finally....

[BoostFab]

the long waited


Modified by BoostsFed at 2:55 PM 12/3/2006

[Kansei240sx]

Time to do some cleanin

[minivan_don]

sweet mother of mary!!!

i vote - hot tank !!

care to discuss your plans and how many convenient stores you plan to rob to pay for this monster of a build ???

[BoostFab]

sweet mother of mary!!!

i vote - hot tank !!

care to discuss your plans and how many convenient stores you plan to rob to pay for this monster of a build ???

probably sell your 1st child lol.

the block will be strip down and sent to the machine shop for hot tank, bore, etc.

[Darius]

Wow that looks to be in good condition. I can't wait to see what comes of that motor!

[Poor_S13_Driver]

I once heard of a tribal elder speak of such things as a RB30.. After he was through speaking he suddenly slipped away, and his people did the dance of the bear for seven days.... umm... wait a minute... im lost here tell us your plans for the motor or ban.. Cant wait to see the progress.. good luck

[SeVa-S13]

Use the 26 head or

[Stealth-Z]

Alright! More 30 club members! What head are you planing to use?

[BoostFab]

the blocks are in very good condition. i have two head here that i am coin-tossing on which to use. rb25det VVT head and the r32 rb25de head, which is direct bolt on; only thing is the rb25det head is stronger and will better suits my power goal. i like to use the rb26dett head, but it's too much trouble sourcing one for reasonable price.

[nissanman04]

noice! can't wait to see the finished product

[DanCouga]

the blocks are in very good condition. i have two head here that i am coin-tossing on which to use. rb25det VVT head and the r32 rb25de head, which is direct bolt on; only thing is the rb25det head is stronger and will better suits my power goal. i like to use the rb26dett head, but it's too much trouble sourcing one for reasonable price.

Talk to RIPS and Spool Imports. They had some reasonably priced ones when I went shopping a little while back. Stealth-Z actually pointed me at Spool.

Which rods and pistons are you going to go with?

[BoostFab]

are you kidding me. i already spoke with Rob (RIPS) last year, they want way too much for the rb30 short blocks, let alone the RB26dett head. LOL....

[DanCouga]

Really? Maybe he was feeling generous when he quoted me

I know Spool has them starting at $750, but in varying condition.

[BigPar]

and it's sad to think people in australia just throw these away or toss to the side in their garage. If you could only get them over here as cheap as they're worth to them.

[OpeLok]

nice to see people finally starting to follow through

[Stealth-Z]

Just a few days ago there was a RB25DE on ebay for a buy it now price of $350. It was up for 2 hours till someone bought it. That would have been good for you.

My RB30 build is progressing slowly. The JUN crank collar has finally been installed. Now I am waiting on a twin plate Ogura Clutch setup from NICO Member DETurbine. Then everything can be balanced and assembled. So much for the JGY lightened flywheel and clutch setup I already have!http://www.fairladyzg.com/engine.htm

[BoostFab]

i don't need the head, i already have everything i need. took me longest time to source the good bottom end . all i have left is prep the block.i'm waiting to hear back from Gates for their timing belt.are you assembling the motor yet?

[Stealth-Z]

My assembly time is on hold till the flywheel / clutch arrives. Plus with the holiday's it looks like assembly will not start till January.The plan is for me to be there durring assembly. We will decking the block and shaving the head till we get a CR of around 8.5. Plus I want to be sure of the quench area clearance.

[Dano]

Very cool! Keep us updated with pics

-Dan

[BoostFab]

My assembly time is on hold till the flywheel / clutch arrives. Plus with the holiday's it looks like assembly will not start till January.The plan is for me to be there durring assembly. We will decking the block and shaving the head till we get a CR of around 8.5. Plus I want to be sure of the quench area clearance.

your squish area definately need to be miminized while not hitting valves, otherwise your responsiveness suffers

[REDLN]

sweet another rb30 build that i can learn from. as mine is taking longer then granny walking for 10 miles in the snow with no shoes on. after a good bath she will be pretty

[Stealth-Z]

your squish area definately need to be miminized while not hitting valves, otherwise your responsiveness suffers

The Wiseco Pistons have some deep valve releifs cut into them. Should be interesting to see how they measure out. The Wiseco's I have are supposed to yeild 9.1 CR but I kind of have doubts. As the build progresses I will be taking lots of pictures to document everything.

[themadscientist]

Going NA? That would be neat.

[Stealth-Z]

Going NA? That would be neat.

I am going to stick with the stock R33 RB26 twin turbo setup for now. My first goal is to get it up and running. Modifications can come later. The bottom end will be able to withstand some decent turbo mods.

[BoostFab]

Going NA? That would be neat.

the rb30 never should be n/a. man-law. lol

[rustbucket]

the rb30 never should be n/a. man-law. lol

Word.

[Darius]

Isn't the deck height on the RB30 block taller than the RB25/26? If so, what timing belt are you planning on using? Will the RB30 timing belt still fit?

[Sil240]

Why don't you email RIPS in AU and just buy one from him.He does RB30 motors, he should know or could even sell you one.Maybe more money but it probably would be easier.

[BoostFab]

Why don't you email RIPS in AU and just buy one from him.He does RB30 motors, he should know or could even sell you one.Maybe more money but it probably would be easier.

why buy it when i can build one yourself for fraction of the cost; and that's the way i like it. sometimes it's better to do things yourself.

the rb30 block deck is about 30mm taller than other rb's.

[rustbucket]

BoostsFed,

What are your hp goals? I've been planning on a RB25/30 build, just saving up money and looking for a reliable place to source a block. Do you mind sharing the price you paid for the block shipped to your door? And who did you get it through? Recommend again?

Why don't you email RIPS in AU and just buy one from him.He does RB30 motors, he should know or could even sell you one.Maybe more money but it probably would be easier.

Rips is a rip off, hence the name Rips. I would rather hit myself in the 00 with a gigantic sledge hammer than pay those rediculous prices, even if I didnt have to pay the outrageous shipping price.