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Originally Posted by boosted98gst
1. Depends on what you want out of the car. Doing an RB swap is not cheap by any mean's a least set 7k aside to make sure you do everything right( bone stock). Make sure all the maintenance is done water pump, timing belt, tensioners, gaskets, thermo, accessory belts, then what mount set up your going with.
2. On the engine since your in cali make sure you can go and check the motor out, make sure they leakdown and compression check the motor in front of you. If buying a clip they can start it for you also. Just start calling around and see who or what is in stock and then start pricing. Just remember you get what you pay for.
3. The price is going to vary from year to year, later year motors will prolly be more due to mileage.
4. The difference between the S1 and S2 are not very different. If your only looking for 300 rwhp just get a sr or turbo your Ka it will save you money in the long run.
5. when they give you an uncut harness it just means the skyline harness is complete with all plugs and no wires cut. You can to or pay someone to cut plugs and extend wires. I did my swap myself but ive done many swaps before if this is your first or your good with wires and reading diagrams then you should be fine. Not to sound like a dick but if your asking these questions your prolly not ready to do the swap yourself.
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Thanks so much on the info. This really helps out on the swap. First person to actually leave good feedback. Ill reply with kinda questions to your answers though.
1. So then no matter what, even if im not looking to push the motor, right from the start i should replace most parts then? Like all that you mentioned? Im guessing all with aftermarket parts, or try to get oem parts from some sites that i have seen selling them?
2. Well most of the the places i have seen that sell them are either in a diff. country(canada, japan, etc.) or on the other side of the us. I think there are some vendors on here that show the test of which ever motorset you will get but ill have to double check.
3. Ok no need to ask any questions on that.
4. From the prices i have seen, Sr's seem to be more expensive. Plus, even though i can obtain the same power on the SR, the RB sounds more reliable to me the either the SR or KA seeing as it is a 6cy vs a 4cy. Idk maybe i am wrong on this since i may not be looking to gain that much power, but then again.....I might want way more lol
5. So then the wires are already almost basically set right? If thats the case it shouldnt be that much trouble as long as there is a diagram. And i completely understand what you mean. Ill be having my uncle(mechanic) help me with what he can, plus i know it may not mean much to some, but my cousin has just graduated from UTI and has taken some classes on most of the things. He may not know as much as some on here, but he really does know a lot. Of course ill try to look for help here and there. Not trying to make it seem like i know everything when i am just learning myself on this swap and this car.
Thank you so much again for the help, really great member!!