Ready and Waiting
May 13th, 2010 adminOver the course of the last 2 years of owning the car, the plan was simple - BUY EVERYTHING I could in advance, build as much as I could OUTSIDE the car, so that when it was time to begin, I could swap everything in one fell swoop.
During the planning and Parts buying/choosing process, I simply used ‘Weak Points’, whether they were HP limits or RPM limits and the identification of such as an aid in each area. For instance, for my Shortblock, I made the Engine Block itself the known weak point and purchased everything to meet or exceed it’s capabilities, as I am using a standard Nissan 05U Block, which is known to have a theoretical limit of about 1,000 HP if built/tuned/done right. The other parts chosen are all capable of exceeding this limit, therefore, making the Engine Block the weakest point of the shortblock build. With this in mind, theoretically, had I chosen an N1 or 24U Engine Block for the build, the Standard Crankshaft that I am currently using would then become the so-called weak point of the Shortblock.
Basically, I set my sights on having the Shortblock and Cylinder Head to be able to safely achieve 950+HP and 9,500 RPM, making certain that each part that I chose had the strength/ability to achieve this threshold, although I will not run at these performance levels (as can be seen in my initial Turbo choice). I just wanted to be certain that the only thing standing in my way once everything was in the car, was a Turbine swap and a re-tune.
Here is a list of everything that I have been able to acquire/purchase over the last 2 years in preparation for the final build:
Shortblock:
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- Used STD 05U RB26 Engine Block.
- New Nissan OEM 2007 Build-Date RB26DETT Forged Crankshaft.
- New Manley 121.5mm Pro Series Turbo Tuff I-Beam Connecting Rods.
- New Upgraded ARP 3.5 Rod Bolts/Capscrews.
- New 87mm CP Forged Pistons, CP Molly Rings, CP 21mm Wrist Pins.
- New ACL Race Series ConRod and Main/Thrust Bearings, STD.
- New JUN Strengthened Crank Cradle/Main Cap 10mm Stud Kit.
- New Nissan N1 Water Pump.
- New Tomei Oversized RB Oil Pump.
- New Tomei 1.5mm Oil Restrictor.
- New ATI 1,000 HP 7″ Super Damper Harmonic Balancer (#917752).
- New Nissan OEM Crankshaft Timing Gear, Washers/Spacer, Fasteners etc.
- New Custom RIPS Racing 4WD 7+L Racing Sump/Oil Pan.
Cylinder Head:
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- Used RB26 DOHC Aluminium Cylinder Head.
- New Manley +1mm Oversized Stainless Steel ProFlo Int & Ex Valves.
- New Manley Pro Series Valve Springs, Titanium Retainers, Locks.
- New Nissan RB26 OEM Valve Spring Seats (Manley recommended).
- New HKS Heavy Duty 10,000+ RPM Certified Valve Stem Seals.
- New Supertech Manganese Bronze Valve Guides.
- New Tomei ProCams 270/10.25mm Int & Ex Camshafts.
- New Tomei +1mm Oversized Solid Lifters.
- New Tomei Strengthened Cam Cap Studs.
- New Greddy Adjustable Cam Timing Gears.
- New Greddy Strengthened Timing Belt.
- New Nissan OEM Timing Belt Idler, Tensioner & Spring.
- New ARP2000 Cylinder Head Stud Kit.
Exhaust, Induction & Misc.:
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- Veilside 3.5″ Full Titanium Exhaust Piping, Ti Muffler & Ti Flex-less Oversized Downpipe.
- HKS Low Mount Twin Turbo ‘BALANCE TUBE’ Pressure-Equalizing Exhaust Manifolds.
- HKS Twin Devided Exhaust/Turbo Exhaust Dumps.
- Twin Garrett/Nismo RS580 Turbos, Steel Wheel, 360deg Journal Bearing.
- HKS Heavy Duty Actuators/Internal Wastegates.
- New Yonaka Motorsports RB26 Master Rebuild Gasket Set.
- New Tomei Metal Head Gasket, 1.2mm x 88mm.
- New Tomei Metal Exhaust Manifold Gaskets.
