Kevlars30z Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 So i have started on planning a swap but i do not know which one i want to drop in. Either a Rb26 or a Vq35. I did some basic reseach about the vq and in order to drop it in i would have to cut into the crossmember and change the hood lach and not to forget how low it will fit. Now with the rb26 there are the mckinney mounts that makes it sit on the crossmember but i also heard about the turbos not clearing the firewall. So now i just wanted to know which one will be $$$$ and which one will be more work. So far i have the rb in mind since i want the motor to be turbo but i would like your guys choice and ill go from there. thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I would go with the rb because I'm a turbo guy. Just shim those mckenney mounts and your good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoman Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I would also go Rb the vq will be hard to work on if there ever is any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdmanZ Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 The seller is even on this board. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-Skyline-GT-R-VR38DETT-engine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2a04f7ddd1QQitemZ180471979473QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevlars30z Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks for the reply guys. But how hard will it be to find replacement parts for the rb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 not hard at all now. I have been able to find all the parts I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevlars30z Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 not hard at all now. I have been able to find all the parts I need. oh dang. can nissan order parts for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 If you can get the part number any nissan dealer can get the parts. I ordered parts from 2 dealers on the west coast. Z1 motorsports started carrying parts. Ebay has tons of rb parts. Put it this way you can find any part for a rb on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Get the VQ. Modern engine(rarer swap), better mileage, parts easier to acquire, same or better power potential. Mckinney has the mount kit for it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) im not sure about vq having better power potential. im no rb guy but i can say the rb is easy power potential. inline 6, more balance, proven power, turbo!!!, looks sick ass hell, head turner at shows, plus im the 3rd one to say get an rb!!! vq takes a hell of a lot more wiring to make it run from reading 240zhoke's threads, while rb has been done plenty of times and support is all over hybrid even though the vq is a sick engine. vq is cheaper leaving more $$$ for upgrades. really its up to you. Edited February 26, 2010 by piston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amorfin Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Both engines have the potential for more than plenty of power for the S30. You can turbocharge the VQ35. Both will be more expensive the higher you go on horsepower. I personally hate threads asking which engine to swap. If you are not sure you want certain engine, don't do it. Keep on reading, search more on that and other engines. Until you find an engine that you really like and fits best for what you want/need. For many people these projects end up taking years. If you are swapping the engine that most people said was better just because they said it was better but you personally didn't like that option the best, you might end up selling an uncompleted project down the road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevlars30z Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 If you can get the part number any nissan dealer can get the parts. I ordered parts from 2 dealers on the west coast. Z1 motorsports started carrying parts. Ebay has tons of rb parts. Put it this way you can find any part for a rb on the internet. Easier than i though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Poly Zmanaustin Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Both engines have the potential for more than plenty of power for the S30. You can turbocharge the VQ35. Both will be more expensive the higher you go on horsepower. I personally hate threads asking which engine to swap. If you are not sure you want certain engine, don't do it. Keep on reading, search more on that and other engines. Until you find an engine that you really like and fits best for what you want/need. For many people these projects end up taking years. If you are swapping the engine that most people said was better just because they said it was better but you personally didn't like that option the best, you might end up selling an uncompleted project down the road. Totally agree. If its just a simple matter of $$$ the VQ is cheaper hands down by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_denner Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 If I were you, I will go with RB,less wiring + more power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linluv84 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Wiring is definitely a huge issue. Not only is there a lot of wiring to sort through, but the ECU requires special reprogramming to disable the anti-theft system. McKinney has sorted out the wiring and ECU mods required to run the VQ as a standalone motor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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