10-23-2011, 08:40 AM | #31 (permalink) |
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VQ35!? NOooO RB26 FTW!
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10-23-2011, 08:55 AM | #32 (permalink) |
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Now that I looked at it, a VQ35 appears to be a good option. You've probably already seen this but there's some nice info on this thread:
RB26 versus VQ35 swap ? - HybridZ
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11-24-2011, 01:14 AM | #33 (permalink) |
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Update:
Car is in a workshop getting engine mounting done at the moment. Installing, making mounts for engine, gearbox and differential, and custom half shafts. Engine going in is from later model (99-2003) R34 GTT 2.5l RB25DET NEO, slightly revised version of older RB25, mainly solid lifter, revised camshafts and a larger stock turbo. Gearbox will be same from R34 5sp. Rear differential is from Z31 and half shafts from 280zx. Some pictorial It really took me over a month to find a place who can go the custom jobs I required. I searched literally all over the country (500 mile radius), finally found something very close to my place (not Dubai but Alain). This is the place a small one but good thing is they only do these old Zs and can do any modification required. One skyline and few 280zx standing. This one is ready to do to Abu Dhabi fitted with RB25DE Neo Few cars inside RB25DET Neo installed in one 260Z 2+2 Master class Ken & Marry Skyline, 1972 with original S20 L6 engine. Very clean car. 15" Watanabe wheels wrapped in Toyo R888, and fender flares Its been waiting here for an engine coming from USA, fully stroked and multi carb setup. Coming to bossiness, engine mounting are done and some are sent for lath person for pressing and some installed. Gearbox will be assembled soon can be seen lying on the right side with drive shaft. R33 drive shaft going in, final length still needs to be decided Differential mounts are done Some problem with a good news and bad. Good news is the previous owner from California reinforced the chassis and I thought that its just the front he was talking about but looking under the car there are reinforcement beams running full across the car. Installer was surprised to see all this, and he said its very difficult to get this kind of job done here, he rated it with maximum marks. He said I can install any engine with this kind of work. Now the bad news is in US maybe the weld spots are ok and can be cleared easily at time of registration. But here its needs to be grinded else car cant be registered. So painter need to flip the car upside down and grinding all the joints and colour it again. Weld spots are more visible in the front Few spots in the middle At the rear there is a beam for a heavier differential as well Engine bay beams from top seems to be ok |
11-24-2011, 02:05 AM | #34 (permalink) |
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Awesome update! Can't wait for whats to come.
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11-25-2011, 12:43 PM | #36 (permalink) |
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This is shaping up to be epic, pretty cool the previous owner gave you a bit of a head start!
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11-25-2011, 01:36 PM | #37 (permalink) |
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Awesome. Beautiful. Cant wait to see more!!!!! Love the color BTW!!!
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12-05-2011, 12:40 AM | #38 (permalink) |
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Colour decision time, so what you guys think of this, did a test panel painted in these four colours
L TO R Bayside blue, custom olive green, 370z blue, Golf R rising blue Bayside Blue from R34 370Z blue Custom Olive green VW Golf R blue |
12-05-2011, 12:46 AM | #39 (permalink) |
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R34 blue or VW blue!
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12-05-2011, 12:54 AM | #40 (permalink) |
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What about evo 10 blue? VW blue looks close enough!
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