Guest Anonymous Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 I plan on swaping in a L28et into a first gen Z, but what about the other motors like an RB20det, SR20det, or even a Buick V6 turbo? I plan to keep the motor it self stock, with a larger fmic, better fuel system, 3in exhaust, boost controler, fuel contoler. I want to run high 12s and daily driven. Now would it be possible to do this with the mods i listed with a stock L28et long block? Or should i try a SR20det or RB20det motor, would it be safe to say that the RB20det and SR20det motors are easy to run 12s with and are more reliable? I have done a search, came up with some post covering this topic, but i dont find the answers im looking for. Your thoughts, info, and personal experience would help a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 if your looking to go easy fast and take a turn as well a cheap my vote is L28 if cash is not to be given concern my vote is buick GN V6 turbo and take the car to acto, new jersey on jackson rd (Da* i know where it is, i think its) Radical Racing 856 753 7117 if you like more info ill get it but at one point in time he made 3 of the top 5 fastest GN cars in the states have not spoken with the guy sence 98 or so just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zline Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 L28ET is a great motor L31ET is even better RB25/6DET/T is even better just depends on how much cash you got i can make a 375 hp daily driven L28ET or a 420+ hp L31ET or a 650+hp RB series Z just depends how much cash you got in relation to cars....cash & speed are directly related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 RB25/6DET/T is even better How about an RB20det or a SR20det? How do they stack up next to a L28et stock for stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 Stock for stock the L28ET is probably on the bottom of the barrel, but it plugs right in AND can make big power eventually with some work. For the money I'd go L28ET without question. But I'm a bang for the buck kind of person... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zline Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 RB25/6DET/T is even better How about an RB20det or a SR20det? How do they stack up next to a L28et stock for stock RB20DET is not worth it at all...to small displacement to make good power vs its big brothers.... SR20DET is an engine you put in a 510!! Why would you put a 4 cylinder into a 6 cylinder car??? here's the thing....you never said how much $$ you have you never said what you wanted to do you also never said how much experience you have with fast cars nor have you stated your experience...so we really cant help you.... if you have gobs of money build a RB26DETT if you dont just get a L28 turbo and stroke it ... you'll need a bigger turbine but you'll be way way way faster than 12s.... in the end all paths lead to wallet busting proportions if you want a RB26 if you have to have someone else do the work. oh yeah...and its newer but the clip alone is 4000...enough to build a SCREAMER L30ET and the engine is available stateside so if something breaks...you can just go to the junkyard! Have you ever looked into a LS/LT1 swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo2001 Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 If you want to go all the way, there is a stroker kit for RB26 which puts the displacement 2.9L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zline Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 If you want to go all the way, there is a stroker kit for RB26 which puts the displacement 2.9L all the way to bankrupt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyMIz Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I'd have to say go L28et i did and with just bigger injectors stock turbo stock dp stock fuel pump and 18 psi of boost thru a volvo ic i ran a 12.96@105mph with the stock slipping clutch.Now that i have some money into it i can't wait to drive it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 L28et all the way for a budget, most reliable and the most available of all the applicable turbo import motors. five months, 15k miles, and more about 10 oil changes! a 300hp l28et wont break the bank if you take your time to put if you take your time, and take it slow on upping the boost, making sure you have the air, fuel, and spark under your thumb. you can order your parts over the phone without the secret handshake to the overseas connection (if you have one) and there are a ton of knowlegible people who have been working with the L motor for decades. rb20det-underrated im sure, its the first break away from the L motors, is .8 smaller, and makes more power than the L28et with a smaller turbo, the potential is there im 100% sure. and they are the bastard child of the RB family, making a front clip come in cheaper than a sr20. i think close to 300 or possibly more can be had with the stock efi and turbo-which has a ceramic wheel that limits boost to 14.5 psi. twin cam x flow head has to be one of the main contributors to higher numbers, and has 1000rpm more high end capability stock over the L motor. these are untapped commodity IMHO, they can from 1200-1500 for a front clip, and often include a lot of Jspec go fast components. sr20det- very strong powerplant, and more modern, which accounts for its high output, and its all aluminum, i cant see putting it into a z just because its a four cylinder, but the power potential is clearly there, its numbers stock are close to a L28et, but its lighter, smaller, and more modern. a lot of power can be made out of these as welll. they are the most popular swap motor right now, they are outselling the b-series honda motors 2 to 1, average clip cost is 2500.00, with clips containing aftermarket(which is a lot of them) going for a bit more. rb26dett-bow down. twin turbo 24 valve chaos ready to be unleashed, proof that we as Americans dont get the best the world has to offer in terms of engines. The rest of the world for the most part has been lucky enough to have these motors around since 1984, still we in the states have to gawk at one of these. it sucks. awesome potential known the whole world wide and we only get so few examples of it. if i could i would, but i wouldnt be able to maintain that driveline im sure, too exotic and too unobtainable. sweet sweet engine. vg30/d/e t/tt- one im looking at, but man from Zr8eds photos of the steering im questioning myself. 400hp daily driver with 26mpg though, and domestic avail., i can get good rates on the front clip with aftermarket on it, im still thinking about it. GN3.8-easy to work, fast as all heck, and pretty reliable i think. would be my number two choice to me, i have resources for those engines so the price wouldnt be so bad, but i like playing with the imports more, but a gn motor and 2004r does sound very enticing, and cost effective to make a streetable 400hp, one handed. these are my summary notes, im thinking in a year or so of putting this car together i want to drop in a different turbo motor, im leaning towards the twin turbo motor with a five speed, just beause i like wangan midnite so much im making mine to be a faux wangan midnite, but like the SS version of it though just my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 RB20DET is not worth it at all...to small displacement to make good power vs its big brothers.... SR20DET is an engine you put in a 510!! Why would you put a 4 cylinder into a 6 cylinder car??? here's the thing....you never said how much $$ you have you never said what you wanted to do you also never said how much experience you have with fast cars nor have you stated your experience...so we really cant help you.... Have you ever looked into a LS/LT1 swap? Im a honda guy so the sr20det didnt seem that bad of an option, 2 less pistons and rods to buy for a rebuild, and a friend of mine has one in his 240sx. I find my self as a better than average driver, i broke into 14s with a stock civic with just supension mods, an exhaust, and a bone stock motor. As for funds i have $5k for this project. With that much cash what would be the best option? And the VG30's havent thought of that, and the domestic motors do sound tempting, but sounds like i would have trouble getting traction at the hole. The reason for this project is to try a whole different car from my civic. A n/a fwd civic to a rwd turbo 240z, from 14s to 12s i guess. Just trying to broaden my knowlege and experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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