R32 GT-R RB26DETT Engine Rebuild Complete Guide
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Nissan Skyline GT-R
BNR32 (N/A)
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60-100 hours
RB26DETT Complete Engine Rebuild
Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR32)Also compatible with: R33 GT-R BCNR33, R34 GT-R BNR34
Estimated Cost
$8,000-$14,000
Parts: $5,000-$8,000
Labor: $3,000-$6,000
Horsepower
Restored to factory or upgraded depending on parts
Torque
Restored to factory
Response
Like new — fresh seals, bearings, rings
Prerequisites
- • Engine hoist
- • Engine stand
- • Machine shop access
- • Plastigauge for clearances
- • Service manual
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Installation Steps
1
Remove engine from car
8 hours
Disconnect everything, hoist out — 8 hours
2
Mount engine on stand
30 min
3
Document orientation, photograph all connections
1 hour
4
Remove cylinder heads
3 hours
5
Remove pistons and connecting rods
2 hours
6
Remove crankshaft
1 hour
7
Strip block to bare casting
2 hours
8
Hot tank or chemical clean block
24 hours (shop time)
9
Inspect block for wear, cracks, hone cylinders
24 hours
10
Inspect crankshaft, polish journals
8 hours
11
Reassembly: install crank with new bearings
4 hours
12
Install pistons with rod bearings
3 hours
13
Install oil pump (Nismo upgrade)
30 min
14
Install timing components
2 hours
15
Install cylinder heads with ARP studs
3 hours
16
Reinstall accessories
4 hours
17
Install engine in car, prime oiling system
6 hours
18
Break-in: 500 mile gentle driving
N/A
Parts Required
All parts needed for this modification
Tomei full gasket kit
Quantity: 1 • $680
ACL race main bearings
Quantity: 1 • $220
ACL race rod bearings
Quantity: 1 • $180
OEM Nissan timing belt + tensioner
Quantity: 1 • $320
Forged piston set (CP, JE, Wiseco) 86.5mm
Optional
Quantity: 1 • $850
Forged H-beam rods (Eagle, Manley)
Optional
Quantity: 1 • $650
Nismo oil pump
Quantity: 1 • $420
ARP head studs
Quantity: 1 • $420
Tools Required
Engine stand
Rental: $25/day
Rental
Engine hoist
Rental: $50/day
Rental
Torque wrench 10-300 Nm
Common
Plastigauge
Rental
Cylinder hone
Rental: $30/day
Rental
Supporting Modifications
Additional mods recommended or required for optimal performance
Forged internal upgrade (pistons + rods)
recommended
Stock internals max at 600 hp
Nismo oil pump
required
Stock pump weak at high RPM under load
ARP studs throughout
recommended
OEM studs can stretch
Tuning Requirements
ECU Flash Required
Dyno Tune Required
Estimated Tuning Cost
$1,000-$2,000
Tune required after rebuild. Stock RB26 ECU sufficient for base power.
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