fl327 Posted September 8, 2002 Share Posted September 8, 2002 do an rb25dett, that lil sr20 is for a small small car. there are a scattered number of people who have done this swap, and none of them are upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Ok guys forget about the LT1 (for now lol) cuz I really think i rather have a Turbo motor. I know that a 280ZX turbo motor would be cheaper but i rather have something everybody else doesnt have.. So has this swap been done before? im think of a S13 red top with the 5-speed tranny. then ill take it from there to fig out what turbo and etc I will need. so any info if anybody has some would be great. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Do you mean RB26DETT? cuz the RB25 is only a single turbo. I was going to put a RB25DET motor in my 1993 300zx but funds were cut short. i dont think i could aford doing a RB26DETT motor swap in a 240Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zachb55 Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Whats wrong with single turbo? if money is an issue this is certainly the way to go, and the same amounts of power can be accomplished for less money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 i just say rb25 because the trans will work-its rwd. most of the time you get a good price on a half cut, and they dont mix and match, so rb25 is better than buying two half cuts, thats all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 I never said anything was wrong with a single turbo.. i said that the RB25DET was a single turbo cuz he said RB25DETT, when its called the RB25DET. i know that the RB25DET can make tons of power but parts are hard to come by and a SR20DET would be cheaper and parts are easy to come by. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 I have a couple of R32 Skyline GTS-T front clips complete with brakes, transmission etc for $3000 each. RB20DET 215hp stock. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 great motors but there isnt as many parts for them like the SR20DET and cant find parts as easy either. mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Originally posted by ON3GO:great motors but there isnt as many parts for them like the SR20DET and cant find parts as easy either. mike. What kind of parts do you want? There not much need for part if you get a RB motor hadles like 800HP stock. External parts are pretty interchangeable with other Nissan car I'm sure. Hell, it's Nissan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 dont put a 510 motor in a 240z-you must defeat any 510 that comes your way, must.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 put a 20bt 3 rotor mazda turbo in.big hp in small package plus it likes to rev . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Originally posted by randy 77zt:put a 20bt 3 rotor mazda turbo in.big hp in small package plus it likes to rev . ya they like to rev but they like to blow up too.ive had my fair share with rotorys and never again.. and what i ment by parts are hard to come by is..if something breaks parts are hard to find in the USA. You can find anything for the SR20DET, in prob any import shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 I like the RB engines. Parts are seem to be pretty available. I just love the look of that big six. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 rb's dont blow up that easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Originally posted by randy 77zt:put a 20bt 3 rotor mazda turbo in.big hp in small package plus it likes to rev . 20b is not small. it's same length as I-6 motor.And yap, the rotory will break. Not strong against heat. The boost creates heat IMO 510 with SR and S30 with RB is the ultimate combo. I still don't see what you would need to buy, part wise. Have also considered the fact you'll be losing alot of weight off the front of your car? that could be good or bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Originally posted by LEN168:do an rb25dett, that lil sr20 is for a small small car. there are a scattered number of people who have done this swap, and none of them are upset. the sr20det is not just for a small car. do you know you can get these things up to 300hp on stock internals? The sr20det is also in the 180sx, and guys use them in their 240sx's. Now the weight is about the same for an old z and these 240-180sx's. The sr20det is very light also. It would make for a great handling car. If you got a few bucks to up the boost and cool it, go with the sr20det. some of these guys dont know what they are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Originally posted by LEN168:do an rb25dett, that lil sr20 is for a small small car. there are a scattered number of people who have done this swap, and none of them are upset. the sr20det is not just for a small car. do you know you can get these things up to 300hp on stock internals? The sr20det is also in the 180sx, and guys use them in their 240sx's. Now the weight is about the same for an old z and these 240-180sx's. The sr20det is light also. It would make for a great handling car. If you got a few bucks to up the boost and cool it, go with the sr20det. some of these guys dont know what they are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason81NA,82RBtt Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Yes I agree with the first post "let's forget the LT1":)As for the SR I would love to see one in a Z car of any year. I have a picture of a SR20 in a 94-up Supra, the front of the motor does not even go past the strut towers. The SR motor is all aluminum, so the Z would be even light that stock. I also think that the 240sx are just as heavy or heavier than a early Z. And also the wear items like water pumps,timing belts,seals would be much easier to find, because of the SER Sentra and some other US cars had a SR20DE. Good luck JasonRB260ZX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted September 11, 2002 Share Posted September 11, 2002 Jason, infiniti g20 also shares the sr20de non turbo. also these engines are a dime a dozen from an engine importer if you look in the right place. Im sure the SE-R Club of America would be hapy to hear from whoever does the sr20 thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 Originally posted by David Karey: quote: Originally posted by LEN168: do an rb25dett, that lil sr20 is for a small small car. there are a scattered number of people who have done this swap, and none of them are upset. the sr20det is not just for a small car. do you know you can get these things up to 300hp on stock internals? The sr20det is also in the 180sx, and guys use them in their 240sx's. Now the weight is about the same for an old z and these 240-180sx's. The sr20det is very light also. It would make for a great handling car. If you got a few bucks to up the boost and cool it, go with the sr20det. some of these guys dont know what they are talking about. trying to say that i dont know what im talking about? arent you the guy that runs second hand dual carbs on a 280zx? ive had a hand in doing two sr20det swaps, one in a 510 and one in a 240sx-ill take the l28et over the 240sx, but the 510 plain out hauls ass. z car with one would be ok, but would you put an l20b into a z ? NO. if youre gonna go crazy with jspec motor-GO REAL CRAZY. sr20det at 300hp wont handg with an rb25det at 300hp-no way, no how. and sentras suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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