redtop coming soon.

Frostbyte · #1 08-24-2003, 06:06 PM

Well I sold my civic so now I am going to be picking up a sr20det red top to drop into the s13. I will put up pictures after the swap is done.

dayna240sx · #2 08-24-2003, 06:50 PM

bite the bullet and buy a black top with vvt... or an RB25

klohiq · #3 08-24-2003, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dayna240sx

bite the bullet and buy a black top with vvt... or an RB25

I usually agree with your posts, but in this instance I don't. The car he is building is most likely a daily driver and the redtop gives you the most performance for the cheapest price. He may only want 210-250 hp which the redtop will deliver that for very little money compared to an rb25 swap. Black top engines are more expensive and don't offer (IMO) enough good things to make it worth the added cost...just gives you more bragging rights.

mynismo · #4 08-24-2003, 07:44 PM

im going to have at least a rb25 dayna, so don't worry :-) one of us over here is smart

and it will be a daily driver...

Frostbyte · #5 08-24-2003, 07:53 PM

Number one I do not see a reason for me to get a Rb25 it is harder to install and 1500 to 2000 bucks more. I am going to be using this car for a daily driver/ weekend drifter and I need just enough power to break the wheels lose. This is not going to be a drag car and I am not aiming for high horse power numbers. I can get the whole sr20det redtop front clip for 2100 bucks low milage. This is because I am sponsered by my partner we are the owners of http://www.driftmonkey.com he owns a toyota Soarer. I will get a Black Top with the vvt if you want to do the wiring on it.

stealthj · #6 08-24-2003, 07:54 PM

rb25det me too on the way, just couple more months....

klohiq · #7 08-24-2003, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mynismo

one of us over here is smart

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

An SR20DET, CA18DET or RB25DET can produce more than enough horsepower for anyone's needs.

Frostbyte · #8 08-24-2003, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by klohiq

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

An SR20DET, CA18DET or RB25DET can produce more than enough horsepower for anyone's needs.

Amen Brother!

mynismo · #9 08-24-2003, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by klohiq

for anyone's needs.

not my needs. not the needs of a 240sx lover who wants the most out of his ride.

all stock i'd burn your modded sr20 ass

stealthj · #10 08-24-2003, 08:18 PM

word-mynismo

i wanyt the GTS badge

Frostbyte · #11 08-24-2003, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mynismo

not my needs. not the needs of a 240sx lover who wants the most out of his ride.

all stock i'd burn your modded sr20 ass

Yeah your smart let's build a N/A SOHC whoo hoo. Burn us at what? Drag, Road Course, Drifting? Drag is about the only thing you would beat us at. How about you get your rb25 and I get my sr20 and then a year from now we both go dyno and see who has the most power to the wheels. Oh by the way everyone I already bought my Tein HE's.

dayna240sx · #12 08-24-2003, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by klohiq

I usually agree with your posts, but in this instance I don't. The car he is building is most likely a daily driver and the redtop gives you the most performance for the cheapest price. He may only want 210-250 hp which the redtop will deliver that for very little money compared to an rb25 swap. Black top engines are more expensive and don't offer (IMO) enough good things to make it worth the added cost...just gives you more bragging rights.

That is why i said to bite the bullet.... Spend the extra cash now, the black-tops are not much more money than the older more worn red-tops.

As far as wiring goes, i am sure it wouldn't be a big deal. especially if you used a microtec or haltech,

You may need to build an electronic device that is triggered under a programed condition (rpm, load, tps point... etc) by the stand alone that will then trigger the vvt..

I have not looked at the specifics on how the vvt is engaged, but it cannot be too difficult.

stealthj · #13 08-24-2003, 08:25 PM

the weight is fine, wed beat u in anything, he modded his sohc cuz he felt like it, to have something while he saves up for his RB

same asa me, cept i have dohc

Frostbyte · #14 08-24-2003, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dayna240sx

That is why i said to bite the bullet.... Spend the extra cash now, the black-tops are not much more money than the older more worn red-tops.

As far as wiring goes, i am sure it wouldn't be a big deal. especially if you used a microtec or haltech,

You may need to build an electronic device that is triggered under a programed condition (rpm, load, tps point... etc) by the stand alone that will then trigger the vvt..

I have not looked at the specifics on how the vvt is engaged, but it cannot be too difficult.

I am not worried about the redtop being worn. I am getting a low milage redtop and getting a 1.2mm metal headgasket and the rocker arm stoppers and also new clutch and flywheel. The redtop will be taking care of. I need a motor that is small and light. I don't want to have to bang the firewall back for and rb25. I need to drop this redtop in and leave it stock for a while and build up the suspension. Hopefully next year you will see me in the D1.

Frostbyte · #15 08-24-2003, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stealthj

the weight is fine, wed beat u in anything, he modded his sohc cuz he felt like it, to have something while he saves up for his RB

same asa me, cept i have dohc

I would lay money down that you would not beat one of the driftmonkey.com owners in drifting or touge.

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