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hey guys cant really decide which engine to go with. most of you NZ guys should no what im building (VL GTR).
RB30ETT - Cheap, loom already there, looks better, single cam, difficult to find performance parts for
RB25/30DETT - Less cheap, Twin Cam, dosnt look as good as RB30, not a gtr part, requires new loom, easier to to performance parts for
RB26/30DETT - Expensive, Best flow, gtr part, dosn't look as good, requires new loom, dam easy to find performance parts for
RB20DETT - HAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHA
what do you guys think??
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Originally Posted by Skaarj
hey guys cant really decide which engine to go with. most of you NZ guys should no what im building (VL GTR).
RB30DETT - Cheap, loom already there, looks better, single cam, difficult to find performance parts for
rb30dett is not a single cam. maby you should put in a ford motor to be really different. ha
or a z18, now that would be coo ooooooollllllll
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Originally Posted by convert
rb30dett is not a single cam. maby you should put in a ford motor to be really different. ha
or a z18, now that would be coo ooooooollllllll
ohhhhhhhhhhh crap
EDIT: first post
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keep it old skool and chuck in a datsun 1200 motor.. twin carbz n all
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Well since its gonna be a "vl gtr" i'd got with the 26/30 combo.
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Originally Posted by TurboKiwi
Well since its gonna be a "vl gtr" i'd got with the 26/30 combo.
Thats what I was going to say. If your going to do this, do it properly... no point in spending 80% of the money and getting 20% of what this car could be
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So you still going the 4WD route? It'll be a lot easier to use 26 gear cos its all set up for 4WD, there'll be no issues with mating transfer cases and gear boxes etc. The 26 setup will cost you a pretty penny tho!
Oh and who gives a rats ar5e what the motor looks like? Go before show!
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07-06-08, 16:14 GMT+10#10 http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attach...5&d=1212741733 (http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=19895&d=1212741733)
http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attach...3&d=1212741733 (http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=19893&d=1212741733)
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Originally Posted by NZ_GTS
who gives a rats ar5e what the motor looks like? Go before show!
Depends what your building the car for. Race car then I agree, but if its a street/show car then the "theme" of the car is very important. It's all the little details that make a car stand out above the rest
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07-06-08, 17:41 GMT+10#11 I don't understand what you're saying about the twin cams not looking good..
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07-06-08, 17:51 GMT+10#12 Twin cams look awesome.
And if you're researching a 'GTR' vl, I assume you might have seen this one? If not, continue with your homework. Hope you've got plenty of spare cash...
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07-06-08, 19:40 GMT+10#13 Quote:
Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV
http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attach...5&d=1212741733 (http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=19895&d=1212741733)
http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attach...3&d=1212741733 (http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=19893&d=1212741733)
Depends what your building the car for. Race car then I agree, but if its a street/show car then the "theme" of the car is very important. It's all the little details that make a car stand out above the rest
yer i think your right bout the theme. it would be a bit strange calling it a "VL GTR" if it just has regular skyline parts in it.
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08-06-08, 09:42 GMT+10#14 so have you decided om a motor and running gears now?
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08-06-08, 20:12 GMT+10#16 even better 850cc mini power!!
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08-06-08, 23:45 GMT+10#17 Quote:
Originally Posted by Skaarj
RB30ETT - Cheap,
^^^REALLY?!? you must be loaded brother.
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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09-06-08, 14:14 GMT+10#18 why not just save up and buy a r33 gtr? because when your vl's done it'l pretty much be a skyline anyway. im not sure what a r33 is worth but just off what ive spent from turboing mine and tidying it up ive spent roughly $14000. buy building "VL GTR" id say youd spend alot more than what i did. so save yourself alot of trouble and frustration and buy a r33.
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09-06-08, 16:23 GMT+10#19 Quote:
Originally Posted by NZCalais
^^^REALLY?!? you must be loaded brother.
I'm thinking what he meant was RB30ET, not twin turbo, but may maybe not?
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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09-06-08, 16:44 GMT+10#20 GTRs are no fun!!! they stick to the road to well....I like a little bit less handling in a car if you get my....drift LOL
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