Project Sky40

Post by **yotik** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:56 pm

waiting on the crossmember to arrive....

Post by **JDMZ32** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:16 pm

nice!

Post by **yotik** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:01 am

thanks man. cant wait to roll it!

Post by **yotik** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:27 pm

update:

I went with the oe crossmember. way cheaper so far we'll see how it lines up. got the crossmember in today. let the 1/2in drive work begin!

Post by **SullivanRacing06** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:29 pm

craz4240 wrote:Tophat sucks balls end of story I would never deal with them.

hell yea, top hat said they installed a crank collar on my r32 crank, n jipped me 750 for all of it, ne one thinking about using tophat DONOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mike sucks balls! dishonest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! id like to him if i could for screwing me over like he did, it cost me a 26

Post by **mott6904** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:10 pm

I see you put new drive belts on...what about timing belt? If that breaks you will bend valves and that is really expensive. just a little heads up

Post by **yotik** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:39 pm

mott6904 wrote:I see you put new drive belts on...what about timing belt? If that breaks you will bend valves and that is really expensive. just a little heads up

well, i havent so far because it was spotless. this engine is in excellent shape. showing no noticeable wear. turbo had no shaft play at all.

but the real reason is because ive never done timing before. doest anyone know a less tricky way to do it the fsm doesnt give me any clarity? any tips for a noob? good/bad timing lights?

Post by **mott6904** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:00 pm

Lets see do it before you put it in the car. Do you have a fsm if so then just follow that. If you have a full gasket kit then put the front seals on.

Post by **yotik** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:12 pm

How do you set the timing with the engine out of the car? bear with me im new to this help!!!

Website · Post by **USMCgetsome** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:42 pm

Its in the FSM. Both cams have a timing marker and so does the crank pulley. Download the fsm.

Post by **yotik** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:44 pm

found it! thanks. but do i really need to change it? my timing chain has no signs of wear what so ever? not trying to half axx but "if it aint broke dont fix it" right?

Website · Post by **USMCgetsome** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:16 pm

timing belt, tensioner and idler pulley, water pump and maybe oil pump. common replaced items before you put into engine bay. Necessity items otherwise in a few miles you'll find out what fails.

Post by **mott6904** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:09 pm

man its up to you. $100 for a belt now or $1000 when the belt breaks, you make the call.

Post by **yotik** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:50 am

well when you put it like that i guess you guys are right....

i suppose i could keep the old one as a spare lol

thanks!

Post by **mott6904** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:35 pm

Im just looking out for you...ive seen it happen too many times.

Post by **pawpaw18_00** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:58 pm

hey sky40 are u going to take that fan clutch off...looks gay...should be able to take it off and put the lock washers and nuts back...ofcourse retighten them...

Post by **yotik** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:33 pm

pawpaw18_00 wrote:hey sky40 are u going to take that fan clutch off...looks gay...should be able to take it off and put the lock washers and nuts back...ofcourse retighten them...

i can smell it now:

Website · Post by **USMCgetsome** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:06 pm

just food for thought on replacements. My tensioner bearing/ idler bearing bolt snapped. valves touched pistons. had to get a new block. No bueno homie!

Post by **yotik** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 2:25 pm

KUILLIN_DRIFTER wrote:just food for thought on replacements. My tensioner bearing/ idler bearing bolt snapped. valves touched pistons. had to get a new block. No bueno homie!

poor rb

Post by **yotik** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:28 am

ok quick lil update....

pulled the exhaust

and the main wiring harness is ready for pinout. so i suppose im approaching the reassembly process (finally)

Im sure i need an oil pan tho, so im going to grab that and an engine stand too. just ordered a sandblaster to get the engine bay good to go too. more pics when that old ka thingy gets pulled....

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Post by **yotik** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:26 am

driveshaft is free. motor mounts are loose. ill be grabbing a hoist to finish the removal then its time to start reassembly...

Post by **yotik** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:22 pm

im feeling kind of gloomy today because i had planned to have the rb in by the time i had 180 posts

oh well!

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Post by **yotik** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:29 am

KA24e out

Reassembly underway

Post by **legit240sx** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:11 am

looks good dude, its deff a good feeling when you finally get it in, when i was taking my rb out (blown rings) one of the bolts i had to hoist it up broke and the engine fell on my radiator support and rack and pinion but it worked out, nothing broke on the engine or car so its all good but now im doing a rebuild of the rb to bad im poor haha,

Post by **yotik** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:07 am

yeah i cant wait to get it in thats for sure. at this point i probably wont be driving it until 09 cause snow is just around the corner. i drove it winter of 06 with the ka this car loves getting stuck in the snow. cant even imagine with a bigger motor.

Post by **legit240sx** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:09 am

haha straight up blew my old ka from drifting in the snow so i know what you mean, its been a year since ive drove my 240 but with the lag im going to get ill prob be fine in the snow if i got some tires

Post by **ryan15** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:21 pm

thought id let you know driving with an rb20 in the snow isnt any easier, get an lsd and some good tires and your game

Post by **legit240sx** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:57 pm

yup got the vlsd from a 180sx, and had some snow tires, but i also got a six puck ceramic and a aluminum drive shaft so give some take some, the reason i said it ain't going to be two hard for me cuz my power prob wont come on til like 4 or 5 so drive in the lower rpm range and ill be slow haha unfortunatly i don't got the z32 hubs on so no bigger tires then stock but i want to get some high grade tires fer the stockies, going for that high way racin so i need better tires

Post by **MATTs14** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:44 pm

Just a little info that might help someone. If you wanna use the r32 crossmember and not have to trim your hood or beat the tranny tunnel than use hockey puck mounts. I just threaded about a 6 inch piece of all thread through a hockey puck and couldnt be happier. It actually rides really well and they are strong as hell. Besides it looks badass when your motor sits so low. I had the stock mounts before and i can honestly say that i wouldnt go back to em. Your swap is lookin good too. Cant wait to see it finished. Good luck man

Post by **yotik** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 6:24 pm

yeah thats not my trouble in the winter though. My trouble is the previous owner cut the springs!

The car is like an inch off the ground. Its like a lowrider snowplow

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