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So what do you put in the hole? RB26DETT? 2JZ? LS?
For me, I feel like something Japanese is a pretty safe option (the safest being an RB, of course) though an inline-six from a BMW would be cool–or you even go way out in left field (for America, at least) with a Ford Barra.
A V8-powered Skyline would be pretty neat, too.
Vortec 4200
Driven5 said:Vortec 4200
I knew I was forgetting something.
In a similar vein, why not a Vortec 3500/3700 or another inline-five from Audi or Volvo? (Heck, if you want to go inline-five and still keep it Japanese, there's always the Honda G20 and G25.)
Olds 403 and a "6.6 Litre" shaker hood scoop.
pres589 (djronnebaum) said:Olds 403 and a "6.6 Litre" shaker hood scoop.
Only if its going to be fitted with an automatic transmission. Pontiac 400 with a manual.
David S. Wallens said:So what do you put in the hole? RB26DETT? 2JZ? LS?
Reverse Z swap - VG30DETT
The proper answer will always be LS for me.
This seems deserving of a nice LS7. Something like this seems appropriate.
Good thing he wants $10k...
Way too close, and a friend with a RB26DETT sitting in his garage...
Put in the Ford V8 that they took out of the Mustang in Tokyo Drift.
20B.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
I think you make worlds collide and install an F20C.
If this were in Cuba it would be a diesel Lada engine for sure.
I used to scoff at the guys who would keep it "all Nissan" but for this one, I personally would put in an RB26DETT engine in there. I think it would be worth more money overall, so the investment I make would have a good payoff. Yes, this is coming from someone with a Chevy V8 240Z. I know, I know. Still, RB26DETT for this R32...
Random pic to reinforce my argument
Also FWIW, it does "bolt in", if you use a Z32 crossmember I believe. I'm sure its not that simple, but definitely much easier than everything else mentioned (except RB).
In reply to prodarwin :
Dang, fits better than I figured.
As this would've originally come with an RB20, it might be worth sourcing an RB25. A lot cheaper than an RB26, only one turbo to deal with and still makes decent power.
Big Block Chevy with a blower through the hood.
deaconblue said:pres589 (djronnebaum) said:Olds 403 and a "6.6 Litre" shaker hood scoop.
Only if its going to be fitted with an automatic transmission. Pontiac 400 with a manual.
Pontiacs with manual transmissions are hateful to put together.
Being RHD may be a benefit, actually. No worries about the exhaust manifold and starter and steering box and Z bar all trying to occupy the same place.
Semi related trivia: pretty much every GTO or Firebird that I ever worked on was a 4 speed.
I wanted to go back in time and kick a Pontiac engineer in the junk.
David S. Wallens said:In reply to prodarwin :
Dang, fits better than I figured.
So there's a GRM member who owned a Z32 twin turbo AND a RB26 engined R32 at the same time. After recomposing myself after riding in the Skyline (those NOISES!) I studied the engine bays of both cars.
They look like the same car underhood, aside from the Z32 having less nose length and height.
Colin Wood said:For me, I feel like something Japanese is a pretty safe option (the safest being an RB, of course) though an inline-six from a BMW would be cool–or you even go way out in left field (for America, at least) with a Ford Barra.
A V8-powered Skyline would be pretty neat, too.
I actually LIKE the idea of a BMW six with twin turbos. I don't know the alphanumeric stuff, I think it's the 2.5l from the E46 that catches my eye.
My personal opinion, and this is going to sound weird... VQ25 with turbos. Why? It's probably a ton lighter, since the RB engine is an OLD design dating back to the L engines from the 70s and Nissan used a lot of iron for strength. It has almost the same heavily oversquare bore and stroke as an RB26 (85x73.3 vs 86x73.7) and I bet it has much smaller cams than the much more common VQ35 so hopup parts are a junkyard away. And then come the pair of T25 turbos.
For one year, maybe two, the VQ25 was sold here. Didn't sell well. Engines are easy to find because nobody wants them.
Interestingly, Nissan made a VG20DET with the exact same bore and stroke as the RB20. (69.7mm stroke)
If I wanted to ruffle some feathers, a QR25.
In all honesty - I'd do a RB because driving one is more fun than working on it. If I wanted to do it on a cheap challenge-like budget, i'd do a VG just because you can get them wayy cheaper because they are such a pain to work on. Even a na -> turbo VG30DE will support much more power than I would ever need.
VK56 with Hartley ITBs.
Yamaha/Volvo B8444S The 600+ hp one from the V8 supercar series
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