Supa Steve

they are in the process of moving website from the twoogle.com domain to redrracing.com so it would be easier/faster to call 0448822360 direct.

How did the engine fail? It wasn't from excessive cylinder pressure lifting the head, breaching the head gasket, hydrolocking a cylinder and bending/or throwing a rod? My engine builder uses Nitto gaskets and has pushed them a long way without issue, maybe another factor influenced the damage.

you may have misunderstood. the factory bush fitted to the nissan gtr rods is very high quality so thats another reason they are a good option. you will rarely need to replace them. just get a set that have good little ends already.

pm's replied, still here folks!

the good thing about using Nissan 26 rods is you get a good quality little end bush. This is where some of the cheap conrods often fall short of the mark.

rod length is the same so 25 pistons will be fine, only need to change pistons if using a 26 crank.

my old built 25 in the VL was making 350kw and when the engine was pulled down it had 3 bent rods. it only had a fresh set of bolts fitted so im very lucky to not have thrown one. rb26 ones are a lot stronger than 25's so if cheap upgrade is what you are after they may suit.

to those pm'ing about warranty, Paul stands by his work and is prepared to provide start-up warranty as well as advice on run-in procedure etc. his after sales service is excellent and looks after customers long after engine is installed running and tuned.

The Red R ones are pretty good as they have proper swing gates and baffles instead of the slosh buckets that only hold extra oil.

you may need to leave a message if you cant get hold of him NX. Ive got to call them tommorrow to arrange an inspection of the engine for a buyer so ill let Paul know. PM's replied to.

widest slot mate

Fresh RB25 for sale built to same spec as NYTSKY's 430rwkw engine by Red R Racing Acid dipped, crack tested, bored and strainer plate honed block crack tested, cross drilled and grub screwed crankshaft resized, honed and cryo treated RB26 conrods with ARP bolts fitted CP 86.5mm forged piston kit with custom Red R ring package ACL race series engine bearings Nissan N1 oil pump and water pump Gates timing belt kit with pulleys cometic 1.2mm head gasket fully reco'd cylinder head HKS 256/264 camshafts OS giken exhaust cam gear HKS 850cc injectors Twin scroll stainless manifold 50mm external gate plazmaman inlet manifold 80mm throttle body engine is only missing a turbo as im using the t04z twin scroll on my 30/26 engine. it comes with an option of a Red R 8.5 litre sump fitted this combo is a proven performer built by one of the best RB builders in aust. $8900 or $9500 with race sump

good post with correct info.

Mate you obviously have some experience with these cars other than with a keyboard and screen in front of you. Anyone who thinks they can reliably track these cars with an N1 pump is a fool and also tracking one with a Nitto/JUN/Tomei using a stock sump is also. Nismoid only tells half the story as when i had a lengthy chat to Racepace about building me an engine there were little things like enlarged oil drains and wider rod bearings etc that were mentioned. Racepace build the engine to suit the pump but to suggest on here that others can blindly fit one is like saying a snake charmer can play a flute to a cobra and not get bitten so they must not be deadly. Red R have an engine at their shop to fix that was built in Brisbane that has bent a 30 crank 4mm after 2 laps of Queensland raceway because they tried using a Nitto pump with a stock sump. They have also ran an N1 pump harder than most early in the piece in their drag car that survived hell for 3 years but again this is a properly built and prepared engine. Unless you have guys who know how to build around the pump like Racepace, Red R etc. id steer clear of the N1 timebomb.

Mate id suggest you get in contact with Paul at Red R Racing as he sent me a text the other day saying that they have their custom RB26 VCS head sorted. Looks like it may suit your needs perfectly.