Project RB (How To)

[Sileighty_85]

Thanks GenPac
NissanParts.cc is where I ordered all my OEM parts from.
All my sites where I get my parts are listed in the first post

More Stuff!

Cleaning up the Stock Exhaust manifold
I tried to do it myself but yeah that wasnt working out to well


So I took it to a local machine shop and had them wire brush the ports and runners and throw it in a tumbler

And since I dont want it to rust, I got some High Temp paint (VHT) and gonna plaint it aluminum.
SOOO CLEANNNNN





Primer Coat


Just finished Baking the primer coat.





Annnnnd Done hopefully it will keep and not chip



Swapped out that Piece of Shit XS power manifold for the cleaned up stocker.




Sucks to have such a small working space... (Not my House)

[va240dude]

Nice build, and thanks for posting your experiences with installing the parts whether good or bad. You've got a great wife to help you out too! I know most of us probably don't have a wives that are even remotely interested in being anywhere near us when we're in the garage! Post some vids when you get it running, and good luck with the rest of the install.

[Sileighty_85]

Originally Posted by va240dude

Nice build, and thanks for posting your experiences with installing the parts whether good or bad. You've got a great wife to help you out too! I know most of us probably don't have a wives that are even remotely interested in being anywhere near us when we're in the garage! Post some vids when you get it running, and good luck with the rest of the install.

Thanks, Yeah I dont think Ive ever ran across such a part thats as well know but such shitty quality, I guess suckers like me are what keep them in business.

Thanks again, Yeah I guess im a lucky guy to have found such a great girl ^_^ I will be posting start up vids and such.

[Ceepo]

Wow, very well documented, mad props to you +100 rep for you ha ha ha, keep it going

[sleeper108]

how much did having the machine shop clean our exhaust mani run you?

The only aftermarket exhaust manifold that I've seen, that people run without a ton of modification, is the godspeed one.


aftermarket is always better though, right? /sarcasm
seriously though, if you're looking for a top mount, I think having it custom made at a fab shop is the only way to go, and thats $$$$

[Sileighty_85]

Originally Posted by sleeper108

how much did having the machine shop clean our exhaust mani run you?

The only aftermarket exhaust manifold that I've seen, that people run without a ton of modification, is the godspeed one.


aftermarket is always better though, right? /sarcasm
seriously though, if you're looking for a top mount, I think having it custom made at a fab shop is the only way to go, and thats $$$$

$20 to clean the manifold

Yeah Im done with craptastic exhaust manifolds

The only other Manifold for stock turbo location I would buy would be from Scott @ S-Tec in Okinawa, I had planned on getting one from him but I didnt have pay pal at the time but i might buy one in later on.

If i was going for high HP i would go custom or somthing, but im not

[Sileighty_85]

So two of my injectors pintle caps had a finger broken off so I was gonna pull them out and replace them with my SR's when I saw this



EEEWWWWY


Good thing I pulled them out but now so i could send them off to get cleaned
Got the Injectors back ^_^Good As New




I ended up getting a Fujii-SPL Power Steering Linefor the RB
I've seen ppl use the stock PS line but from what ive seen its been a real stretch to make it work sooooo fuck it I got one.


Got a deal at Enjuku on the ISIS Short throw shifter I just couldnt pass up and Picked up the new ISIS BOV Flange


If ya'll didnt know ISIS BOV flanges can unscrew if you ever wanted to change the BOV with out cutiing and rewelding


Kinda a S14 IC install, When I got my Core It didnt come with any hardware and the only S14 install's Ive kinda seen either require some crazy ass/sucking mounting that required drilling into the lower core support or somthing so I set out to find some mounting brackets i could use that didnt require drilling into the lower core support

So i set off to build/find some brackets to use without having to drill into the lower core support (to avoid rusting)

So i found these brackets at Lowes



Cut Off the hook


Angle one left and one right


Cut off the top part and drill out the little hole enough for a 10mm bolt


Bolt them up to the lower core support where to headlight brackets mount to.


Then mark and drill out the holes to bolt the IC to.

Plus I can also adjust the angle of the IC haha

I will probably drill out and replace that little Phillip head screw with a bigger bolt

So right now Im that guy that rolls around town with a Interfooler.
The day i Installed it it was a bout to rain, so i said fuck it, plus since the car didnt come with a bumper reinforcement i left it on since it helped support the bumper lol


So pretty much waiting on the Wiring harness so I can drop in the RB, If I had an Exact date of when the harness would be ready I'd be pullin the KA and and beginning the Install.

