RB25 powered FD Build!
10-30-08, 06:33 PM
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RB25 powered FD Build!
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my build with you even though I will probably get hated on.
I purchased this car from twomucboost4u on here, who is a great guy to deal with, anyway I am already half way into this so here it is:
I will be updating you guys with pictures, mod list, and the price of the build as I go along...
To start it is a 94' Montego Blue FD3S Roller with tan interior, 80k miles on body, most of the interior was mismatched and messed up when I bought it, but has been changed out with new interior parts I purchased from a nice guy parting out the exact same car, even got the bose system.
Project Expenses
-94 FD roller..........................$4200+$1300 shipping
-RB25det....................................3000
-Apexi N1 Dual catback................300
-Mckinney downpipe....................150
-Greddy Type R bov.....................180
- Greddy catch can........................80
-all new interior parts...................100
- battery and relocation kit............130
-shift ****......................................5
-Godspeed Intercooler...................190
-ebay ic piping..............................100
-Greddy Turbo Timer.......................20
-Autometer water temp and boost..75
-parts car with 99 spec wing...........500
- 17x9 and 17x8 Borbet wheels
with Bridgestone Potenza RE730's...200+parts car without wing
- new clutch master..........................40
-Aftermarket radiator+fan................108
-Nismo thermostat............................75
-Megan Coilovers..............................700
up to date Total:...........................$11323
I purchased this car from twomucboost4u on here, who is a great guy to deal with, anyway I am already half way into this so here it is:
I will be updating you guys with pictures, mod list, and the price of the build as I go along...
To start it is a 94' Montego Blue FD3S Roller with tan interior, 80k miles on body, most of the interior was mismatched and messed up when I bought it, but has been changed out with new interior parts I purchased from a nice guy parting out the exact same car, even got the bose system.
Project Expenses
-94 FD roller..........................$4200+$1300 shipping
-RB25det....................................3000
-Apexi N1 Dual catback................300
-Mckinney downpipe....................150
-Greddy Type R bov.....................180
- Greddy catch can........................80
-all new interior parts...................100
- battery and relocation kit............130
-shift ****......................................5
-Godspeed Intercooler...................190
-ebay ic piping..............................100
-Greddy Turbo Timer.......................20
-Autometer water temp and boost..75
-parts car with 99 spec wing...........500
- 17x9 and 17x8 Borbet wheels
with Bridgestone Potenza RE730's...200+parts car without wing
- new clutch master..........................40
-Aftermarket radiator+fan................108
-Nismo thermostat............................75
-Megan Coilovers..............................700
up to date Total:...........................$11323
10-30-08, 06:51 PM
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custom motor mounts, tranny mounts , and diff mounts are already made, steering rack was taking out and modified as well as the oil pan.....more pics soon
10-30-08, 10:23 PM
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im going to need help tuning my suspension, compensating for extra weight and what not, do you guys have any idea how i should go about this? its going to be a drift car
11-01-08, 01:04 AM
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Good luck on the project man. Haven't seen too many RB attempts in the FD chassis, but they are a very capable powerplant for sure.
I have no idea where you'd go for tuning your suspension, but that sounds like something a performance shop would have a better grasp of. You're quite a bit of distance from San Diego so I can't help there either. lol
Good luck man
I have no idea where you'd go for tuning your suspension, but that sounds like something a performance shop would have a better grasp of. You're quite a bit of distance from San Diego so I can't help there either. lol
Good luck man
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Looking forward to seeing videos and complete pictures of the project when you're done. Are you going to be keeping A/C and P/S with this project? Is it going to fit under the stock hood clearance wise?
11-01-08, 04:15 PM
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You could have done a 1jz-gte swap for much less. The 1jz is a far superior motor to the RB25 in every way because the RB25 is trash. Take apart the 2 motors and you will see why.
Not "hating" on your project, just telling you the truth.
Good luck.
Not "hating" on your project, just telling you the truth.
Good luck.
11-01-08, 05:04 PM
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ok here are some pics from today, i took the valve covers off, and the cover on the front. Im going to shine them up and repaint, i will be replacing the timing belt while i have it off too, o and i stuck the back wheels on there
the motor mounts are just spot spot welded right now, i need to pull motor back out and finish them, also once my lift gets fixed im going to redrill and tap all the mounts for 14mm bolts instead of 12mm because this tranny is way heavier then the stock one...
the motor mounts are just spot spot welded right now, i need to pull motor back out and finish them, also once my lift gets fixed im going to redrill and tap all the mounts for 14mm bolts instead of 12mm because this tranny is way heavier then the stock one...
