Cool project! And the first time I've heard of this swap.
1990 Nissan 300zx TT w/RB26DETT (single turbo) swap in the works. This has been my baby for several years now. It was originally an Automatic Non-Turbo, beat up beyond all belief through SEVEN, count ‘em SEVEN previous owners. Then it began a 5 speed and Twin Turbo conversion. 2 years later in 2005, it was up and running. The car was completely repainted in 2007 to it’s original #348 super white color. Then, I got bored with it. At it’s peak, it made 585RWHP and 505 ft/lb. It just wasn’t enough! Then I got the idea put into my head about putting the infamous “GODZILLA” engine (RB26DETT) into it…. RB swaps have been done on 240sx’s and Datsun Z cars for years (the RB engine is 20 years old, after all), but there are “bolt in” kits for these cars. None such exist for the Z32 (90-96) 300zx. Everything must be had fabricated. I’ve been working on this project since the end of 2008, and am a long way from completion. The engine is an R33 1995 Skyline GT-R, imported from Japan. I’ll post new pictures as the swap continues. I have the modified crossmember and custom fabbed chromoly sway bar installed and ready for the engine to bolt in place once I weld up the motor mounts. Borg warner s300sx Turbo, stainless manifold, 44mm tial v-band wastegate, Power FC D-Jetro management, custom FMIC, custom radiator, custom crossmember, mounts, etc. (Stock 300zx transmission, tranny mount, and driveshaft though!). I learned more about this from www.rbz32.com a Z32 300zx forum devoted to the RB swaps. UPDATE: 05-10-2010: I’ve uploaded some new pictures. I’m starting to collect all of the little parts to get it up and running. We’re getting close!
Cool project! And the first time I've heard of this swap.
There's only two others RUNNING that I know of (both on RBZ32.com) and most that I've seen in the past either quit before it's done, or run out of $$$ and part it out. I'm not going anywhere, and I'll take as long as needed for it to be done RIGHT.
Hi, Scott. Looks good!
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