sr20 vs rb25 (potential)

LudeKid · #1 10-06-2005, 03:20 PM

I've almost decided what motor i'm going to go with and i'm leaning more towards a rb25... but there are limited sites that carry rb parts compared to the sr20, is there as much potential with the rb versus the sr20 since there is a lack of aftermarket support.... sr20 parts are everywhere you go! i just get depressed because rb parts are far and few between... someone please boost my confidence
Thanks

Hit_N_Run-player · #2 10-06-2005, 03:26 PM

your comparing the difference between an I6 and a 4cyl. Both are strong engines but it really isnt a fair comparision. The RB will be more work and harder for parts. The Sr has a lower power potential IMO but parts are easy to get and the install isnt very hard. What are you trying to get out of it, street, track, what?

lilskyline240 · #3 10-06-2005, 08:15 PM

I am just about to start my rb swap and i have yet to find a performance part i couldnt find. What parts are u lookin for? when all else fails, try ebay. You can find anything on there. Ive picked up a full catback, koyo radiator, clutch, apexi boost controller, HKS manifold, Garrett t3/t4 ball bearing turbo, 550cc injectors. IMO the RB has plenty of aftermarket support, u just have to look for it. If you need anything concerning the swap, contact Mckinney Motor Sports. THey have EVERYTHING u need for the swap

lilskyline240

LudeKid · #4 10-06-2005, 09:37 PM

about how much are you estimating it's gonna cost you to do the rb swap lilskyline? Are you doing it yourself?.. if not how much is the guy charging you to put it in

TheLogikal1 · #5 10-06-2005, 10:35 PM

rb is better. thats why its in a skyline. you could get to an argument to the Nth degree i know, but thats the plain truth.

XeVeNskyLiNE · #6 10-06-2005, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLogikal1

rb is better. thats why its in a skyline. you could get to an argument to the Nth degree i know, but thats the plain truth.

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lilskyline240 · #7 10-06-2005, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LudeKid

about how much are you estimating it's gonna cost you to do the rb swap lilskyline? Are you doing it yourself?.. if not how much is the guy charging you to put it in

Well its costin me 6k total... i will be doin it myself with the aide of one of my car genious friends in my garage....go to jspecauto.com, they have a guide on how to do it....

D-Bo · #8 10-06-2005, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLogikal1

rb is better. thats why its in a skyline. you could get to an argument to the Nth degree i know, but thats the plain truth.

WTF???

when did you come back???

nissanfanatic · #9 10-06-2005, 11:55 PM

I guess 500whp just isn't enough for a 240sx. And besides, .1 and .2 liters make all the difference in the world.

R.W.240 · #10 10-07-2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLogikal1

rb is better. thats why its in a skyline. you could get to an argument to the Nth degree i know, but thats the plain truth.

So... what brings you back to AF Nissan? I havent seen you since the Dorikin days.

TheLogikal1 · #11 10-07-2005, 04:09 AM

lol c'mon, you guys act like i posted a thousand and a half times over here....

orestes · #12 10-07-2005, 06:26 AM

i think i went to 5-1000 while you were gone. so what would you trade??? 9,995 mostly insignificant AF posts or Expert Chef Training Lvl. 59?

LudeKid · #13 10-07-2005, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lilskyline240

Well its costin me 6k total... i will be doin it myself with the aide of one of my car genious friends in my garage....go to jspecauto.com, they have a guide on how to do it....

wow that's a lot more than i anticipated it to be... i was thinking around 5k or so... hmm did you get a custom driveshaft made... how much was that and what else drove up the cost... i think i'd be able to purchase the motor and trans, ecu/harness and all that around 3k....

lilskyline240 · #14 10-07-2005, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LudeKid

wow that's a lot more than i anticipated it to be... i was thinking around 5k or so... hmm did you get a custom driveshaft made... how much was that and what else drove up the cost... i think i'd be able to purchase the motor and trans, ecu/harness and all that around 3k....

Ill lay out for u waht i all got and for how much i bought it....you could do it for 5k but it wouldnt exactly be the most amazing runnin car...you need other things for it....

Motor, tranny, ecu, harness ~ 3000
Mounts ~ 600
1 piece driveshaft ~ 500
3" downpipe ~ 200
ACT stage 3 clutch ~ 364
Walbro fuel pump ~ 100
Koyo Radiator ~ 270
Apex'i N1 catback ~ 350
Apexi AVC-R boost controller ~ 400
FMIC ~ 200
piping/cupplings ~ 75

I mean you could do the swap technically without the clutch, fuel pump, radiator, catback, boost controller, intercooler, and intercooler piping....but then i would be worried about blowin up the motor i just spent all that money on...so best bet is to get everything you need before u swap it....or u could have problems....

TheLogikal1 · #15 10-07-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by orestes

i think i went to 5-1000 while you were gone. so what would you trade??? 9,995 mostly insignificant AF posts or Expert Chef Training Lvl. 59?

lol! dont worry man, 9,996 of my posts are insignificant too

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