The Sa Wasteland

[AndrewJZX100]

my car started misfiring under high load the other day (ie ~5500 whilst wheelspinning in 2nd) so I took one of the spark plugs out (CBF doing the rest ) and it looks like this:

Is the whiteness something to be worried about?

Anyone?

[Madaz]

Gap looks standard 1.1mm ?? should be 7-8mm i think mine are even 6mm i was planing on running large boost

as for whiteness i don't think its anything to worry about i think its heat affected metal ??

[AndrewJZX100]

Yeah I noticed the gap was kinda big for our cars. Anyone up for a drive to the hills to help me change em for a 6pack o beers?

[AndrewJZX100]

No one?

Meh I'll just change em when it get it serviced soon. It only affects it when I'm giving it shit, which I shouldn't be doing anyway

[rhys5169]

parking in a loading zone that turns into a taxi zone at 6pm = fail, $79 fail

ahwell, my fault lol

[SLED]

i found this 1,627,500.00 JPY (Japan Yen) = 26,404.34 AUD (Australia Dollars)

>>source>>

RB30 OS-E2996

Developed for those special customers who feel that 2.6 liters is just not enough.

OS Giken RB30kit contents

RB30 OS-E2996

- 1 cyclinder block

- 1 billet crankshaft

- 6 billet-forged connecting rods

- 7 crankshaft main bearings

- 6 connecting rod bearings

- 6 forged aluminum pistons

- 1.3mm metal gasket (1.2mm, 1.4mm and 1.5mm

gaskets available)

- 1 timiing belt

- 1 belt tensioner kit

- 14 custom made reinforced crank cap stud bolts and

nuts

- 3 M6 bolts

Now that I can believe.........$AU26,000 for an OS short motor that includes a full counterweight & big stroke crank with sleeves, deck plate and all the you-beaut internals.

I just can't see why someone would pay $30K for a block alone that can still pound a brg, crack a land, throw a rod, etc, etc!!

[D_Stirls]

Yeah I noticed the gap was kinda big for our cars. Anyone up for a drive to the hills to help me change em for a 6pack o beers?

Feel free to bring the car down to Campbelltown though. i just got home from work and will be up for a bit. lol

[D_Stirls]

what are your thoughts on this looks responsive enough and a little more balls than the 2871r just suggestion.

~GT2876r click me~

The GT2876R is a poor mismatch between the turbine and compressor. The 76mm compressor wheel is too big to be driven by the T28 ns111 turbine wheel.

This is highlighted on the Garrett website where they say;

* Not recommended for general performance applications

* Best suited for unique applications such as asymmetric turbo installations

Edited November 13, 2008 by D_Stirls

[SLED]

Hey mate,

I work in irrigation facing Currie street. I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't even know we existed, no one does!! lol. It has been decided that we have the better spot as we have windows facing the main road.. Let's just say, during uni and summer, awesome views!! lol

Anyway, the wheels...... What are you after for them? I have a mate that is a BBS fan boy who might be interested if I give it a miss. Can post pics if possible?

Cheers,

Peter.

Thought I'd move this post to Wasteland so Andrew, Joel or Matt don't smack us, lol.

Here's what they are.........haven't thought about price at this stage........265 x 35 x 18

[Ryanrb25]

Once again pete, that is one magnificent bike.

[AndrewJZX100]

^ agree'd, who'dve thought you could have a pic of a 34 GTR Vspec and almost not even see the GTR

[Ryanrb25]

Gap looks standard 1.1mm ?? should be 0.7-0.8mm i think mine are even 0.6mm i was planing on running large boost

as for whiteness i don't think its anything to worry about i think its heat affected metal ??

FIXED

i wouldn't go any lower than 0.7mm, No need to and it effects your idle. Will bounce and pop at idle if any smaller.

[Madaz]

hahaha thanks Ryan, 7mm

[Nightcrawler]

It's amazing that the block costs that alone AND that Keir has blown 5! What is the exact difference in the OS block that makes it so awesome?

It is an engineering piece of art .... and people make serious power with them, that they just cannot make with a normal block

i found this 1,627,500.00 JPY (Japan Yen) = 26,404.34 AUD (Australia Dollars)

Nice find Steve - you do realise of course that it would cost you $10k+ to get it here including shipping, taxes and GST?!

Seems the price has come down somewhat .... mind you, it doesn't look like that is coming directly from OS Giken (with all of their associated knowledge and warranty that comes with it), so I guess it is from a cheaper distributor or something. Also sounds a bit fishy, since it says in 1 place 3lt (2996), but in other places it says 3.15lt. I guess that is a head gasket and piston stroke issue maybe.

[Tangles]

man sled that r34 is gorgeous

[CRoNic...]

Had a tinker around with the GTR last night and found that it still has the stock boost restrictor in one of the vacuum lines (Nissan put it in to meet the gentlemen's agreement and circled the line with a yellow stripe, etc etc etc).

Can't believe that none of the previous owners in Japan took it out to get a safe boost increase! Crazy.

[SLED]

Thanks Ryan, Andrew & Brendan

[Tangles]

lol similar to my $110ea BJR Graphic mags

almost*

[CRoNic...]

Pete, you're BBS rims are very similar to my BBS rims, except the colour on yours looks fantastic! And mine have quite a bit of gutter rash on them from the previous owners in Japan

That's the best pic I have on this computer of the rims!

[dr_hoon45]

parking in a loading zone that turns into a taxi zone at 6pm = fail, $79 fail

ahwell, my fault lol

parking on a main road at 11am that turns into a bike lane at 3pm. then get stuck doing shit when you thought you were only gonna be there a couple of hours and leave at 4:30pm = $148 fail!!