My new PFL s13...now running an RB26dett

[Madda]

Well, thought it was time to start keeping a thread about the work I am doing on my car as time goes on.

I bought her mid-June from Ferretca18 on the board who is a top lad and maintained the car to a very high standard. I assured him I would continue modding it in the same vein and not ruin his pride and joy. Therefore, this thread is as much for him to know she is taking shape nicely as much as anything else.

I have recently been on hols and during this time, Buffy fitted quite a few bits as follows:

Koyo Radiator as I like to give it a caining, it needs to stay cool



Z32 rear brakes as I have always believed its best to improve your stopping power before you soop you’re your go



Whiteline anti roll bars….along with POWERFLEX bushes to replace every standard one underneath and hell what a difference!!!!



Rear camber arms for tyre saving and handling reasons



It was way to loud for me so had to swap the apex exhaust (which is for sale) for my old HKS one which sounds awesome yet oh so quiet



Cant really get a good pic but the best mod ever, my HID’s are in, and they absolutely rock!!



Installed my RSM and G-sensor I had lying around for about 18months….Its accuracy is surprisingly good once setup to the wheels etc using a GPS sensor



Turbo timer…again because it might as well be used

[Madda]

Snap off boss due to living in a not so nice part of South Wales



How could I forget…My nice polished power steering pot



Set the height up today and got it to a sensible level with no scrubbing

[base-1]

Very nice

[jim22]

looks great in the side-on pic

[Madda]

Woodys13 and his mate were over last night revamping some more stuff on my car which is soon to be revealed.  Thanks guys!!

She also had a mobil 1 service yesterday which was nice to get done for piece of mind. Somehow managed to change it smack on 55,001 miles which was pretty good work

Pics to follow of my new toys shortly.

[Crosshatch]

Looks good mate

[ferretca18]

looking awesome mate! comming along nicely. forgot how awesome she looked! lol cant wait to see more pics as she comes along

[Sibbers]

You just keep making me more and more jealous each time I get to see your current S13 you swine! Another Madda motor that borders on the sexual

What fan are you using for the rad?

[Madda]

The fan is a Apex item that was bought with the KenLoe controller. Im not sure otherwise and cant find anymore detail on the receipt mate.

Update! Engine swap for its much bigger brother might be happening over the next few weeks

[Madda]

As the final part of the puzzle in terms of parts needed leaves Japan I feel its time for a little update.

I have included prices on some of the parts I got exceptionally cheap therefore if anyone wants the contact details for the relevant supplier please let me know.

• RB26DETT Head machined
• RB26DETT Crank Polish
• RB26DETT ACL bearings
• Kouki lights (inc clusters, centre, bottom and lock)
• SARD 1.3bar Radiator Cap
• Greddy Air direction panel
• Blitz ECU to run just shy of a bar on 555's
• Nismo 555's
• RB25 Gearbox and other conversion bits
• Full Genuine Nissan RB26DETT Gasket set - under £130 delivered!!
• RB26DETT Blueprint Timing Belt - £50 delivered
• OS Giken Twin Plate Clutch. - £290 for new plates delivered
• Autogauge 52mm Oil Temp, Pres, and Water Temp gauges, warning lights, senders and sandwich plates - £105 delivered
• RB26DETT inlet plenum polished - Thanks Woodys13
• RB26DETT spark plug cover polished - Thanks Woody again
• Compomotives 18" wheels being refurbed in a suprise colour
• R32 GTR Brake Master Cylinder

We hope to start putting it all together by the end of the week, showing what Buffy can really do. We (myself and Bulk) should be entering its first EuroDrift amateur competition at the end of September flying the flag for Stealth Performance!!

[Jezz_S13]

I wouldn't run a blueprint timing belt, personally; get a proper one.

Now for the questions...
Where did you get the clutch plates from?
I've got an OSG triple plate but the plates will need replacing sometime, did you buy sprung ones, and did you just get the fritcion plates or the metal seperator plates too?

[Pete C]

Sounds awesome mate, can't wait to see some pics of it coming together

I hope Mike's gonna finish my car first though! I've been itching to get back behind the wheel

[Madda]

I wouldn't run a blueprint timing belt, personally; get a proper one.

Now for the questions...
Where did you get the clutch plates from?
I've got an OSG triple plate but the plates will need replacing sometime, did you buy sprung ones, and did you just get the fritcion plates or the metal seperator plates too?

Your advice on the timing belt is duly noted and I will be getting another.

Do you think the Greddy or Trust ones available from the US are better than a Nissan OEM one. I believe even the most expensive Greddy one is cheaper than buying one form Nissan in the UK! Any advice appreciated!!

The clutch plates were from RHD (link to item) and about 30% cheaper than what I got quoted by RB Motorsport even if I get stung for import duty when they arrive. As you can see I got the dampened plates only. They do sell a full kit but Mike said it wasn’t needed.

Sounds awesome mate, can't wait to see some pics of it coming together

I hope Mike's gonna finish my car first though! I've been itching to get back behind the wheel

I havent tried Mike but here he has been AWOL since the weekend . Have you spoken to him mate?

[Pete C]

I havent tried Mike but here he has been AWOL since the weekend . Have you spoken to him mate?

Same here matey, been trying to contact him to find out when I can collect the car but he's not been on here and his phone seems to be off

[Teggers]

Nice to see the ferret-mobile is still in good hands! One of my favorite S13's this is! And an RB conversion too? Sexual!

[30psi]

The clutch plates were from RHD (link to item) and about 30% cheaper than what I got quoted by RB Motorsport even if I get stung for import duty when they arrive. As you can see I got the dampened plates only. They do sell a full kit but Mike said it wasn’t needed.

Good link mate only £135 a disc. I've got a super single though, it don't say if any of the discs are suitable

Oh nice wheels by the way mate. they're the same as mine

[Jezz_S13]

According to Keith Cowie's homepage he's running a Tomei kevlar-reinforced timing belt.

[Madda]

Good link mate only £135 a disc. I've got a super single though, it don't say if any of the discs are suitable

Oh nice wheels by the way mate. they're the same as mine

Email RHD, they are normally very good at determining what you need and linking you straight to the product

No their not, I hated them haha. Got them on the car when I bought it, but now belong to some guy in London

http://sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=301239

According to Keith Cowie's homepage he's running a Tomei kevlar-reinforced timing belt.

LOL, that might be the case, but initially I wont be running more than 350bhp. This will hopefully be pushed to 650+ when I can afford turbos and mapping, but that’s gonna be a while. So, I’m thinking at the moment I should be ok with a Trust one

[Jezz_S13]

Yeah, they are probably the same anyway.

[Chris B]

Kevlar RB26 belt isn't that much money IIRC