The Mafia Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hi EveryoneI'm aware there are aftermarket options but I have a question regarding the material and modification of the factory RB26 fuel rail. From what I have gathered from various resources, if I cut and weld a stainless fitting on the end I will burn the zinc coating off and expose the steel. Now we know E85 is a bitch when it comes to corrosion. Once the zinc coating is burned off I'm guessing it would start to rust internally. I want to weld -6 JIC male fittings onto either end. This will allow me to mount a Turbosmart 1200 reg in the factory position, feed it from the back, and remove lots of line and just keep it stock and tidy.Can a few people clarify this for me please? Also, can Zinc coating be reapplied? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mafia Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Just found these guys in the same state. Might be the go if I decide to do it this way.Question is, super Zinc or Nickel? haha.http://www.zincplating.com.au/super-zinc-sa-5http://www.zincplating.com.au/electroless-nickelYou guys must think I'm mad.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7673490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I have a spare RB26 rail c/w regulator if yours goes wrong! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7673505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mafia Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 haha all good. I already have a spare rail and access to a third for nothing. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7673506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I did the same thing to my steel VQ rails, tig welding 6an stainless fittings to the end. Been there over 6 years now running e85 daily. I think e85 has had a very hard time breaking into the market with all these myths to overcome... 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7673547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mafia Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 thanks for the reply. Sounds like it's not as bad as they say. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7673608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMikeZ32 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 WHO'S THEY?!? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7675864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mafia Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Everyone. Everyone says that E85 destroys everything. lol, f**k the way some people talk it sounds like it's going to end humanity ... ahahaI just love the extra HP Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7675876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadouken Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am yet to bad mouth e85. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7676038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty nm35 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Everyone. Everyone says that E85 destroys everything. lol, f**k the way some people talk it sounds like it's going to end humanity ... ahaha I just love the extra HP Illuminati, big pharma, oil barons... No it's probably just the bogan majority that want us to stop beating their V8's. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7676273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mafia Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7676647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadouken Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Illuminati, big pharma, oil barons... No it's probably just the bogan majority that want us to stop beating their V8's. We don't need e85 for that 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7679137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dose Pipe Sutututu Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Everyone. Everyone says that E85 destroys everything. lol, f**k the way some people talk it sounds like it's going to end humanity ... ahaha I just love the extra HP It destroys your bank account and relationships, potentially a divorce too. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7679840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tridentt150v Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Zinc and nickel coatings can be reapplied. Most chroming places can do it for you. Internally its a bit tricky but can be done, externally it is easy. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7679869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mafia Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Can you suggest any places? Most aren't that keen Edited February 7, 2016 by The Mafia Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7679872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tridentt150v Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Strange, why??? Nickel coating is not as good an idea cos it can flake and splinter off [like chrome]. But bright zinc doesn't do this [just check out a thousand thousand thousand bolt heads]. I used to use a guy in Punchbowl Sydney for my bright zinc......I haven't done any for a while though, I'll see if I can't dig the contact details out. And BTW, they strip the original zinc coating off in an acid bath first then they re apply it in the electroplate bath. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7680118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tridentt150v Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Here: http://www.agplating.com.au/ I get all my bolts and brackets done for my restored and modded Triumphs done here, so old stuff that was second hand and needed some care etc. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7680123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD51LA Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Duel entry fuel rail would be your cheapest insurance The rail feeds your engine, buy the best in this area Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7680489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r32-25t Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 There is nothing wrong with the factory rail Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7680498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadouken Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 That's why Nissan engineered it so well from the start Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462505-modification-of-the-factory-rb26-fuel-rail-questions-on-reliability-e85/#findComment-7680537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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