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rwtf
10-28-2011, 01:41 AM
I'm thinking about getting a rb20, unsure of where to buy it from.
Ive heard great things about zerolift, and bad stuff about jdm online.

Any good places I should know about?
kevmeistah21
10-28-2011, 01:52 AM
I'm thinking about getting a rb20, unsure of where to buy it from.
Ive heard great things about zerolift, and bad stuff about jdm online.

Any good places I should know about?

First, don't buy an rb20...
Second.... If you do, go with zerolift.
rwtf
10-28-2011, 02:05 AM
Why not, my buddys got one in his coupe and I LOVE IT, and my friends sr black top sucks balws compaired to it.
jdmjap808
10-28-2011, 02:07 AM
+1 for zerolift! Thats where i got my SR. Best price i got to ship to hawaii
kevmeistah21
10-28-2011, 02:09 AM
Why not, my buddys got one in his coupe and I LOVE IT, and my friends sr black top sucks balws compaired to it.

Haha I have the complete opposite story. My friend sold his RB to get an SR setup similar to mine.. Also, it's way easier to find parts for an SR compared to an RB. Again, that's just my personal experience. To each their own.

Ps. If you do decide on buying an RB, I have a 3 inch downpipe for sale, let me know if you want it! You're gonna need it ;)
rwtf
10-28-2011, 02:11 AM
true, how much?

and you cant say a sr sounds better than a rb!

is jdmtigerjapanese.com anygood? I thinking about getting a front clip....but idk
kevmeistah21
10-28-2011, 02:15 AM
true, how much?

and you cant say a sr sounds better than a rb!

is jdmtigerjapanese.com anygood? I thinking about getting a front clip....but idk

Offer me a price, I'll consider anything!

That was the only thing I liked about an rb, the inline 6!

Never had any experience with that shop, but zerolift's an advertiser here and has many customers on this forum to back them up.
rwtf
10-28-2011, 02:19 AM
I'll see what I can do.

also better torque curve. more weight, but EH. always wanted a rb powered 240 :D

I might give them a call ,and i'll be calling up zerolift too.

The rb20 can use the stock 5spd drive shaft correct?
jdmjap808
10-28-2011, 02:56 AM
Ever looked into a 1jz or a RB25? Good power plants and fun as a mofo to drive/rid along in
rwtf
10-28-2011, 03:03 AM
I hate the 1jz and 2jz,

and rb25 requires so much extra crap its retarded.
LOADING...
10-28-2011, 04:55 AM
+1 for zerolift! Thats where i got my SR. Best price i got to ship to hawaii

i need to remember this!, glad to see another hawaii person got good deals.... shipping sucks to hawaii!!
Quail
10-28-2011, 05:41 AM
I hate the 1jz

But you prefer the rb20?!

:faint:
sickstatus
10-28-2011, 05:59 AM
Costco warehouse.
rastaman
10-28-2011, 06:12 AM
I want to know too best bang for the buck sr
95_s14.5
10-28-2011, 06:40 AM
true, how much?

and you cant say a sr sounds better than a rb!

is jdmtigerjapanese.com anygood? I thinking about getting a front clip....but idk

Don't order from these guys. we bought a 1jz from them and it was complete crap. Didn't have everything, wiring was hacked all to hell, and the motor needed to be fully rebuilt. We just bought a 1jz from zerolift and its great. I say zerolift for sure.
thefro526
10-28-2011, 06:43 AM
I'll just toss in another vote for Zerolift.

Buying an RB20 is stupid at best. Parts are hard to find, it's heavy and long compared to an SR and they're just weird.

Sound cool though, but so do RB25's and 1J's. Never really got the reason to swap an RB20 into anything.
anthonygrud
10-28-2011, 06:54 AM
if you want just want a rb for the sound , get a 1j , they have great power stock and a lot more room to work with. They're also relativley cheap probably just as much as rb20's and you still need custom mounts and etc.. id go with a 1j. But go with zerolift for motors anyways.
STL240SXDRIFT
10-28-2011, 07:15 AM
JDMHOOKUP.COM

Awesome prices, hand picked motors with vids of them running before they are pulled, best customer service, shipping anyware, lots of inventory, complete packages come with motor, tranny, ecu, etc..., he can get you anything from Japan.

