Skyline V8!

Post by **elwesso** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

The runner length is actually different, I dont know why its like that, but they're different... Its definitely weird, and the plenum is a PITA to get off...

Post by **Altiman94** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

Ill bet stock for stock, a RB26DETT powered skyline would go faster than a VH45DE powered skyline.

Post by **Hijacker** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

give him a cookie

Post by **elwesso** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

Thats apples and oranges... I6 twin turbo vs V8 NA..... I dont see any comparison there, IMHO.....

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

tenkawa_akito wrote:i do want to know something. The intake plenum looks like it belongs on a transversely mounted engine. Isn't the VH supposed to be laterally mounted?

the looks of the plenum fool PPL all the time.

Its lateral.

Fred..

Post by **dareo** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

First of all, thats just a GTS skyline so it only had a Rb25DET at best. Second of all, the RB26DETT is the almighty ruler of engines and even stock it scares the crap out of me. Just happens to be a really nice guy who has a GTR around here, the thing is crazy fast, even with his AWD broken.

Post by **94sky** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

stock for stock, yes the RB26DETT GTR is quicker than my car, not much but i dont care, in roll on races all i have is torque while the GTR is still coming on boost giving me an instant advantage, though power wasnt the main incentive for the conversion, i personally think its just cool and power is a bonus.

Post by **dareo** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

Theres not a lot of low end on the GTR, but once you hear the turbo's spinning you want to get a new pair of pants asap.

The VH45DE would give you a much more torquey and responsive ride, if thats your goal more power to you!

Post by **dareo** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

Oh and i would love to have a VH45DE in my 240sx, it would be way fun and low maintenance. But the swap is still obscure and not 'easy' to do yet so i'm going for an RB.

Post by **94sky** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

dareo: ummmm i think ur 240's are like our 180sx's here. a guy over here has managed to squeeze a vh41 into one of those...

Post by **Mr1der** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

we got an admin with a small block chevy in an S14 chassis somewhere around here...

there's probably some guys working on putting the VH45 into one as well, if not, well, there ****in' slackers.

Post by **Megaseth** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

the Vh45 is too big, it doesnt fit. thats why they used the VH41.

Post by **Hijacker** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

then they better get the milwaukee body saw out and make it fit!

Post by **Megaseth** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

hells yeah, just a little butting here and there, and voila, it fits.

Post by **Hijacker** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

the welder will help reinforce what sheetmetal is left

Post by **elwesso** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

I think you could maybe do some custom work onthe VH41 to make it a VH45, err a stroker kit

Thats about the only difference, is the stroke.....

Post by **gsxtasee** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

ehhhh.. nice car and great job on the swap but I *GOTTA* have forced induction and AWD.... how's the car's weight distribution with all the extra weight up front?

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

94sky wrote:dareo: ummmm i think ur 240's are like our 180sx's here. a guy over here has managed to squeeze a vh41 into one of those...

Get him on here please!

I would loove to see pics of that one too!

Fred..

Post by **Megaseth** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

gsxtasee wrote:ehhhh.. nice car and great job on the swap but I *GOTTA* have forced induction and AWD.... how's the car's weight distribution with all the extra weight up front?

the block and heads are aluminum, so the weight isnt much more than the RB.

Post by **The Mic** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

Post by **dareo** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

dont forget the RB's iron block is considerably longer and the turbocharger two if its twin, the intercooler all add a lot of weight. Just counting cylinders is a bad way to estimate weight. All alumanum V8 compared to an iron turbo 6 isnt going to be that far off.

Post by **gsxtasee** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

yeah, I didn't know the 4.5 was all aluminum...mah bad. (slinking away in shame) all the more reason I like the RB series better... more resistance to heat.. from turbos :-)

Post by **UncleBen** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

94sky, mucho kudos to you for such an amazing swap. Looks perfect!

Post by **Megaseth** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

actually.....the VH motors are used in the indy racing cars or F1 or something like that. they have a VRH35 that was a destroked 45 with a set of turbos on it. its a hell of an engine that many people underestimate.

Post by **dareo** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

If you're going turbo go iron, if your going N/A go alumanum. Thats my opinion anyway.

Post by **jdmfreak** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

WOW!:drooling :drooling :drooling

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

VH45de:sodium filled vicran exhaust valves with vicran valve seats, 6 bolt main bearings ( 2 of which are cross),closed deck engine, (nearly) hemispherical combustion chamber...

Fred..

Post by **Nismo_Freak** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

dareo wrote:If you're going turbo go iron, if your going N/A go alumanum. Thats my opinion anyway.

Go aluminum either way... remember your pistons are an aluminum alloy. There is no reason not to go aluminum for a block, simple pressure casting of aluminum can yield a material that is ever bit as strong as normal cast iron. That VH block would hold more power than an RB26 stock block any day.

And for anyone thinking the RB series engines are heavy because of their block, you need to take a good look at one. The block itself is about .5 - 1" thinner in width and about 1-1.5" shorter than a KA24 block. Keep in mind it's only displacing 200cc more than a KA. The weight comes from the extra head materials, reciprocating mass, manifolds, turbo(s), etc.

YouTube · Post by **EZcheese15** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

Yeah, all I gotta say is, no replacement for displacement!!!! I love it!!

YouTube · Post by **EZcheese15** » Tue May 25, 2004 7:12 am

Mr1der wrote:we got an admin with a small block chevy in an S14 chassis somewhere around here...

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