what's the deal with RB's - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

alwazsidwaz · 12-10-2004, 02:23 PM

Is this just the "new thing" people are doing to be different, or is the SR not a reliable motor? I'm in the beginning stages of a transplant and would appreciate any ones input on their SR/RB swaps, and why would I want to go RB, other than the awesome sound of a straight 6... maybe I'll go RB anyway????

Thanks
ED

TokyoNights · 12-10-2004, 02:33 PM

How about you research each motor and figure out which one would be best for you.

Jimmyg41 · 12-10-2004, 02:33 PM

You're always gonna run into some kinda problems when you're dealing with motorswaps. Both SR's and RB's are reliable when maintained well by the individual. Everyone has their own reasons why they chose RB's over SR's and vice versa. There's a lot of pros and cons to each which have been covered hella times in these and other forums. Just do a little search and you'll easily find the reasons. Reliability is usually never one of the main reasons for choosing one over the other because both motors are pretty reliable.

Edgar · 12-10-2004, 04:53 PM

RB is more expensive

RBS14 · 12-10-2004, 07:48 PM

Jimmyg41's post reminded me of a good joke.

How many people from norcal does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Hella.

-usmd-180sx · 12-10-2004, 08:10 PM

And how many Underaged SocaLgirls will it take to lock up Kobe Bryant!?

2 more

RBS14 · 12-10-2004, 08:17 PM

I think my joke is better. hahaha

It's not a slam on norcal people, I'm from Santa Cruz.

*HaLo* · 12-10-2004, 08:28 PM

RBs are the new shit...

SRs are played out....

kingsol · 12-10-2004, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBS14

Jimmyg41's post reminded me of a good joke.

How many people from norcal does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Hella.

I actually liked that one!

*Vatche* · 12-11-2004, 01:01 AM

your choice on the motor, is basically your choice on the motor

Jimmyg41 · 12-11-2004, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBS14

Jimmyg41's post reminded me of a good joke.

How many people from norcal does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Hella.

Hehe. It's alright, I get it all the time down here. I was born and raised in SF...sometimes I say hella when it's not even necessary.

Threadjacked!

sepulchral · 12-11-2004, 05:54 AM

rbs = lots of modifications, more money on the motor, however its a straight 6

sr= minor mods, not that much, nearly as much power as an rb20det, straight 4

-=-=-=-=-

rb= good project car or possibly daily drivor, expensive on gas

sr= good for budget/daily drive

alwazsidwaz · 12-11-2004, 08:54 AM

Thanks for the input

12-10-2004, 02:23 PM	#1
alwazsidwaz Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pa Age: 43 Posts: 98 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what's the deal with RB's Is this just the "new thing" people are doing to be different, or is the SR not a reliable motor? I'm in the beginning stages of a transplant and would appreciate any ones input on their SR/RB swaps, and why would I want to go RB, other than the awesome sound of a straight 6... maybe I'll go RB anyway???? Thanks ED

12-10-2004, 04:53 PM	#4
Edgar Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 4,979 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	RB is more expensive __________________ Drift Indy

12-10-2004, 07:48 PM	#5
RBS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz/San Diego Posts: 2,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jimmyg41's post reminded me of a good joke. How many people from norcal does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Hella. __________________

12-10-2004, 08:17 PM	#7
RBS14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz/San Diego Posts: 2,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think my joke is better. hahaha It's not a slam on norcal people, I'm from Santa Cruz. __________________

12-10-2004, 08:28 PM	#8
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 42 Posts: 5,199 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	RBs are the new shit... SRs are played out.... __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Driver: '08 Fiji Blue Honda Civic Si SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

12-10-2004, 02:33 PM	#2
TokyoNights Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: garage Age: 38 Posts: 1,215 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: TokyoNights Feedback Score: 2 reviews	How about you research each motor and figure out which one would be best for you.

12-10-2004, 02:33 PM	#3
Jimmyg41 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 189 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You're always gonna run into some kinda problems when you're dealing with motorswaps. Both SR's and RB's are reliable when maintained well by the individual. Everyone has their own reasons why they chose RB's over SR's and vice versa. There's a lot of pros and cons to each which have been covered hella times in these and other forums. Just do a little search and you'll easily find the reasons. Reliability is usually never one of the main reasons for choosing one over the other because both motors are pretty reliable.

12-10-2004, 08:10 PM	#6
-usmd-180sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CA- San Jose Posts: 649 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	And how many Underaged SocaLgirls will it take to lock up Kobe Bryant!? 2 more

12-11-2004, 05:54 AM	#12
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rbs = lots of modifications, more money on the motor, however its a straight 6 sr= minor mods, not that much, nearly as much power as an rb20det, straight 4 -=-=-=-=- rb= good project car or possibly daily drivor, expensive on gas sr= good for budget/daily drive

12-11-2004, 08:54 AM	#13
alwazsidwaz Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pa Age: 43 Posts: 98 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the input

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