RB26DETT into S14

3300sx31 Jul 2008, 11:01

Getting the engine mountings to fit is a bit more difficult. They dont even come close one either side, so the crossmember will have to modified to line up with the mountings

just my 2 cents, i would rather fab custom engine mounts than mod the crossmember.. saves endless hassles later on..

also, instead of removing the abs, you could move it to where the battery sits, and move the battery to the trunk.. this worked for me, of course opinion is divided as to the usefulness of the abs in the first place, but personally i think its worth keeping.. 😉

RRB25SX31 Jul 2008, 14:20

Thanx,..... but there is no way one can make up the differance of about 200mm with engine mounts only. There are no other bolt holes towards the rear of the engine block. Would also be a lot stronger fabricating mountings from the crossmember to mach the engine mounts.
As for ABS, removed it on my S13, and dont notice a differance, but prefer no ABS for track use. Battery is going to the boot, but to make space for intercooler pipes.

3300sx31 Jul 2008, 14:58

differance of about 200mm with engine mounts only

wow, that much eh? pity, but yeah, guess you're not going to have a choice.. i was lucky, my vg30 install mounts was out prolly about 30mm 😉

and yeah, i do agree with that, abs usless for track..

vveecee31 Jul 2008, 15:54

so here's a thought...

instead of messing around with the cross member, you need to try to get your hands on an R32 or R33 crossmember. the GTS-T one, the one that came with the RB25DET motor.

its a straight swap on the s13 chassis, and it should then bring everything back in line.

no fabrication needed.

'cept that i know this works for the RB25det motor into the S13 chassis, but i'm not sure if the RB26dett motor has the same mounting points - although i dont see why they would be different! 😉

jjap spec31 Jul 2008, 16:11

they are identical

vveecee31 Jul 2008, 16:19

well there you have it RB...

start scouring the net to import an R32/R33 crossmember!!!

much easier!

RRB25SX31 Jul 2008, 16:53

Thanx guys. Yes, u are correct. Only problem is getting my hands on one. I have a R33 standing in my shop, no chance of stripping that. End of the day, I will just fabricate the mountings. Will keep u posted as I go go along, shouldnt be a problem.
I squeesed this V8 into the E30. (SORRY, not a Nissan)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/430/344zi6.th.jpg

RRiekertadmin31 Jul 2008, 16:56

RB25SX wrote:

Thanx guys. Yes, u are correct. Only problem is getting my hands on one. I have a R33 standing in my shop, no chance of stripping that. End of the day, I will just fabricate the mountings. Will keep u posted as I go go along, shouldnt be a problem.
I squeesed this V8 into the E30. (SORRY, not a Nissan)
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/430/344zi6.th.jpg

Ah damn!!! thats hot.

RRB25SX31 Jul 2008, 17:12

Back to the toppic. When fitted the intercooler (600 x 300 x76), thats when I realised that the front end was way out of line. Note where the headlights attach. That has been sorted out now.
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6229/dsc00262if6.th.jpg
To fit the engine and gearbox, u have to dent the firewall on the starter side to allow some clearance. Just used a hammer. That will all be painted again.
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/7035/transmtunqw1.th.jpg
The whole car gets resprayed ,since it had to go to the panel beater.
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5116/bodyprepjh2.th.jpg

Also recieved Walbro 255 l in-tank pump today.
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1735/walbrook2.th.jpg

vveecee31 Jul 2008, 18:11

dude - sounds like you have some awesome projects!!! both now and then!!!

very nice.

3300sx31 Jul 2008, 18:42

Also recieved Walbro 255 l in-tank pump today

soz, dont mean to jack your thread, but whats your experience with walbro's? do they give hassles,or worth it?

rratadmin31 Jul 2008, 20:28

300sx wrote:

Also recieved Walbro 255 l in-tank pump today

soz, dont mean to jack your thread, but whats your experience with walbro's? do they give hassles,or worth it?

Got two, work well, no problems

vveecee31 Jul 2008, 20:31

me too.

no problems!

RRB25SX01 Aug 2008, 08:38

Had problems with std feul pumps, all was sorted after fitting Walbro pump. So, I think its worth the money. Have not made more than 300kw on any of my engines, but below that there is enough feul. Hope to go more than 300kw with RB26 😀

RRBSX01 Aug 2008, 09:16

Hey RB, Cant beleive i only saw this now, well done on the work so far
Looking really Good

And for those that dont Know this is the engine I was selling,,,,, Sorry RB But i wish i didnt sell, it was a stupid idea on my part, But atleat one of us is happy, Only problem is im stuck with a Toyota engine in my car

It would be great to have a get together with all you cape guys, Some serious conversion down there

3300sx01 Aug 2008, 09:29

cool, gonna get me a walbro then, running two sx pumps in parallel at the moment.. 😳

RRBSX01 Aug 2008, 14:49

i SECOND THE WALBRO IDEA

RRB25SX05 Aug 2008, 17:32

Respray and body work takes a lot of time, should be done by end next week. Got some 17" wheels, wanted 18", but after working out the differance in price, I went for 17". Might have the rear rims widened in the future.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1669/dsc00335pb8.th.jpg
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/4254/magsxs5.th.jpg

What do you guys think about this?
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3645/bluedemo13smallna8.th.jpg
I was thinking of doing the same with my RB26, polish all the aluminium engine parts.

rratadmin05 Aug 2008, 17:48

i like, but dont like doing the polishing

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