- New Tomei Metal Intake Manifold Gaskets.
- OEM Nissan Non-HICAS Power Steering Pump.
Cooling/Intake:
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- New Stainless Steel Braided Turbo Oil and Water Lines.
- New Custom Aluminium Tank Oil Separator/Drain Back System.
- New Greddy Square Aluminium Oil Catch Can.
- New Greddy/Trust 10AN Engine-Side Oil Block, Inlet/Outlet.
- New Greddy/Trust 10AN Remote Filter Block w/Thermostat.
- New Dana/Tru-Cool M7B. 36 Row Stacked Plate Oil Cooler @ 20,500 BTU.
- New Custom Oil Cooler Lines. 10AN, Push-Loc Lines & Fittings.
- New ASI Oversized Aluminium R32 Radiator.
- New Nismo 1.3 BAR Radiator Cap.
- New Mishimoto R32 Aluminium Shroud/Dual 12″ Electric Fan Kit.
- New Nissan OEM Upper & Lower Radiator Hoses.
- New Greddy/Trust Suction/Turbo/Intake Piping Kit.
- New (2) AEM 3″x5″ DryFlow Cone Filters.
- New Aluminium Custom 80mm MAF Deletes.
- Greddy/Trust Intercooler Hard Pipe Kit.
- New Mr.Silicone-UK – Suction/IC etc Couplers, all Black.
- New Billet 9-Port Vacuum Distro/Balance Block, Black.
- (2) Apexi Twin Chamber Blow off valves, OEM location.
- New Jun-Style Custom Aluminium ‘Smooth Top/Stealth’ Intake Plenum.
- New 80mm Billet Throttle Body for Single TB Conversion.
Electronics/Management/Monitoring:
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- New AEM EMS (30-1621) Engine Management.
- New AEM Intake Air Temp Sensor.
- New AEM 3.5 BAR MAP Sensor.
- New AEM Boost Control Solenoid.
- New AEM 24-Tooth CAS Wheel Upgrade.
- New Super Spark AUS RB Series 1 Ignition Coils.
- New Apexi BNR32 ECU Harness Extension.
- New Kenne Bell 40A Boost-A-Pump, 17.5v Fuel Pump Controller.
- New Kenne Bell Boost-A-Spark, 20v Ignition Controller.
- 60mm Apexi EL Series II Mech. Boost Gauge.
- Grid TS Dancer 4WD Variable ETS (Drag) Controller.
- New Extreme TSC ETS (Circuit) Controller.
- 0 Gauge Pos/Neg Battery Relocation, Hood to Trunk.
- Full DC Breaker/Fuse-less Custom Trunk.
- Distro Blocks to 4 & 8 Gauge Trunk Accessories Wiring.
Fuel System:
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- New Nismo RR581 BNR32 In-Tank Fuel Pump.
- New Sard 800cc/1.10ms Fuel Injectors.
- New Aeromotive 8AN “Y” Fuel Distro to Dual Feed Rail.
- New Tomei Type-L Heavy Duty Fuel Pressure Regulator.
- New Tomei Tri-Entry Billet RB26 Fuel Rail, 11mm Injector.
Transmission & Drivetrain:
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- New OS Giken 5spd Close Ratio FS5W30A Gear Set.
- New OS Giken Strengthened Transmission Center Plate.
- New OS Giken Strengthened Transmission Input Shaft.
- New OS Giken Tripple Plate Clutch (TS3B).
- New OS Giken HEAVY Flywheel, +4.55 KG Heavier.
- New Nissan Release Bearing and Clutch Sleeve.
- New Nismo Oversized Clutch Slave Cylinder.
- New Nismo Steel Braided Clutch Line.
- New Nismo Strengthened Clutch Pivot.
- New Nismo Strengthened Flywheel Bolts.
- New Stillway ‘0-400m’ 5spd Gated Drag Shifter, 5th/Reverse Lockout.
- New Cusco Metal Shift Lever Collar.
- New Nismo Strengthened Clutch Pedal Bracket.
- New Nismo Strengthened Engine & Transmission Mounts.