Also be ordering the Power Steering cooler in a day or two

[bllabong89]

This build is looking great. Props on everything and hopefully when I do my swap, it will be looking this good. I am also a believer in quality parts so you don't have to replace it again. Alot of people don't understand the reason to spend 2 times the amount of a cheap product on a good product. You usually have to replace your cheap product when it breaks and then buy another cheap product as a replacement, your spending the same amount as you would have on a good part and still have a cheap product.

Def. subscribing and I can't wait to hear this thing

[niteridaz503]

You sir are a gentleman & a scholar lol love this build & don't mean to thread jack but hopefully you can answer a few questions that will aid me?

As far as the R33 crossmember stiffening up the chassis would the R32 one i have do the same? Can i use the R32 one as well for an RB25 swap?

Also if you are using the proper cross member why the need for the aftermarket SYKO engine & tranny mounts & why not go with maybe NISMO replacements since its going to be street driven mostly.

Cant wait to hear this thing run GL man.

[Sileighty_85]

Originally Posted by niteridaz503

You sir are a gentleman & a scholar lol love this build & don't mean to thread jack but hopefully you can answer a few questions that will aid me?

As far as the R33 crossmember stiffening up the chassis would the R32 one i have do the same? Can i use the R32 one as well for an RB25 swap?

Also if you are using the proper cross member why the need for the aftermarket SYKO engine & tranny mounts & why not go with maybe NISMO replacements since its going to be street driven mostly.

Cant wait to hear this thing run GL man.

cant really say for sure although the cross-members designs are almost the same


To my knowledge you cannot use the the R32 CM with the RB25 due to the mount designs.

Russell @ NissanParts.cc can get you a Brand New R33 crossmember for a good price.

Originally Posted by Syko Performance

While the engine can be bolted in by simply using the R33 crossmember, the factory rubber mounts situate the engine too high and too far forward. This does not give proper clearance for the hood or electric fans. Furthermore, the biggest issue is that the turbo exhaust elbow (O2 housing) will not clear the steering shaft. While many people use primitive methods to get around this (cutting and grinding) this can be a serious safety issue. The best solution we've found is to build a custom tubular exhaust elbow which gives substantial clearance to prevent the steering system from binding. Having peace of mind on the track makes it well worth spending the extra money to purchase our kit. Lastly, without our kit, you will need to fabricate a transmission bracket as well as a custom driveshaft. Paying a shop to do this for you would not be cost effective.

[sleeper108]

uuhh... I can't see a difference in the cross-members. I think you are right about not being able to use the R32 one, but I've never been able to tell the difference solely from pictures. Can someone please elaborate? (this is all just out of curiosity, as I already have a R33 crossmember)

Oh, and how long did it take to get your Skyo mounts? (did you order from them directly?) any mention of how their customer service has been, and quality of their product?

[Sileighty_85]

Originally Posted by sleeper108

uuhh... I can't see a difference in the cross-members. I think you are right about not being able to use the R32 one, but I've never been able to tell the difference solely from pictures. Can someone please elaborate? (this is all just out of curiosity, as I already have a R33 crossmember)

Oh, and how long did it take to get your Skyo mounts? (did you order from them directly?) any mention of how their customer service has been, and quality of their product?

Havent seen an R32 CM in person in a while but the R33's Use 2 bolt (each side) on the bottom of the mounts and R32's use 1 bolt (each side) , and I wanna say the R32 CM mount point are angled a little more

EDIT: I missed your second question.

I ordered the Mount kit from Phase2, Havent talked with anyone from Syko but quality look top notch.

[niteridaz503]

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

Havent seen an R32 CM in person in a while but the R33's Use 2 bolt (each side) on the bottom of the mounts and R32's use 1 bolt (each side) , and I wanna say the R32 CM mount point are angled a little more

Although similar in appearance they are actually different & i do see the angles, THANK YOU Sileighty_85 for the info now updates pls lol

[Sileighty_85]

Forgot some other stuff,

My Tranny mount was torn when I got it so I ordered a Nismo Mount for a Z32 (IIRC)


(you all know what a Nismo mount looks like)

as well as replacing the stock Pivot ball with a Nismo Pivot ball


So ive been searching for an RB25 dipstick to replace my old cracked one.

I've been searching for a while on a US spec one and tried ordering a R34 RB25 one from The Nismo Shop. Turns out its too short. Then said they had one for the R33 RB25, well ordered it and it came in well it was too long.

So im tired of searching for this damn part (damn my OCD) So decided to make it work.

