E36 318 with Nissan RB20DET Power

[bubs]

Holy crap thats some handy work there with the welder. Id like to no how u determined were the mounts were to positioned on the crossmember. Looks like its coming along nicely!

Thanks, the mounts were a calculated gusetamate No basic just looking in the engine bay holding the mount in on both sides gave a feel to where it should be positioned. I then took a meausurement of were it should be before removing the crossmember for welding.

[bubs]

top stuff, hope all turns out well! out of curiosity how much roughly is this setting your mate back if u dont mind me asking??

Dont know how much he has spent all I know is my bill to him is ever increasing

The halfcut he bought with the motor was $1600 I know that much.

[kewp]

this will be very cool when its done, looks like ur gonna have fun fitting the radiator up front, theres not much room left.

[bubs]

You are right it will be a very tight fit, engine fan is definatley not an option. My mate is looking into try to get an original R32 radiator and is going to see if they fit.

[kewp]

the sr20det radiator is a perfect fit betweent the rails on a e30, probably the same for e36

[DTM190]

Looks great, nice work with the engine mounts.
Look forrward to seeing it up and running, RB power FTW

[bubs]

Got the intercooler mounted tonight, start the piping tommorow.

I didn't get any before pics of any parts, forgot. Well here is what I have.



Picture of the drivers side mount tacked up.



Inside shot, shows the folded centre section I designed, drew up, had cnc cut and then I folded it up to form a neat C chanell around the cooler.



Welded up ready for paint.



Cooler installed.

Stay tuned more tommorow.

[Dan@dms]

How long have you been welding for, your work is amazing!

[bubs]

I have owned my mig for 18 months now, so weekend and week night style for that time. Thanks for the props!

[Nath]

please move to melbourne for 6mths after this is done

[bubs]

why 6 months?

[Sherweeeny]

awesome job! how long do u estimate till its done? whos doing all the wiring? looks great! im very jealous

[pisana]

why 6 months?

Give you time to install a RB26 into his car and a RB25 into mine

[bubs]

awesome job! how long do u estimate till its done? whos doing all the wiring? looks great! im very jealous

Wiring me and my mate we will sort if out, this isn't my first engine conversion. Should be flogging out rear tyres in under 2 weeks.

[silverbullet]

Sweet, make sure u flog it down to brownsplains to pick me up But if u are keen for a cruise when it is done let us no, its been a while since ive been out.