The I regret selling my s15, RB26 s13 build thread

[VAs13]

Well after constantly regretting selling my s15, ive decided to build another s13 this time. I got the shell from my best friend while he was on deployment.

Shawn and Brian @ RameyBuilt in Virginia Beach will be doing all the work as i am stationed @ Fort Campbell, KY.

I had this in the premie section but stuff is moving along alot faster as of now.

Parts as of now

Exterior:
GT-1 Motorsports front bumper
GT-1 Motorsports side skirts
GT-1 Motorsports rear bumper
180sx OEM kouki spoiler
180sx OEM kouki tail lights + RPS13 Cover
Koguchi Power front fenders +50mm
Koguchi Power rear fenders +70mm
180sx quarter windows
Ganador Mirrors

Wheels/Brakes/Suspension
SSR Minervas 18x10 +3/ 18x12 -14
D-Max Coilovers

Interior:
S15 Dash
S15 Door Panels
Recaro SR2 Confetti
Bride MO Seat rail
S15 confetti floor mats
180sx Kouki rear seats

Engine:
R33 RB26DETT
R.I.P.S intake manifold w/ 90mm throttle body
Precision 6766
HKS 272* 10.2mm cams
Tomei IN/EX cam gears
Manley valve spring retainers
Manley valves
Supertech valve guides
Cometic head gasket
Manley rods
CP pistons
ARP headstuds
ACL bearings
Tomei Oil pump
Custom oil pan -Brian @RB
N1 water pump
OEM gasket kit
Z32 transmission
Mazworx Z32 short shifter
Raw Brokerage Pulleys
Greddy Timing belt
HKS Oil Cap
HKS Rad Cap


BIG THANKS TO:




JESSE STREETER -anything you need from JAPAN
KrisKouki - JDM parts

Block is currently at the machine shop.

The regrets



the new car might look fimiliar





The new shell







awaiting the rb




now on to the good stuff.

Motor arrived @ RameyBuilt 2/16



I came home for the 4 day weekend to see it and start taking it apart.







The week after i left



getting ready to be off to the machine shop








motor is now at the machine shop.

here is the pictures of the goodies thus far








More stuff will be arriving this week

[SoulAmazing]

Great work, i know I'll regret getting rid of my Z
but good luck shell is sweet.

[koukimuncher]

sexxxyyyyyyyyyyy

[MrFairlady]

subscribed.....again

[blusx]

dope build wana see this finished

[xoxide]

This thread already delivers! Cant wait to see more progress. Beautiful S15 btw.

[Lukasss]

Originally Posted by MrFairlady

subscribed.....again

same



msggggg

[qwikspool]

good luck with the build

[Antonioq]

Originally Posted by VAs13

More stuff will be arriving this week

Is that a stock bumper with a lip and sorry i'm new to the 240sx stuff and im saving money to build mine and looking for ideas and nice job love the car so far.

[OzzYNMotioN]

good looking build homie! subscribed for the end result!

[Marzo]

dang man, looks like you're gonna have a twin! I'm building a blue type-x with a rb26 as well. I'm running 2860r's instead of a single, how much power are you looking to make? looks like you're gonna finish before me though.

[VAs13]

Originally Posted by Antonioq

Is that a stock bumper with a lip and sorry i'm new to the 240sx stuff and im saving money to build mine and looking for ideas and nice job love the car so far.

OEM 180sx Kouki Type X bumper with OEM Type X lip

Originally Posted by Marzo

dang man, looks like you're gonna have a twin! I'm building a blue type-x with a rb26 as well. I'm running 2860r's instead of a single, how much power are you looking to make? looks like you're gonna finish before me though.

car will eventually get painted as im looking to drive it before i deploy. It should end up making around 700 or so, but i guess we will see come dyno day.

[Sil-Eighty SE-K]

o man that s15 was yours?! ive seen pics of that thing is freaking famous..... downright the sickest s15 ive ever seen.

welcome to the RB26 club.......

