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r33 series 2 with rb26 conversion

just bought my new project car and thought i would start a build thread to log the progress of the car threw its life with me, i traded a my daily for this so it hasnt cost me much so far here is a build list of it when i first got it, a run down of what i have done since then and things i have found that need replacing

Engine:

- Standard rebuild (Short motor assembled by Hypertune Engine and Mechanical)

- ACL Race bearings.

- Chromoly piston rings.

- Block and all internals were acid bathed, cleaned, bores honed.

- Crank was Linished. Crank Collar was machined onto the nose of the Crank.

- N1 Oil pump and crank collar installed.

- New Timing belt, tensioner pully and water pump installed.

- Head reconditioned by Gilberts head recos with high quality valve stem seals.

- HKS adjustable cam gears installed.

- Alloy RB26 sump modified for RWD.

- 600x300x100 Front mount intercooler installed.

- aftermarket turbo intake piping kit.

- Apexi split dumps, Apexi 3inch front pipes, Catco high flow cat, 3inch Apexi Stainless catback with muffler. (Apexi N1 catback)

Driveline and suspension:

- RB25 Gearbox

- Tight 2way LSD

- Tein Coilovers all round

- Exedy Heavy Duty Clutch

Wheels:

- RARE Genuine SSR Star Meshies. 16x8 fronts and 16x8 rear.

Wiring was converted by an auto electrician

Has brand new alarm system installed

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Are you using the rb25de gearbox, or the 25det gearbox? I plan on doing this when I'm close to getting off my P's, and I thought the 25de g/b would blow up with that kind of power going through it.

  • 4 weeks later...

I was having a discussion about this with a good mate the other day. and he was under the assumption that the rb26 and r325 GEARsets are the same. so that being said Gtr boxes are very strong. i would be keen for some one to clarify this.

  • 5 months later...

Hey, sorry I never replied to anyone totally forgot I did this! I am running the rb25det box, which feels really good no issues at all with the current power,

And I'm also running the stock turbos mate that look pritty new, I'm looking to upgrade next year after I have payed of some debts, still not sure if I will go single or twins. Thanks for the replies.

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