Boobala Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 I’m sitting here dreaming about a powerplant for my Z. I say “dreaming†because at the moment I haven’t the money to do any serious planning. Now I am focusing on body- work, interior restoration, brakes, drive-line & basic suspension items. I want 300 to 350 HP (flywheel). Getting 300+ HP out a L28 may be possible, but not very streetable in a fair-weather, daily driver kind’a way. I love the smooth power of an inline 6 and the thump of a big V8, but I do lean towards the inline 6. I’ve narrowed my options down to either a LS1 or a RB26DETT. I THINK the LS1 would be, in the long run, the less expensive option, but I really love inline 6’s and I really want to explore that option.. My questions for you RB’ers are… Where did get your RB26DETT and about how much was the cost? Where are you getting parts for these engines? What modifications are required on the engine to make it work in a Z? What modifications are required on the car? I read that the RB oil-pan must be replaced or modified. Does anybody sell the correct or modified oil-pan? Do you know of any website that gives good, detailed information about the swap? Thanks, Boob… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 i have over 20 K in mine and all the mods i have done so far except for the paint have been someway or another in support of the drivetrain. still have another 5 K to go atleast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 RB26's are cool but if you only want 300 flywheel hp any RB turbo can supply that with out too much effort, considering the RB26 is about $3500 USD and the RB20DET is (in NZ anyway) is $800 USD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 250z Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 opps forgot to log in, also I have spent $3700 NZD ($1850 USD ish) so far and the performance shop I'm getting the rest of the engine hooking up quoted $2000 NZD ($1000 USD ish) more to finish the conversion (RB25DET though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobala Posted June 20, 2003 Author Share Posted June 20, 2003 RB25DET is an option. What is the difference between: R32 Front Clip: $5,500 (RB26DETT) R33 Front Clip: $6,500 (RB26DETT) R34 Front Clip: $8,000 (RB26DETT) other than price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 1989 - 1993 ish = r32 1994 - 1999 ish = r33 2000 - 2003 ish = r34 the years might be out but it is the different skyline models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 250z Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 dam it, gotta remember to login Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobala Posted June 20, 2003 Author Share Posted June 20, 2003 Are there any major differences in the engines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildky Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 I have not yet done either of these swaps I am saving for the RB and learnign in the meantime, one little note with the Chevy LS1 you get "chevy reliability" which is all fine and good for a Chevy but from a datsun that seems like a low standard sorry just had to say it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobala Posted June 20, 2003 Author Share Posted June 20, 2003 Well, if reliability were the chief factor, I'd get a Toyota 2JZ-GTE (blasphemy! ) I had a 1983 Supra. I sold it with 240,000+ miles on it 4 years ago. I still the see girl I sold it to driving it around town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted June 20, 2003 Share Posted June 20, 2003 ya the 7m-gte was a good motor... and no theres realy do difference between RB26 motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zline Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 7mgte has headgasket problems...but its a cool motor none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 81na ZX Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 A LS1 would be SO much cheaper to build and maintain than a RB26 swap. A friend of mine bought a complete LS1 car (totalled, rear ended) for $500... And you can buy parts at the corner drug store for the thing. And if your shooting for 300 @ fly, your there already (cause you'll need a new exhaust anyway ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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