mattxhand

I am (unfortunately) from the Mazda world I'm looking at picking up a S14 for a new project. I'm very interested in the potential of these cars.

1) I want the RB26. Single or twin? Is it a tough fit? Are the mounting locations similar? With the tranny usually being AWD, is it easy to make a RWD conversion but with a stronger gear set (maybe a z32)?

2) Are there any fatal faults in the cars? Anything SPECIFIC I should look for when I'm buying?

3) With a forged rebuild, how many pounds would I be able to run and what power level should I expect? Same question for BPU.

4) Which has more potential; SR20DET or RB26DET?

5) Any common steps to increasing power (i.e. intake and exhaust, then EMS and fuel system, etc.)?

6) How do they hold up as daily drivers?


Please reply only with valid, mature responses, not "omg wut a noob lololol"

Thanks.