brian_s30z

I'm glad the issue was resoled by changing the valve springs. I hope to have my VCam Rb26 240z this week, but need help on wiring. The solenoid is not polarity dependent, but the cam position sensor is... Does anyone know which lead wire is Signal Ground and SPI (shielded cable) . Haltech ECU. I have a yellow wire with black stripe and a solid yellow wire,.

Thanks all. Seems more reasonable from what you're telling me. Now time to hunt down an automatic bell

Hello All, I really want to get a dogbox H pattern, possibly a sequential, but I've been dissuaded by the servicing of said transmissions. I contacted Samsons to enquire about a RWD dogbox for my rb26 240z, but they told me their transmission need to be checked/serviced and rebuilt rather frequently. Their response: "Inspection of gearbox would be needed after 600-700km. Of course there are some drivers who inspect gearbox after full season and it looks like new, while other can damage dogs after 50km." My question to the H-pattern dog and Sequential RB cars, how often do you service/inspect and/or rebuild your transmission?

Nice, thanks all!

Hello All, I Have an rb26 with ATI balancer / ARP bolt and want to do a timing belt and install ARP Tensioner hardware so I have to remove the Pulley. My Torque Wrench only goes up to 250ft lbs // 339Nm so I wanted to know if I'll be ok to Torque to that value and then drive the car for 50miles to my Tuner who will then Torque to the correct Torque value of 329ft lbs // 446Nm?

Hey OST, Thanks for clearing up and answering my question. I'm late to see this post, but glad it is possible

Would like to do a dry sump. Just don’t have anywhere to put the reservoir . Probably will just do a single stage pump then

Hello All, My engine is being mildly built at the moment and want to address the oil setup. I am thinking of doing a 2stage wet sump pump setup, one feed and the other scavenge. The scavenge I want to use from the back of the head drain to assist in getting the oil back down to the sump. Anyone see any issues with this setup? I'll be buying the 2 stage pump from Aviaid. Thanks, Brian

Hello, looking for a set of ITB’s and the throttle linkage bridge. Any condition as long as they are not cracked/broken. OEM rb26 units...I am in Los Angeles, CA. If you can ship, I would prefer DHL. thank you, Brian

Spoke with Kelford, they said: "We do plan to release a Vcam replacement cam but we aren’t there yet, we still need to get our casting modified so we can machine the oil feed. This will be sometime unfortunately" Good news! ... My Vcam step 1 is on its way to me. Attached is closer picture of vcam camshaft.

How many wires are your ECU's using to run the VCAM without HKS controller? I got an Haltech Elite 2500.

Glad to hear. Now it's only the camshaft I need to worry about. HKS doesn't sell it separately, but would like to reground a 264 to begin with.

My goal for this year was to have a built 2.6 with HKS Vcam step 2, but working in the defense/aerospace industry we've been hit hard this year which has me holding off on a build. I still want to do the HKS Vcam step 1 since it will work with stock internals and give's me a good opportunity to bundle it up with Dr-25 on a custom harness I'm making. Ultimately I would like to upgrade to Step 2/pro when I do build the motor, but paying $1k for an upgrade kit sucks. The kit includes new Variable unit, 264 8.7 cam, and new valve cover gasket. So after some research online I found (thanks Piggaz) that HKS' step 1 variable sprocket unit has a mechanical wedge which limits it to 30°, so if removed gives you the full Step 2 / Pro 52° (??) Has anyone been able to confirm removing the wedge functions exactly like a step 2 / pro unit? My next question is camshaft.. Yes you can regrind it, but what about a new camshaft? Kellford Cams offers Rb25 cams to work with VCT unit, Rb26 cams, and can make custom camshafts... Can a new cam be made to work with V-cam? Thank you, Brian

Nah, I doubt it. I already see the meme of the disappointed kid looking at paper (car meme is dyno sheet). “Spends $4k to improve response by 1,000rpm+, only gets 400rpm difference.”

I spoke with a top person over at Turbosource today and they expect to have these ready to ship in 3 months. HPacademy is on board to do a review/overview video soon. A/R will increase to 1.20 so it will get you the down low and better up top over the 1.05. Claim is a minimum of 600rpm better response everywhere.. Building a V-cam 2.6 so I hope combined with this unit I will have a good responsive Rb26