RB26 Swap Project
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#47
I love the sound of the VQ engine... but it doesn't even come close to the sound of an RB##DETT and obviously can't withstand the same level of abuse on stock internals.... so this project has my interest. I hope it works out, and wish you the best of luck. Can't wait to see a finished product sometime soon. If they did it in that Z, I see no reason why it can't be done similarly in a G.
There was a post on here a few weeks ago about some guys who found a scraped 2008+ G35 Sedan undercover test-car in a junkyard. Somewhere in there, it mentioned that Nissan was going to be redoing the VQ Engine altogether with improved internals so that it could also be used as the platform for the new GTR... but that all of the other vehicles that get the VQ block would also get most of the new improvements. If any of this is true... hopefully the new VQ will be a more capable competitor against the old RB Series of engines as far s the tuning market is concerned(ability to withstand high boost on stock internals, etc).
There was a post on here a few weeks ago about some guys who found a scraped 2008+ G35 Sedan undercover test-car in a junkyard. Somewhere in there, it mentioned that Nissan was going to be redoing the VQ Engine altogether with improved internals so that it could also be used as the platform for the new GTR... but that all of the other vehicles that get the VQ block would also get most of the new improvements. If any of this is true... hopefully the new VQ will be a more capable competitor against the old RB Series of engines as far s the tuning market is concerned(ability to withstand high boost on stock internals, etc).
#48
how bout this....i love stiring the pot...my boys putting a 2Jz in his 350z or an RB....probably leaning more towards the 2Jz because it can hold 1000hp stock...both will fit both will need management and yes we know customization is a must...and i realize half the people on ths form dont even do there own work so when you do most of it on your own your aright....cars that we have to back this up
92 240sx - RB25det
95 240sx - rb26dett
95 240sx - 2Jz
89 supra - 1 Jz
in the works
05 350Z - Rb26dett or 2Jz
FD Rx7 - Ls1
92 240sx - RB25det
95 240sx - rb26dett
95 240sx - 2Jz
89 supra - 1 Jz
in the works
05 350Z - Rb26dett or 2Jz
FD Rx7 - Ls1
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#53
this is what always happens, people put so much doubt in the project, the people just decided to finish it and show it at the end or not show at all. sometimes people need to stfu because it's not your car. sure you can push out 1000hp out of VQ but by experience, you can push 1000hp out of RB with tuning that is tested over time, 330lb heavier? so? with a RB26 you can also use the GTR 6speed, this means you can finally get rid of the transmission from the G, which probably can't handle 700+ hp anyway.
I for one would love to see this project finished. if you think VQ is better for the project then do it and show us, until then, STFU.
I for one would love to see this project finished. if you think VQ is better for the project then do it and show us, until then, STFU.
#55
#57
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
VE30DE didn't ever come with an intercooler Dave. And it was at least 100lbs heavier. With no turbo exhaust manifolds, turbos, associated plumbing. And I'll assume a V6 block would be lighter than a I-6 block. I have also read that the VQ35 is actually a tad lighter than the VQ30.
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