Hi,
Im new to the forum, I figured id ask you guys since over here in the states this topic might not get any attention. Please excuse any gaps in knowledge as ive just began the installation of a r-34 Neo engine into my s13.
Ive read up on many GTR to RB25 intake threads but no ones seemed to have tried this so far (as far as i can tell)
Now i dont have the GTR manifold in front of me, but from what I've read, the main problem seems that the stud pattern is completely different. Adapter plates are available but rare. One guy on here i believe redid his whole head (welded, cut, etc) to fit the GTR plenum.
people that have tried to cut the runners on the RB25 plenum and weld them to the 26 intake have said that the runners curve too much, which makes it hard to line up the runners on both manifolds
Now I know this may sound a little obvious, but after looking at some greddy inlet manifold for the RB25 it seems they solved the problem of the curving inlets, the 6 inlets on the aftermarket manifold seem to come out straight into the plenum. This made me think that if they did it, why cant it be done to the OEM 25 plenum?
My idea is to cut the runners just as they leave the the head so there is no curves, and weld on short straight portions of aluminum runner to basically extend the straight portions of the intake.
This should allow the RB26 manifold to be used. This solves the issue of hitting the VTC at the front, and it doesnt move the injectors any farther away from the intake ports. Im not sure about the rest, like the balancer shaft? (not familiar with it) and the vacuum/cooling ports. In addition i dont know how the electronics would work out ( including the IACV). Mechanically my theory looks doable to me though, which is the hard part.
Is this a valid theory? To me this seems stupidly obvious, so maybe im missing something here. It seems like the ports are paired up together (groups of 2) on both the 25 and 26 plenums. And they look to be of similiar shape.
If someone can confirm what im thinking, ( they have a 26 intake infront of them) I will go ahead and purchase the 26 intake and begin the process.
this seems like a stupidly cheap option, as the aluminum needed for this project would be minimal. in addition all of the rb25 injector/rail stuff could be reused. If someone could also chime in on how the rest of the sensors and cooling passages work that would be great. (ill keep researching)
any helpful input would be greatly appreciated.
thanks