So the time has come, I decided to put an RB26DETT into my 2007 350Z and sale my built block VQ35HR engine (not even back from the machine shop yet) and my brand new OS GIken Triple disk and my Brand New Greddy Twin Turbo kit, and my Haltech EMS, and my HKS BOV, and all the little little things along with it. The hardest part of this project is selling all these brand new items

ANYWAYS,
the shop has already ordered my RB26 from Japan and he is converting my the TT into a single turbo setup. Goal is 500whp daily driver capability and on certain track days take it up a little higher. I have seen a few 350z with the RB26 swap online BUT I have not seen an HR equipped 350z with this swap. Has anybody seen this swap done on a 2007-2008 350z? My shop is going to do custom engine mounts, custom piping, custom exhaust, custom oil pan, and we are even thinking about doing a custom AWD setup (but that is kind of a long shot becasue I don't think I want to wait that long... LOL). I will also have a cutom fuel system setup along with oil cooling and larger radiator/intercooler and ALL the other supporting mods. I want to put this shop ON THE MAP with the great work that I know they are going to do.
So what do you guys think? Would you sell a fully built VQ35HR and Greddy 20G TT kit, and all the stuff I have to go with it to do this swap? I will be uploading pictures of the project over the next couple months so look for pics soon. Also, do you or anyone you know have any first hand experience with the RB26? Thanks

 

In for pics and good luck with the swap..although I cannot understand why you wouldn't keep the fully built hr

 

a stock block VQ35HR with modest boost, 8psi, hits close to 500whp... not sure why you would downgrade to a RB26. a built HR would easily hit 600+ with the right fuel system.

 

^+1 but i understand people wanna be different and if thats what you want... Sure go for it but you list alot of custom mods, just be careful with those because one slip up from the shop and that motor could be toast. Happy Swapping

 

A post exists in the shop section of forced induction. This would be my dream build regardless of the chatter. Good Luck!

 

Honestly, let me give you quick explanation why...
I was spraying 100 shot for about three months late last year when my number 3 cylinder blew. I had to rebuild the engine so my "friend" that I was going through said he could rebuild the motor and since we are inside the engine we might as well build it stronger which was my first idea anyway. So I had the engine professionally built at a reputable engine shop nearby. I then preceded to buy the Greddy turbo kit and all the supporting mode because of the initial great price he said I could do it for. Then the downhill slope comes... I gave him an initial 5k, then another 5k for other things, then he needed 2k more, then he needed 2k more. After already dropping 14k plus I was then committed to the project as I couldn't take anything back. He was then asking for another 3-5k to get fuel system, oil cooler, and more mods. Long story short I pulled the plug on him and was stuck with 16k worth of parts alone not including labor... I took it to the shop I'm at now and he said we could continue with what I started but why spend 20k for a VQ setup when for the same price you could have a track ready rb26 setup. It made sense what he was talking about and assured me the price would be the same. Long story short this is where I am at now... 16k in parts that I am trying to sell (knowing I'm going to lose money) and spending about the same for the swap. I figured if I'm going to spend this much might as well have something that nobody within probably 1000 miles of me has. I will have the RB26DETT converted to single turbo(yet to decide which one but will be the best for engine response and capable of 600hp), run upgraded radiator, dual split intercoolers that serve as a brake cooler as well (pics to follow :-)), oil cooler, custom oil pan, complete fuel system, and so much more! Hope this clears things up some.

 

if its to save $$, i dont think the savings will be much if any with all the custom fab work involved. someone correct me if im completely off track.

 

I would have to agree. Why would you go backwards and
put a old motor in? RB26 is a beast but HR can be a beast too plus you don't have to wait for parts as long. Just my opinion. Good luck.

 

What's the shops name that is doing the work? Just curious, I'm not too far from modesto and would love to check em out some day..

 

I wasn't knocking you or your goals. Like I said good luck with everything

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrjNH...4E86CFD18731FB

 

I know you weren't knocking me, I wasn't mad at all :-) Just thought I should offer a little background to my madness ;-)

 

RB26Dett 3k with 6spd tranny
Rb25det tranny abount 1k
Single mount manifold 1k (i'd just do twins and try Mckinny downpipes) $2300
Turbo 1-1500K (custom turbo lines?)
Radiator+fans 400-500
FMIC 1k-1500 tops with piping & BOV
Wiring service 500 or so with both uncut cables from RB and 350z
custom aluminum driveshaft + adapter plate for tranny (rb26awd to rb25rwd)and drivetrain?
wastegate + exhaust = custom work = custom pricing
Walbro?
This is with stock ecu, stock injectors etc..

 

Shop name is SSAUTOPOWER in Salida. They are reputable around the area and have people from as far as Canada coming to them... and he doesn't even advertise. lol. D is good guy and I am hoping to put them even more on the map with this swap.

 

Thanks for the info! I'll look em up!

 

sub'ed!

 

someone else correct me if im wrong, a stock RB26 isnt all that, 500whp takes a bit of work to get an RB26 to that level.

 

Never heard of this shop in CA.

Sub'd for build pics!

 

xJC350x - Sounds like a cool swap, but here are some things to consider coming from someone who owns a 1995 Skyline GTR vspec.

Make sure your have the R33 or newer crank on the motor you are buying, the crank collar on the earlier RB26's was narrower and was prone to causing oil pump failures which in turn destroys the entire motor.

Also invest in a quality oil pump.

If you are going with a big single turbo take into consideration that with the amount of lag you will have you will need to push your motor harder, higher rpm's etc you are going to run into problems, mostly oiling and cooling, these motors get hot. Make sure you have a nice oil cooler added to your build.

I think you need to own one to truly know the money pit they are, VQ's parts are readily available everywhere and with the RB be prepared if something breaks not only will you have a harder time finding the part you need, allow extra time for it to arrive.

Good luck with your build!

 

good luck with your build