DeLorean Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I have a '73 240Z with an L24 that is getting harder to use daily. I have always wanted to swap to RB power and I am now seriously considering it but of course have some reservations. I guess I am in need of some advice from the guys on this board that have done this and know more than I ever will. I want an RB25DET and it looks like I can get the motor, trans, ecu and harness for about $1800. I know I will need motor/trans mounts and a custom driveshaft, which I will get from Mckinney or maybe fabricate. For now I will also have an intake manifold made as the Greddy one is a little rich for my blood. The guy who'll be helping me with this build is very technically able, he was a audi/vw/porshce mechanic and out of the stuff I have run by him, he seems excited to tackle this swap. I have been reading threads on this page like mad, and I am a little unclear on just a few things and want some clarification. You guessed it, the oil pan. I know I need a rear sump. I know that the 200ZR pans are no longer available. What I do not understand is exactly what I need to get and what I need to make. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-RB20DET-RB25DET-RB26DETT-Oil-Pan-New-OEM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c049fbb6cQQitemZ120336661356QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_485wt_1183 Is that the pan I need, and then I need a rear sump? I'm sorry, I know I am asking something that has been asked a thousand times, but if I had found the answer, I wouldn't ask. I have more questions, but this is the one that bugs me every time I think about the swap. I appreciate any help you guys can give me, thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 that's the ft sump pan your motor will come with that one. I would be happy to build you a pan. see my link http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=155153 let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 That would be very helpful, how much would you charge? Also, how long do you think the pan will take to complete? So with this pan, will I need anything else to convert it to rear sump? I am absolutley interested, this is the hardest part of the swap so far, granted I haven't even really started haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 That would be very helpful, how much would you charge? Also, how long do you think the pan will take to complete? So with this pan, will I need anything else to convert it to rear sump? I am absolutley interested, this is the hardest part of the swap so far, granted I haven't even really started haha. I charge 400.00 for the rear wheel drive block and 500.00 for the all wheel drive block. The all wheel drive blocks come with a aluminum pan and the pickup is in a different place. I will need your old steel oil pan and pick up. I cut up the old pan and I only use the flange to keep the price down. I am working on trying to fab up my own flange but it's hard to keep the price down. for the prices above it includes the following -- custom steel rear sump oil pan with a trap door baffles -- a modified pick up to work in the rear sump pan -- a tube of sealant to seal the pan to the block This sealant is the best sealant I have ever used I have been working on cars for the last 16+ years for a living and this is the best stuff I have ever used. I will supply pictures of all the work as I did in on the thread above My turn around time is about 7-10 days usually faster depending if the wife and kids leave me alone:mrgreen:. I guess it all depends how fast you need it. I could get the rwd pan done in a couple days this is all you will need for the oil pan stuff If you have any questions please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 That all sounds good, I don't have the motor yet, still doing some research and planning. You said you could make motor mounts too? How much would you charge for those? Mckinney charges 475 I think, but if you can do it cheaper I might go with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 That all sounds good, I don't have the motor yet, still doing some research and planning. You said you could make motor mounts too? How much would you charge for those? Mckinney charges 475 I think, but if you can do it cheaper I might go with them. I can build motor mounts.That won't be a problem but I would need a wood template that I could copy over to steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I just looked at the mckinney mounts. That would be a piece of cake to build if I had a template to work off of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I made my first oil pan flange last night so I don't need the old oil pan. I'm going to start building a oil pan for a rear wheel drive block so if anybody needs one just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Consider it sold. I am about to buy the motor in the next week or so, just let me know when you want the money. Thanks a lot for the help, this has reduced a lot of the stress from this project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB-Z Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I made my first oil pan flange last night so I don't need the old oil pan. I'm going to start building a oil pan for a rear wheel drive block so if anybody needs one just let me know. Those pans will also work on a RB30 block yes? If so... I may be inetersted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Those pans will also work on a RB30 block yes? If so... I may be inetersted. I did a little research and it looks like the oil pan off the rb20/25 will bolt up to a rb30. please let me know if you are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 way to take off running pat1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Poly Zmanaustin Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 I have a set of mounts I will sell you. Let me know if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 I sent you a PM, I am interested in the mounts very much so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Poly Zmanaustin Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 PM'ed you back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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