Engine to gearbox reinforcement brackets on RB powered Z's

[Scando]

With my RB conversion I wanted to run the factory braces the RB30's have from the bottom of the block to the lower part of the gearbox bellhousing.  The problem is, it doesn't look like we can make these work with a rear bowl sump.

 

What have other people done for their RB conversions?  What do the RB30 Patrols use there?

 

Any help would be much appreciated 

[Wayne G]

I have the factory brackets, with the factory sump.  When I am next in the shed I will photograph and post image for you.  Not too hard to replicate.

[Scando]

I have the factory brackets, with the factory sump.  When I am next in the shed I will photograph and post image for you.  Not too hard to replicate.

 

Thanks very much Wayne.  So that's the Patrol factory brackets?

[jamo240]

Hey Scando

 

I used the factory brackets (beaming braces), with my custom sump, but modified to fit the brackets....it can be done even with a rear bowl sump. Mine has the larger volume added, and is around 9 litres, and still can accomodate the brackets...let me know if you want some photos.

 

Cheers

 

Jamo

[Scando]

Hey Scando

 

I used the factory brackets (beaming braces), with my custom sump, but modified to fit the brackets....it can be done even with a rear bowl sump. Mine has the larger volume added, and is around 9 litres, and still can accomodate the brackets...let me know if you want some photos.

 

Cheers

 

Jamo

 

Hi Jamo,

 

Sounds like a good setup.  That would be great if you could post some photos up.

 

Thanks,

Shane

[zzzzed]

Mine also still has them. I'll try snap a photo tonight.

[Scando]

Thanks Mick

[jamo240]

No problem Shane...I just put it back on its wheels, so can't get under for a pic right now. I will have it in the air again soon though, so will take some pics for you. In a nutshell, the patrol sump will accept the standard R33 skyline braces with no mods. If you increase the volume of your sump via a custom bowl, you just have to make sure you dont foul the brackets...it's not hard...there is enough room forward of them. In my case, the 'wings' of the bowl are in the vicinity of the braces, but I mitred the wings off to clear the braces.

 

CHeers

 

 

Jamo

[Scando]

Thanks Jamo, I might see if I can get hold of a set of R33 braces.  The standard R31 braces are fouling on the Patrol sump by a long way before we've even modified the sump.

[jamo240]

Well it just so happens I have a spare set of R33 braces under my bench, so we just might have to fix you up. Give me a shout when you're around Melbourne and we'll sort it.

 

Cheers

 

Jamo

[zzzzed]

I have not had time topmost those pics up for you yet but I did have

A quick look and noticed my sump isn't so much of a rear bowl as a center bowl. I guess that is why my engine sits so far back.

[Scando]

Thanks Jamo, I'm not around Melbourne too often, that damn bit of water in between makes things difficult!  I'll see if I can source a set here locally first.

 

What sump are you running Mick?  A custom one I take it?  My engine sits in a similar place to yours.  I have a heap of room between the bowl and the cross member.  We're going to extend the bowl forward here to get some extra capacity.

[zzzzed]

Yeh my sump has been cut and shut. There is about 1 inch between the sump bowl and the crossmember

[nat0_240_chevZ]

mmm, i have them in place on one of my custom sump threads, I made sure they were still used,

custom sump not finished yet either....

work too much...

[Wayne G]

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[Wayne G]

Sorry for the delay in getting these to you.  I got that flu and spent over a week in bed.  Still not back in the shed yet