doin a rb20det swap in a s13

[niteridaz503]

:newbie:Hey Zilvia members,

I need help guys im planin on doin an rb20 swap in my 92 s13 im not too mechanically inclined :bash: also just want tips kinda know some of the basics but need a lil more in depth info on what to expect, tips, recomendations as far as wire harness issues and how to make my all my guages work and such....
Also mods will only be a upgraded clutch & lightweight flywheel & BOV. also a possible FMIC but dont wana upgrade my manifold so any input helps alot. not lookin to offend anyone just want help because this will be my 1st turbo motor swap so wana do it right & quite havent found allot of info online.

[Jtuned_andy]

I hate when people tell me to search but this information is honestly plastered all over the net.

Go download the RB20 service manual or pay someone to do you wiring. After that it's all installation.

[eklips3]

you kinda just have to go with it as you progress. its how i did my first rb swap in a s13.

just work on it with a buddy and just dont be stupid first of all. work on getting your KA out first , then doing some cleanup. bolt your motor mounts onto your cross member ( you can find a set of mckinney motorsport RB mounts or whatever ). dropping the motor in through the top with tranny attached is a bit tricky and you will need alot of patience. then you gotta get some intercooler piping going. for exhaust the only thing you have to do is cut and clock your downpipe. this is only if you buy a s13 downpipe, there are other downpipes that you can find online that wont need any cutting and re-welding. last thing thats expected is that you will find that when you try to slip in your driveshaft in the tranny yoke .. it wont in all the way , so you're gonna have to cut or remove the dust cap on the back of the tranny.

as for the wiring harness ... i hate electrical i get other people to do it.

just do your reasearch and decide if you would be confident doing it yourself , its a decent amount of work, even more if your not mechanically inclined.

good luck

[niteridaz503]

Awsome thankz, eklips3 i greatly apreciate the lil input. Yeah ill go about it that way. Just gotta find someone to do my wiring as well lol.....

[repda916]

its never been done before.
make a how to when you do yours
good luck:p