pignose rb build

[mott6904]

Whats up peeps, I've been a member for a while now but have never really whored out the whip. I bought a salvaged title 89 coupe off of a friend. It crushed the passenger fender and dented in the passenger quarter panel, nothing major at all. Other than the body damage and faded red paint the car is in excellent shape. I was extremely surprised when i couldn't find any rust. I bought the car so i could do my senior project at my school about 5 years ago. I pulled out the ka and threw in a rb20. This was my first real car, I had a crx that was fun to drive but it was really a big piece of crap. I didnt really do anything to the car besides cheap wheels fmic and exhaust, It was a huge sleeper. I drove the car for about 5 months until I blew the head gasket. So i pulled the engine back out and started building that little guy up, and this is what i came up with

Engine:r32 rb20det with 60,000 miles Made my own mounts Wiring by me60-1 turboHks 50mm wastegatehks bottom mount cast manifoldCustom earsl turbo oil linesPorted and polished headcomplete head rebuilt by perfessional machine shopKelford 10.2 lift 260 duration camskelford valve springsBronze valve guidesCometic head gasketcometic intake gasketArp head studscustom front facing greddy style intake manifoldq45 throttle bodyNgk spark plugsaeromotive regulatorLiquid filled fuel pressure gaugegreddy fuel railwalbro pumpz32 fuelCustom earls fuel linesGreddy type r bovHybrid fmicApexi filterGriffin radiatorflex-a-lite dual pusher fans with built in shroudpainless thermo switchnismo lower temp thermostatgreddy timing beltOem tensioner and idler pulleyN1 water pumpn1 oil pumpGt spec exhaustcustom 3' downpipe built be mebuilt my own charge pipesGrand national coil conversionmsd plug wires with custom made brackets.Aem tru boost controllerAem oil pressure gaugeQuest alternator upgrade and custom bracketcustom thermostat housingAll pipes have thick couplers with t-bolt clampsAll new beltsAll new hosesAll new seals in the engineAll new fuel lines vacuum linesAll new fluids

Drivetrain/steering/suspensionExedy hyper single clutchnismo pivot boltNew throw out bearing custom earls stainless clutch lineS15 hlsdNismo ring gear bolts5 lug conversion hubs for front and backFront and rear z32 calipersFront and rear brembo slotted and drilled rotorsz32 brake master cylinercustom earls front and rear stainless steel brake linesProject Mu padsEnergy suspension bushing kitBoxed in my rear suspension armsTein basic coilover kit and camber platesBigger sway bar(dont know the brand)cheap wheels and tires(they were free and 5 lug)new tie rodsnismo slave cylindernew clutch master cylinder Earls power steering hose and fittings

misc:Nismo rad capNismo oil cappowder coated the valve and timing coversBrand new optima battery Mounted in trunk with aluminum battery tray with 2 gauge wire and fuse distribution block.Alpine type rear deck speakersAlpine stereo unitthe body has about 90,000 miles on ithas a working digital speedometer with the tach calibrated to the engineHas about 60,000 total on the engine and 500 miles since ive added everything above.power everything

When I decided to freshen up the engine I went ahead a fix a bunch of things that just worked for the time but need to be changed. I started with the engine harness i paid unstable hybrids to do and they made a mess. I took apart the harness fixed the mess then heat shrinked every loom and then wrap part of the harness in some heat material to keep the wires cooler. I didnt have power steering after i did the swap so i went to the local earls dealer and stocked up.

Overall I have replaced almost everything on the suspension and engine. I have taken all the nessecary steps into making a rb a good realiable daily driver. The only thing i need to finish on the car is the body, interior, and some more electronics.

I plan on purchasing a nistune package, 750cc injectors, z32 or q45 maf, and some cam gears. If you look at my signature you can find a link to my pictures.

Modified by mott6904 at 7:21 PM 6/4/2008
Modified by mott6904 at 2:18 PM 6/9/2008

[bounty212]

dam thats a hell of a mod list... does it run?

[Ekinchheng]

like he said

[mott6904]

Yea it runs but with some of the parts im getting a lot more air into the engine and on a stock tune it has its little idle problems. Once i get some more money together and get a good tune it will all be square....I HOPE....

[Largekid]

thats a heck of a build. I've never seen you around indy. Are you on IC? Who are you using to tune your car?

[bostafari]

feelin this thread

[mott6904]

Are you on IC?

IC

I havnt had the car out yet since i just finished building it. Used to drive it around about 3 years ago when i swaped the engine in. Im not sure who ill have tune it. I was thinking about kevin at VMS. Who do you suggest?

