good to see u've taken a big step looks good Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Thanks Ben, and CossonVL - I'm really happy with the way it's turned out. Next step will (probably) be to fix up with front and rear windows, particularly the rear. I didn't know it was still that rusty under the back window. So once that's fixed, windows will go back in, this time with a VT window seal. From there, I'll be getting the interior in and saving my pennies for the diff. I also found someone on SAU who can manufacture the kit to fit RB26DETT intake manifolds to RB25DET heads; they're $600 for the two plates, two manifold gaskets, and all necessary (allen key) bolts. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

oooooooooow yeah, the cage looks aaawesome Tim! out of curiosity howcome you want an RB26DETT intake manifold on an RB25DET head!?

Coming along nicely! Whats next on the to-do-list?

The RB26 intake manifold is foward facing and i've heard it outperforms the majority of aftermarket items. Not suprising considering it was developed as part of the multi-million dollar GT-R project when Nissan first built the RB26. It looks great too!

looks good man, pretty strange not seeing a headlining in a street car, but looks tuff!

Quote: Originally Posted by ATMO_BT1 The RB26 intake manifold is foward facing and i've heard it outperforms the majority of aftermarket items. Not suprising considering it was developed as part of the multi-million dollar GT-R project when Nissan first built the RB26. It looks great too! ooh thanks for clearing that up Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Whoah, thread is going off! Quote: Originally Posted by obsesv oooooooooow yeah, the cage looks aaawesome Tim! out of curiosity howcome you want an RB26DETT intake manifold on an RB25DET head!? Quote: Originally Posted by ATMO BT1 The RB26 intake manifold is foward facing and i've heard it outperforms the majority of aftermarket items. Not suprising considering it was developed as part of the multi-million dollar GT-R project when Nissan first built the RB26. It looks great too! Couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks Jack. I also want to take advantage of the six throttle set up that's part of the RB26DETT manifold, combined with the VCT of the RB25DET head (not found in RB26 heads). Really want to see how far I can push VCT before I go aftermarket cams. Quote: Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV Coming along nicely! Whats next on the to-do-list? Thanks Alex! Well, I'm picking the car up this Saturday. Ended up coming in at $3200, mostly because under the roof lining. From factory there are some carpet rectangles glued to the roof, and apparently it was a nightmare to remove the glue. Oh well, I'm still very happy with the results. Guess it goes to show you get what you pay for. I've really got to get my diff sorted, because at the moment it's rolling on a N/A disc diff with a smashed centre. The rear suspension is only half in at the moment (no sway or panhard), because I still have to fit the rear lower trailing arm bushes, which go in the diff housing.....argh! But yeah, diff is the next big dollar item, around $3K. I do want to fix up the steel beneath the rear window seal before it goes back in too. Whilst my money is being put away for the diff, I'll be assembling the interior (minus seats and harnesses), and probably start looking for motor and five speed on the cheap (so I can get it rego'ed before the bigger stuff goes in). If anyone is wondering, the reason I don't have a roof lining compared to some other people with as or more complex cages that do, is because my cage is "tagged" all over the place - the bars are heavily welded to the A pillars, and to the roof at the top of the C pillars. Sure, roof inserts have been suggested - but I just like the idea of a sprayed roof. Looks a bit meatier. Quote: Originally Posted by misk looks good man, pretty strange not seeing a headlining in a street car, but looks tuff! Thanks Billy. That's what I like to hear! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Cage and no roof lining looks the goods. That's how I'd have it

Yeah, I feel like it's something a little bit different. From memory the bars have actually gone right over both the centre and courtesy interior lights, so I'm going to have to find another way to mount at least one. Hmm...

Tim, that cage looks absolutly awesome!! And I'm going to say, with the RB26 inlet manifold and throttle bodies etc the throttle response is farking awesome DO IT p.s your not a bad looker urself LMFAO! (im noit gay) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Oww yeah, that's what I like to hear. Definately a bit angrier with six throttles over one! You can be as gay as you want Wayno, I don't do long distance. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by TUXEDO That's still pretty high rpm for 100kmph cruising, I guess it would be fine if You dont intend on driving it out of town. The 'lane sits on 2200 at 110kmph mint. i know this is old but 2500 is good... i have 3400rpm at 100km/h Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Hahaha, ouch!

Im jealous tim, coming along nicely That cage is horn. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Bah, it's just a shell with a lot of tubes! Wait until I'm doing some of the cool bits.

well your shell with a lot of tubes is still looking better than mine, loving the cage! But i still think you need inserts for the roof lining or something lol

Naaaah!

who needs roof lining? pff! roof lining is soft

Picking it up tomorrow morning, so I'll try and get some better pictures then.