Call Dewey (owner) he has a fresh pod arriving soon I think. redtops, blacktops, 1jz, 2jz, RB-anything,

4515 Towne Ct.
St. Peters, Mo 63304
Monday thru Friday 11am - 6pm
Weekends and after hours please call for an appointment: Dewey - (636) 866-5244
h815 240sx
10-28-2011, 07:19 AM
zerolift autolab
DoobieS13
10-28-2011, 07:36 AM
I hate the 1jz and 2jz,

and rb25 requires so much extra crap its retarded.

http://www.myconfinedspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/what-the-fuck-is-this-shit-518x700.jpg
dmragecm
10-28-2011, 07:45 AM
I hate the 1jz and 2jz,

and rb25 requires so much extra crap its retarded.



That's like saying you hate blowjobs from hot beautiful women.

To stay on topic though, I've heard nothing but good things from elitejdm
sickstatus
10-28-2011, 09:00 AM
+1 for zerolift

Got a s15sr shipped to my house for 2600.

Military discount. =]
thefro526
10-28-2011, 09:08 AM
To stay on topic though, I've heard nothing but good things from elitejdm

EliteJDM is also pretty awesome. Nick is a great dude and driver.

Only thing is, I don't THINK he stocks RB20's very often. Usually he's pretty much an SR guy, but I have seen a few RB25's float through his warehouse.
zooopreme
10-28-2011, 09:15 AM
Staying on topic, for Zerolift & EliteJDM, do they provide proof of compression tests or proof that the motor is in running condition? Or is it more of a "you give me the money, good luck" type of deals?
tricky_ab
10-28-2011, 09:19 AM
Costco warehouse.

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/2/23286/1520955-weebay.gif
brizanden
10-28-2011, 09:54 AM
zerolift might throw u compression numbers im not sure, but they are boss local shop to me and the guys do good business and are very involved in the schassis community
dubbs.
10-28-2011, 10:17 AM
I got an RB20 from Zerolift last winter. Cleanest one I've seen, and they supplied compression numbers. Great staff as well.

Granted, I live closer to Ohio than you do, but even with shipping it was dirt cheap.
Crondy
10-28-2011, 10:24 AM
zerolift might throw u compression numbers im not sure, but they are boss local shop to me and the guys do good business and are very involved in the schassis community

wtf where's their shop exactly?
ShakotanGazelle
10-28-2011, 10:32 AM
JEI in VA is a pretty good place. Good deals too, ive bought a couple motors from them.

and whats wrong with RB20s? its just as hard to find 25 and 26 parts so its not that different. they also rev higher and get waayy better gas mileage
but if i were to go with a 1JZ, itd be a single turbo VVT-i one :fruit:

just my .02
mkezzo16
10-28-2011, 10:36 AM
How do u hate a 1/2 jz unless u just had bad luck with one..and if you dont have high hp goals and rb20 is straight..i've driven my friends with an hks gt25 turbo its a great balance of power u can use the extra money u'll save from an rb25 or 2jz swap for some power upgrades..n +1 for zerolift
S14Lee
10-28-2011, 10:40 AM
Jspec auto in VA the most complete swap I've seen on an sr also got my swap the next day.
SomeoneWhoIsntMe
10-28-2011, 12:08 PM
I mean... the RB20 is cheap as shit, doesn't have rocker arms, and is pretty stout stock block. You can make cheap power out of it, if you can live with it only being 2 liters for being such a boat anchor.
slydin240sx
10-28-2011, 01:26 PM
JDMHOOKUP.COM

Awesome prices, hand picked motors with vids of them running before they are pulled, best customer service, shipping anyware, lots of inventory, complete packages come with motor, tranny, ecu, etc..., he can get you anything from Japan.

