RB26DETT in a 240?

[S14]

I am wondering what fabricating needs to be done to get the RB26 DETT motor in my S13 240SX... Or would I be better off putting one in my Silvia (S14 K's Aero).... Thx

[flylwsi]

you should talk to people in the 240 forum...
be wary though... you'll receive criticism, and lots, if this is a dreamer's question.

if you have the rb ready, they'll be more willing to help...
as a heads up, i am pretty sure there was an rb25 swap done a while back in a magazine, though i can't remember which one...

[VQuick]

Sport Compact Car featured the RB25 swap in their 'Hybrid How-To' section a couple months ago.

An RB swap requires less fabrication than you might think. Go to the 240SX section and check out the RB Swap FAQ first. That will probably answer any questions you have.

[Jessica Grossman]

you cannot swap a rb26dett into an s13 240sx, this is per signal auto japan.

[RazorGTR]

Originally Posted by Jessica Grossman

you cannot swap a rb26dett into an s13 240sx, this is per signal auto japan.

that sounds odd. I've seen RB motors in 180sx's, S13's, S14's, S15's, and a Sileighty. Now anyone of those body's should be the same as that S13 240sx.
Where do they state that?

[Jessica Grossman]

Originally Posted by RazorGTR

that sounds odd. I've seen RB motors in 180sx's, S13's, S14's, S15's, and a Sileighty. Now anyone of those body's should be the same as that S13 240sx.
Where do they state that?

RazorGTR:
uh, they told my tuner that when he called and asked them...and we are talking about an rb26dett, not rb25's. sorry but there has NEVER been a complete rb26dett swapped into an s14 or s15, and s13 engine bays are too small. aren't u a moderator?? so u should be careful what u say and question in these forums to avoid looking stupid on your own site. and another thing, maybe u should follow your own advice about arguing on the internet. the only reason i'm on this site is to research my project and buy some parts, but u got me to argue with u, i guess that makes me a real dumb ass, but at least i win the argument.

[troglodyte]

Originally Posted by Jessica Grossman

RazorGTR:
uh, they told my tuner that when he called and asked them...sorry but there has NEVER been a complete rb26dett swapped into an s14 or s15, and s13 engine bays are too small.

Well Jessica, you need a new tuner because your current one don't know jack shit. The RB26DETT will certainly fit into an S13 and I know this for a fact. I have a video of one down on Okinawa with an RB26DETT in it, plexiglass windows, and gutted interior and it is so fast its not even funny. If people are going to talk about Skyline engines, its always helpful to have a clue first.

Here is a VG30 in an S13 (and its a larger engine too)

http://www.meggala.com/hybrid/hyb5.jpg


But, just to show you that you have been given bullshit info:

http://www.meggala.com/zens13rb26.jpg


There is your RB26 in an S13 Silvia.

EDIT:

http://forums.skylinesdownunder.co.n...threadid=28397

There you are an RB25DET into an S14 so the RB26DETT will fit too.

I could keep posting more but I think you get the idea. Oh, and the RB26DETT also fits into a 240SX engine bay just fine too.

[CrzyMR2T]

jessica grossman... dude chill out. ive seen those engines inside the s13 before, im sure its possible, and i dont think razor is trying to talk down on you.

[techno240]

http://members.shaw.ca/kfgroup/240sx_-_2jz.htm
This is where you can find an RB26dett in a S14. They didnt think it had enough power so they dropped a toyota 2JZ in it
check it out

[my3rdskyline]

WOW, that's one kick ASS 240

[RazorGTR]

I certainly wasn't trying to put anyone down. If I was you would know it trust me.

[matada]

I'll definitely raise the BS flag on this one. I know of several S13 RB26 swaps. You can't do the 4WD conversion easily, so you use the RB25DET tranny, and you use the RB25DET oil pan for clearance, but you can definitely fit the Engine into the bay.

If anyone picks up almost ANY issue of option, you will find probably at least 1 RB swap into the Sylvia chassis.

Better find a new tuner Jessica.

[iNS0MNiAC]

just for the record... yes u can do a RB swap on s13's ... but heres the catch.. only 180SX's and REAL Sylvias S13 or 14 (not your North American 240 with silvia badges) can put in a RB26DETT... because of RHD.. in a LHD car the steering columb is on the way of the TT..but u'll still need to get the tranny and oil pan from a RB25... HOWEVER.. north american 240's are definitely capable of having RB25DET.. without too much custom work... its still a good swap no doubt about it.. but if u really have heart set ona RB26 then ur gonna have to import a 180SX or Silvia... or just buy a SKyline .... OOOOOOOR you if u REALLLY want a twin turbo and dont want to import a car get a 2JZ :O

as for the people here that say the've seen "TONZ" of 240SX's with RB26's i think ur mistaken... i've heard of many people and places that SAY they're going to do it but have not done it yet... or decided its too hard and go with a RB25... if i am wrong i wanna see the pics of a COMPLETED S13 with a RB26DETT Swap

[hatchy]

I took a ride tonight in a 89 240sx hatchback with a RB26DETT (yes, with both turbos). http://www.hpiheads.com/block.jpg is a pic of the engine bay.

This car is a monster, and I always crapped my pants when he dropped the hammer.

I didn't believe it was possible either, until tonight.

[Evangelion]

The only small problem that I've seen with a RB26DETT on s13-s15 is the new crossmember possitioning for your transmission... engine size was never a really big issue.