Editing Nissan RB engine (section)

===RB26DETT===
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The RB26DETT engine is a {{convert|2568|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} [[twin-turbo]] [[inline-six engine]] manufactured by Nissan, for use in the 1989-2002 [[Nissan Skyline GT-R]]. The RB26DETT engine block is made from cast iron, while the cylinder head is made from aluminium alloy, which contains [[Overhead camshaft#Dual overhead camshaft|DOHC]] [[Multi-valve#Four-valve cylinder head|4 valves]] per cylinder (24 valves in total) setup. The intake of the RB26DETT varies from other RB-series motors in that it has six individual (3 sets of 2 throttle assemblies that are siamesed together) instead of a single [[throttle body]]. The engine also uses a parallel [[twin-turbo]] system, using a pair of T25-type ceramic turbochargers set by the [[wastegate]]s to limit boost pressure to {{cvt|10|psi|bar|abbr=on}}, although the Skyline GT-R has a built in boost restrictor to keep boost under {{cvt|14|psi|bar|abbr=on}}.

The first 2.6 L RB26DETT was rated by Nissan at around {{convert|276|bhp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm and {{convert|36|kgm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} at 4,400 rpm. By the end of production, power levels had gone up to around {{convert|320|PS|kW HP|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm and {{convert|40|kgm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} at 4,400 rpm,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=11627 |website=carfolio.com |title=1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 |date=28 February 2013 |access-date=24 July 2018 |archive-date=25 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725063600/https://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=11627 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1990/2135570/nissan_skyline_gt-r_nismo.html |website=automobile-catalog.com |title=1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Nismo |access-date=24 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.supercars.net/blog/1989-nissan-skyline-gt-r/ |website=supercars.net |title=1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R |editor-first1=Nick D. |editor-last1=Owen |editor-first2=Richard |editor-last2=Owen |date=2 February 2016 |access-date=24 July 2018 |archive-date=14 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214104715/https://www.supercars.net/blog/1989-nissan-skyline-gt-r/ |url-status=live }}</ref> not only because of developments and modifications to the engine, but also because of the "[[Gentlemen's Agreement]]" made between automakers at the time to limit the "advertised" horsepower of any vehicle to {{cvt|280|PS|bhp kW|0|abbr=on}}. While the published figures from Nissan were as quoted above, it has been known among enthusiasts that the car actually had a factory power output closer to the {{convert|320|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} figure.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rbmotoring.com/blog/does-the-stock-r32-gtr-really-only-make-276-horsepower|title=Does the stock R32 GTR really only make 276 horsepower?|website=RB MOTORING - JDM importer|access-date=2019-02-25|archive-date=2019-03-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091736/http://www.rbmotoring.com/blog/does-the-stock-r32-gtr-really-only-make-276-horsepower|url-status=live}}</ref> The RB26 is widely known and became quite popular for its strength and power potential thanks to its iron block and forged internals, making it a modification friendly platform for tuners and aftermarket modifications in general.<ref name="thtp">{{cite book |title= Turbo and High-tech Performance #186 |date=July 2006 }}</ref><ref name="exvitermini1">{{cite web | access-date=2006-08-24 | url=http://www.exvitermini.com/r33specs.htm | title=Ex Vi Termini: GTR-700 specifications | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061113165759/http://www.exvitermini.com/r33specs.htm | archive-date=2006-11-13 }}</ref>

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| colspan="2" | Duration
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| Camshaft || Intake || Exhaust || Intake || Exhaust
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| RB26DETT (05U) || 240° || 236° || {{convert|8.58|mm|abbr=on}} || {{convert|8.28|mm|abbr=on}}
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| RB26DETT N1 (24U) || 240° || 236° || {{convert|8.58|mm|abbr=on}} || {{convert|8.28|mm|abbr=on}}
|}
Some factory features of the RB26DETT:
* 6 throttle body intake
* Solid lifter valve actuation, shim under bucket
* Belt driven cams
* CAS (crank angle sensor) driven off exhaust cam, tells ECU ([[engine control unit]]) crank/cam position 
* water cooled, oil pressure lubed turbos
* OEM cast pistons have cooling channels under the crowns (extra oil cooling to keep piston temperatures down)
* Piston oil squirters
* Sodium filled exhaust valves
* 8 Counter weighted [[crankshaft]]
* 'I' beam connecting rods

