Allan74
01-08-2010, 01:21 AM
Face it, we've all seen this and other questions like it asked a MILLION times before, on every other forum we visit, by everyone from Newbs to some 'Seasoned' Vets who have bought into the 'JDM Fear Tactic' marketing campaigns.
- How much power can an RB26 block handle ?
- How much power can a standard RB26 block take ?
- What is the limit of my Stock RB26 Crankshaft ?
- How much power can the OEM Main Bolts handle ?
- Do I need $500+ Main Studs ?
Etc......etc......etc.......
I am going to make this post straight to the point with the example below:
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RIPS 240Z, March 2009:
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- 7.91 @ 176 MPH, 7.89 @ 175 MPH
- 1125 WHP + 75 WHP NOS to Spool Turbo.
- Stock block, Stock crank, Stock cradle, Stock used mains bolts.
- Conventional style wet sump with TOMEI oil pump.
- 1277.5kg (217kg over weight for the class raced in).
- Basic 6 point street cage, no bars through to the engine bay or x-member etc.
- 13" wide rear tire.
- Chevy TH400 auto.
Reference: fullBOOST - View Single Post - RIPS 240Z = Worlds fastest RB30?
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Everyone knows that an RB26 Block was designed to make/hold power. An RB30 block was designed for export in a non-Nissan passenger cars.
Both RB26 and RB30 use a FORGED CRANKSHAFT from the factory and a similar MAIN CAP system. Need I say more ?
Save your money. Avoid the hype. Use a reputable builder. Use common sense.
The Nissan RB BOTTOM END (in any flavour) was an over-designed platform capable of much more than was produced in terms of HP from the factory and it has been proven time and time again (by NON-JAPANESE builders) that it is a STRONG platform and for 99% of builds out there, does not require all of the multi-thousand dollar Washers, Nuts and Bolts to hold the crankshaft in place in a high HP/high RPM build.
**The above, of course, pertains to BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT, MAIN CAPS, MAIN BOLTS ONLY. This has nothing to do with Rods, Rod Bolts and Pistons - all of which require upgrading to suit your desired power level.
So, in summation, the next time I see someone ask one of the above questions, I am going to loose my mind....lol.
Consider the topic covered.
Please add other examples of Stock Bottom end MONSTER Builds on RBs if you know of any.
Cheers,
Allan
- How much power can an RB26 block handle ?
- How much power can a standard RB26 block take ?
- What is the limit of my Stock RB26 Crankshaft ?
- How much power can the OEM Main Bolts handle ?
- Do I need $500+ Main Studs ?
Etc......etc......etc.......
I am going to make this post straight to the point with the example below:
---------------------------------------------------------------------
RIPS 240Z, March 2009:
----------------------
- 7.91 @ 176 MPH, 7.89 @ 175 MPH
- 1125 WHP + 75 WHP NOS to Spool Turbo.
- Stock block, Stock crank, Stock cradle, Stock used mains bolts.
- Conventional style wet sump with TOMEI oil pump.
- 1277.5kg (217kg over weight for the class raced in).
- Basic 6 point street cage, no bars through to the engine bay or x-member etc.
- 13" wide rear tire.
- Chevy TH400 auto.
Reference: fullBOOST - View Single Post - RIPS 240Z = Worlds fastest RB30?
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Everyone knows that an RB26 Block was designed to make/hold power. An RB30 block was designed for export in a non-Nissan passenger cars.
Both RB26 and RB30 use a FORGED CRANKSHAFT from the factory and a similar MAIN CAP system. Need I say more ?
Save your money. Avoid the hype. Use a reputable builder. Use common sense.
The Nissan RB BOTTOM END (in any flavour) was an over-designed platform capable of much more than was produced in terms of HP from the factory and it has been proven time and time again (by NON-JAPANESE builders) that it is a STRONG platform and for 99% of builds out there, does not require all of the multi-thousand dollar Washers, Nuts and Bolts to hold the crankshaft in place in a high HP/high RPM build.
**The above, of course, pertains to BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT, MAIN CAPS, MAIN BOLTS ONLY. This has nothing to do with Rods, Rod Bolts and Pistons - all of which require upgrading to suit your desired power level.
So, in summation, the next time I see someone ask one of the above questions, I am going to loose my mind....lol.
Consider the topic covered.
Please add other examples of Stock Bottom end MONSTER Builds on RBs if you know of any.
Cheers,
Allan