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mattxhand · 12-10-2010, 11:52 AM

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.

dudermagee · 12-10-2010, 12:00 PM

did you search at all?
these questions have been asked 100000000 times

expect to get your thread closed

mattxhand · 12-10-2010, 12:18 PM

Oh my god not this again. I did, but there are no clear cut answers, just a bunch of rambling, flames, and people going off topic.

hartig · 12-10-2010, 12:20 PM

omg wut a noob lololol

mattxhand · 12-10-2010, 12:26 PM

c wut u did thar lmfao

***enkei2k*** · 12-10-2010, 12:27 PM

Single/Twin, up to you. Most people go single. Different mounting altogether, you would need to get motor/trans mounts either by McKinney, or custom, or i think some body else might carry them. Zerolift? You would need RB25 RWD transmission to mate to the motor for it to work.

#4 - seriously?? i'm not even going to bother. if you need to ask that question, you shouldn't be here. use some common sense! - yes this is a valid answer. if you know about RB26, you would know that it's a 6 cyl, vs SR20, a 4 cyl...

i was gonna help out more, but i saw that and gave up.

Touge Whore · 12-10-2010, 12:32 PM

Before people destroy you...

1) RB Engines - Nissan 240SX Forums
2) No Rust, No Salvage = Good
3) RB Engines - Nissan 240SX Forums
4) Depends on your budget
5) RB25DET Tuning - Skyline Owners Forum
6) Case by Case

mattxhand · 12-10-2010, 12:46 PM

Thank you.

Touge Whore · 12-10-2010, 12:54 PM

No worries...basic swap questions will be answered in those links or in the motor specific FAQ's on either zilvia or 240sxforums. Technical questions about the RB will be found on skyline sites.

mattxhand · 12-10-2010, 12:58 PM

Sweet. I appreciate it man.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 12-11-2010, 06:01 PM

Hope you have really deeeeeeep pockets. Either that or you have lots of patience and fabrication skills. Rb26 swaps are one of the more complicated swaps out there and is the most expensive. You'd be looking at $10k easy, even when you do it yourself. Engine set alone w/ an rb25 rwd tranny could set you back as much as half of that.

Sileighty_85 · 12-11-2010, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

1) Do a sequential setup, K-5 Blitz twin turbo with a supercharger setup

2) Make sure it doesn't have a KA24 in it

3) OVER 9,000 PSI and HP

4) Gallo 12

5) Stock turbo's will hold 25psi

6) They totally suck Japan never intended for these engines to be Daily Driven or driven long distances

herbieS13 · 12-13-2010, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

1) Do a sequential setup, K-5 Blitz twin turbo with a supercharger setup

2) Make sure it doesn't have a KA24 in it

3) OVER 9,000 PSI and HP

4) Gallo 12

5) Stock turbo's will hold 25psi

6) They totally suck Japan never intended for these engines to be Daily Driven or driven long distances

lol

**ThatGuy** · 12-13-2010, 03:54 PM

Another lazy n00b/Troll.

Another

thread.

12-10-2010, 11:52 AM	#1
mattxhand Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A million S14 questions. 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.

12-10-2010, 12:27 PM	#6
*enkei2k* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: over the river and through the woods Age: 36 Posts: 7,160 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Single/Twin, up to you. Most people go single. Different mounting altogether, you would need to get motor/trans mounts either by McKinney, or custom, or i think some body else might carry them. Zerolift? You would need RB25 RWD transmission to mate to the motor for it to work. #4 - seriously?? i'm not even going to bother. if you need to ask that question, you shouldn't be here. use some common sense! - yes this is a valid answer. if you know about RB26, you would know that it's a 6 cyl, vs SR20, a 4 cyl... i was gonna help out more, but i saw that and gave up. __________________ Ask enkei2k xquizitditz

12-11-2010, 06:01 PM	#11
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Hope you have really deeeeeeep pockets. Either that or you have lots of patience and fabrication skills. Rb26 swaps are one of the more complicated swaps out there and is the most expensive. You'd be looking at $10k easy, even when you do it yourself. Engine set alone w/ an rb25 rwd tranny could set you back as much as half of that. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 41 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Another lazy n00b/Troll. Another thread. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

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12-10-2010, 12:18 PM	#3
mattxhand Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh my god not this again. I did, but there are no clear cut answers, just a bunch of rambling, flames, and people going off topic.

12-10-2010, 12:20 PM	#4
hartig Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: western ma Age: 31 Posts: 268 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	omg wut a noob lololol

12-10-2010, 12:26 PM	#5
mattxhand Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	c wut u did thar lmfao

12-10-2010, 12:32 PM	#7
Touge Whore Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 949 Age: 35 Posts: 174 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Before people destroy you... 1) RB Engines - Nissan 240SX Forums 2) No Rust, No Salvage = Good 3) RB Engines - Nissan 240SX Forums 4) Depends on your budget 5) RB25DET Tuning - Skyline Owners Forum 6) Case by Case

12-10-2010, 12:46 PM	#8
mattxhand Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you.

12-10-2010, 12:54 PM	#9
Touge Whore Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 949 Age: 35 Posts: 174 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	No worries...basic swap questions will be answered in those links or in the motor specific FAQ's on either zilvia or 240sxforums. Technical questions about the RB will be found on skyline sites.

12-10-2010, 12:58 PM	#10
mattxhand Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sweet. I appreciate it man.