Hi, From Philippines

[count_rye]

Good day to all.

I am a fan of Skylines but for now, this RB25DET(japan import) conversion on my 78 Mustang is the closest I can get to a Skyline so technically I don't own one.

I just find information in the forums very helpful and will probably use advices from those of you who really own Skylines.

Hope I am welcome here.

Cheers!

Ryan

Edited December 1, 2009 by count_rye

[Basti]

welcome mate. post pics! sounds like an interesting combo

[Black Widow]

I'd be keen to see this. Sounds interesting.

[SilverECR33]

Hi Ryan, welcome. sounds like a cool ride.

[mad082]

hi and welcome. be interesting to see how it handles

[iseekool]

I smell a hint of fast and furious: toko drift

Welcome aboard mate

If your mustang is still on the building process please do share - It would be very different.

We have a build up section ---> http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Pr...-Buil-f190.html

[count_rye]

Wow, nice welcome from you guys, thanks a lot.

For the photos, I will post some once my friend has the time to take some because presently, I am here in Dubai and the car is in the Philippines.

Initially, RB20DE was mounted some three weeks ago but after reading through the pages of SAU, I decided to upgrade a bit to an RB25DET since they both have got inline six, I thought why not add half a liter and a boost? Well, RB26/30 would be much for me on the roads of my country where traffic in the Metro usually is heavy. Also, Mustang and Skylines are very rare in the Philippines so I am hoping for a good mix here. Will update you guys with photos, I didn't think of the Fast and Furious thing until now.

Cheers!

[count_rye]

I need some help here.

Could you please suggest where to put the intercooler for my car?

Is there anything I can do to hide(not so obvious) it if I decide to have a FMIC?

Can I make it top-mounted? what kind of intercooler do i need?

Cheers!

[Basti]

why do you need to hide it?

top mounts are ok, but very prone to heatsoak being on top of a hot engine and im not sure if theres room on top of an rb25 for one. if you wanna hide it, chuck a mesh into the frontbar in front of the cooler, and paint the cooler and pipes black. wont be noticed, unless actually looked for

[jaxt]

kumusta pare.

welcome! and yep pics would be good too.

where abouts in the philippines are you from?

Edited December 9, 2009 by jaxt

[count_rye]

I want to hide it simply because I would prefer a sleeper look for my little Pony and the front bumper is so slim but if top mounts are prone to heat soak, then I'll probably settle with a front mount and I'll incline it a bit, would that be fine for the heat transfer?

@Paul: Presently here in Dubai but the car is in Cavite(remotely monitored,hehe), I live in Makati.

[jaxt]

was born in quezon city and lived in cavite for 10years

in and around bahayang pagasa i think it was called from memory.

and yeh go with front mounts

[count_rye]

yeah, will go for the usual FMIC and paint with flat black as suggested.

I have a house is in Malagasang Cavite but I live in Makati where my local office is located.

here are some dirty photos inside a very dirty garage in the ghetto

the RB20 is not even wired yet but being pulled out in preparation for the coming RB25det engine.

[Yo-Yo]

kumusta pare

I have family in manila/baguio

born in manila but grew up in australia

good luck with your project (looks like the rb25 might be a tight fit in that engine bay but I can only go on the angle of your pictures)

welcome

[count_rye]

Hi Yo-Yo.

Yeah the RB20 is a little too tight in the engine bay but my pal said it fits just right considering an upgrade with the radiator and an additional FMIC.

I'm now going to the Philippines for a vacation and hoping to see the RB25 get fitted. Hope I can take some photos before I leave...back here again. I just want the engine to start and we'll start the modifications from there.

Good to have kababayans here in SAU.....kahit saan talagang sulok ng mundo, merong pinoy, mate.

cheers

[Yo-Yo]

Good to have kababayans here in SAU.....kahit saan talagang sulok ng mundo, merong pinoy, mate.

cheers

salamat ka

forgive me my tagalog is very basic...

I have an aunty that lives in anchorage alaska so it's very true hehe

[nisbne]

interesting build your doing keep up the good work

[count_rye]

I visited the site last week but no progress on the engine yet. A lot of body works and giving more strength to the braces, renewal of bushings and mounting/foundations. My goal is to have the imported engine start and then we will proceed with some basic modifications e.g. intake, exhaust and a good tuning.

This will be a very slow-moving project but thanks for the moral support.

[dirty thimble]

Hi mate

[count_rye]

Just an update on my project.

Since I got an R33 halfcut, everything mechanical about the Mustang will go but the body.

My mechanic friend told me that the conversion will really be difficult since the front and rear suspension of the halfcut will be adopted to replace the old design, which requires building of new mountings and additional braces for chassis support. I eased his problem by telling him I will not put the rear seats of the car so he could do whatever it takes to mount the (new rear) suspension system.

As for the engine, it's been used quite really well but no plans of overhauling it since I want the engine to be ready first before planning anything else.

In short, this conversion is really a pain in the a$$ but I guess it will be more satisfying to ride in it when it's ready.

We don't have many Mustangs and Skylines in the Philippines so I think this project makes it unique, at least for me.

This was a dream to me even before FnF:Tokyo Drift was shown. Anyway, different mustang and different engine though.

Will take photos when something essential is done.

Cheers