RB30 engine conversion (lots of pics)

[Scooby]

Originally Posted by R32 Combat

It didn't quite clear the bonnet, hence the brutal mod.

The turbo was about 3mm higher up than the bottom of the bonnet reinforcing bits.

Now it clears nicely.

Hi Andy;

put mine in yesterday, the bonnet rib running lengthways down the centre contacts at the highest point of the cam/sparkplug/timing belt covers about the same place as the white mark forward of the oil filler cap in the photo. you only seem to have cut the bonnet to acommodate the turbo, did you find contact with the covers also?

[R32 Combat]

Hi,

Yes, I've had to cut more of the bonnet away to clear the cam cover. You can just see the rubbing mark in the photo.

I'll post up a pic tomorrow.

[rockabilly]

andy is this only a 32 issue with the rb30?.mines a 33gtr

[R32 Combat]

Truth is, I don't know. The bonnet is slightly more curved on the R33.

[Scooby]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

andy is this only a 32 issue with the rb30?.mines a 33gtr

Thanks Andy.

Rockabilly a friend has one in an R33 GTR and has only had to cut away some bonnet insulation.

[rocar]

You could put a spacer under the subframe and lower the engine

[R32 Combat]

The latest power figs for 16psi @ wheels are

433.6 BHP @ 6900 rpm
422 lbs/ft @ 5820 rpm

[tyndago]

Originally Posted by R32 Combat

The latest power figs for 16psi @ wheels are

433.6 BHP @ 6900 rpm
422 lbs/ft @ 5820 rpm

Looking pretty square and even. Like it.

[R32 Combat]

The drive is awesome. Very punchy. Loads of fun.

[kingsley]

Originally Posted by R32 Combat

The latest power figs for 16psi @ wheels are

433.6 BHP @ 6900 rpm
422 lbs/ft @ 5820 rpm

Nice torque

I make 422 lbft @ 5820rpm = 467bhp - are you selling yourself short somewhere?

[R32 Combat]

@ what boost?

[kingsley]

"I make" = "I calculate", as explained in PM

[Scooby]

Originally Posted by rocar

You could put a spacer under the subframe and lower the engine

hi rocar yes that's been suggested however I'm concerned about what it might do to the suspension geometry.

those power figures look awesome andy.

[R32 Combat]

The figs should have read

549.9 hp @ fly
422 lbs/ft @ fly

[rockabilly]

looking good andy,

cheers scooby..