I've been driving the car everywhere and apart from some strange noises it's great to drive.
RB25DET in UC torana coupe
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 11:56 AM
I gave the engine bay a degrease and bath today, so I thought I'd post up a picture...
I've been driving the car everywhere and apart from some strange noises it's great to drive.
I've been driving the car everywhere and apart from some strange noises it's great to drive.
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 11:56 AM
Wow! How factory does that all look in there!!!!
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 02:48 PM
That's what a Nissan sounds like... apart from some strange noises ...
Engine bay looks great, very tidy
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Posted 23 April 2009 - 03:43 PM
LOL^
Looks great Paul, it must spin people out, NOT finding the cooler in the usual place (front of the radiator).
happy you didn't go supergharged now i bet ?
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Looks great Paul, it must spin people out, NOT finding the cooler in the usual place (front of the radiator).
happy you didn't go supergharged now i bet ?
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Posted 24 April 2009 - 01:09 PM
Yep, very happy with this engine. My mind boggles at how much power I can get with more money....
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Posted 22 July 2009 - 08:29 PM
It's been a long time since I've updated so I thought I'd let you guys know what's been happening. I've been driving heaps lately and this conversion has been everything I hoped for. It's a very placid street car when driven dosile and it can become very agro under the right foot.
I've already done the first 5,000 klms service, changed the diff seal and got the exhaust moved over to prevent from hitting. I still haven't got the panels adjusted.
I did get the car full insured for $13,000. I was happy with that as I still need to poor more money into the car to get the interior up to speed. I'm looking forward to cruising along with you guys one day or seeing you out and about.
I've already done the first 5,000 klms service, changed the diff seal and got the exhaust moved over to prevent from hitting. I still haven't got the panels adjusted.
I did get the car full insured for $13,000. I was happy with that as I still need to poor more money into the car to get the interior up to speed. I'm looking forward to cruising along with you guys one day or seeing you out and about.
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Posted 22 July 2009 - 08:39 PM
Maybe you could take it to the drags Paul, see what time you can do with a standard rb25 compared to holden 6s etc ?
Be a bit of fun
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Be a bit of fun
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Posted 22 July 2009 - 08:45 PM
Is that a challenge?
I'm still a bit concerned about the gearbox as it had no oil in it (I assumed it did) when I first got running and didn't realize until it sounded like an old M20 box during idle. I've had the oil changed in the gearbox and the added some addictive and it's much better, but I think the damage is done.
I have some other rattles that sound like a pinging noise but it may be just the inter cooler pipes touching. It's very hard for me to so any work on the car myself due to ongoing back issues. A few hours working on the car normally floors me for about a day afterwards and it looks like it aint going to get much better.
I can confirm that I have blown way a WRX and evo from the lights. Also any wet weather driving can be very hairy under any boost, but fun all the same.
I'm still a bit concerned about the gearbox as it had no oil in it (I assumed it did) when I first got running and didn't realize until it sounded like an old M20 box during idle. I've had the oil changed in the gearbox and the added some addictive and it's much better, but I think the damage is done.
I have some other rattles that sound like a pinging noise but it may be just the inter cooler pipes touching. It's very hard for me to so any work on the car myself due to ongoing back issues. A few hours working on the car normally floors me for about a day afterwards and it looks like it aint going to get much better.
I can confirm that I have blown way a WRX and evo from the lights. Also any wet weather driving can be very hairy under any boost, but fun all the same.
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Posted 22 July 2009 - 11:56 PM
Engine bay looks tops.
Nice conversion with great potential, well done.
Nice conversion with great potential, well done.
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Posted 23 July 2009 - 10:33 AM
Its an easy drive from your house to WSID Paul! I have done it! HAHA!
It would be great to see what kinda times u could pull.
So, are you trekking down to Melbourne in the car this Christmas? LOL
It would be great to see what kinda times u could pull.
So, are you trekking down to Melbourne in the car this Christmas? LOL
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Posted 23 July 2009 - 04:39 PM
I can confirm that I have blown way a WRX and evo from the lights.
Thats the way mate! Show them ricers whose boss!They dont need to know where your engine came from..
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Posted 23 July 2009 - 06:05 PM
Its an easy drive from your house to WSID Paul! I have done it! HAHA!
It would be great to see what kinda times u could pull.
So, are you trekking down to Melbourne in the car this Christmas? LOL
I'll see what the doc/physio says about me running around phillip island on my bike (in case I fall off) and I'll go from there.
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Posted 01 September 2009 - 09:34 PM
I gave the engine bay a degrease and bath today, so I thought I'd post up a picture...
I've been driving the car everywhere and apart from some strange noises it's great to drive.
Great job,
I was just wondering as I am looking to do a RB25 conversion into a LX, what is the under bonnet clearance between the engine and Bonnet, im thinking of putting a top mount intercooler with a low street scoop cos i dont want the car to look like its turbo, I want to keep the car looking as stock as possible from the outside.
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Posted 01 September 2009 - 09:52 PM
Sorry to hijack but i thought i might be able to answer that question, i've had major bonnet clearance issues with my RB26/30 but it could be that the RB30 block is slightly talled?
I will be modifying some CRS engine mounts as i am still awaiting the other bloke on here that has a 26/30 to take proper measurements of his mounts.
Also you should mount the cooler behind the grille but just paint it black and keep the radiator support panel black then it will be out of sight.
