RB30X

Engine type: L Series (LS1) Engine Size: 5.7 litres L/100km: 11.9 Carburettor type: EFI

Another little project I've had to attack lately is the fact my Zed will be getting relocated on a car transporter. I asked what the required clearance was for such a transporter and the answer was 6 inches. No worries, only have to find another 4 inches and I'll be sweet. Apart from swapping in my old springs, the only other option was to make a tool that would encapsulate the helper spring and retain its 'unloaded' spring height, when the weight of the car is on it. This should gain me an extra 2 inches. Excuse the poor welding, the TIG was out of action when I made these. Transporter, here I come.

Would L/100 be a more common measurement value? Or are we all too smart to calculate that one.

So its a PI mag or completely different cover? I'll have a look.

Well there hasn't been an update for a while cause I've been so busy. The V8's was an awesome weekend. Would you believe I only got one photo of it on the track. Im moving from Townsville down to Gladstone to start a new job. I've been at my current one for eleven and a half years so it's a big move but one that I hope will pay off. I've been driving the zed to work as a daily for a while as I know it will get a lot less attention for a while after the move. That's not to say I haven’t been planning things. Since my clutch started slipping I have been considering my options. Because the car is so light, I don’t need a hard core replacement clutch as this will ruin drivability and give me a tougher pedal. The LS7 clutches are working a treat behind some big hp dunnydores so that’s good enough for me and a good price too. Replacing this for me will involve removing the engine and gearbox together so that should be fun. I have been collecting parts to do a few things while the engine is out and separated from the gearbox. Apart from a new clutch, I’ll have a new slave cylinder/throw out bearing and new spigot bearing to go in. I think my spigot is dying and the extra drag on the input shaft is keeping it turning during gear changes. A new bearing here should see my changes improve. A new braided line from the master to the slave should improve pedal feel too. My rear main has always had a leak so I’ve got a new crank seal to go on. Hopefully that’s all it is. I’ve got a new timing chain to go on as well as an under driven balancer. I also bought a used LS1 oil pump off ebay for $1 + $10 postage. I’ve used this spare to carry out a few mods commonly done to the LS1 oil pump. Porting the inlet and exits of the pump and shimming the relief valve. Easy to do, and the extra flow may save me in on track event. All this collecting parts has me thinking about a bigger cam now. Just a small cam……. I’m pretty sure I’m going all Bogan again now. I don’t need any extra power. This thing pulls like a steam train as is, but its not enough any more. Do I install a cam while I’ve got the engine out? I’ve got that spare set of cylinder heads too. I’m thinking of given them a tickle to smooth out the ports and valve guides and port match the flange surface. Then get them shaved a bit to ‘up’ the compression. I’ve got the better valve springs to go on yet, as well as the LS6 injectors, and the custom fuel rail. I’ll probably order some ARP head bolts and flywheel bolts etc to keep it all together. Man I’ve got so much to do. I cant wait to move down there and get into a house with a shed so the fun can begin. I also have to a bit more to strengthen the chassis too. Until then….

Thats terrible news Peter. :'( On another note, I was throwing out some pistons today and an RB30 piston landed next to an L28 piston and I'll be darned if they arent exactly the same diameter. The RB's have the four valves cut into the top even when the 30's are a single cam. Obviously you are aware of this. Could be of use with the L series hybrid that I hope youre still building.

Bet you wished you moved that kids pool/sand pit. Looks good but.

Really, and it just has this mythbusters episode playing over and over does it? Or are there different channels and episodes and series that I might want to know about

PLEASE EXPLAIN?????

Yeah jack sparrow is the captain of the Cap Pasado.

If you're going to do any mods to stop it happening again take heaps of pics and post em up. Sounds like I might want to mod my sump then too.

Hmm, car trailer aye. I'll be a lot closer to brissy when I move to Gladstone. Family holiday I say, with some 570Z action at wakefield thrown in.

I'd be happy to take you for a strap on mine if you're up before I leave on the 1st of sep.

That sucks man. You can modify the original oil pump for a bit more flow. That's what I plan to do, or you could buy a higher performance pump for it. I think a dry sump is a bit over the top. If the brute utes can run around all day with factory pumps and breathing system than it can't be that bad. Maybe you mate just changed down gears too early? If your offloading any performance gear letme know. I've bought a timing chain and rear main for mine to be put on when I pull the engine and gearbox out to change the clutch to an LS7 one. Maybe I could put a cam in too?

Shhhh, but some of us have fed that inner bogan and combined the two.

Hows those front struts going steve?

Hey mate. There's a bloke up here that is chasing a set of rota torques in bronze or gold for his S15. 18" x 8.5 for front and 9.5 on the back. Chasing a price for rims only as well as a package with rubber. Cheers

+1

So is this being parted out? I might be interested in the suspension and or brakes if you work out a combined price. Will be traveling down to brissy in September. Some pics would be great if you can put some up. Cheers

Ahhhhhhh My cam opens my valves by pushing some sticks.

Is this for a 280z or zx? Why don't they fit a 240?

Those big lights will keep the shed warm in winter.

If it makes it any easier for you Scoot I've found someone that wants some tyres that size, so I'd do the rims alone for $100. Cheaper freight too.

16" 5 spoke mag wheels to suit an early jap car 4 x 114.3 PCD 2 rims have 80% toyo 225 tyres 2 rims have no tyres $200 or make an offer

In there.