The Dipstick i used is from a 2000-2006 Sentra, 1.8 QG18DE; P/N 11140-4Z002

The sentra Dipstick has a Roll pin that holds it in so i just knock out the roll pin



I ended up cutting the RB DS to (MEASUREING FROM THE "L" MARK) Cut it to 40.3CM and slide it into the Sentra's Handle. Then drill out the hol for the roll pin, Insert and Done.



So you should get about 39CM from the bottom of the Yellow Handle to the "L" Mark
Full Length should be 42.6CM of the Silver Stick you cut

Sure your thinking why not cut the Sentra's stick to length, well the Cross Hatching for the "Safe Zone" is bigger on the Sentra.



If all my Measurements are correct, this should get you pretty close to an OEM one (depending on your measurements and cutting you should get around +/- 1 CM for what i got, Which should be fine seeing that you shouldn't be running your oil right on the "L" Mark anyway.

But Just in case can one of you RB25 guys measure your DS from the bottom of the orange lip (the lip that touches the top of the tube down to the "L" Mark? Just to make sure haha *Possibly in CM?

[S13coupeRB25DET]

your ride is pretty sick

[GenPac]

Just wanted to say I have been dealing with the folks at NissanParts.cc (Jeff) as well for my RB20. Very knowledgeable and courteous!

[Sileighty_85]

Originally Posted by GenPac

Just wanted to say I have been dealing with the folks at NissanParts.cc (Jeff) as well for my RB20. Very knowledgeable and courteous!

Who is Jeff?
Russell is the one that runs NissanParts
You must be confused with NismoParts
These two shops are on the same server but they are two different shops ran by two different ppl.

Just wanna clear that up, since it seems to be a common misunderstanding.

[Yellow4g63]

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

i got this nastyness inside on the runners 4-6...sigh this is what i get for cheaping out ;o;

LoL wow, people think they are a good deal because they "look good". Welcome to the RB club and don't throw away that stock RB fan and fan clutch. You can make it fit on the S14's but you have to trim the radiator support and drill new mount holes. I find it keeps the car way cooler than the dual pullers.

[ms!3]

looks good pat.

[CamryOnBronze]

Nice work, very well documented!

[GenPac]

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

Who is Jeff?
Russell is the one that runs NissanParts
You must be confused with NismoParts
These two shops are on the same server but they are two different shops ran by two different ppl.

Just wanna clear that up, since it seems to be a common misunderstanding.

Good to know. It's very confusing because essentially their site is one and the same. Only changes URL depending on whether you click 'nismo' or 'nissan'
Either way, It's still good customer service.

[bb4_96]

I don't care for S14's but i've enjoyed your build thus far. Your right XS power = crap. Their SR manifold sucks too. Good luck with your build.

[turbo2nr]

great build and well documented

cant wait untill its done look forward for updates!

[Sileighty_85]

little update,
Got in my Power steering cooler system
Ordered it from Summit P/N 4110


Came with hoses, zip ties, clamps...


Since the S14's use a barbed fitting comming out of the R&P I dont have to make a custom line ^_^

I can just slip a hose right over the fitting

Here is the OEM Part Number 49325-03E00-

[Sileighty_85]

MOAR Parts!!!

Got in my New belts and new exhaust mani gasket from Nissanparts.cc
that crappy ass XS-Power Manifold tore up my old gasket when i removed it.



Straight from Japan Land the new Defi line up "Defi Advance BF" Water Temp Gauge (White Face)


So once I finish one of my customers swaps I can send off the Stock turbo and get ported and fitted with new compressor wheels

[Yellow4g63]

Cometic sells gaskets for the RB motors cheaper than the nissan units. The exhaust manifold gasket is metal unlike the stock and $27ish.

[Sileighty_85]

Originally Posted by Yellow4g63

Cometic sells gaskets for the RB motors cheaper than the nissan units. The exhaust manifold gasket is metal unlike the stock and $27ish.

yeah I saw it and thought about it, but didnt seem that great seemed too thin

[Yellow4g63]

Works great I used it when I changed manifolds. I also used the lower intake manifold gasket (intake manifold to head) that they sell too. WAY better than the stock paper gasket (RB20). Only thing I didn't use was the head gasket don't trust those I used a Tomei gasket.

[Sileighty_85]

are they port matched? the OEM one are.
RB25 Gaskets are really beefy.

Smart Move on the H/G gasket

[Yellow4g63]

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

are they port matched? the OEM one are.
RB25 Gaskets are really beefy.

Smart Move on the H/G gasket

Yeah they match the ports perfect no extra work needed. I installed SR20 exhaust manifold studs on my head because the runners on my exhaust manifold. they were just too long and I wouldn't be able to install it.