Call Dewey (owner) he has a fresh pod arriving soon I think. redtops, blacktops, 1jz, 2jz, RB-anything,

4515 Towne Ct.
St. Peters, Mo 63304
Monday thru Friday 11am - 6pm
Weekends and after hours please call for an appointment: Dewey - (636) 866-5244

This! Dewey is the man. Great guy with excellent parts and engines. Travels to Japan yearly to hand pick parts and motors for his customers back here in the USA. Most of the local drift guys around the St Louis metro area get there motors from him. Def the go to guy.
rwtf
10-28-2011, 01:40 PM
Idk there pirces suck, I'm sure i'm going with zerolift.

rb20 shipped its 1475
kevmeistah21
10-28-2011, 02:59 PM
Idk there pirces suck, I'm sure i'm going with zerolift.

rb20 shipped its 1475

I got a downpipe + test pipe! Let me know if you're interested! :)
rwtf
10-28-2011, 03:20 PM
is it full 3''?
kevmeistah21
10-28-2011, 03:23 PM
yessirrrrrr!
rwtf
10-29-2011, 03:37 AM
I'll let you know.

So I should DEF stay away from jdmtigerjapanese.com?

They got a R32 that I would like to get just unsure about them, I called Zerolift and they told me it would be 1475 shipped to my house.
brizanden
10-30-2011, 11:46 AM
wtf where's their shop exactly?

cincinnati, oh
rb20240sx
10-30-2011, 12:27 PM
I hate the 1jz and 2jz,

and rb25 requires so much extra crap its retarded.

What exactly does the rb25 require that the 20 doesnt other than a drive shaft? I have personaly had both and done both the swaps myself and for the few hundred dollars more you get a newer motor with vct and .5L more for the same amount of work its a no brainer man.
brudacille
10-30-2011, 12:29 PM
Ive heard great things about zerolift, and bad stuff about jdm online.


That pretty much sums everything up then, buy from zerolift.. I've been researching them and I'm about to buy an s14 Sr from them as soon as the November container arrives :)
pinkarrowsnow
10-30-2011, 12:53 PM
Nick from Elite JDM cant go wrong!
fototkr91SX
10-30-2011, 06:43 PM
JDMHOOKUP.COM

Awesome prices, hand picked motors with vids of them running before they are pulled, best customer service, shipping anyware, lots of inventory, complete packages come with motor, tranny, ecu, etc..., he can get you anything from Japan.

Call Dewey (owner) he has a fresh pod arriving soon I think. redtops, blacktops, 1jz, 2jz, RB-anything,

4515 Towne Ct.
St. Peters, Mo 63304
Monday thru Friday 11am - 6pm
Weekends and after hours please call for an appointment: Dewey - (636) 866-5244

I'm also vouching for Dewey. His motors are top notch. Most of the guys in town who do swaps get theirs from Dewey and they're great, whether it be an at-home install or having Omar from Nocturnal Motorworks install, can't go wrong with JDMHookup!
Bullet01
10-30-2011, 08:23 PM
Nick from Elite JDM cant go wrong!

Nick and the guys there are awesome and have great parts but their motor prices are unreasonable. $3200 for s13 Srs!
slydin240sx
10-30-2011, 08:34 PM
I'm also vouching for Dewey. His motors are top notch. Most of the guys in town who do swaps get theirs from Dewey and they're great, whether it be an at-home install or having Omar from Nocturnal Motorworks install, can't go wrong with JDMHookup!

:werd:

msglength
projectblak
10-31-2011, 06:20 PM
Just received my s14 sr20det from jdmenginedepot. Gave it to me 2192.00 shipped to my house and came in three days. Came with an upgraded hks gt28 turbo, nismo clutch and flywheel, s15 injectors and what's seems to be a tuned ecu already. Motor was absolutely flawless. Opened valve cover looks brand new not a hint of wear. Just my story guess I lucked up some ppl had bad luck with them. My .02 .
nissanfreak317
11-01-2011, 01:42 PM
I had a guy begging me to trade is RB20 for my S14 SR20 after we took rides in each others cars a couple years ago. I lol'd and told him he could take a hike. Just sayin.
illvialuver
11-01-2011, 02:13 PM
any place that has jdm in the name, or some name that sounds japanese.
yeah, that sounds about right.
Ramonesfreak2010
11-01-2011, 06:38 PM
Nick and the guys there are awesome and have great parts but their motor prices are unreasonable. $3200 for s13 Srs!
I bought my S13 SR from Nick. Only cost me $2,300. Definitely not $3200.

$2300 included EVERYTHING for a complete swap. Including oem air box... Mint as fuck!

He even started up the engine and let it run for me before I purchased it..

Installed.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4305126505_2a7b771701_b.jpg

Elitejdm ftw!