Swap Question...

For those of us in California without the time or know-how to do an engine swap (RB25/26) themselves, does anybody have any good experiences or recommendations for a place preferably in the west... (AZ, CA, NV...). I got two quotes from Mckinney Motorsports down in San Diego and it was about 8k for the RB25, and 14-18k for the RB26. The prices are for all the parts and labor. Does that sound about right, or is that a bit steep? Anybody try Motorsport Dynamics? Thanks guys!

Here is the RB26 Swap Service info--

RB26DETT into 240SX Price sheet
MCKINNEY MOTORSPORTS
RB26DETT motor kit $5500/6500
New RB25 oil pan $269
RB25 transmission, flywheel and clutch (used) $1500
RB25DET trans $1300
Single disk HD clutch kit NEW $550
Our Rb26 motor mount adapter kit $600
Radiator ALUM For S-13 OR S-14 $399
Dual 12” fans $300
Single 17/18” fan $190
Intercooler kit (REQUIRES ADDITIONAL PIPING FOR RB) $900
Hose connectors and piping for intercooler piping $300
Tack & speedo electronic adapter $140(tack in work)
Drive shaft custom one piece $500
Complete engine overhaul gasket set RB26 $520
Power HD timing belt $150
Turbo on top kit with Turbo’s $4300/7500
Greddy T-78 single turbo kit $4300
Z32 TT MAF $250ea used
HD timing belt $160
Greddy remote filter/oil cooler $725
Misc parts, oil belts, filter hoses $250/350
(2) AIR FILTERS AND ADAPTERS $225

Labor for the install $2800/4000 depending on the actual work needed, and your choice

of turbo clearance solutions.

In works or coming soon for the RB26dett/240SX
Custom down pipes
Single turbo manifold T61 to T88
Tripple disk clutch
Greddy, Apexi turbo upgrades
Installation requires conversion to RWD and either steering mods or conversion to

turbo (s) on top.
RB26DETT installed here parts and labor $14,000 to $18,000

ALL PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE TAXES AND ARE QUOTE AS
CASH H DISCOUNTED PRICES

if they are going to convert the engine to single turbo and rwd then 14-18k is a bit steep IMO...i mean for 14-18 you can probably at least keep the TT setup if you contacted unstable-hybrids.com...maybe even the awd setup with that much money involved.

they arent doing swaps right now...but im sure they might consider yours since it hasnt been done much and will give them even more exposure.

3000-8000 for rb25 is in the range since every place is different...i imagine 6-8k is about what youll find most places charging and there arent a whole lot doing them

an rb25 is a better engine for most because its still an i6 so it sounds good and has more low end grunt than an sr or ca, but it costs a lot less for the engine and install compared to an rb26...the power you can easily attain with an rb25 is more than enough for most street applications...even an sr can make more than enough for street...

Im in the north bay (cali) and I will get you a RB26DETT motor and instal out the door with 3" manderal bent exhaust and intercooler piping, mounts, wiring, driveshaft, custom oil pan, rb25 tranny, and modifyed steering rack to clear the trubos for 10K. If your sereous drop me an email.

I have connections with motorsport dynamics and they have always given me good prices for any kind of engine I want. They seem to give me always a good figure but you also have to consider if you want to go with the jdm or us spec rb26. there actually is a difference in pricing. I will tell you that motorsport dynamics in sac town gave me a us spec b18c5 (integra type-r) for those who don't know that yet, for only 4000 with install. that gave me an extra 60hp over the stock engine in my project integra. well worth it too. try to get some deals with motorsport dynamics, they should be able to hook you up.