But it couldn't be that easy. This is what i started with, a 3rd owner total original 1976 SL LX hatch. (Hope i do these photos right, not good with computers better with hammers)
LX Hatch RB30 Turbo
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 07:15 PM
Hi, this is a project that i have been working on for about the past 12 months, it's turned into a but of a monster. The plan was to drop in a RB30 with a small turbo, jatco 4 speed and a 9".
But it couldn't be that easy. This is what i started with, a 3rd owner total original 1976 SL LX hatch. (Hope i do these photos right, not good with computers better with hammers)
But it couldn't be that easy. This is what i started with, a 3rd owner total original 1976 SL LX hatch. (Hope i do these photos right, not good with computers better with hammers)
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 07:20 PM
What it looks like now.
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 07:27 PM
looks pretty trick mate, i like it. big rb30 fan. are you going to paint it? its a killer sleeper as it is now. awesome 
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 07:28 PM
Ah, plans - the first thing to go out the window!The plan was to drop in a RB30 with a small turbo
Looks good
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 07:32 PM
To start i thought i would just buy the CRS engine mounts and sump but after finding out they only use 6 cyl mounts i decided to make my own using V8 mounts then make a sump.
Lucky i got a spare parts car to dummy things up.
Lucky i got a spare parts car to dummy things up.
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 07:42 PM
For now it will stay how it looks, spent way to much on the running gear. A quick run down on what it's got.
JPC built RB30
Custom built Garrett GT40R
KEAS 2 speed powerglide with trans brake
9" strange centre with detroit locker
35 spline moser axles
VIPEC v88 ecu
And a hole lot of other goodies.
JPC built RB30
Custom built Garrett GT40R
KEAS 2 speed powerglide with trans brake
9" strange centre with detroit locker
35 spline moser axles
VIPEC v88 ecu
And a hole lot of other goodies.
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 07:57 PM
The sump, used a RB30 nissan patrol sump with a few mods.
Cut the bottom off and nocked and a bit of a wing keel.
Now holds about 7.5 litres is also baffles and has gates to stop oil surge.
Cut the bottom off and nocked and a bit of a wing keel.
Now holds about 7.5 litres is also baffles and has gates to stop oil surge.
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 08:15 PM
Very nice conversion, sump is neat, looks like the original one didn't have a whole lot of volume.
Taking it out to Heathcote soon?
Taking it out to Heathcote soon?
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 08:32 PM
The patrol sumps hang down more, it would have been about 3" below the cross member. Need to get it tuned, engineered then rego before i take it to Heathcote.
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 08:45 PM
Ahh okay fair enough now the shape you fabbed up makes a lot of sense.
Cheers, good luck with getting it on the road
Cheers, good luck with getting it on the road
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 09:01 PM
have you got it running yet?
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Posted 31 January 2010 - 09:07 PM
Not going yet, hopefully get it down to JPC in the next few weeks and get it tuned.
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 06:50 AM
Very nice. I like it. 
and no doubt its going to be one quick hatch.
Mick.
I like it. and no doubt its going to be one quick hatch.
Mick.
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 05:00 PM
Cool ! i like it....that driveline sounds like a great combo, those JPC plenums are huge! 
That car will fly for sure, what size stall and final drive ratio have you gone for ?
Are you going to paint the cooler black for a bit more stealth ?
MT
That car will fly for sure, what size stall and final drive ratio have you gone for ?
Are you going to paint the cooler black for a bit more stealth ?
MT
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 05:43 PM
Love it, nice and sleeper... shall upset lots of the V8 fanboys!
I've gone the similar direction but with a twin cam head.
I've gone the similar direction but with a twin cam head.
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 08:10 PM
mumstaxi the intercooler doesn't stand out to much, the stall is about 4000 and the diff ratio is 3.25, should be some good top end speed.
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 08:32 PM
The fun bit making an exhaust that can be fitted and removed and not cut the rail.
After a few days
Made up a bit of a jig to make it easier, tig it up and a bit of a polish just like a bought one.
Add a waste gate and dump pipe.
After a few days
Made up a bit of a jig to make it easier, tig it up and a bit of a polish just like a bought one.
Add a waste gate and dump pipe.
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 08:50 PM
good shit
u do love your jack
u do love your jack
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Posted 01 February 2010 - 09:00 PM
Yes it gives me bad ideas.......
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Posted 02 February 2010 - 01:01 AM
mumstaxi the intercooler doesn't stand out to much
Its the first thing a lot of people look for these days, but if you have a huge tail pipe hanging out the bum, that may give the game away first anyway.
Those pipes look great mate,so much nicer than mine (still have all the ugly welds on mine)
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Posted 02 February 2010 - 05:23 AM
The bottle on the right end doesn't match, I suggest consuming another to remedy this problem
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Posted 02 February 2010 - 07:52 PM
Now the intercooler, just can't buy something off the shelf that would be to easy. So start with a 600x300390 core and make it fit.
One tank end. Made from 4mm aluminium and tried to radius the corners to help with flow.
Other end.
Almost done.
One tank end. Made from 4mm aluminium and tried to radius the corners to help with flow.
Other end.
Almost done.
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Posted 02 February 2010 - 08:36 PM
Very nice. Looks like an original factory fitted intercooler.
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Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:12 PM
Great job. This is such a cool sleeper as it sits currently. 
Hope you don't have to much trouble registering it.
Hope you don't have to much trouble registering it.
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Posted 02 February 2010 - 09:30 PM
I hope so to. When i spoke to the engineer he didn't sound to worried, it is also easier because of the build date 2/1976 and only has ADR 27.
Also the RB30 is out of a nissan patrol which used a carburettor and didn't run a cat exahust. Just a little bit of a loop hole to use.
Also the RB30 is out of a nissan patrol which used a carburettor and didn't run a cat exahust. Just a little bit of a loop hole to use.
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