Yay a clean engine bay!

 

i've never been so excited for someone elses project to be finished like i am for this....lol

 

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

 

The block was around $800 from the scrapyard, and that was for a good condition block There were cheaper ones for as low as $300. Since you already have an RB25 why don't you try it out and see how it goes?

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.

 

Care to share what monitoring system is this ?

Thanks,

 

amazing work

 

Will do when its hooked up and completely running, for now, here's what it looks like when powered

 

OooooOOoooOoOoO, movies!

:P

 

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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Ahhh, schmurple attack!!

Looks good anyway bro

 

Too much purple man people are gonna think I changed my sexual orientation lol

 

I think it looks good but polished would probably be better. What color was you wanting it?

 

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.

 

I like satin black for this... Maybe ceramic coat to keep the heat soak down?

 

We're not judging!!