RayG1988

What's his username? Oh, and thanks.

I don't need any special mounts, to my knowledge it bolts in just fine (assuing it's just an RB20det swap with tranny) since I have an s130. But you're right on radiator, thermostat, water pump, and clutch. I figured I could still use the one's on my 280zx since the threads I've seen people do the rb20det swap never mention getting new ones. Thanks for the info guys, guess I'll keep saving.

I don't need anything special for the RB20det swap. I can use everything, except I'd have to use a different oil pan. Other than that everything lines up.

I was talking about the turbo'd versions.

First of all I'd like to say thanks to z_cars_rule who gave me extra information (besides what i searched) on an RB swap. If I were to swap in an RB20 into my 280zx I figured out the costs and it'd look something like this: 11110-20P00 RB20DET Oil Pan $141.83 15050-20P03 RB20DET Oil Pickup $27.48 15059-V5001 RB20DET Oil Pickup O-Ring $1.71 Autometer 2 5/8" Boost Gauge $72.50 RB20DET $1,325.00 Complete Engine 5 Speed Transmission Engine un cut Wirring Harness ECU (Computer) Turbo Intake Manifold Exhaust Manifold Alternator Cam Angle sensor Starter AC Compressor Power Steering Pump Clutch Kit Fly Wheel Fuel Rail Throttle Body Igniter Chip All Brackets and Sensors Grand Total w/shipping: $1568.52 However, I was talking it over with a friend who recently swapped in an RB20 and he said I would get tired it fast and that torque on it sucked. I looked up information on the RB25 last night and it'll bolt in just like the RB20. However, I was wondering if an RB20's transmission can be used on the RB25. The reason I ask is because I am still somewhat on a budget so I cannot afford custom mounts or any custom work (I'd be doing the swap by myself and a friend). If anyone can shed any light on this I'd be really thankful. Theres not to much information available for s130s, and I searched as much as possible before posting this so I wouldn't look like an ignorant n00b.

Congrats, get ics up when you can!

I have some sweet 280z seats though

Thanks, yeah those are some old pics. I've been working on it so I'll put more up later, I came from ZDriver.

Hey there, my name's Ray and I got my first Z a few weeks ago. It's a silver 1979 slick top 280zx (N/A). I plan on restoring it as much as possible before it's 30 year mark (when it becomes an antique) And once it dies I'll swap in an L28ET or an engine out of the RB series. Here's some pics: