Project RB-Z

Mr&Mrs

It just keeps getting better!

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G37Sam

Time to change your thread title!

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docaam

How many times will I change that lol

Working on the engine mounts, cross member had to be dissected quiet a lot, will reinforce it with steel sheets where the line is, which will be done once new forester steering rack reaches here on Thursday. Might need to relocate the oil filter as well.




Took a rollcage style pipe 1.5" will use it as new cross member welded to two plates which will lie on stock chassis rails, as we can weld anything on the chassis so will drill the rails and install steel tube to hold the bolts might put less stress on the rails. Mounts will be using stock for VQ35DE from 350Z, so far spacing seems tight but manageable



Main issue which was worried about was exhaust manifold with the turbo so that fits without touching the chassis rails but still engine is more on right side then left so some small alternation might be needed. There is same plate with two holes and some provision is left to move engine front and back incase its needed




For gear shifter might need some cutting as well where the red circle is marked but it will be done in the end.

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KaienZ34

Hells yeah brotha looking good.

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docaam

Got the parts and work is moving as well

Cross member taking final shape






Took the broken turbo and got it replaced with a similar one, very nice condition.




Got JWT clutch and flywheel






Rest of parts


Double pass Griffin radiator 19""x 24" found it to be the best for this purpose




Flex A Lite 16" fan with shroud



Steering rack bushes for both stock and forester one, will try to work out a combo of both



2000 Sti/legacy outer and 84 celica inner tie rod ends


Fits nicely, hopefully will make it close to stock steering rack along with plenty of toe adjustment.


Legacy original steering boot


Mishimoto coolant and power steering reservoir

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simota1

man doc.... each time i walk in here.... it keeps getting better.....

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docaam

Sorry couldn't post updates but there has been some progress, installing this engine sure is difficult

We managed to get a custom cross member done for the engine now its in final shape and been tested already, with stock 350Z mounts




With mounts on


Installed the covers to see some space and test the mounts


Drilled holes as will keep screws to hold the mount to avoid any registration issues


AC compressor blocking stock steering rack


Turbo might touch/melt the steering coupler but it will be removed with new rack


Height without upper intake manifold seems ok


New Steering cross member, clamps to hold the suby steering is not not finalized will use stock rubber bushes. Its basically will move the rack almost half an inch forward but gives good space for crankcase


So with suby steering at least keeping AC compressor with a VQ engine seems to be solved there is around 3/4th of an inch gap and can be moved futher with adding another joint.



Height might be an issue need some shaving of intake manifold


Once steering rod is done will remove both cross members get those properly welded then grinding some epoxy primer and get it powder coated moving to exhaust manifold and fitting other parts.

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370Z 40th, G37s, S30 RBZ, Hakosuka Skyline

docaam

Moving along

Cross members are done with finished. Grinding was done then rust proofed then painted matte black, looks much better

Engine one



Steering cross-member, still needs to be installed and checked for measurements



Gearbox mount



Will be using 350z auto transmission mount bushes


Shortening of the gearbox is done as well, got almost 4 inches or more out


Cut and weld


Sent the car to get engine bay painted black

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docaam

Got the engine cleaned up bought some Duplicolor cans for final finish, Used a gray colour on engine block



The block was properly cleaned inside out then sprayed all areas, some buff is there which will be cleaned up and also paint on some bolts but just wanted a cleaner look. Picture were taken from a cell phone so quality looks bad but in person looks really clean and with red covers would look sick

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docaam

Finally dropped the engine in and start putting things back together, intake clearance is not that good touching the hood a bit will send middle and lower intake manifold part for some shaving

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Skyline6mt

Just read through this whole thread. WOW, the car's really come a long way. Looking forward to more!

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docaam

Thanks man

Finally managed to get the power steering rack done, it was really a PIA to get this going, now added some U joints and removed the stock coupler near firewall, angle seems to be steep but as of now turning it right. We managed to add a bearing through which the rod goes next to the engine and its mounted in the chassis rail from bottom and a bracket on the side so avoiding any movement of rod in any direction.

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docaam

Almost done engine and gear part and also he steering rack, just finalizing all things then to install radiator and intercooler

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KaienZ34

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Sh0velMan

Crazy how much work is needed to use a V6 in that car. Guess the pushrod V8's people like to drop in are narrow enough that you don't have to monkey with the steering linkage as much.

I'd probably have stuck with the RB engine, but I'm probably biased since I'm building one for a S14 right now. :P

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