Guest H-TownSupraRacer Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Hello all. I was planning to get a Chevy 350 small block but that didnt work so now I'm thinking of putting a RB25DETT. Well I'm only 16 so my dad is a big part in my decisions when it comes to money. My dad doesn't know what a Skyline is so he thinks that the engine is not worth the money. Well what I wanna know is do you guys think that $4500 is a good deal for everything I need to get my car to work including struts, suspension, ECU, etc.(This is including installation) basically besides the frame and body the front end of my car will be a Skyline. Hope I get good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rick458 Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 go to http://www.sdpc2000.com go to crate engines, GM performance, there are a lot of killer sbc for $4500 even a LS1 minus computer for 5 ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 There is no way that your car will be able to be done for $4500 with a complete RB26DETT with the installation. Unless you are doing the work yourself and you get a good deal on ALL your parts. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kosmatka Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 No way, most guys with that swap have 20 grand in the motor and fabrication and by the time there done and have all the parts they want in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H-TownSupraRacer Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 Its RB25DET sorry bout the extra T. I found a RB25DET engine,6 speed tranny,suspension,ECU,etc. for $3500 and the engine has like 5k miles on it. The guy whos installing it said he can do it for $1000. He said after I buy all this stuff i wont have to buy anything else except for a new driveshaft. Is that true? I seriously thing theres more to it then that I hope hes right. I know it would be smarter to get the brakes and stuff but thats not a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iceickle Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 I think your dad is crazy to buy YOU that engine (at 16). Can you even drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest H-TownSupraRacer Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 My dad aint buying crap its my money and ive been driving a year now havent got in a wreck or got tickets so i think i can drive pretty well so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 sorry you cant do what your saying for that much money. i have over 4 grand in my motor and its pretty basic (kinda) and its still a L28.. my suspension cost me over 4 grand... so sorry man. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Psilocybian Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 by the end of my swap my z is gunna cost me 25K+, i'm gunna spoil her rotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David K Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 sorry you cant do what your saying for that much money.i have over 4 grand in my motor and its pretty basic (kinda) and its still a L28.. my suspension cost me over 4 grand... so sorry man. mike Hey Mike, you are sounding more and more like an experienced veteran everyday! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 i know i felt like Bob H on that post mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Its RB25DET sorry bout the extra T. I found a RB25DET engine,6 speed tranny,suspension,ECU,etc. for $3500 and the engine has like 5k miles on it. The guy whos installing it said he can do it for $1000. He said after I buy all this stuff i wont have to buy anything else except for a new driveshaft. Is that true? I seriously thing theres more to it then that I hope hes right. I know it would be smarter to get the brakes and stuff but thats not a must. 6 Speed???? install for 1000? your gonna need an intercooler custom piping, custom exhaust... if you plan on using the ecu ....lots of custom wiring. engine mounts, tranny mounts, custom drivshaft. 5k on the motor? where did he get it from? sounds like BS to me. I dont think you could install everything for 1000 even if you did it yourself. I would be careful if you deal with this guy. If he is telling you 1000 for everything he dosnt know what he is getting into and you may bit it in the end. stony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 the rb25 will bolt in like the rb26 but the intake over the top will not clear the hood. you will need some sort of aftermarket or custom intake manifold. They are usually around 1000 bucks if you can find one used. Once you get the manifold you will need a throttle body. By the time you get what you need your damn close to the price of the rb26. In my humble opinion go rb26 or nothing at all. the power potential in the long run far outweighs any of the other engines. Unless of course you never plan on doing any upgrades. and want modest gains over the L motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 The rb26's I've seen were with cut harness and/or no ecu. Would it be possible to use my TEC2 off my L6 to run the rb ? I see what your saying about going the best to start with. If I would have done that in the begining with my L6 build, I'd have the money to buy a rb26 ... I've always done things the long and hard way, so I'll take your advice. If you were to be looking which engine to do a swap again, and had your pick of the 2JGTE or the RB26, would you still go RB? Would it be less fabricating to do the RB than the 2JGTE? Also, what do you think of the auto trans that came on the 2JGTE? The units going on ebay are mostly auto. thanks once again for your input joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 I like em all, RB26 is a monster for sure. Im leaning towards rb25, simply because I can get them for about as much as an s14 front clip since there is so many of them in jdm market. Next month an rb26dett with rb25 trans in a rwd skyline is coming to my buddies shop, and Ill be checking that out shortly. rb26 is the sh#@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 well the rb has the zr mounts going for it where you can use the stock driveshaft. If you use the 2jz you will have to make everything from scratch. If i were in the states and wanted big power i would go with the GN motor with an auto. 2nd would be a 2jz because its starting to catch on pretty good in the US. The only reason i did the rb was becasue i was in japan and plan on going back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draft.phunk.amd Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 these swaps sounds like a headache, just the thought of "fabrication" is stressing me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 these swaps sounds like a headache, just the thought of "fabrication" is stressing me out Wow, that's an old thread if Joel is asking questions. A serious swap like the RB is definitely for guys who have had more than their share of cars and seen quite a few things. Other than the cost and technical requirements, hybrid cars require a good deal of patience. When I was running a speed shop, I saw plenty of kids getting their first real car to modify (I usually dealt with Evo's, STi's, Supra's, etc). I always enjoyed explaining a lot of things about modding cars, but one thing they all had in common was a lack of patience. A hybrid car like the RB/S30 takes most people a few years to get up and running properly and more years to do the rest of the car. A lot of kids won't have the patience, expertise or money to accomplish that. Heck, I have had lots of heavily modified cars and I only just really got the patience to do one at 33. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 well the rb has the zr mounts going for it where you can use the stock driveshaft. If you use the 2jz you will have to make everything from scratch. If i were in the states and wanted big power i would go with the GN motor with an auto. 2nd would be a 2jz because its starting to catch on pretty good in the US. The only reason i did the rb was becasue i was in japan and plan on going back. Wow 7 years ago. haven't gotten back but still trying ;> still have the RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.