I will be modifying some CRS engine mounts as i am still awaiting the other bloke on here that has a 26/30 to take proper measurements of his mounts.
Also you should mount the cooler behind the grille but just paint it black and keep the radiator support panel black then it will be out of sight.
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Posted 02 September 2009 - 09:17 AM
thought about a subaru water to air cooler??
they are reasonably small and mount in the same way as the airbox configuration (behind headlight)
they are reasonably small and mount in the same way as the airbox configuration (behind headlight)
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Posted 02 September 2009 - 01:14 PM
Looks great, love it. i bet it is a pleasure to drive... drewl...
Good to hear ur smoking some imports
Good to hear ur smoking some imports
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Posted 04 September 2009 - 08:18 AM
A frontmount painted black would look more factory than having a scoop...
Looking great Paul, exactly how a UC should be done IMO.
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Looking great Paul, exactly how a UC should be done IMO.
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Posted 04 September 2009 - 04:57 PM
A frontmount painted black would look more factory than having a scoop...
agree! check out mums taxi
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Posted 20 September 2009 - 09:24 PM
I thought I would drag this thread up again as I spend most of the day talking to people about the conversion and I have pointed them to this forum.
The fact that I entered the Torana fest was the kick in the bum to get the following up speed.
-Fix cross thread issue with hatch bolts and adjust hatch
-Drill, pop rivet and fit remaining chrome trim
-Cut the number plate holding for the smaller plates at rear
-Polish the car, lol I haven't since it was painted (4 years ago???)
-Fix some wiper washer issues...Stupid thing still needs attention..
I can tell you that this car is an absolute blast to drive on the freeway...It just wants to cruise at 110 klm all day...
The fact that I entered the Torana fest was the kick in the bum to get the following up speed.
-Fix cross thread issue with hatch bolts and adjust hatch
-Drill, pop rivet and fit remaining chrome trim
-Cut the number plate holding for the smaller plates at rear
-Polish the car, lol I haven't since it was painted (4 years ago???)
-Fix some wiper washer issues...Stupid thing still needs attention..
I can tell you that this car is an absolute blast to drive on the freeway...It just wants to cruise at 110 klm all day...
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Posted 20 September 2009 - 11:30 PM
I thought I would drag this thread up again as I spend most of the day talking to people about the conversion and I have pointed them to this forum.
The fact that I entered the Torana fest was the kick in the bum to get the following up speed.
-Fix cross thread issue with hatch bolts and adjust hatch
-Drill, pop rivet and fit remaining chrome trim
-Cut the number plate holding for the smaller plates at rear
-Polish the car, lol I haven't since it was painted (4 years ago???)
-Fix some wiper washer issues...Stupid thing still needs attention..
I can tell you that this car is an absolute blast to drive on the freeway...It just wants to cruise at 110 klm all day...
Top stuff mate, it sounds like you are almost to the regular driving and enjoyment phase.
Be good to see a few vids when you are out on the road.
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 08:41 AM
Nothing like a car show to prod the enthusiasm! Most people finish those little things before they go, not after! HAHA
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Posted 21 September 2009 - 04:26 PM
Well I got motivated today and pulled out the gearbox and I have it half stripped. Looks okay so far, but I think it's the bearings in the sandwhich part of the box that are gone.
I'll get some pictures up soon, cause unless you see the size of the gears in the gearbox you wouldn't beleive at how big they are.
Bloody huge I tell.
It wasn't that bad to take out the gearbox either. I think it took me about 2 hours from start to gearbox on bench.
I'll get some pictures up soon, cause unless you see the size of the gears in the gearbox you wouldn't beleive at how big they are.
Bloody huge I tell.
It wasn't that bad to take out the gearbox either. I think it took me about 2 hours from start to gearbox on bench.
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Posted 22 September 2009 - 06:46 AM
Good stuff Paul, welldone aswell on the car it was good to see alot of people commenting on it.
Can't wait to see what power figures the UC puts out.
Youngy
Can't wait to see what power figures the UC puts out.
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Posted 23 September 2009 - 03:07 AM
Here's some pictures of my efforts since Sunday..
I've found the bearing that holds the cluster shaft in the bell housing to have issues, but luckily I've got to it in time and it hasn't spun in the bell housing or mark the cluster shaft.
It feels like the bearings in the in middle are also stuffed, so I will cart this to my local gear box guy so he can fix it.
I've done as much as I could without tooling up for a one off job. I also cleaned all the parts and labeled sandwich bags that contain all the parts.
Now the waiting game will be begin...
I've found the bearing that holds the cluster shaft in the bell housing to have issues, but luckily I've got to it in time and it hasn't spun in the bell housing or mark the cluster shaft.
It feels like the bearings in the in middle are also stuffed, so I will cart this to my local gear box guy so he can fix it.
I've done as much as I could without tooling up for a one off job. I also cleaned all the parts and labeled sandwich bags that contain all the parts.
Now the waiting game will be begin...
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Posted 23 September 2009 - 09:28 AM
Hey
I didnt even see your hatch at the fest,
i caught a glimce of it when you were leaving,
i wanted to catch up and say hi.
and yes the day did "just fly"
make sure we meet next year OK
cheers Baz
I didnt even see your hatch at the fest,
i caught a glimce of it when you were leaving,
i wanted to catch up and say hi.
and yes the day did "just fly"
make sure we meet next year OK
cheers Baz
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