c72c
08-05-2011, 11:13 AM
I didn't really look too hard to see if someone had already mentioned this, but just in case...
This is just an FYI, since there are plenty of how to threads for the engine swap its self.
We did an RB swap in our track car recently. At first we were thinking we'd need to order a drive shaft, turns out, we didn't.
Most people will use the rb25 transmission since they're more than likely using an rb25det. We, on the other hand, are using the rb20 transmission since we're using the rb25de and won't need the extra strength of the 25 mission. So If you don't plan on pushing much power and decide to use the rb20 mission, you can still use the factory 2 piece drive shaft for the 14.
Here's what we used.
R33 front cross member
S14 steering rack
RB25DE
RB20 transmission
*R33 auto transmission cross member
S14 (turbo) driveshaft
This setup will set your shifter maybe 3/4" to 1" forward from factory position.
*The auto cross member is curved the opposite direction as the 5 speed cross member. Using the auto cm, all four mounting holes line up perfectly.
Some pics for reference.
No pic of the shifter position, but it's good. No need to trim or adjust anything.
r33 c/m and s14 rack
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/282161_250029935025246_100000547240727_916468_5881 317_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205834_250029861691920_100000547240727_916467_1500 330_n.jpg
5 speed cross member
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252087_250029318358641_100000547240727_916461_5859 049_n.jpg
Auto cross member
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/215003_250504761644430_100000547240727_918306_5558 384_n.jpg
The two side by side.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188352_250504874977752_100000547240727_918308_5120 63_n.jpg
S14 drive shaft
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229742_250029268358646_100000547240727_916460_3921 792_n.jpg
Hope this helps some of you if you decide to use a similar setup.
This is just an FYI, since there are plenty of how to threads for the engine swap its self.
We did an RB swap in our track car recently. At first we were thinking we'd need to order a drive shaft, turns out, we didn't.
Most people will use the rb25 transmission since they're more than likely using an rb25det. We, on the other hand, are using the rb20 transmission since we're using the rb25de and won't need the extra strength of the 25 mission. So If you don't plan on pushing much power and decide to use the rb20 mission, you can still use the factory 2 piece drive shaft for the 14.
Here's what we used.
R33 front cross member
S14 steering rack
RB25DE
RB20 transmission
*R33 auto transmission cross member
S14 (turbo) driveshaft
This setup will set your shifter maybe 3/4" to 1" forward from factory position.
*The auto cross member is curved the opposite direction as the 5 speed cross member. Using the auto cm, all four mounting holes line up perfectly.
Some pics for reference.
No pic of the shifter position, but it's good. No need to trim or adjust anything.
r33 c/m and s14 rack
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/282161_250029935025246_100000547240727_916468_5881 317_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/205834_250029861691920_100000547240727_916467_1500 330_n.jpg
5 speed cross member
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/252087_250029318358641_100000547240727_916461_5859 049_n.jpg
Auto cross member
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/215003_250504761644430_100000547240727_918306_5558 384_n.jpg
The two side by side.
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188352_250504874977752_100000547240727_918308_5120 63_n.jpg
S14 drive shaft
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229742_250029268358646_100000547240727_916460_3921 792_n.jpg
Hope this helps some of you if you decide to use a similar setup.