Silvia-Skyline engine swap.

[D Money1644]

if you're buying an imported engine, it's always a good idea to get information on mileage, compression testing, leakdown testing, and see if the seller will offer any kind of startup warranty. also, it will probably make things easier if you buy a front clip rather than the engine alone.
about the rb26, someone told me the steering column/turbo issue is just a myth. i don't remember who that was though. but even if it is a myth, there's still a bit of stuff you have to do for it to work.

on a side note, if the rb20 weighs less than an sr, how does the rb25 compare in weight to an sr?

[Sandhawk]

The RB26 requires a lot of fabricating to get everything to work properly and costs a lot more than the RB20/25

haha Iron Chef is awesome, I watch it all the time also, and used to have a lot of the episodes on downloaded

[Suislide]

check in the FAQ for RB20 numbers. i know 215hp, but i don't remember the torque spec.

front clips aren't usually worth it. if you get a COMPLETE engine with all the shit you need, then you're set, and it'll be alot cheaper then a clip. another thing with clips is you have to essentially do 2 engine swaps. you have to take the engine out of the clip, take the engine out of your car, and put the new engine in your car. more work. also, you'd probably have to pay to get rid of the leftover frame (unless you want to keep a Skyline frame as a souvenir). one bonus about a clip is sometimes (but very rarely) they come with immaculate body panels on them, so you get the engine and the Silvia/Kouki 180SX/other JDM car front end for one lower price. usually though, the panels are damaged. the car WAS scrapped for a reason...

[morimotor34]

I'm kinda resurrecting this thread, sorry. Which would be a better buy, an RB20 or RB25?

[Sandhawk]

If you can afford the RB25 by all means go for it, thats exacly what I intend to do once I save up enough.

[Fliquer]

RB25, unless there is a RB20 importer you trust dearly.

[Dorikin]

Originally posted by morimotor34
I'm kinda resurrecting this thread, sorry. Which would be a better buy, an RB20 or RB25?

RB25...although people like the RB20, it just cant handle the same power the SR can...

The people who like RB20s in a way are like SAAB owners...they want something good, but want to take the road less travelled....

[silviarb26]

Saab Owners! What are you talking about? Anyways what ever you decide to go for make sure its what you want to do and not what anybody elses wants!

[Suislide]

Saab's are good?? since when??

anywho, RB25 is better bang for your buck, but that's just it. most people don't have the buck part of the equation. i'm thinking of going RB20 with my car...because they're much cheaper. but if i can manage to afford it somehow, maybe i'll look into RB25.

derek - where the hell does it say RB20 can't handle as much power? they're just as competent as any other Nissan engine.

[morimotor34]

Acutally another question of mine involved power handling. Which can handle more power more effectively the SR20 or the RB20? I'm sure RB parts are much more hard to come by in the states than the SR parts, but are they so much better of an engine that it's worth it?

[stanner]

is there anywhere that you can get an rb25det front clip for less than 3k that is worth buying. I have seen a few but they all look like you are getting what you are paying for.

[Dorikin]

Originally posted by S13_Iketani
Saab's are good?? since when??

anywho, RB25 is better bang for your buck, but that's just it. most people don't have the buck part of the equation. i'm thinking of going RB20 with my car...because they're much cheaper. but if i can manage to afford it somehow, maybe i'll look into RB25.

derek - where the hell does it say RB20 can't handle as much power? they're just as competent as any other Nissan engine.

ryan said something about RB20s cant handle as much on a stock bottom end...one way to find out...

And SAAB 9-5 AERO....250hp Turbo...

[NIF]

Hmmm, I'll try to touch on a few of the subjects I saw in this thread. (first time back in a while, how is everyone?)

The 2.6 can be done with tiwn turbo's I'm still working it out though. Thats all I'll say on that.

Trying to work on an adaptation of the stock GTR tranny more to come eventually. But still the gtst trans is still the way to go when swapping into an s-chassis.
The choice between the 2.0 and the 2.5 really boils down to how much power you want. 450ish is the most output I've seen from the 2.0 the bore is just too small to supprot any more flow (my opinion) The 2.5 can go as high as 600+, but both of these examples are fully modified pieces.

If you want a street brawler the money you save on the 2.0 will allow you upgrades. But you won't ever be dissapointed with the 2.5. Me though, I just had to have the twinnies.

Dan Rushing
Sub-Zero Performance

[S13GTR]

I have a RB26DETT in my S13 and did it all myself using the stock twin turbo setup. Yes, it is a hard swap and needs steering modifying but no cutting or welding necessary. If you have questions I have answers [email protected]

[Suislide]

old thread, dude.