megamarine

Hey everyone, first post here. Now, while there may be plenty of research to look into, I'd like to know and ask a few things.

I recently picked up a 1997 240sx SE in manual, and love it. But, I want just a bit more power, and am aiming to stray from the KA24DE with something like the RB26DETT. Is it possible, and typically as easy as it is said and done? I'm also possibly looking into SR20's and even RB25's. Now, what will it take for me to have the RB26 fit into my engine bay and run perfectly? I mean, do I buy the engine, and work with a different trans? Or what? If it all possible, can someone, or everyone, give me a potential parts list of what I'll need?

For a new guy I'm asking a whole lot, but am just getting into 240's after losing my 2JZ-GTE SC300. Any wherever I look, I get conflicting info on trying to work with my new car. Any help would be great.

-Matt

spooled240

oh no, this is gonna get ugly

GET DOWN!!

megamarine

Uh, what? Did I miss something?

bikrman2

Get ready for the big flames!!!!!!!!!!!

USE THE SEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Btw be prepared for much worse than this

nismo 240sx

With a lot of money Yes it can be done

jspaeth

Going from a 155 hp auto transmission 240 to a potentially 600 hp+ RB26 setup is hardly a "bit more power"...

This is gonna cost you over $20,000 at least by the time it's all said and done and plenty of time and energy.

And if you want 4wd, which is totally badass, it's gonna be even worse.

Good luck, and do A LOT more research then come back with specific questions

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megamarine

Hah, yeah. Guess I was a bit vague. I didn't realize how much it'd cost, now that I think about it. But the more I look into I it, I keep reading that for the 240, I'd need to put in an RB25 trans for it work with the RB26?

Now, when I go over price, it seems like it'd be ridiculous. Oh, and you made a not saying it was an auto trans? It' not, it's manual. Haha.

Thanks for the price estimate though. 'm probably gonna steer away from the RB and most likely drop an SR20 in.

warren1205

You are retarded for saying over 20 grand! I did the install in my garage and spent 5K including car. I also did a rb25 for 4K. I just finished a 800whp s13 with 2jzgte with all aftermarket and haltech sport 2000 standalone for less then 12K WITH CAR!

Flicktitty

sorry man, i'm calling bullshit i have almost 20K into this car doing a "small" single turbo

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warren1205

You are so ignorant. Just because you pay retail on your shit doesn't mean others do. I have a great eye for deals.

engine 1200
soarer trans w/6 puck clutch hardware flywheel 1200
haltech sp2000 with univ harness 1490
car 200
fans and rediator 180 ebay
comlete exhaust down pipe, headers, cat back and custom rewelding 300
motor mounts ebay zerolift mounts 250
02 q45 30K miles complete spindles, axles and 3.69 rear end 250
t72 ebay turbo oil line feed and return 400
complete ls7 ignition 90
ignition cables ebay 35
craigslist fuel lines -10 -3 -4 assortments of lines and fittings used 150 with plenty to spare.
3 walbro H fuel pumps 230
evo brembo calipers complete set 400 adapter plate home made rotors set 150
tdf drive shaft 300 shipped
misc shit 500 like belts water pump spark plugs ect
pulley set 60 ebay

Don't be ignorant i'm sure there are plenty of people who could tell you awesome deals. My fiend also put together a 2jz w w58 trans without car for 2K. so don't be mad loser!

warren1205

you don't believe me i have videos of my s13 with rb25, 91 700 whp turbo nsx and my custom 454 jet boat. the 2jz will be up soon. ALL DONE BY ME SNIP.

warren12582 youtube.com

Flicktitty

theirsa differance in "finding deals" and buying junk parts. No need for the name calling either man, being "27" i'm surprised at how juvenile you sound. Grow up.

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nathanong87

with money anything can be done

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megamarine

New pants....






Are required....

jspek

with the amount of money needed, youd be better off doing a sr and having a nice set up. thats put nicely .

Homer_Simpson

You asked a lot of questions but you sure as hell didn't search enough.

megamarine

Honestly, I didn't know EXACTLY what to search for. So, in turn, I got what wanted. Just Kiddin.

bboyoracle

Its never been done before! Great post! Waiting for info.....

megamarine

You know, for such a great community, and me being a first time poster here, I might have been disappointed with the amount of dickishness some of you people put out, and have left, telling others how terrible this place was. Man, I'm glad I'm not that person, and I'm glad I realized that some people here, just like in real life, are retarded.

bboyoracle

At no point in your rambling did you explain how lazy you were. Especially since this information is readily available. Perhaps had you spent the time searching for information rather then putting this useless thread together you might have answered your own questions?

megamarine

Thanks for the heads up man. Much appreciate.


So much for being nice to the new guy for a few posts and helping me out. Being a dick doesn't help someone new, it drives them away. Don't be a tool.

projectRDM

That's our plan. Good bye.

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fliprayzin240sx

Wow...that comment right already made you sound like a troll. You a NICO Troll?!?! What you said is basically what happens to every Noob in NICO. They go on there crying about Zilvia to make them feel welcome...

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foreverdark

a buddy of mine has a rb26dett in his 240sx. If you have alot of money to spend on it do it but your better off just doing an sr.

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allntrlundrgrnd

Zilvia won't miss you if you decide to leave. You will not get spoonfed information here.

That said, SEARCH and search and search and search and search and search and search and search and search and search and search and search and search and search and search

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s14_driver

OMG the king of lazy
there is plenty of material on this subject
there is even an rb faq http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/90376-rb-faq.html
and i think that everyone is being pretty nice seeing as how this is a stupid thread
go to nico if you want nice
but if you got 10k to spend then go ahead and do the swap

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djcobra

Easy guys...

Just drop in a SR motor, you'll save heaps of $ which can be put into a good ECU (AEM/HKS V-Pro) and along with some other goodies, Turbo, Cams, and so on. It's also easier to work on, RB's in a 240sx can be a little tight... Each to their own...

Steve.

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Cscat87

Its sweet, and will make for one helluva ride, but cost to power, its not worth it. If you were a 2jz guy, it would be easier to put one of them in, and you will have similar power levels. Good luck.

warren1205

similar power levels? are you serious? 2jz will put that motor to shame head on stock to stock. Add the same aftermarket parts and the 2j is far superior.

PoorMans180SX

Shutup please. You're going to turn this thread into some stupid engine debate thread.

No one cares. If the OP can't do research for himself, then he shouldn't be attempting any sort of swap in the first place.

Lock it up!

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