rb'd 280z project

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BloomersZ
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Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:14 am
Car: Rb20det 280z

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Just thought i could post some photos for everyone. Havent really done anything too special yet but have big plans.

motor when i got it
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Broken manifold studs :/
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the head all cleaned up
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some parts
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all cleaned up
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The car
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out with the old in with the new
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fitment
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and finally it running! how does it sound?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAOZXyl4U4E


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evildky
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the engine looks high? is it the mounts or just that intake manifold makign it look higher? what mounts did you use?

BloomersZ
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Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:14 am
Car: Rb20det 280z

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I think mostly the intake. I used the stock rb mounts and all I had to do is go 1/4 inch bigger on the cradle with a drill.. Slipped right in.

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evildky
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Car: 71 Datsun 240ZT
87 Nissan 300ZX N/A-T
06 Nissan 350Z GT
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stock rb mounts place the engine high, thats the big selling point for the mckinney or home built mounts

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gmac708
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Looking good. :dblthumb:


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