my engine just came back from machine shop!!! rb25 build

[Yellow4g63]

Shiny slow cars are worthless Lonestar.. ask radianation on 240sxforums..

LoL^^^

Is that @ Gdimensions? where the car is?

[ANVIL]

lookin pretty baller there. nice build so far.

id look into getting a turbo blanket. it could probablly fit if you unbolt the turbo when u put the blanket on and the reinstall it.

[l0nestar]

Shiny slow cars are worthless Lonestar.. ask radianation on 240sxforums..

Evan.. I hate you..

/ back OT

[otightitzjim]

Your build looks awesome! Thanks for posting the pics of the bolt end of the crank. It looks borderline and it might leak with a new seal on there. At this point you still may be able to get a speedi-sleeve on there. I think they're like $20 tops.

I am concerned with how close the exhaust housing sits to the valve cover. That paint is toast unless you ceramic coat and get the turbo blanket. I strongly recommend both because the ceramic coating will keep the heat from getting into the cast iron in the first place and the blanket is a physical barrier to the heat.

This also puts the source of heat that much closer to the coil packs, but that can be controlled by ceramic coating and putting a blanket on the turbo.

Keep the pics coming. It looks great!

thanks thanks darius, one question though. did your 6boost mani sit that close? kyle from 6boost told me itscloser than usual =/ im saddddd. ill keep u guys posted. andbtw i really want the blanket but at the same time i dont wanna be stuck with it if it doesnt fit =(

[otightitzjim]

More impressive!

Seriously, look into the turbo blanket. Did you powder-coat the lower timing cover? After seeing your engine pictures, it makes me wonder about the ALT bracket and PS pulley getting powder-coated now

Speaking of which, what 'color' powder did you use? a gloss black with heavy multi-colored flake?

Your build looks clean. Interested in seeing more of the car!

I wish I had spent some time detailing my engine, instead of focusing purely on function. Oh well. I guess that is what winter projects are for!

More impressive!

Seriously, look into the turbo blanket. Did you powder-coat the lower timing cover? After seeing your engine pictures, it makes me wonder about the ALT bracket and PS pulley getting powder-coated now

Speaking of which, what 'color' powder did you use? a gloss black with heavy multi-colored flake?

Your build looks clean. Interested in seeing more of the car!

I wish I had spent some time detailing my engine, instead of focusing purely on function. Oh well. I guess that is what winter projects are for!

thanks a million man, the powder coat color i used was laser black mettalic pearl with extra gloss. i really need the blanket but like i posted previously i dont think it would fit =/ that housing is a fatty.
Modified by otightitzjim at 1:15 PM 12/11/2008

[otightitzjim]

Shiny slow cars are worthless Lonestar.. ask radianation on 240sxforums..

so what is up with that radianation guy? last time i seen his car for sale
Modified by otightitzjim at 10:04 PM 12/11/2008

[otightitzjim]

LoL^^^

Is that @ Gdimension? where the car is?

yesssir it is at G-DIMENSIONS from MR.JAMES LOL. hes good man.
Modified by otightitzjim at 10:06 PM 12/11/2008

[otightitzjim]

thanks to EVERYONE!! for he compliments. thankgod theres no haters =)

[240z4u]

hahah i didnt really lik the guy huh? i read old thread with u and him with his build. im not trying to talk mess but he was kinda weird with it

Nah, I certainly don't dislike someone because of a situation that they are in. It just seemed appropriate.

Evan

BTW, get the turbo blanket and stop worrying!

[Darius]

thanks thanks darius, one question though. did your 6boost mani sit that close? kyle from 6boost told me itscloser than usual =/ im saddddd. ill keep u guys posted. andbtw i really want the blanket but at the same time i dont wanna be stuck with it if it doesnt fit =(

If you look at the pics in my winter project thread, you'll see that I have oodles of room between the valve cover and turbo housing. I have the forward-positioned manifold with divorced T4 flange that can fit large frame turbos on it. Isn't that a T3 flange on yours? Seems like that turbo has one helluva large exhaust housing.

