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[Hanaldo]

Some things wouldn't be compatible with your car anyway, you would need a whole custom wiring job. Dash wouldn't fit, I imagine you would need an aftermarket ECU, as the stock GTR one wouldn't be getting the same signals from your car as it would from a GTR... Not really sure of all the methods that could be worked out though

[Ten Four]

Fancy a RB26DETT already modified for RWD? No reserve too!

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12k in receipts..... mmm

[karbie]

Fancy a RB26DETT already modified for RWD? No reserve too!

http://cgi.ebay.com....=item2305e5ad64

12k in receipts..... mmm

Fuck yeah If i had money I would bid for that motor.

[karbie]

Hows the build going Martin? Everything planned? it going to start soon?

[Hanaldo]

Slowly and painfully Car is now dead in my garage, alternator has given up. So the next time i drive it will be when i jump start it to take it to KYP for the swap.

All i can do at this stage is wait, Ben goes to Japan on the 4th of April, and i expect it will take him a few weeks to find the half cut. Then he has to get it shipped back here, which will probably also take a few weeks. I'm expecting it to be done around end of April, start of May. Chances are it won't be done until about mid to late May though

In the mean time, i'm doing a Lachlan and being on the lookout for things to buy for it before i even get it Really hoping i don't need a new clutch because then i have about a grand to spend on other things. Although Clint (same guy i got the intercooler and things off) has quoted me $600 delivered for an Exedy Sports Tuff heavy duty clutch kit, so if i do need a new clutch then atleast it won't break the bank.

[karbie]

I think you will find that you will have to replace the clutch unfortunately

[Hanaldo]

I imagine i will, so i'm currently budgeting to include the clutch kit.

I just dunno what other type of clutch the previous owner would have installed if it is a heavy duty clutch. If the HD sports tuff clutch from Exedy can handle the power and that is their lowest rated clutch, what other clutch could be in my car? Ah well, doesn't really matter, i'm setting the money for the clutch kit aside in case i do need it.

[karbie]

I imagine i will, so i'm currently budgeting to include the clutch kit.

I just dunno what other type of clutch the previous owner would have installed if it is a heavy duty clutch. If the HD sports tuff clutch from Exedy can handle the power and that is their lowest rated clutch, what other clutch could be in my car? Ah well, doesn't really matter, i'm setting the money for the clutch kit aside in case i do need it.

You could still have the stock O.E.M Clutch in as I did. When I got my clutch replaced Xspeed told me that parts of my clutched had "sheared" off coz it couldn't handle the power. But at least you have budgeted for the new clutch already and you can get it for cheap. It will be good when you get the swap done.

[Hanaldo]

It feels heavier than a stock R33 GTR clutch though. No way a stock GT clutch would be heavier than a GTR clutch, so it has to be aftermarket. The previous owner did say it had an aftermarket heavy duty clutch, i just have no idea what kind

[Hanaldo]

It feels heavier than a stock R33 GTR clutch though. No way a stock GT clutch would be heavier than a GTR clutch, so it has to be aftermarket. The previous owner did say it had an aftermarket heavy duty clutch, i just have no idea what kind

On that note, my current gearbox is an RB20DET with a push type clutch. I need a clutch for an RB25DET with pull type clutch. Dunno why i didn't think of that earlier lol, but there goes my last hopes of not needing to replace the clutch.

So i have decided to get an Exedy Cushion Button clutch, as i have been told an Exedy Heavy Duty will not be able to handle my final power target.

[Hanaldo]

Ok, scrap that last, Clint has said he will give me an Exedy Sports Ceramic clutch kit for the same price as a Cushion Button kit! A ceramic clutch is one stage below a twin plate racing clutch, and can take up to 450rwhp, so i will be very safe and still have room to modify my car more if i increase my power target at a later date. So for the same price as a lower rated button clutch ($1040 delivered), i am getting a much stronger racing clutch I realise it will not be as easy to drive with, although Clint says it is almost exactly the same as a Cushion Button clutch.

So i'm very impressed, highly recommend him to anyone looking for parts

[NA_Goodness]

You'll get used to it mate, dont worry. Always best to change the clutch anyway, start afresh! But trust me, you'll want more power!! You'll want a LOT more power

[Hanaldo]

Lol yeh i imagine i will. But for daily driving the boost will be set to 5psi, lowest possible setting. Will be boring after i'm used to the car, but will be better to run around as a daily.

I'm basically purchasing a new car lol. Everything about it is going to be different, i imagine it will be quite a shock. Can't wait for it to get done now Ben is going to Japan on Sunday, looking forward to hearing from him

Clint also said he can help me out if i get stuck with anything, offered to give me some stock dump/front pipes off an R34 GTT for free if KYP aren't supplying them. Great bloke, will be purchasing all my parts off him in the future

[NA_Goodness]

5psi?? Why 5psi? That's a little low, and kinda strange? If you wanted to run 5psi, you'd be better off throwing a turbo on your NA motor? Even standard has 7, so I'm very confused... Lol.
I'm running 10 on LOW boost, and you don't want to go any lower. If you're worried about fuel consumption, just stay off boost??

Clint sounds like a fantastic bloke! I'm definately looking into him when i need some parts!

[Hanaldo]

5psi just for when i'm driving like to uni, or places like that. It's a 108km round trip to uni and back, so if i was running full high boost then i would drink fuel very quickly. But for things that i don't do daily, like cruises, AHG driver training days, tuning days, etc. I will use high boost settings. I probably will stay off boost as well, but knowing me, i say that now but won't end up doing i

And R34's are dual stage, so standard has 5psi in low rev stages, then 7psi in the higher rpm. So i'm using the lowest possible setting, which is 5psi

[karbie]

This clint guy sounds awesome, he really is giving you a great deal. I might have to get you to order some parts for me Martin. does he do perfomance hoses and belts for RB25DET's???

[Ten Four]

^ I'd say so. Top bloke is right!

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[karbie]

^ I'd say so. Top bloke is right!

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Thanks for the link James

[NA_Goodness]

I just reread my last comment, and it may have come across the wrong way. Didn't mean to make it sound like I was having a go at you, mate

I know about the twin stage boost control, most people ground it off to run 7psi at all times. See how you go though, you'll probably find that when overtaking someone or pulling out into traffic, you'll want the extra power and you'll raise it!!!

*Evil laugh*

[Hanaldo]

Lol yeh i didn't take it that way Rhys, i know it's a bit odd to want to run 5psi haha. I'll see how i go anyway, you might be right, but i am also going to want to save money. We will see what happens

What do you think i should do with my gauges? Should i disconnect them all and get rid of my wiring, or should i just let KYP worry about everything? Because they will be installing the GTT center gauge pod, they will have to rewire everything anyway...