11-03-08, 08:17 AM
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Project Expenses
-94 FD roller..........................$4200+$1300 shipping
-RB25det....................................3000
-Apexi N1 Dual catback................300
-Greddy Type R bov.....................180
- Greddy catch can........................80
-all new interior parts...................100
- battery and relocation kit............130
-shift ****......................................5
-Godspeed Intercooler...................190
-ebay ic piping..............................100
-Greddy Turbo Timer.......................20
-Autometer water temp and boost..75
-parts car with 99 spec wing...........500
- 17x9 and 17x8 Borbet wheels
with Bridgestone Potenza RE730's...200+parts car without wing
- new clutch master..........................40
-Aftermarket radiator+fan................108
-Nismo thermostat............................75
-Megan Coilovers..............................700
-new timing belt.................................40
up to date Total:...........................$11213
-94 FD roller..........................$4200+$1300 shipping
-RB25det....................................3000
-Apexi N1 Dual catback................300
-Greddy Type R bov.....................180
- Greddy catch can........................80
-all new interior parts...................100
- battery and relocation kit............130
-shift ****......................................5
-Godspeed Intercooler...................190
-ebay ic piping..............................100
-Greddy Turbo Timer.......................20
-Autometer water temp and boost..75
-parts car with 99 spec wing...........500
- 17x9 and 17x8 Borbet wheels
with Bridgestone Potenza RE730's...200+parts car without wing
- new clutch master..........................40
-Aftermarket radiator+fan................108
-Nismo thermostat............................75
-Megan Coilovers..............................700
-new timing belt.................................40
up to date Total:...........................$11213
11-04-08, 03:36 PM
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interesting stuff, looking good so far.
nice to see something different.
the RB25 is a great motor, its sure not a WORLD DOMINATING RB26DETT but its a fine start for a gnarly sportscar, props for the work already into getting it all working.
nice to see a swapped FD on a budget, its crazy how much $$$ even a rolling chassis FD sells for, damn.
nice to see something different.
the RB25 is a great motor, its sure not a WORLD DOMINATING RB26DETT but its a fine start for a gnarly sportscar, props for the work already into getting it all working.
nice to see a swapped FD on a budget, its crazy how much $$$ even a rolling chassis FD sells for, damn.
11-04-08, 11:06 PM
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thanks,
many of my parts just came in, im goign to hopefully get the radiator and intercooler on this weekend, the valve cover is being polished right now, ill get that on next weekend as well...
many of my parts just came in, im goign to hopefully get the radiator and intercooler on this weekend, the valve cover is being polished right now, ill get that on next weekend as well...
11-05-08, 03:07 AM
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RB25 is a nice motor
but the manifold is so Gay...
please install the greddy style one..
and I'm amazed how expensive the motor costs as well
in my neck of the woods.. and RB25 sells for $800-$900
but the manifold is so Gay...
please install the greddy style one..
and I'm amazed how expensive the motor costs as well
in my neck of the woods.. and RB25 sells for $800-$900
11-05-08, 05:49 AM
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you just cut the subframe and left the suspension attachments on the car...
Not to break down this project but it is a structural part of the frame in the front (rigidity). No doubt you'll fab up some other bracing in between the (lower) suspension mounts to compensate for that. Still you'll need to change the steering linkage position and deal with bump steer... how will you fix that?
Not to break down this project but it is a structural part of the frame in the front (rigidity). No doubt you'll fab up some other bracing in between the (lower) suspension mounts to compensate for that. Still you'll need to change the steering linkage position and deal with bump steer... how will you fix that?
11-05-08, 08:21 AM
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you just cut the subframe and left the suspension attachments on the car...
Not to break down this project but it is a structural part of the frame in the front (rigidity). No doubt you'll fab up some other bracing in between the (lower) suspension mounts to compensate for that. Still you'll need to change the steering linkage position and deal with bump steer... how will you fix that?
Not to break down this project but it is a structural part of the frame in the front (rigidity). No doubt you'll fab up some other bracing in between the (lower) suspension mounts to compensate for that. Still you'll need to change the steering linkage position and deal with bump steer... how will you fix that?