SkylineV35 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 It looks like a perfect fit! Maybe il try this route instead of the v8... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 i got advised to avoid the rb26dett for the zed by apex racing. They said its a good engine but very expensive to keep running correctly if getting a fair kicking all the time. Lovely sound from them though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Rb26 had its day a while back , LS is the way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Rb26 had its day a while back , LS is the way forward funnily enough the company that told me to avoid removed theres and fitted with an ls3 (this was on a skyline time attack car though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Awww... man.. il just have to not kick it as much Yeah i heard about the LS but I just cant help but think the rb26 with all the tuning available for it would complete my skyline.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Rb26 had its day a while back , LS is the way forward funnily enough the company that told me to avoid removed theres and fitted with an ls3 (this was on a skyline time attack car though) Lighter engine and can sit in further back in the engine bay... no replacement for displacement as they say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Now imagine your zed sounding like this while doing this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Sounds the nuts, Alex will want one.. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 This is a beast! Check out the handling on the corners! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 The replacement for displacement is boost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 The replacement for displacement is boost! would still rather have a 400hp n/a car over a 450hp turbo'd machine tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I'd rather have a supercharger than either but a supercharger with a turbo works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 The replacement for displacement is boost! would still rather have a 400hp n/a car over a 450hp turbo'd machine tbh I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I'd rather have a supercharger than either but a supercharger with a turbo works well superchargers produce less power at lower revs than some of the n/a cars. A flat torque graph is much better. Would never trade an N/A engine for a supercharged engine with the same power..ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 If only it was all about power rather than drivability/ flexibility/economy etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Yes the RB26 is a bit on the expensive side to tune, also a little high strung when pushed above 600BHP, although they can be pushed to 1000BHP+ it takes a big budget, I would go for an LS series motor any day, they are ideal for the Z and 350GT, they are both relatively heavy cars and the LS will produce a nice low RPM and fairly flat torque curve, which is what you want for good acceleration, remember BHP is how fast you go, torque is how fast you get there. Edited November 26, 2013 by Tricky-Ricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 If only it was all about power rather than drivability/ flexibility/economy etc And turbo's and chargers dont really come into this tbh. A flat torque graph, smooth power graph is exactly what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Might be what you want but I want that big rush of power. flat torque curves are great if you are restricted by gearing You can make more torque at lower rpm with boost my 1.4 supercharged daily makes more torque at lower rpm than my zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacky Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I very nearly bought an rb25det 350z. But was impatient (and didn't want to wait for it to be completed) and bought a standard facelift. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 If only it was all about power rather than drivability/ flexibility/economy etc And turbo's and chargers dont really come into this tbh. A flat torque graph, smooth power graph is exactly what you want. You are 100% right Neil but.... I went out with my friend in his turbo car. The acceleration was silly at some points but more power isn't everything for me. The drama of waiting for the turbo to kick in is addictive and the noises and whistles and they way it comes on is just fun. It feels like there is so much happening. I'd still prefer a N/A for driving on b roads etc BUT turbo's are alot of fun. Just different. Harder to drive and control in some ways plus N/A cars just drive better in anger round corners IMO but it opened my eyes that turbo's can be alot of fun. Not just drag racing. Saying that his daily driver is a 5l v8 so he has the best of both worlds and frequently tells me he prefers his DD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Plus that rb26 is tame. This 2jz is what I want 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 ANTI LAG!!!! I want it sooo sooo soo sooo bad :-(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 The 2JZ is a great and strong motor, but in the end it will only make similar power to the RB26 but I have seen them make 7-800BHP on an unopened motor as opposed to the RB needing forged internals after 5-600BHP. The also make a good bit more torque at lower RPM than the RBs and red-line at 6.5K rather than 8.5K so there great for a heavier car, But I still think given the choice I would go for an LS motor, you could always run a SC or turbo later for fun, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 The 26 never got variable valve timing unlike the 2jz , which makes such a big difference on the road and to general drivability, in fact the 26 had little development from '89 but the RB25 was developed right up to the end , thats why many people think the RB25 neo is the pinnacle of the RB engines , a stock RB25 neo makes more torque at a lower rpm than a stock rb26 , the saving grace of the 26 though is its potential for tuning but as Tricky Ricky says the LS motor has a huge potential for tuning since the market is many times bigger than that for the 26 and economies of scale make many of the parts surprising cheap especially if you are used to tuning Skylines. I was planning to fit an LS engine to my 33 GTST , was considering a RB30 build as well but the LS was going to be about 30% cheaper for a 600/600 build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 ANTI LAG!!!! I want it sooo sooo soo sooo bad :-(. I was looking at a ford focus rs with anti lag.. Was insane the spitting and popping and just a dangerous machine. I agree turbos are fun cars but after driving around in a 5 litre v10 M5 for a while I just can't see past a high power/torque n/a engine for proper driving. Saying that zmanalex's zed has minimal lag due to the turbo sizes etc and drives very smoothly but very very quick. I guess it's not so bad having a high powered n/a engine and strapping turbos on but not a fan of the 2 litre engine with no guts until the huge turbo spools up. I think the 2jz engine is amazing sounding and would definitely love the engine in a zed. Very special engine and a decent block is some serious dough these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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