You can find a link in my sig. to get my pics

I cant wait to dial the cams in and get a good tune so the car will be more dd friendly

[duffman1278]

A build with no pics......go get pics! LOTS AND LOTS OF PICS

[Largekid]

IC

I havnt had the car out yet since i just finished building it. Used to drive it around about 3 years ago when i swaped the engine in. Im not sure who ill have tune it. I was thinking about kevin at VMS. Who do you suggest?

You can find a link in my sig. to get my pics

I cant wait to dial the cams in and get a good tune so the car will be more dd friendly

http://www.indycarz.comits the local indiana car forum. Kevin i've heard is a good guy, i've never dealt w/ him personally. I met him last year at ITB, but that was it. I was kinda curious as well, i'm looking to maybe put a 'professional' tune on my car...was looking for someone local. You should come to the NICO meet i'm trying to setup and meet up w/ some of us. There is a thread on indycarz and in here in the central reigon section. Should be a beast for sure! Good to see there will be a few nice high HP nissans out this year!

[l0nestar]

I am also looking for someone to 'tune' my RB. I was considering George or Kevin, but not sure. Going with NisTune as well. I want to find somebody who is good at tuning Nissan's (preferably RB's) and an accurate dyno with repeatable / consistent results.

Are there more people with RB's in Indy? I only know of another, but it is an R33 GT-R that mostly stays in Chicago. :-\

I was at ITB with the VMS guys last year - Took my S13 Vert.

LargeKid,When is the new Indy meet? Are you ever on AIM?

[Coolwhip]

funny, i have a RB buddy here that moved down from Indy w/ his car.

Ryan, you're making your tuning problem bigger than it is, hehe. Just do it!

[mott6904]

did you get that gate i sent you?

Sounds like we need to setup some kind of local tuning day somewhere close.

I would love to find someonce close that could tune rbs. Ive been reading a bunch on here about tuning and there are tons of people that have nice rbs and tuned it themselves. So i was thinking about letting my buddy tune ane then compare to others tune and tweak from there. He has a hot rod shop with a dyno and expierence tuning v8. he should be able to get my mine close since tuning is a basic concept on all engines.

[l0nestar]

did you get that gate i sent you?

Yup. I sent you a message after I got it on (a day after receiving it).

Sounds like we need to setup some kind of local tuning day somewhere close.

Definitely.

funny, i have a RB buddy here that moved down from Indy w/ his car.

Ryan, you're making your tuning problem bigger than it is, hehe. Just do it!

yeah yeah yeah.. I'm more concerned with getting my cooling straightened out first.. Who is your 'buddy'?

[mott6904]

Whats your cooling problem?

CoolwhipDo you have or can make another elbow like you have on the turbo in your avatar pic. That looks like a hks manifold like i have and with that elbow it would make running my pipe a little bit easier when i re do some things.

[l0nestar]

I need to just make a thread about it. Not sure if my stock S14 rad is too small, or if I need better fans, or maybe even some ducting between FMIC and rad. My temps with both fans on are around 82-85*c.

[Largekid]

I am also looking for someone to 'tune' my RB. I was considering George or Kevin, but not sure. Going with NisTune as well. I want to find somebody who is good at tuning Nissan's (preferably RB's) and an accurate dyno with repeatable / consistent results.

Are there more people with RB's in Indy? I only know of another, but it is an R33 GT-R that mostly stays in Chicago. :-\

I was at ITB with the VMS guys last year - Took my S13 Vert.

LargeKid,When is the new Indy meet? Are you ever on AIM?

There are a few dynos in town, i think if I was to trust anyone RIGHT NOW it would be performance driven...i'm going to Modified Auto Design on the 14th for a dyno day and to talk to their tuners. Supposibly, they are a very reputable imort shop here in indy. I'm trying to set up a meet either the 21st or the 28th of june. The first NICO meet we had this year was horrible, its time for a good one! I am on AIM, Largekid03, and i'm only aware of 2 other RBs in town. A RB20 in bloomington?? and a RB25 in shelbyville.

[mott6904]

I would say start with getting a better rad. first but depending on what type of fans you have id say it is a mixture of it all.

LargeKid where is Modified auto design? I'd also be interested into talking to them to see if they seem to know what they are doing

[Largekid]

They are located on 82nd street in castleton, close to the mall. Its behind the arbys on the right while heading east.

Modified Auto Designs Inc.8155 Castleway Ct. WestIndianapolis, IN 46250USA

Tel: 1-317-576-0356Fax: 1-317-576-0565

[mott6904]

Hey guys i ran into some money problems so that car is for sale. zerothread?id=343634

[urcaptnspeaking]

sorry to hear that its gotta go. But, the other bad part is you will have a hard time selling it for that price.. I dont mean any offense.

[mott6904]

none taking but i have a lot more money in parts alone in this car and thats what im starting at. Im willing to take any offers i need a good daily driver with a/c