complete lack of surprise.

23rd April 2011, 08:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
nick the tubman nick the tubman is trying to get his new car finished quickly GTROC Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: preston Cars owned: R35 GTR `10. R33 GTR v-spec Road & Track. R33 GTR Race Car Posts: 1,829	awesome project. great build. cant wait to see this finished. 1 Q. what turbo(s) you going to run. i assume some sort of top mount with the side clearance? __________________ When it aint broke.... its amazing. www.civic-cup.co.uk

23rd April 2011, 08:12 PM	#21 (permalink)
Stevie76 Stevie76 is unaware they can edit their status GTROC Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Cars owned: Current: 650R DMG R35, Clio Sport 200, 1992 205 Mi16, Audi A4 2.0tdi Posts: 2,748	Great work....keep the updates coming....cant wait to see it develop __________________ 2010 DMG Premium R35 - SVM 650R (Terminator) - ID1000 Injectors, GTC Wrapped Downpipes, Whifbitz 102mm Exhaust, SVM / GTC Intakes (K&N Filters), SVM Bumper Intakes, SVM Bov's, SVM / GTC Intercooler Pipe Kit, SRD Intercooler, GTC Rear Light Kit, VM Gloss Black Wheels, NIS006 & GTC Custom tune, AP Discs, Carbotech Pads, Eibach ARB's, Dodson Circlips, Gotboost Extinguisher Mount, Rexspeed Carbon Exhaust tips, Mines Steering Wheel, Endless Bonnet Ram Mod

23rd April 2011, 08:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
Ian C Ian C is looking for bright ideas New Users Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Buckingham Cars owned: BCNR33 Posts: 1,797	Looks good. You going non power steering? Front axle will be pretty heavy on the arms if so! __________________

23rd April 2011, 08:40 PM	#23 (permalink)
AlexRS4 AlexRS4 is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 174	Running the standard location for the RB25 turbos as they fit very well. And dont have room for the top mount as the chassis rails will get in the way and would probably cook the bonet heh. See pics below. Oh also this is the standard RB25 turbo so anything pass 9-12 psi and it will probably throw blades so i need to look into a direct replacement with upgraded parts. Tbh im not looking for massive power but response. Tho this turbo has only done 66k km from new. So not too bad. If anyone knows of a good place to get a refurb turbo and SS manifold and elbow let me know! As for the power steering there is no plans for any =( So right hand turns will be ok....... but left not so. heh I can add it at a later date if needed so no worries but want to keep it very simple. Eventualy will get a dry sump and will mount the scav pump in the PS/AC location. __________________ Last edited by AlexRS4; 23rd April 2011 at 08:43 PM..

23rd April 2011, 09:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
GT-R Glenn GT-R Glenn is aware Veilsides street R32 gtr ran 8.612 @ 172.5 MPH (Radials) GTR Register User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Waiuku NZ Cars owned: R32GTR /GSXR1300DatsunB310/ R33 / KTM / Gasgas / Type R EG Civic Posts: 4,417	Quite a smart move going to the 20 box, if it holds up. We are just in the process of fitting a 350z motor and box into my old sunny, I cant get over how wide the gearbox is....its roughly 350mm (tunnel id) which is wider than the distance between the seats ....:O GAH!! I think you would struggle to get an R box in your car ... __________________

23rd April 2011, 09:58 PM	#25 (permalink)
AlexRS4 AlexRS4 is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 174	Indeed i have an old 4x4 auto box and its huge. I have made the tunnel wide enough to fit a 25 box if needed but with the weight of the car and the cost of the 20 box's i think it should be ok. Seeing as its pretty much the same box as the s14/15's i cant see it being much of a problem. In the final stage after the IVA test i will be going for a full body and should look like the Donkervoort RS06. But will be running the R34's rear and front lights. __________________

23rd April 2011, 11:50 PM	#26 (permalink)
GT-R Glenn GT-R Glenn is aware Veilsides street R32 gtr ran 8.612 @ 172.5 MPH (Radials) GTR Register User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Waiuku NZ Cars owned: R32GTR /GSXR1300DatsunB310/ R33 / KTM / Gasgas / Type R EG Civic Posts: 4,417	Ah, cool, thats an odd looking body for a 7 You will be able to sneak a rollcage into that ... __________________

24th April 2011, 11:10 AM	#27 (permalink)
Sub Boy Sub Boy is a nana driver GTR Register User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ChCh NZ Cars owned: R32 GTR Posts: 3,345	Has a "Morgan-ish" thing going on. ....Still think you need more rubber on the back.... __________________

24th April 2011, 11:44 AM	#28 (permalink)
AlexRS4 AlexRS4 is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 174	I agree 100% with the extra rubber on the rear. But just for the IVA i will be using these wheels once thats done and i start on the new bodywork then i will go for some 245's on the back maby a little larger. __________________

27th April 2011, 02:29 AM	#29 (permalink)
GT-R Glenn GT-R Glenn is aware Veilsides street R32 gtr ran 8.612 @ 172.5 MPH (Radials) GTR Register User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Waiuku NZ Cars owned: R32GTR /GSXR1300DatsunB310/ R33 / KTM / Gasgas / Type R EG Civic Posts: 4,417	Just talking with a mate of mine that runs an R32 gtst rb26 / hes had an rb20 box in the car 5 years ....still hanging in, but the engine now makes 380 awkws, so might go pop soon, but even so , lasted quite well (Its a track car) I would think it would be fine in a sub 600kg car ...(even with grip) __________________

2nd May 2011, 06:46 PM	#30 (permalink)
AlexRS4 AlexRS4 is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 174	nosecone needs to be chopped around a bit and messed a little but it gives you the general idea! __________________

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