My RB Project, going all in!
#153
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I was gonna start first thing I got it, but now you got me thinking about a RB30 block, around how much did you get yours for ? and what was needed to make it work with the RB26 head? or in my case RB25
Last edited by jaimeandres21; 12-21-2012 at 04:36 PM.
#154
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If you do go with the RB30 route you'll need the following:
You'll need a timing belt to accommodate the twin cams (152 teeth)
RB30 Timing Belt for Dual Cam Conversions
Then you'll need the tensioner (a thread needs to be made in the block for it)
OE RB Timing Belt Tensioner
RB25 head bolts/studs (11mm I think) fit the RB30 perfectly
ARP Main Stud Kit - RB20 / RB25 / RB26 / RB30
Then you'll need to modify your oil pan to make it a front sump as was did on mine. This will require a little R&D from your side but any experienced shop should be able to pull it off.
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Update 23-12-2012:
Everything has been bolted together and should be going in today!
Transmission spacer installed, clutch and flywheel are in too!
Wastegate flange welded
Transmission mount spacer, OEM style baby!
Pics of the crankcase
Crank case painted, oil cooler/filter relocation in place
Now here's the horrible part.. there was a major communication issue over the phone about what I wanted to paint my intake manifold.. here's how it came out
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Everything has been bolted together and should be going in today!
Transmission spacer installed, clutch and flywheel are in too!
Wastegate flange welded
Transmission mount spacer, OEM style baby!
Pics of the crankcase
Crank case painted, oil cooler/filter relocation in place
Now here's the horrible part.. there was a major communication issue over the phone about what I wanted to paint my intake manifold.. here's how it came out
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#161
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Too much purple man people are gonna think I changed my sexual orientation lol
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Yeah I wanted it either polished or silver. He wanted to do it matte black at first but I think it wouldn't go well with purple.