My Project Car: 800HP RB26DETT 1998 240SX

[KB240SR]

Ah ok. Cleared that up for me.

[riggs]

To be specific, it requires about 30-35%...speaking from personal experience on more than one vehicle...

[GreeceS13]

Any update?

[spanishricer]

Last I heard, he blew his turbo or threw a bearing or something?

[Waynehead]

^ unfortunately.

[riggs]

So here's the update, yes, engine encountered bearing damage, which lead to loss of oil pressure, which lead to blown turbo, in turn encountering massive engine damge...crank was toast, etc.

So, I started over in Mid-March and have spent the past three months gathering the parts for a brand new engine build.

Everything is here, and Able Racing in Midwest City, OK started the machine work last week.

Look for the car to be bigger and better, and I look forward to seeing its progress.

It will be back up for sale when we complete it, but I'm in no rush to sell it at this time.

[tnd240]

Look forward to seeing it. Pics and updates of my build will be up soon as well.

[GreeceS13]

Yes we waiting for pics of your project

[riggs]

I want to start out by thanking the guys at Abel Racing in Midwest City, OK (Specifically Erwin, who goes by Efeezi on the various online forums.) You guys have been a pleasure to work with, and your knowledge of all things Nissan is amazing.

It's been six months since the 240SX encountered bearing damage, which led to a full motor rebuild.

This downtime gave me the opportunity to rethink the current engine configuration, etc. While I was happy with the power of the Borg Warner 74mm (1.10 A/R) turbo with 9" cover, the spool characteristics weren't ideal for a street car IMO, and I wanted something that could make similar power, while providing a larger powerband.

After consulting Borg Warner, they recommended their 72mm (.90 A/R) ETT Turbo with their new 10" Race Cover, which has been dyno proven to make up to 60whp over their standard 9" cover.

The motor was rebuilt with an N1 Crank, JE Pistons, and Eagle Rods. Head was left untouched from the previous setup, complete with Tomei Hardware and 260/260 Poncams.

The car now sports the new Tial 50mm Q BOV, which sounds amazing, to go along with the Tial 60mm wastegate, and I'll have some dyno videos to post this weekend, pending all goes as planned.

Here's some sneak peaks from what's to come. Forgive the dust, it's been tucked away in the corner of the shop for several months awaiting parts.

[madhatter]

great to see the car is back online!!!
cant wait to see the numbers and some video
you must be stoked that it getting closer to completion
congrats and good luck on the dyno

[riggs]

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/U...rts_181811.htm

The car was completed today, and I’m very pleased with the finished product. The plan is to dyno tune the car tomorrow, and I’ll upload the graphs as soon as we finish. The car sounds beastly in person, I wish you all could see it in person.

Special thanks again to corporate sponsors: BF Goodrich Tires, Tial Motorsports, Borg Warner, Abel Racing, Je Pistons, Eagle Rods, Tomei USA, and many others along the way for your help with the vehicle.

[KB240SR]

Your car is absolutly amazing. Good job guys. Cant wait to see the dyno numbers and some more videos.

[Desynz Motorsport]

Should've given me a call riggs.... I had a 3L here ready to go i could have sent you... mmmm 26/30...

It'll be great to see how she goes with this setup.... I'm moving to L.A soon so i'll have to come visit you and see her up close.

[Coolwhip]

Originally Posted by Desynz Motorsport

Should've given me a call riggs.... I had a 3L here ready to go i could have sent you... mmmm 26/30...

It'll be great to see how she goes with this setup.... I'm moving to L.A soon so i'll have to come visit you and see her up close.

Dane moving to the US? WHOA. What made you make the jump? SORRY for the off topic.

Car looks great as aways riggs.

[riggs]

Update:

Had the car shot yesterday by two automotive photographers here in Oklahoma City. I’ll let you be the judge of the new setup; these really do the car justice. Hope you enjoy!





















Some More:

[kaneda3]

so what ever happened to that carbon front bumper you used to run on this car? and did you just paint over the side skirts and front fenders?

[ScorpioMk]

lower the car.

[Doluck]

Originally Posted by ScorpioMk

lower the car.

and change the wheels.... eewwww..

[dpr2w]

Riggs, I understand that you were running Calico main and rod bearings prior to the turbo/crank blowing earlier this year. Do you think the Calicos are worth it? They are a lot less expensive than JDM alternatives (Nismo, Tomei, Power Enterprise, etc.). I'm in the process of rebuilding my RB26 and was looking at the ACLs as an option, but I'm also trying to avoid bearing failure that could damage my motor (and put a serious hole in the wallet as well). I just bought a new R34 N1 crank and will be installing it into my R32 block. Any advice the best bearings for a rebuild? Thanks...

[riggs]

You'll find plenty of JDM fanboys, but the Calico's will do the job just fine.

[a_ahmed]

ignore the ricers, your car is fine.

[CiscoKidRB]

I'm not big on the spacing of the rear rims, but who am I to criticize because that the car is beautiful! The attention to detail is fantastic. Very sweet ride.

[riggs]

Car is for Sale $35K OBO:

http://forums.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=191011

[riggs]

New Katzskin Interior Install: Pacific Blue Suede with Black Leather

[riggs]

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[New Jersey]

needs to be 1.5" lower, front wheels need 1" spacer, rear wheels need to come in 1/2", front needs to be changed to stock late model s14, interior should be solid black, wheels are weak, but other than that its hot.
the motor setup is crazy and the paint quality is great.
why the rush to sell now?

[underground]

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[Waynehead]

Originally Posted by New Jersey

needs to be 1.5" lower, front wheels need 1" spacer, rear wheels need to come in 1/2", front needs to be changed to stock late model s14, interior should be solid black, wheels are weak, but other than that its hot.
the motor setup is crazy and the paint quality is great.
why the rush to sell now?

You've got to be kidding. Why don't you build one the way you like it and let him enjoy his?

[spacer25]

very nice lookng ride, the wheels look great and the seats are very nice

[riggs]

Took the car back to the dyno tonight with new dual Denso intank pumps, and decided to up the boost to 28 PSI on E85.

Car made 810whp, and there is still more left in the setup when I decide to grow some balls, haha.

[TS4l]

I think driving a car with 810hp you must already have some balls. Good work, I bet it nuts to drive.

[Hxc_Nismo]

Riggs do you have pics of your dual denso pump setup, cause i need more fuel and i want to ditch my walboro. cause my single walboro is maxed out on my setup.

[riggs]

I can take some pics for you...It's definitely the way to go...I'll never put another Walbro fuel pump on anything I own. Have had NUMEROUS ones fail on me (and customer cars) on the street...

These denso's I figure are good for about 850whp on E85 through 1600cc injectors...Even at 810whp, I'm only at 60ish.. percent duty cycle on the injectors..very efficient.

[riggs]

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/U...rts_645268.htm

[Yellow4g63]

Mission accomplished.