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S14Pilot

07-01-2002, 11:34 PM

I can't find any information on the web that's not in Japanese.  What does the RP represent (or denote) in the RPS13?  I'm starting to think that it denotes a SR20DET powered 180SX as opposed to a CA18 powered 180SX.

Am I right?

As an aside...which cars got the taillight center section with RPS13 written on it and which ones got 180SX?

uuninja

07-02-2002, 07:08 AM

You are on the right track. Here is a list...

Mav1178
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">P = SR engine
H = KA24E engine
M = KA24DE engine
R = fastback bodystyle
K = HICAS/HICAS-II/SuperHICAS
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

S14Pilot

07-02-2002, 08:31 AM

So then an RPS13 is a fastback powered by a DET.  I was close.

Building on that then...in Japan...a 180SX with an SR20DET would be a RPS13 and a 180SX powered by a CA18 would be...just a 180SX?

Basically...my question is this.  When I see a Japanese 180SX, what does it mean when the center section says RPS13 and what does it mean when the center section says 180SX?

AKADriver

07-02-2002, 08:54 AM

The "RPS13" center garnish was an accessory available through Nissan for the '96-'98 180SX.  180SX's left the factory with a "180SX" center garnish regardless of engine.  In '96-'98 the factory center garnish was body color with a "180SX" sticker; All other years had the red reflective piece similar to the 240SX hatch.

When equipped with a CA18 there is no letter for engine in the chassis code.  The CA18 180SX is coded "RS13".

S14Pilot

07-02-2002, 09:09 AM

Exactly what I was looking for.  Thanks too both of you!

FastNissan

07-02-2002, 08:49 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (S14Pilot @ July 03 2002,08:31)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So then an RPS13 is a fastback powered by a DET.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Not necessarily a DET but an SR, they came with both SR20DEs and SR20DETs.

uuninja

07-03-2002, 01:14 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (FastNissan @ July 01 2002,10:49)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (S14Pilot @ July 03 2002,08:31)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So then an RPS13 is a fastback powered by a DET.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Not necessarily a DET but an SR, they came with both SR20DEs and SR20DETs.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
That isn't correct. The Silvia came with both turbo and NA versions of the SR and CA (89 -90). However the 180sx only came turbocharged first CA18DET then SR20DET.

riot

07-03-2002, 07:39 AM

Dam! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>   And I thought it stood for "Real Power"...either that or "Raw Pussy"

*shrug* <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'>

-ryan

uuninja

07-03-2002, 08:15 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (riot @ July 02 2002,09:39)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Dam! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'> And I thought it stood for "Real Power"...either that or "Raw Pussy"

*shrug* <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'>

-ryan</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
So would that make you Raw Pussy Jeffords?

AKADriver

07-03-2002, 08:26 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (uuninja @ July 03 2002,02:14)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (FastNissan @ July 01 2002,10:49)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (S14Pilot @ July 03 2002,08:31)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So then an RPS13 is a fastback powered by a DET.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Not necessarily a DET but an SR, they came with both SR20DEs and SR20DETs.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
That isn't correct. The Silvia came with both turbo and NA versions of the SR and CA (89 -90). However the 180sx only came turbocharged first CA18DET then SR20DET.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
The kouki 180SX was available in a Type-S model with the SR20DE.

AKADriver

07-03-2002, 08:30 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (riot @ July 03 2002,08:39)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Dam! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'> And I thought it stood for "Real Power"...either that or "Raw Pussy"

*shrug* <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'>

-ryan</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
fool!  you know Ninjas are the only real ultimate power!!!

http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~rahjr79/ninjaparty.jpg

uuninja

07-03-2002, 08:48 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (AKADriver @ July 02 2002,10:30)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">fool! you know Ninjas are the only real ultimate power!!!</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
BWAHAHAHAHAHAAH! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> Finally some respect.  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

Now silence or I will totally flip out and cut your head off!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sneaky.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':pissed:'>

If you will excuse me it is time for an awesome guitar solo!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~rahjr79/NinjaLaundry.jpg

riot

07-03-2002, 09:24 AM

*cough* "FREAKS!!!!" *cough*  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/butbut.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':but:'>

-ryan

uuninja

07-03-2002, 09:31 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (AKADriver @ July 02 2002,10:26)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The kouki 180SX was available in a Type-S model with the SR20DE.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Doh your are right. :hangs head in shame:  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'>