rturbo 930 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Well, I found an RB26DETT for sale an hour from me. It is complete minus ECU and turbos/O2. Engine harness intact. It's torn down to the short block. It is an early R32 motor and will need to have the crank fixed. Per the owner's account, the cylinder bores, pistons, etc. all look fine, and it will just need to be put back together with new bearings, etc. It has an RB25 oil pan/pickup instead of the RB26 pan/differential. Basically the motor is mostly complete, disassembled, and in good condition. Also I believe it has an N1 water pump. No clutch or flywheel. I have never rebuilt a motor before, although my dad has plenty of experience with cars, and would likely be able to help me if I need help. I also don't really know what this is worth/if it's a good deal. His asking price is $1800. So, what do you guys think? Should I buy it? Pass on it? Questions/comments/advice? Here's two pics that were in the ad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Pass, too much $$$ for what you get.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Pass, too much $$$ for what you get.. ^^ I agree. You will spend a ton on all the little stuff that's not there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Not the same but a comparison http://orlando.craigslist.org/pts/1584314483.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linluv84 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Wow, thats about as much as I'm paying for a complete swap set shipped! Not a 26, but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 ^^ I agree. You will spend a ton on all the little stuff that's not there.I had kinda figured on this. I somewhat priced out all the parts I would need to put it together and came to a rough estimate of 3k. The owner bought the motor whole and tried to keep as much as possible, but I figure some stuff will get lost anyway. Since the consensus seems to be that it's not worth it, I think I will pass on this one and get a complete motor from JHot Imports when I'm ready. Thanks for the input guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKLamb123 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Agreed I was looking at those. Hell I bought a RB30 block for $430 dollars shipped. Now thats a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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