RB tips

[acside]

im going to jdm engine depot sometime this week. anyone have some tips for me when i try to buy the rb26 engine. what should i look for to make sure its not a fraud.

[rustbucket]

What do you mean "fraud"? Like a fake RB26?

Dude, google an image of a RB26 and if it dosent look like that, its not a rb26.

You can also look for RB26 stamped into the timing belt cover or on the block, on the passengerside (RHD). Twin turbos is also a good sign of a RB26.

[mello88]

Also be sure to do a leak down test, that will tell you if the rings, head gasket and valves are sealing properly.

What do you mean by fraud?

[RB_Dreamin]

Tip of the day: quit now and cut your losses

[acside]

i guess i used the wrong word. i was trying to say i want to be able to buy an engine and know what to look for to make sure it is not busted. like compression test and things like that.

[PcCypher]

Keep us posted on this whole thing. I live in upstate NY and will be going to them in a month to pick up my RB26. Prices too.

[xpicer]

Ok like 5 months ago i bougth a rb20 motor set from them , everything was fine when i went to check they like 20 or 20 of the engines and all of them looked great the only bad thing was that in the describsion they had said the clip was COMPLETE !!! but the car has being siiting on my shop for the past 5 months because they did not give me a maf sensor but over all the companie its good they give good support and they will not scamm anyone the only bad part its that somethimes they over advertice but good luck and keep us updated oo another thing look closely at the harness make sure that the sockets are not broken.A+ to them but im still looking or waiting 4 a maf they said they would get one for me but everytime i call they dont have them. if you are going down there can you please ask them and check if they got one. THANK YOu and good luck

[cdorhout]

but the car has being siiting on my shop for the past 5 months because they did not give me a maf sensor

Your car has been not running for 5 months because you're waiting for a MAF sensor???? Dude, bite the bullet and go buy one. They're a dime a dozen from everybody replacing their stocker for a Z32 or Q45 MAF.

I wouldn't let the lack of a $100 part hold up my project for 5 months.

[mello88]

holy punctuation batman...

Also you can usually pick up an n60 RB20 maf from ebay for fairly cheap. They came on Maxima's.. I can't believe that would hold you back for 5 months, I would have just bought a replacement and been on my way.

[cdorhout]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW