Unstable Hybrids....

firefighter81 · #1 08-08-2003, 06:59 PM

I'm joining the Air Force and I will be leaving pretty soon. I will be getting a $12000 signing bonus as well as making decent money to start.

I have been looking into a company called unstable Hybrids that does alot of cool work. On the website it says they can put in a RB26DETT complete with AWD conversion and everything for ~$16k into an S14. Now whether this is actually a good deal or not, doesn't really matter to me, I would pay it for sure. So I've been thinking about finding a S14 240sx and giving them the car for a few months to do the work. Besides sourcing parts for replacement can anyone see anything wrong with doing this? Some may say it's a huge waste of money, but if I can find a 240sx for cheap that woud be AWD Twin Turbo 240sx for just over $20k, so I don't see that as bad at all. I'd be looking to get about 450hp out of it eventually (I don't have 1000hp dreams yet). I think this would make for one of the ultimate street cars out there. Anyone have any input on this? Anyone done business with unstable hybrids before?

Thanks,
Jason Garrett
A1C USAF

mynismo · #2 08-08-2003, 07:39 PM

you're prolly better off with an rb25det. the twin turbos won't fit, they'll have to cut off one of the turbos. if the do manage to make it fit, they are the only people that i've ever heard that are able to do so, and in that case, it's worth all the money you're willing to spend.

firefighter81 · #3 08-08-2003, 07:49 PM

Hummm, yeah, maybe they can do RB25DET with AWD and just forget the 6 speed and twin turbos, not sure. I've got a little while to think about and do research, so thanks for the info.

firefighter81 · #4 08-08-2003, 07:59 PM

Or maybe I could just have them convert to a single larger turbo when I have the work done. I'm sure I could sell the twins to offset some of the extra cost.

S13GTR · #5 08-08-2003, 09:39 PM

I can get you the hook up on a rb26dett installed with the twin turbo setup and rwd for only 3k

Suislide · #6 08-08-2003, 09:42 PM

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Originally posted by S13GTR
I can get you the hook up on a rb26dett installed with the twin turbo setup and rwd for only 3k

spill!

RookieGTR · #7 08-08-2003, 11:30 PM

i hope you dont say Nightxc777 name or Cameron, which I assume you got it from him since you posted his name up before. It cost ~16 K cuz its awd. If its rwd, it costs WAY less.

Night was a great source of information and engine, until he screwed alot of his customers totaling over 50,000 dollars. Check out ANY 240sx forums, you ll see what im talking about.

RookieGTR · #8 08-08-2003, 11:33 PM

also 3K is a bit cheap, considerin the fact that ti would cost you over 5 K to just pick up the engine WITHOUT the custom driveshaft and installation.

RalphCare · #9 08-08-2003, 11:59 PM

formen.ign.com is in week 8 of doing this mod..
go look on the sites for project silvia gtr i think

S13GTR · #10 08-09-2003, 01:29 AM

Im not sure what SPILL means but thats cool I guess. When I say 3k I mean the labor plus all the steering rack modifying to make the stock tt's clear. I would never pay an extra 10k plus to have an awd.

Suislide · #11 08-09-2003, 01:34 AM

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Originally posted by S13GTR
Im not sure what SPILL means but thats cool I guess. When I say 3k I mean the labor plus all the steering rack modifying to make the stock tt's clear. I would never pay an extra 10k plus to have an awd.

"spill" as in "spill the beans" as in "GIVE US INFO!"

firefighter81 · #12 08-09-2003, 04:31 AM

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I would never pay an extra 10k plus to have an awd.

Well, like I said, I don't really care if it's a good deal or not, if it's something I really wanna do then it's worth it to me. I have been hearing on other forums that Unstable Hybrids seems to be a little slow with their major projects sometimes, so I will search around for other companies as well. Thanks for all the info guys. If anyone else has any input related to my question please feel free to post up, good opinions and bad ones needed!

Thanks!
Jason

DoriftoSX · #13 08-09-2003, 10:31 AM

screw awd..i'd take rwd over awd anyday...hince why I like GTs-t skylines..mmmmm

Fliquer · #14 08-09-2003, 11:15 AM

Usually my philosophy is "its your money, spend it on what YOU want no matter how ridiculous it is or how much ppl on internet forums will hate you for it", but right now I must make an exception.

Paying the extra $10,000 for an AWD conversion is NOT a good idea. Obvioulsy its a waste of money, but more importantly the silvia was never meant to have all wheel drive. With all the chassis modifications they're going to have to do, you might end up losing a significant amount of rigidity and safety, not to mention adding weight. Also your car will be pretty much UNSERVICEABLE. Outside of small things like wheel rotation and oil change, you will probably end up having to go to unstable for any sort of service you might need, and drivetrain parts are going to be VERY expensive.

This sort of extreme modification is only for rich people who want a reputation or something VERY, VERY unique. I would SUGGEST you have them put a RB25 in. If you absolutely must have a RB26, then go ahead but PLEASE do not get AWD.

firefighter81 · #15 08-09-2003, 12:01 PM

Ok, you made some valid points there. But a couple things, the car will NOT be a daily driver, it will be mainly for show/go, I will probably take it to the track once to see what it can do.

RWD is cool and all. But with even stock power, I would be breaking traction everytime I even went half throttle. I know what it's like to break traction at 80mph (try it on a bike, lol).

I know parts would be expensive and so would repairs, hence, non daily driver status. I'd hit a few local car shows from wherever I am at and drive it maybe once or twice a week. Also, I'm not gonna be doing any 6000rpm launches or anything, so I think all the major parts will hold up just fine. Also I don't think it's gonna be an extra $10k, I'm thinking more along the lines of $5k. Because I don't know how the company could do an RB26 for me installed for $6k.

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