Newman's E30/Skyline swap thread

[newman]

On the right is an example of why you cannot machine the third pulley (PS) off of an RB26 crank pulley. There was really no way of knowing that this would happen by visually inspecting the part...

The lesson learned is quantified by the 510 dollar ATI superdamper (center) and the accompanying waterpump pulley (to clear the larger damper). However, this is supposed to be an EXCELLENT addition to the motor, greatly increasing longevity, so it's not all in vain.

[freeride53]

your car is fantastic dammit.

[newman]

So i needed to do something about my alternator..

Before (reference pic, mine was actually MORE beat)


After a bunch of hours of sanding, painting and polishing. Again, not super baller or anything, but way better than it was.

[Farbin Kaiber]

argh. I can't stop waiting.

[eLKuRLy]

Wow. Looking good so far.

[xLegendOZWest]

i want more. nowwww!

[87e30]

Wow. Simply awesome. Inspiring for sure.

[e30slut]

what wheels are those? offset?

[Farbin Kaiber]

what wheels are those? offset?

It's only answered in his sig, on every damn post he makes.

"1987 325is: Skyline GT-R motor: GT35R: Sparco Evos: 17X10 Work VS-xx: IE suspension: etc."

[e30slut]

It's only answered in his sig, on every damn post he makes.

"1987 325is: Skyline GT-R motor: GT35R: Sparco Evos: 17X10 Work VS-xx: IE suspension: etc."

thanks... flew right past me

[newman]

Finished all the brake lines. Still need to make mounting tabs though.

REAR
Here are the braided connections to the rear:


Here is the T area near the rear dif. In the Background you can see the line from the master where it pierces into the cabin:


Then the line running up to the prop valve:


The prop valve line runs forward up the firewall and in the background of the pic you can see where it pierces through under the master:



FRONT
Here is the braided connection for the front caliper:


Which then feeds this line that goes across the firewall:


And then into this T, which connects to the driver front and then into the master. (IDK why it looks so wet down there. Fluids haven't touched this car in ages. Haha. You can also see the bulkhead fitting where the rear line ties in:

[etxxz]

bro frikin awesome! you will tear those axles a new one that's for sure ; /

[newman]

OK. Did work...


Mounted the fuel filter in the engine bay. Should be easy to get to. I machined that mounting bracket from billet.



Then I ran the -6 return line to a new bulkhead fitting on the tank (I still need a grommet.




Then I mounted the pump and ran the lines. I feel like a lot of guys spend pretty big money on braided fuel lines then turn it into a hackjob by ziptieing it to frame members. I wanted mine to be clean, so I used some shaker motor cable clamps. These are easy to install and look/hold great. (I also machined the fuel pump bracket)















































Oh yeah... this too:






Upgraded oil pump drive collar...

[kronus]

Is that pump mounted to the bottom of the spare tire well? Something about that bugs me... it will be pretty much sitting on the ground.

[red325i]

great build and pics...!! I was also wondering about the fuel part mounted under the spare tire well....what are you going to do to protect it or mitigate something hitting it?