- New Nismo GT 1.5 Way Front Limited Slip Differential.
Braking:
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- New Akebono 370Z-Sport Front 4pot & Rear 2pot Big Brake Kit (Concept-Z).
- New Stoptech 355mm Slotted Front Rotors, Stoptech 350mm Slotted Rear Rotors.
- New Concept-Z Stainless Steel Braided Front & Rear Brake Lines.
- New Hawk HPS Performance Brake Pads, Front & Rear.
- 18 x 9.5 +12 Desmond Marquis Promoda Regamaster Forged Wheels.
- Temporary 275/35/18 Nexen Rubber.
Suspension/Stability:
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- New AMS Adjustable Front Upper Control Arms.
- New AMS Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms.
- New AMS Adjustable Front Tension Rods.
- New AMS Rear Subframe Solid Bushing Kit.
- New JapSpeed HICAS Lock Bar Kit.
- New JapSpeed Adjustable Rear Traction Rods.
- GAB Sport Adjustable Coil Over Suspension.
- Cusco Front & Rear Type OS Strut Bars.
- New Cusco Brake Cylinder Stopper/Brace Kit, Integrated Strut Bar End.
Interior:
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- New Superior-Auto R32 GTR Front & Rear Seat Covers, Black/Carbon.
- New Superior-Auto R32 Door Panel Inserts, Black/Carbon.
- Nismo 320KM/H Speedo Gauge Cluster, black.
- New NRG Low-Profile Quick Release Steering Wheel Boss.
- New Nardi Classic Leather 330mm Steering Wheel.
- New Custom Leather Shift & E-Brake Boots, Black.
- New Custom Floor Mats Front & Rear, Black.
- New ZPE Interior (Cluster, HVAC) LED Conversion – Red.
- New ZPE Interior Light (Map/Dome) LED Conversion – Clear.
- B-Quiet Sound Deadener throughout Trunk and Interior.
Exterior/Paint Prep:
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- PAINT: The car will remain Red.
- New OEM Windshield and Rear Window Seals.
- New Nismo/N1 Front Bumper Vents (to repair my bumper).
- Moonface Rear-Wiper-Motor-Delete Window Plug.
- Re-Add OEM Rear Wing, Exterior to be ‘N1/Nismo’ Theme.
- Re-Add OEM Side Mirrors as current ‘mini mirrors’ suck.
- Existing Nismo/N1 Front Bumper, Hood lip, Skirts, Chibi, Trust Rear Spats.
- Existing unknown FRP ‘TT’ Style Hood.
- New Aerocatch Flush Locking Hood Pins.
- New IHI Group Clear Front Corner/Marker Lights.
- Existing BNR32 N1 Head Lights.
I still have a number of items to acquire, along with certain areas of my planning, in terms of parts, to re-visit such as the Fuel system…..which unfortunately is not up to par for what I would like to accomplish in the end. Time, Money and alot of both. Is it worth it ? DAMN RIGHT !
The TO-DO/TO-BUY List:
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- Gauges/Monitoring (AEM Gauges, as I like the 5v outputs for Triggers/Datalogging).
- Re-Visit/Re-Plan Fuel System, bring up to matching performance capabilities with rest of build.
- Get spare Early BNR32 Transmission to use for OSG 5spd Build Up.
- Get spare Rear Subframe for complete overhaul/powdercoat/strengthening.
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- Paint Car (Red again), Repair & Re-Finish Wheels (matte black), Front Bumper upgrade ?
- Order remaining exterior Window seals etc for Paint time (all windows removed).
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- Choose Engine Builder/Machinist (thanks to the money I have invested, I am a little gun-shy).
- Choose Transmission Builder (a local USDM Z32 “FS5W30A” 5spd expert hopefully).
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- Custom ‘Stealth’ Trunk/Boot to house all secondary Electronics, Battery Relocation etc.
- Begin Wiring Car, Battery Relocation, Entertainment, General Cleanup, Complete Interior.
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………and anything else that comes to mind, as we all know – PLANS CONTINUOUSLY CHANGE.