Got a new toy added to my Z stable

SmoothZ · 08-07-2010, 12:54 PM

Decided against the VG30DETT motor. Sounds like it's going to be a huge headache and not worth it.

Now I'm entertaining the idea of the RB25 or KA24E (either with a turbo). However, I heard that the KA engine is so light that the front springs need to be cut and rear camber adjusted because of weight distribution issues.

SmoothZ · 08-28-2010, 05:48 PM

Well, after weeks of recovering from my shoulder surgery, I decided it was time to tackle the old S30 again. I drained the oil and coolant. WTF is up with the 22mm oil drain plug! LOL

Man, that oil was blacker than black. Coolant smelled like some ancient evil that finally crawled out from the belly of the earth. So now that the fluids are out, we all know what that means. The car isn't going to be starting any time soon. I got rid of the old battery knowing this a few weeks ago.

Next step is to figure out how to take out the wiring and engine bolts so I can lift the engine and put it on an engine stand.

Any and all advice is welcome and greatly appreciated!

bigaudiofanat · 08-28-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Nice ride, Mike. Love that color. My son wants to do blue like this one:

I love those wheels. Thanks for the link. Is that price for all 4 wheels? I hope so...lol

Nice car! I have been looking at a blue for my car I am actually leaning towards the 350z blue.

bigaudiofanat · 08-28-2010, 05:56 PM

How about a SR20 motor?

SmoothZ · 08-28-2010, 06:41 PM

I think a lot of people gravitate toward the SR20, which is a good engine. However, I was told that parts are more expensive and sometimes difficult to find. I don't know. I'm still working on the car before I get an engine. Who knows? I might end up rebuilding the L26 and see if I can't do some customized work on it.

theDreamer · 08-28-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I think a lot of people gravitate toward the SR20, which is a good engine. However, I was told that parts are more expensive and sometimes difficult to find. I don't know. I'm still working on the car before I get an engine. Who knows? I might end up rebuilding the L26 and see if I can't do some customized work on it.

The SR20 has picked up in popularity so engine components have picked up in price.

I think rebuilding the L26 would be a good idea, might not get as much power as other engines, but gives you that updated classic look.

SmoothZ · 08-28-2010, 06:53 PM

I love the look of a clean original engine in the older Z. I even like it when they go crazy and add some components that you'd never see on the old engines.

Local guy who did most of the work himself:

RB25 engine:

I believe this belongs to someone named Brian Scott:

Random:

SmoothZ · 08-28-2010, 06:56 PM

Muahahahaha!

bigaudiofanat · 08-28-2010, 06:59 PM

I like that rb25!

theDreamer · 08-28-2010, 07:02 PM

This is what I would do.

SmoothZ · 08-28-2010, 07:06 PM

Yeah, dreamer. I like that a lot. I can see a custom radiator and carbs. I have no clue what brand those are, but I'm sure I can find out sooner or later. I like how everything is so shiny and new.

G Fo12ce · 08-28-2010, 07:12 PM

New TE37V for old schools cars. Game Over.

I'd love to have an S30 some day and this is what I'd get:

theDreamer · 08-28-2010, 07:18 PM

A Sinister Love: Khanh Le?s 1972 Datsun 240Z. Mayday Garage

G Fo12ce · 08-28-2010, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I think a lot of people gravitate toward the SR20, which is a good engine. However, I was told that parts are more expensive and sometimes difficult to find. I don't know. I'm still working on the car before I get an engine. Who knows? I might end up rebuilding the L26 and see if I can't do some customized work on it.

^^ that's a Volk wheel buy the way (the TE37V).

Also as far as expensive that's perspective, but hard to get I don't agree with. In fact I just saw recently that that parts are still so popular in Japan that HKS just re-did and rereleased a few SR items. For example: Cams. I'd go RB25 though since it already has a rear drive trans. RB's sound sexy and are powerful. If you have more budget RB26 with RB25 trans would be awesome.

SmoothZ · 08-28-2010, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

New TE37V for old schools cars. Game Over.

I'd love to have an S30 some day and this is what I'd get:

Damn, those wheels are awesome. Not happening with my budget, but still full of awesomeness.

Quote:

Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

^^ that's a Volk wheel buy the way (the TE37V).

Also as far as expensive that's perspective, but hard to get I don't agree with. In fact I just saw recently that that parts are still so popular in Japan that HKS just re-did and rereleased a a few SR items. For example: Cams. I'd go RB25 though since it already have a rear drive trans. RB's sound sexy and are powerful. If you have more budget RB26 with RB25 trans would be awesome.

Yeah, I heard that the SR20 parts have to be ordered from Japan unless you find them used in the States. Bad thing about that is they're probably ruined or not up to snuff.

I just need to read up on all my options or limit them. I think I have too many choices and need to make up my mind.

I agree about the RB25 choice. I'd rather do that and not have to deal with the AWD issue.

08-07-2010, 12:54 PM	#46 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Decided against the VG30DETT motor. Sounds like it's going to be a huge headache and not worth it. Now I'm entertaining the idea of the RB25 or KA24E (either with a turbo). However, I heard that the KA engine is so light that the front springs need to be cut and rear camber adjusted because of weight distribution issues. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

08-28-2010, 05:48 PM	#47 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Well, after weeks of recovering from my shoulder surgery, I decided it was time to tackle the old S30 again. I drained the oil and coolant. WTF is up with the 22mm oil drain plug! LOL Man, that oil was blacker than black. Coolant smelled like some ancient evil that finally crawled out from the belly of the earth. So now that the fluids are out, we all know what that means. The car isn't going to be starting any time soon. I got rid of the old battery knowing this a few weeks ago. Next step is to figure out how to take out the wiring and engine bolts so I can lift the engine and put it on an engine stand. Any and all advice is welcome and greatly appreciated! __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

08-28-2010, 05:56 PM	#49 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	How about a SR20 motor? __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-28-2010, 06:41 PM	#50 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	I think a lot of people gravitate toward the SR20, which is a good engine. However, I was told that parts are more expensive and sometimes difficult to find. I don't know. I'm still working on the car before I get an engine. Who knows? I might end up rebuilding the L26 and see if I can't do some customized work on it. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

08-28-2010, 06:53 PM	#52 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	I love the look of a clean original engine in the older Z. I even like it when they go crazy and add some components that you'd never see on the old engines. Local guy who did most of the work himself: RB25 engine: I believe this belongs to someone named Brian Scott: Random: __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

08-28-2010, 06:56 PM	#53 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Muahahahaha! __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

08-28-2010, 06:59 PM	#54 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I like that rb25! __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-28-2010, 07:02 PM	#55 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	This is what I would do. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-28-2010, 07:06 PM	#56 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Yeah, dreamer. I like that a lot. I can see a custom radiator and carbs. I have no clue what brand those are, but I'm sure I can find out sooner or later. I like how everything is so shiny and new. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

08-28-2010, 07:12 PM	#57 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	New TE37V for old schools cars. Game Over. I'd love to have an S30 some day and this is what I'd get: __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

08-28-2010, 07:18 PM	#58 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	A Sinister Love: Khanh Le?s 1972 Datsun 240Z. Mayday Garage __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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