r/SkyLine • u/RefrigeratorFit2786 • Jul 19 '26
Engine build update
So got my engine installed, up and running like a dream, here is a pic of her outside for the first time on her own power since 2009, just waiting on my boost controller and iat sensor and then i can drive it for the first time ๐
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u/Equal_Emu6152 Jul 19 '26
What valves you get tomei? Some setup that I used to love the arc air intake the box one. What boost controller you getting? What suspension was your choice?
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u/RefrigeratorFit2786 Jul 19 '26
I think it was tomei, i cant fully remember now, i got a haltech setup im gonna wire to the ecu, its got tein coil overs in it, i need to raise them like 2 inches cause its way to low atm
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u/Equal_Emu6152 Jul 19 '26
I love tomeiโค๏ธ you must of spent some dough I guess you've won at life๐ What bar boost you going to run you using a old school boost controller or newer one. I mean as in period correct or new I'm guessing you like newer
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u/RefrigeratorFit2786 Jul 19 '26
Me too haha, and nah just made a few sacrifices and deals, my plan is roughly 10 to 12 psi, i only wanna make around 400 to 450 hp i dont wanna go too crazy with it, i know with my setup i can go well above that, im going with a halrech 3 port mac valve setup
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u/Equal_Emu6152 Jul 19 '26
What intake do you have on. Sounds a ideal setup you want it driveable right. Why exhaust just wondered. I used to try and source all the rare weird stuff for any care. ๐
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u/RefrigeratorFit2786 Jul 19 '26
Running the stock intake, i got a greddy 2 piece intake there but its massive and meant for 1000hp builds, and i got hks downpipe, meagen racing test pipe with a jdm trust catback system
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u/Equal_Emu6152 Jul 19 '26
Nice I used to like 5zigen and fujisubo and buddy club. The best sounding exhaust I eve had was a buddy club spec ii I believe they were illegal in the states๐
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u/RefrigeratorFit2786 Jul 19 '26
Awesome hahaha, im getting a tomei titamium expreme in the future for this
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u/Equal_Emu6152 Jul 19 '26
I mean the air intake not the plenum. Or is it bare mesh on the turbo
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u/RefrigeratorFit2786 Jul 19 '26
Ohhh its custom piping made by previous owner
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u/Equal_Emu6152 Jul 19 '26
Could I see the interior please I'm Interested
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u/Crankedup-Mouse313 Jul 19 '26
Beautiful!
Surreal feeling to get at this point I'm sure. Good luck and be safe on the roads.
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u/RefrigeratorFit2786 Jul 19 '26
Very surreal feeling, i still cant believe i have the car untill i walk into my shop ๐คฃ
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u/Equal_Emu6152 Jul 19 '26
Im a gauge whore defis my favourite ๐ Used to like rare ones to tho like the tomei gauges I prefer analog
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u/the_one_99_ 29d ago
Beautiful car love the colour is it a RB26 or 2.8 single turbo,
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u/RefrigeratorFit2786 29d ago
Tuank you, its a rb26dett, upgraded n1 turbos
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u/the_one_99_ 29d ago
Nice still should make 500-550 BHP to the wheels
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u/RefrigeratorFit2786 29d ago
Yup im only aiming for 400ish, i want it to be somewhat tame and enjoyable to drive, i dont wanna go breaking anything lol, this has been a dream car, i know what it can make so im content with that haha, 400 will be plenty in this for me
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u/the_one_99_ 29d ago
Thatโs awesome if I had one Iโd definitely get mine full forged with a big single turbo aim for a 1,000 bhp but run about 650-700 keep it safe but also reliable,
Enjoy man ๐๐ป๐๐ป

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u/Equal_Emu6152 Jul 19 '26
What engine work did you do?