[Pinggg]

Yes, something actually worth reading. Can't wait to see it done! GL sir.

[Sil-Eighty SE-K]

ps.... you might wanna consider a different pump.... the n1 pumps are notorious for issues (as are the stock pumps) I would recommend a Tomei pump. they are by far the best pump out there. If you are dead set of the N1 pump at least get the reimax gear set for it. pretty solid from what ive heard/read.

is this an r32 engine? are you getting a JUN collar fitted? or running r33 crank?

[tricky_ab]

^^ Agreed. That or a JUN oil pump if you can swing it. Both are recommended. A lot of my GTR friends have used Tomei or JUN models. I personally have never seen a N1 fail but the ones that I have heard about people using have been modified.

Originally Posted by MrFairlady

subscribed.....again

HAHA First thing I was thinking when I had seen this thread!

[Newtypex]

Originally Posted by Sil-Eighty SE-K

ps.... you might wanna consider a different pump.... the n1 pumps are notorious for issues (as are the stock pumps) I would recommend a Tomei pump. they are by far the best pump out there. If you are dead set of the N1 pump at least get the reimax gear set for it. pretty solid from what ive heard/read.

is this an r32 engine? are you getting a JUN collar fitted? or running r33 crank?

Stock pump works fine. Don't buy into forum gibber gabber. I'm sure this car isn't gonna be a 750hp racecar for a million dollar team. My 26 has tomei cams, hks gt-ss turbos, metal headgasket, arp headstuds, greddy timing belt, and forged pistons(only because the stock ones were moving around to much). 440whp. I track it all summer. If a 26 just came over from Japan with low miles all it needs is decent turbos, injectors, and good software for tuning. The engine will outlast the chassis. Promise. No reason to waste money on "FULLY BUILT YO!".

[Newtypex]

Another note:

The rumors that you heard about the few issues the rb26 had are true, but it took full race 700-800 hp skylines in Japans doing race after race to figure out the weaknesses. Weaknesses you will never see because your not even gonna come close to testing the limits by doing pulls around town.

[turbo_dreams]

Originally Posted by VAs13

OEM 180sx Kouki Type X bumper with OEM Type X lip

How?

Stoked about this build. Always liked your taste in mods...deff one of the nicest simple S15's stateside.

[stilmissmysti]

You sir are doing it right

[Imarvin240]

well this looks like its going down the right path! keep it up!

[LaurenceCly]

This thread already delivers!

[BrownDogg]

Nice build! Looks like you are building this the right way! What Precision turbo is that?

I have the PT6262 on my RB26.

Would you like to buy a D Jetro Power FC for a RB26 by chance!? lol

[VinceDude]

Damn dude i'd be hurting too! But that's a great looking s13 you've got there + the RB. I wouldn't say that's much of a loss. Can't wait to see your car running! Wish me luck on my shell too haha

[Newtypex]

Idle stability sucks with a power FC on a 26.

[jinesz32]

subscribed, very nice build !

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by Newtypex

Stock pump works fine. Don't buy into forum gibber gabber. I'm sure this car isn't gonna be a 750hp racecar for a million dollar team. My 26 has tomei cams, hks gt-ss turbos, metal headgasket, arp headstuds, greddy timing belt, and forged pistons(only because the stock ones were moving around to much). 440whp.

You haven't had any issue because you're under 500hp. He wants 700 if you read his posts. Therefore the stock pump does not work just fine. Put the collar on and upgrade the pump. You're in there why be a cheapass? It's just going to come back and bite you in the ass.

[VAs13]

Originally Posted by BrownDogg

Nice build! Looks like you are building this the right way! What Precision turbo is that?

I have the PT6262 on my RB26.

Would you like to buy a D Jetro Power FC for a RB26 by chance!? lol

Its a 6766 and I'm going to be running AEM

[ballinnmiami240sx]

damn....looks good!!!

[conrad_s13.5]

i trust this will be awesome!