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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:17 am
by Tobie
Good on you going for something different, Turbo V8 sounds mental.... Even if it might be a 1UZ
When it comes to building cars every person have their own standards, thing is with a project car is that there is always room for improvement, no matter how hard or long you, or any other person have been working on the car.
I am sure if I had to sell my car, the next person would also change things to their liking.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:21 am
by BigKriss
Yes, I`m afraid it is a Lexus. But it has been built properly , Argo rods, Cp pistons, ARP stuff and worked heads.
I had built the engine for an Alfa Romeo project but in a year the Tjooners could not finish it for me. Cut the complete fire wall out and that's when I gave up.
Started looking for something else for the engine and ended up getting the SX..
I`ll miss the wail of the RB but it is going to be rather nice..
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:13 pm
by BigKriss
How much does the RB25 engine weigh ?
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:54 pm
by RudeBoy
toyota 1UZ-FE + R154 mission 486lbs
+ W58 mission 466lbs
RB25DET Alone
+ Five Speed 700 lb complete
from Skylines australia :
RB25DET = ~228Kg Dry with turbo, manifolds etc
RB25DET 5 speed = ~90Kg Dry
SR20DET = ~150Kg Dry with turbo, manifolds etc
SR20DET 5 speed = ~72Kg Dry
S15 6 speed should be a little more
And some comparison engines with turbos/manifolds
2JZGTE = ~268Kg
VH45DE = ~230Kg
CA18DET = ~130Kg
VQ30DET = ~162Kg
LS1 = ~174KG
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:12 pm
by BigKriss
Cheers bud ! Stirling info there..
The RB is a heavy biatch hey !
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:22 pm
by FUEL PERFORMANCE
SR for the win..
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:29 pm
by RudeBoy
Obsession Performance wrote:SR for the win..
so put one in your gtr
its less than 100kg diff incl gearbox, unless the sr makes power and needs a rb box, then its even less
good choice on the 1uz, makes tons of low down torque, the n/a one in my colt makes 350+ n/m from 2000 to 5500 peaking at 420nm
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:42 pm
by aep886
LS1 = ~174KG
damn...
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:46 pm
by djtreble
That's what I tought...pitty the majority of them are so damn expensive!
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:12 am
by BigKriss
aep886 wrote:LS1 = ~174KG
damn...
Very sensible choice of engine. 500 n/a hp easily available. For the money I have spent on the Lexus I could have had a 400hp LS1 with awesome potential.
Nelson Racing Engine`s ftw !
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:30 am
by smoothedgp
BigKriss wrote:Cheers bud ! Stirling info there..
The RB is a heavy biatch hey !
more cushin for pushin!lol
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:56 am
by BigKriss
Hey, talking of cushion, please remember the rear seat for me..its today , is it not ?
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:52 am
by smoothedgp
Its loaded already,just have a few things to do in the morning.
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:55 am
by Daniel
Is the Ikea shifter going to work on whatever box you have mated to the V8?
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:36 am
by BigKriss
No, it is Nissan specific.
