Project 240K

i have been on the lookout for an RB26 for the 240Z, i had looked at using a 2JZ-GTE (Toyota’s 3 Litre twin turbo answer to the RB26) or a BMW 5 Litre V12 (from a 750/650), after weighing up the pro’s and con’s of each, in the end i decided to stick with what i knew would be a fantastic engine (and quite a relatively easy swap).

Recently, a local Engine came up on SAU, at the price, it was just too good to give up, so i quickly organised to pay a deposit and pickup the engine.

The had previously been built for a Holden VL Commodore, with CP forged pistons, ARP stud kit, new waterpump, new belts and a modified sump for front wheel drive (if only i had this earlier, it would have saved me a little on the 240K!). It also came with the standard turbo’s, polished covers and a standard ECU, however the engine had been running on an aftermarket ECU, so a lot of the sensors were now missing.

I will be looking out for the missing sensors, nut’s and bolts etc. but luckily i am in no great hurry, so hopefully i can hold out for some real bargains!

Picked up an RB25DET 5 speed gearbox with an RB26DETT gear set in it yesterday, it also came with some form of aftermarket short shifter.

Just need to get a flywheel and a clutch and it will be ready to bolt together.

I also received in the post a Castlemain Rod Shop gearbox mount for the 240Z. I ordered this one as it seems a lot sturdier than the one i already have.