If worse comes to worst, get the flange cut off and rewelded on at a flatter angle.

[mattblancarte]

G-Dimensions did my rb26 swap. I called them to bug about making my oil system safer, and they actually took a few moments to speak with me.

[otightitzjim]

G-Dimensions did my rb26 swap. I called them to bug about making my oil system safer, and they actually took a few moments to speak with me.

icic. thery're kool peepz man. he showed me your car. pretty sweet. you cant blame em though they're really busy

[otightitzjim]

If you look at the pics in my winter project thread, you'll see that I have oodles of room between the valve cover and turbo housing. I have the forward-positioned manifold with divorced T4 flange that can fit large frame turbos on it. Isn't that a T3 flange on yours? Seems like that turbo has one helluva large exhaust housing.

If worse comes to worst, get the flange cut off and rewelded on at a flatter angle.

ahh got cha. mine is a t3 flange, but your right about the ex housing. i hope it does me good in the top end =) thanks for the tips

[RBFAN]

G-Dimensions did my rb26 swap. I called them to bug about making my oil system safer, and they actually took a few moments to speak with me.

Where are they located? I think you have said it before, but I can't remember.

[otightitzjim]

Where are they located? I think you have said it before, but I can't remember.

G-DIMENSION is located in California, in Azuza. or Hacienda Heights? Google their site you'll see it

[mattblancarte]

icic. thery're kool peepz man. he showed me your car. pretty sweet. you cant blame em though they're really busy

Yeah, for sure. Luckily, I didn't have to wait for the swap to be done, I bought it after they had done it for the previous owner. I just had to add a few bits here and there to ensure reliability, and I was rollin'.

[otightitzjim]

HEY GOT MOST RECENT UPDATES!!!!!!!!! what do you think eh? its coming quite nicely =) they dropped in the engine, installed my new carbonetic twin plate clutch. made some custom hard lines for the turbo. also, makin the intercooler piping and turbo elbow. its lookin sexy guys =) and i guess lastly, wiring harness and dyno tune whooohooo!! wish me luck!!

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[Darius]

IMPRESSIVE!

[otightitzjim]

thanks darius. how your car man?

[Coolwhip]

sweet man, glad everything is coming together for you.

[ANVIL]

damn thats a thick a$$ i/c core! hangs hella low too, looks like its on the floor

[Coolwhip]

yea 4 row Greddy an't not joke

[Darius]

thanks darius. how your car man?

It's snuggled away in the garage away from the -25* windchill weather we're having. I am also keeping high and tight indoors because I refuse to try to keep the garage warm in these conditions. Total waste of kerosene.

I'm quietly planning my next round of winter upgrades. I have lost track of which "phase" I'm on but it mostly consists of brakes, brake line lock, brake proportioning valve, stronger transmission mount, stronger motor mount isolators, fender rolling, and rear tires. If I have enough left over after retirement contributions, I'll pull together some drag wheels and ET Street Slicks.

I will probably start getting after these projects after the holidays are over.

[Coolwhip]

happy birthday Jimmy

[otightitzjim]

happy birthday Jimmy

thanks ricky. merry christmas to YOU and everyone else on here!! on monday i should be posting up more updates on start up =)

[otightitzjim]

after a long hard battle i will be getting my car back on FRIDAY!!! ill update you guys soon

[RB24D]

Awesome I know the anticipation is killing you.

[Ramius83]

BTW, when you say "Custom Mounts", who made those? That looks like a GREAT idea to get rid of those POS sandwich type Poly-mounts that I keep snapping the bolts out of.......

[eh?]

BTW, when you say "Custom Mounts", who made those? That looks like a GREAT idea to get rid of those POS sandwich type Poly-mounts that I keep snapping the bolts out of.......

Where ya been? hiding?

[mattblancarte]

Can't wait to see this build completed. Pics and video plz plz plz!!!