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hey guys, after reading NYTSKY's thread on his engine build i thought i might do one myself :woot: its great to get all sorts of feedback and information from fellow builders/enthusiests...

It all started after i put a GT2876 onto my rb20 with a few other goodies, then just before i got it tuned i did a quick compression test... 150 across the board...until i hit number 5, which was 95. put some oil into the cylinder and i then got 195 in cylinder 1... which told me the rings wernt in 100% working order and number 5 valve was leaking. which...from a 18yr old RB20 with 212,000 on it thats never let me down before, i expected the results, just didnt want them.

so i decided to refresh the 20, worked out the costs, and thought it would be cheaper to just put a 25 in there... then got offered a RB25de out of a r32 for $500... then the RB25-30 work started :P

Here are the Parts iv got/ordered so far.

CP Pistons/Rings

Spool Rods/ ARP Rod bolts

Stainless Steel Valves

Ross Balancer

N1 Oil Pump

Geniun Nissan Headgasket (alot of people are refering back to these for there builds)

Tomie Valve Springs

Head has been preped, ported a fraction.

Tomie Oil Resprictors

Oil Collar

Im getting it balanced from the Balancer right to the Clutch.

Chambers will be CC'd.

Using ACL Race bearings as soon as i know what sizes i need.

i also have a microtech LTX12 with ignitors etc to run it all.

i dont make alot of money so i just been saving and buying the next parts il be needing in the build process, hence why i havnt looked into Fuel Set-up yet or Cam Gears/shafts.

the block goes to the machinests in a day or 2.

any extra info or questions will be greatly appreiciated, whats with this water gallery that doesnt get fully blocked or something?

Cheers

CJ

ps, il add more later :) thanks for reading

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yeh il get pics ASAP.

what would people prefer out of the ORC clutch RMS is selling (twin plate, 709 version) or should i go the Exedy hyper twin from Kudos motorsport? anyone had experience with these clutchs?

Thanks

CJ

As far as I know, the ORC is slightly cheaper than the Exedy Hyper Twin. Im using the Exedy, and no complaints here definitely, but for some reason the pedal is slightly lighter with the ORC twin's ive driven.

That would just be because of a heavier or lighter pressure plate??

Just because the ORC is cheaper, doesnt mean its worse?? (asking a question, not trying to start a argument lol)

CJ

Warning to anyone... if you call jim berry, make sure you got some time to chat! lol. (as everyone told me)

he is making me a custom one now :O after i get the clutch then i can get the engine balanced :O

things move so slow with bigger engine builds :D

CJ

GEt pics i keen to watch this build too, they are so influential. i am re-doing an r32, not engine but damaged rear end i picked it up a few weeks back. anyone keen on a thread? (sorry to hi-jak)

has anyone got pics of a GT42R under the bonnet of a R32 with a 30bottom on it...? (has to be 30 bottom becuase of the height difference)

i can grab a brand new 42R for a good price (veeeery good) and im just wondering if il have enough room between the strut tower, tappet covers and the bonnet.

Cheers

CJ

ps, yeh NYTSKY i ran out of gas for my blow torch :D

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