Project Candy Begins (rb25det 240z)

[Wally]

the bellhousing was an absolute pain! took 6months to find somebody!

This is what's leaning me towards the jwt version but then you need to buy their flywheel as well. Another $400 [emoji849]

The R31 valve cover will look good once painted. I'm unsure what to do with mine.

 

[Robbie J]

RB flywheel the rest 350Z clutch/pressure plate well I will know next week when we do a trial fit. we should exchange tel: no.s I didn't post the build on here as I was fed up answering negative comments

 

[Robbie J]

CMAK 2 CSC delete kit

 

[Robbie J]

This is what's leaning me towards the jwt version but then you need to buy their flywheel as well. Another $400 [emoji849]

The R31 valve cover will look good once painted. I'm unsure what to do with mine.

But what colour do I paint them?

 

[Ian]

I started first by creating a spreadsheet which should of been a simple "keep track of costs". A day later it was a comprehensive part log, all devised into categories, lots of auto updating boxs and hyperlinks to everything.

It is useful, My spreadsheet has the part, part details, where I bought it from a price including shipping & import etc.

I had a budget in mind for the engine swap side of the build and had it on my spreadsheet counting down anytime I added to the list. I got it very wrong though, instead of stopping at close to £0 it now reads -£12.376.22 Very wrong.



Better going all out for the engine just once, cheaper in the long run, and you can fix any known issues that are common to the particular engine you are using.

 

[Robbie J]

It is useful, My spreadsheet has the part, part details, where I bought it from a price including shipping & import etc.

I had a budget in mind for the engine swap side of the build and had it on my spreadsheet counting down anytime I added to the list. I got it very wrong though, instead of stopping at close to £0 it now reads -£12.376.22 Very wrong.



Better going all out for the engine just once, cheaper in the long run, and you can fix any known issues that are common to the particular engine you are using.

I have not done a spreadsheet, for this reason, my wife is an auditor, ballpark it will be 10K I told her cough that's just the pile of bits so far....

 

[Wally]

CMAK 2 CSC delete kit
View attachment 37587

How come you've fitted this?

Not sure on the cam covers. What colour is the car?

 

[Wally]

It is useful, My spreadsheet has the part, part details, where I bought it from a price including shipping & import etc.

I had a budget in mind for the engine swap side of the build and had it on my spreadsheet counting down anytime I added to the list. I got it very wrong though, instead of stopping at close to £0 it now reads -£12.376.22 Very wrong.



Better going all out for the engine just once, cheaper in the long run, and you can fix any known issues that are common to the particular engine you are using.

Exactly what I've done with my spreadsheet. Because I'm using parts from different cars it helps to keep track of what's from where and who I bought it from.

I had originally budgeted 25k for the car but I think that's going to be getting blown out of the water as I want to do everything properly first time around.

 

[Ian]

I have not done a spreadsheet, for this reason, my wife is an auditor, ballpark it will be 10K I told her cough that's just the pile of bits so far....

As long as she thinks its only going to be £10k you're ok.

Exactly what I've done with my spreadsheet. Because I'm using parts from different cars it helps to keep track of what's from where and who I bought it from.

Its necessary, if you ever need to replace a part there no way you could remember where everything came from. I have over 260 parts on my list, that a lot to keep track of.

I had originally budgeted 25k for the car but I think that's going to be getting blown out of the water as I want to do everything properly first time around.

Given how much over budget I went on mine I can't see you keeping to that. Not that it couldn't be done cheaper, but I didn't want to take any shortcuts and to use only premium parts and it sounds like you are the same.

 

[Wally]

Given how much over budget I went on mine I can't see you keeping to that. Not that it couldn't be done cheaper, but I didn't want to take any shortcuts and to use only premium parts and it sounds like you are the same.

No point doing half a job. I want to fully enjoy this car and be proud of it rather than chase faults or know I did something half heartily. Plus I'd end up spending more money rectifying everything.

 

[Robbie J]

the 350/370Z clutch and cover fits RB Flywheel

 

[Wally]

the 350/370Z clutch and cover fits RB Flywheel
View attachment 37627

That's great news mate. You got it all bolted up to the engine yet?

 

[Wally]

Small update. The bulkhead is in.

I can't wait to get the shell back and get started dry building it all. Great work from Andy at ZFM / Auto Panel Solutions.
https://m.facebook.com/pages/catego...Service/Auto-Panel-Solutions-418351785395614/

 

[Robbie J]

That's great news mate. You got it all bolted up to the engine yet?

not quite, soon will post picture, waiting for bolts

 

[Jay.]

I'm planning on using a Plazmaman intake manifold and bosch 68mm drive by wire throttle body. I'll be able to eliminate the iacv and have the ecu control the throttle body for good idle.

https://plazmaman.com/product/rb25-r33-and-neo-inlet-manifold-full-billet-runner-6-injector/

Undecided what throttle pedal I'll be using to control it. Either a bosch pedal or maybe a pedal out of an R35. They are cheap enough but I'll have to fabricate a bracket to mount it.

Why do you want to use the 26 intake manifold? It seems either a lot of work on the head or buying an expensive adapter. Not sure if you've seen this thread
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/247435-mating-rb26dett-throttle-plenum-on-rb25det-neo-head/

Have you already purchased the intake manifold?

Having spoken to a few tuners, they are all in agreement that the standard intake manifold is just fine for all applications <550hp, and you actually lose a bit of mid-range torque with these style intake manifolds - plus they're quite a bit expensive!

That being said, they do look significantly better, and it's something I have bought myself (Freddy) I just haven't gotten around to installing it!

 

[Wally]

Have you already purchased the intake manifold?

Having spoken to a few tuners, they are all in agreement that the standard intake manifold is just fine for all applications <550hp, and you actually lose a bit of mid-range torque with these style intake manifolds - plus they're quite a bit expensive!

That being said, they do look significantly better, and it's something I have bought myself (Freddy) I just haven't gotten around to installing it!

I've not as of yet. I know the standard intake is fine for a good power level but it's damn ugly and I want to make plumbing in easier. The new intake will clean up the engine bay nicely, makes it easier running drive by wire and getting rid of the idle air control valve.

 

[Wally]

Well a big milestone for me today. The car is back from having a lot of metal work done and is now a fully solid rust free shell [emoji1696]

The cars been converted to RHD, new floors and rails, strengthened front chassis rails, joined the floor rails to the rear subframe and front chassis rails plus loads of other bits.

Today's job is getting on the rotisserie.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Fantastic situation.

 

[Rushingphil]

Great job - just got mine on the same rotisserie yesterday!

Are you going to do the painting yourself?

 

[Wally]

Great job - just got mine on the same rotisserie yesterday!

Are you going to do the painting yourself?

I would love to and it's definitely something I'm going to look into. Will depend on the cost to purchase all the kit vs having somebody spray it for me. Not something I've attempted before but definitely willing to learn.

I'm going to be doing all the body prep myself.