6.0 L L98 Swap Into R33 - Rb26/30 On Stand

[stomper]

This starts with saying that the car (R33 GTST) has been stripped down ready to be built for racing next year. The current engine, a fully built 400RWkW 26/30 is out on a stand whilst i decide its fate - keep or sell.

I came across and managed to pick up a nearly new 6.0L L98 V8 for a steal ($500) - dont ask me where it came from.

So heres my thinking - drop in the V8 and then look at whether it gets supercharged or twin turboed - as i build the car back up to race. (E85, new comp, cage, custome wiriing etc.)

Interested in anyones thoughts - ive seen a couple of LS1 built Skylines, and they seemed to be a bit of a laugh - figured why not if the engine just popped up.

Appreciate constructive comments for discussion.

[zebra]

there is a lot of work to get them in.

It IS NOT just a drop in and drive proposition

[Bsa]

How much power you want? That will decide the engine

[TTT]

keep RB26/30

Sell me L98 for $600

profit

Edited December 21, 2011 by GTST

[zebra]

I pay $650

[stomper]

there is a lot of work to get them in.

It IS NOT just a drop in and drive proposition

Thanks - but rebuilding the car up isnt exactly an afternoons work.

Anything constructive guys?

[Bsa]

like i said how much power do you want 26/30 at 400kw will be very quick and torqey. the v8 proberly could take a better thrashing when aspirated but then when you turbo the thing it might aswell be a rb

[zebra]

I can see s turbo/blown ls being absolutely useless in a circuit rwd car

[Roy]

Racing? What style of racing? If its multi lap stuff then I would say go NA cubes anyday of the week. If its just fling aroudn track stuff then I say you are better sticking with what you have as the new setup is most likely going to cost an extra 10K on top of what you already have and the car would be probably quicker with that 10k spent on other things rather then engine

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

Thanks - but rebuilding the car up isnt exactly an afternoons work.

Anything constructive guys?

honestly i thought that was pretty constructive...

there are a lot of people that think an LS into R chassis is pretty plug and play

[Adriano]

Sell me the 26/30 for $750, then you have $250 towards the conversion. IMO it depends how far you intend to go with this, being that the end difference will probably be less than 1 sec around a track.

[zebra]

Thanks Ham

Headers need to be custom, the starter doesnt fit, unless you hunt down a LHD bell housing.

Custom tail shaft

modified or custom sump unless you want the engine sitting way forward in the engine bay.

You make no mention of buying the T56 box, so finding one of those, or Custom flywheel, box adaptor/clutch/slave cylinder

Custom exhaust Y-Pipe from your very expensive custom headers to join up to the car back, which will need to be modified.

WIRING!!!!!!

P.s i have nothing against the V8 Swap...apart from it being a dirty Chev motor lol

and I will be doing similar with the supra...not 100% on which motor yet though

But I'm taking out a warn out stock 1JZ, not a 400kw very expensive 2J if that makes sense

[Duncan]

Which category for racing. Changing to a non-nissan v8 will limit you majorly.

[Risking]

Been here done most of that.

Never again. Engines are good but not good enough to warrant the problems you will encounter.

The people offering advise have never actually done the conversion.

Custom box adaptor- forget it.

Wiring is simple

Engine locating is a pain without the gear stick being 300mm too far back. Engine also can't go very far back unless you want to remove the clutch master cylinder. Drivers rocker cover has 5mm clearance.

Custom sump is not needed.

Custom pipes are not a necessity. It is possible to use some cut and shut pipes.

Starter is a head f**k.

Rack location is a bigger head f**k

[DJBarnstar]

I had one... Did this...

Pretty awesome with a cam only.

Forget TT or blowing it. Not only will it be hard to fit you won't need the extra power.

Mine made 325 - 331 RWKW with a 225 - 234 @ 114 cam... All you need friend!

[rob82]

I had one... Did this...

Pretty awesome with a cam only.

Forget TT or blowing it. Not only will it be hard to fit you won't need the extra power.

Mine made 325 - 331 RWKW with a 225 - 234 @ 114 cam... All you need friend!

Man I love those cam & tune packages that add 100rwkw they are just the bomb!

It's just a pity they don't exist!

[JonnoHR31]

Man I love those cam & tune packages that add 100rwkw they are just the bomb!

It's just a pity they don't exist!

with ls2 and ls3's they do.... the ls3's that come out in the HSV's are what 317kw? my brother bought a crate ls3 with a mild cam, replaced his ls1 with it and with a tune (already had an exhaust) it made 440rwhp (330rwkw), been done countless times with the same results. they may be a dinosaur motor but they're pretty easy to get power out of and a hell of a lot nicer to drive than most 300+kw RB's

[Pharonic]

To the OP, I know you've written not to ask where you bought the L98 from... mind PM'ing me?

Edited December 21, 2011 by Pharonic

[Guilt-Toy]

i tune alot of these, and in a skyline you wont need FI.

[DJBarnstar]

Man I love those cam & tune packages that add 100rwkw they are just the bomb!

It's just a pity they don't exist!

You obviously don't know what you are talking about......

Mine went from 227 to 331RWKW.

Made this with the above plus full exhaust and underdriven pulley. Plenty have made more.................

Just check ls1.com.au if you don't beleive me.