There is a common oiling problem with the pre-1992 R32 RB26 motors, as the surface where the crankshaft meets the oil pump was machined too small, eventually leading to oil pump failure at high rpm. This issue was resolved in later versions of the RB26 with a wider oil pump drive, which is found in all R33+ RB26 motors. Aftermarket performance parts makers also make oil pump extension drive collars to rectify this problem. More recently a spline drive solution has been developed by an aftermarket tuner Supertec Racing who moves away from the OEM flat drive system and uses splines to drive the oil pump gears in the same way as the [[Toyota JZ engine#1JZ-GTE|Toyota's 1JZ-GTE]] engine found in the [[Toyota Supra#A70|Toyota Supra (MK3)]]. This kit is available for most uprated RB26 oil pumps including Nissan's own OEM, N1 and Nismo parts, although most high HP RB-series engines all over the world have been proven to be reliable without spline driven oil pumps when built and tuned correctly.

Besides minor cosmetic updates and ECU fine tunings, changes were made in the R34 generation to [[ball bearing]] T28 turbochargers as opposed to journal bearing turbos. The R34 GT-R turbos retained the ceramic exhaust turbine wheel. Models that had steel exhaust turbine wheels included the R32 Nismo, R32-R33-R34 N1 models and R34 Nür spec skyline GT-R's.

R34 GT-R model RB26DETT engine specific differences to the R32-R33 engines include:
* Candy red cam/coil pack covers
* Different coil cover emblem
* Plastic CAM gear cover
* Non-painted inlet plenum (apparently also a lighter casting)
* [[Hitachi]] CAS (Crank angle sensor) has different drive fitting compared to earlier R32-R33 exhaust cams
* Igniter built into coil packs (no igniter pack on the rear of coil cover)
* Ball bearing turbochargers with ceramic exhaust turbine wheels
* Stainless steel dump pipes
* Sump front differential has a different ratio (3:55)
* Different diameter coolant/heater pipes on intake side of block
* Dual mass [[flywheel]]

Originally, the R32 GT-R was planned to have the 2.4 L RB24DETT and compete in the 4000 cc class (in [[Group A]] rules, the displacement is multiplied by 1.7 if the engine is turbocharged). This was at a time when [[Nismo]] was going through the process of designing the R32 GT-R to be a [[Group A]] race car. However, when the engineers added the AWD system, they found that it made the car heavier than expected and as a result, much less competitive. [[Nismo]] made the decision to make the engine a 2.6 L twin-turbo and compete in the higher 4500 cc class, resulting in the RB26DETT engine many known today.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}

[[file:Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 V Spec II.jpg|thumb|The Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II (BNR34) is powered by the RB26DETT.]]

The RB26DETT was used in the following vehicles:
* [[Nissan Skyline GT-R]] BNR32
* Nissan Skyline GT-R BCNR33
* [[Nissan Skyline GT-R|Nissan Skyline GT-R Autech Version 40th Anniversary ]]  BCNR33 (Autech factory-installed RB26DETT and AWD 5spd transmission in R33 sedan chassis)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gtr-registry.com/en-r33-autech-gtr.php |website=gtr-registry.com |title=Nissan Skyline Autech Version 40th Anniversary |access-date=21 November 2021}}</ref>
* Nissan Skyline GT-R BNR34
*[[Nissan Stagea#260RS Autech edition|Nissan Stagea 260RS]] WGNC34改 (RS4 chassis used)
* [[Tommykaira ZZII]] (concept car) 

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