RB26DEbT 350Z build....
04-28-2012, 04:42 PM
#86
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Thanks a lot man, looks like we are from the same "village". Judging by your website, you guys do a bit of road racing in the area. I was at a NASA event recently at NJ Motorsports Park, and will be attending Watkins Glen next week. Best of luck with this racing season
04-29-2012, 05:56 AM
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05-04-2012, 04:58 PM
#88
I hate all you people on this forum with nice *** garages. Lol. I do all my work in my carport of my apartment and I keep getting yelled at for having the front end of my Z taken off because "It's unattractive for potential residents." I dont see what their deal is... lol. Nice welding too. I wish I had skills like that. I learned how to work on computers and airplanes and avionics. That totally turned out to be usefull to me when I am not at work... now where did I put that sarcastic smiley face...?
Interested in the final build too. Pics, numbers, the usual. Also the address where the car is being stored, and a calendar of times you plan on not being around would be useful.
Interested in the final build too. Pics, numbers, the usual. Also the address where the car is being stored, and a calendar of times you plan on not being around would be useful.
05-05-2012, 04:53 PM
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I appreciate all the interest in the production of these conversion kits, and this is certainly something I may do in the near future. Before I would duplicate these and offer them for sale, there are a few things would need to be considered. There are quite a few details about this conversion that have not been addressed yet, so there is a lot of development to be done. For example, the shifter location is unknown and modification will likely be necessary. The 350Z is drive by wire, so a throttle cable setup must be designed. A custom driveshaft must be made. Fit of OEM turbos is unknown at this time. The stock gauge cluster does not communicate with the RB26 ECU. In my case, the front left brake line will need to be rerouted to avoid contact with the turbo. Wiring is of course going to be fun. Custom intercooler pipes. Custom cooling system or hose setup. Custom downpipe to meet with exhaust system. Rerouting of the clutch lines, as the slave cylinder is on the opposite side on the RB26. Most importantly, the modification of the crossmember. In my opinion this is the strongest and cleanest option, as opposed to multiple brackets bolted to the crossember. These are just a few of the things that I can think of, but you get the idea. Most of these items could be addressed with solutions in a conversion kit if I come up with one, but I still have not addressed many of them. This conversion is certainly not a budget effective option, as the money involved could pay for a nicely built VQ. However, it is certainly unique, endless power capabilities, and nothing quite like the sound of an RB26. If there is enough interest, and I feel that my setup is worthy of being sold, I will certainly work with those interested to come up with something fair.
