Purchasing A Rb26...?

[Z33-GTR]

Hey guys, new to the site, nice to met you all.

I'm looking into swaping my VQ35 motor and tranny in my 350Z for a RB26DETT motor and a RB25 Tranny.

My question is where would be a good place to start looking for one.

A place that is trust worthy and known for quality parts....shops, junkyards...etc

Most importantly what should I expect to pay for them.

Here in the U.S RB distributers over charge.

thanks guys

[Scrub]

http://www.d1garage.com/

Doesn't look like they have stock at the moment, but Im sure they can source one.

Dont know about freight to U.S. though.

[Z33-GTR]

  Scrub said:

http://www.d1garage.com/

Doesn't look like they have stock at the moment, but Im sure they can source one.

Dont know about freight to U.S. though.

thanks for the info.

Yeah shipping to here is a $#%& on average anywere from 400 to 6-650.

Edited November 23, 2006 by Z33-GTR

[gazza750]

nissan japan brand new about $15 000 aussie dollars

[mad082]

any rb26 is going to be rather expensive.

[Big Rizza]

Just chuck twin turbos on the VQ35, it'd probably be cheaper.

Or is the VQ35 too common for you is it?

Edited November 23, 2006 by Big Rizza

[zaffa]

2jz???

[Jimbo2000]

  Big Rizza said:

Just chuck twin turbos on the VQ35, it'd probably be cheaper.

Or is the VQ35 too common for you is it?

assuming by his username he wants to build a "z33 gtr" hence the 26

[Savage Bliss]

Here's one... http://www.horsepowerinabox.com/hpiab2/category36_1.htm

And another... http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=31730

Hands off this one! She's mine! I wish! http://www.powerplayimports.com/

Just a few... But as said mate... shipping is what's going to screw ya!

Cheers.

[Z33-GTR]

  gazza750 said:

nissan japan brand new about $15 000 aussie dollars

%$$^ thats like 11,600 USD according to my Currency Converter

[Z33-GTR]

  mad082 said:

any rb26 is going to be rather expensive.

I see that more and more as time goes on and it's popularity increases.

I'm just trying to research every possible conner before I purchase something then find a bada$$ deal later for not searching hard enough

[Z33-GTR]

  Big Rizza said:

Just chuck twin turbos on the VQ35, it'd probably be cheaper.

Or is the VQ35 too common for you is it?

:laughing-smiley-014:

Well I think in the long run (high WHP) per dollar wise the RB is the way to go.

I've been keeping track/ studding the FI VQ35's and they are good for about 425-450RWHP on stock internals before fortification is something needed to go up higher from there.

I've only started to research the RB26DETT motor now and it seems to me that with less effort/ bolt on parts it's easier to start increasing HP to a level that heavy machining and internal replacement is needed for the VQ.

IMOP

that's why I'm here, to learn and educate myself on the Rb26

[Z33-GTR]

  zaffa said:

2jz???

Although easier to obtain and to find a good reputable shop here in Orlando, FL I think both motor's are equally potential of high HP I'd prefer to stay with Nissan.....I've yet to need a flame suit in all the Z threads I visit...

[Z33-GTR]

  Savage Bliss said:

Here's one... http://www.horsepowerinabox.com/hpiab2/category36_1.htm

And another... http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=31730

Hands off this one! She's mine! I wish! http://www.powerplayimports.com/

Just a few... But as said mate... shipping is what's going to screw ya!

Cheers.

Thanks for the site's, as soon as the wife stops yaping to get off of the PC I'll check them out.

Yes indeed shipping will hurt big time. I wanted to import a Kei Office body kit from Japan and was going to run me 670 by water and 880 by air....I felt violated just by opening that email...lol

[Z33-GTR]

Forgive the late response I'm not getting email notifications

[Punisher]

http://www.justjap.com/engines.htm

[Z33-GTR]

  Punisher said:

http://www.justjap.com/engines.htm

http://www.topsecretjpn.com/engine.shtml

scroll down to the bottom and check out the price of that fully built TS RB26

[Savage Bliss]

Yep... that's why they're Top Secret!

[ex_zero]

Hey buddy, I was also researching into putting an RB26 into a 350z over in the states, I'm moving there fairly soon and wanted a ride. But in researching, I found that it's difficult to put the RB into anything that's LHD as the turbo and ancillaries are going to interfere with the steering components, unless you spend copious amounts of money into putting a high mount single turbo onto the RB.

RB26 into 350Z

That's just an example, be it a drag car, but thought you might like a link of how it can be done.

It can be done, but it's a big cost hit, compared with rebuilding a VQ series engine. I'm sure you've come across the U.S. sites which do sell the RB's like I have, which is why your looking at shipping from overseas direct. Perhaps wait for how the new VQ35HR engines are like? but im unsure how it's going to be be boost-friendly as it has a higher compression than current VQ35DE's.

[siddr20]

This might change your mind..

http://www.airpowersystems.com.au/350z/350z.htm

Edited November 24, 2006 by siddr20