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Wei240 · 05-22-2005, 05:52 PM

yes, its been done, rb25, 26, vq, vg, ls1... sure it's not groundbreaking news for some...

but it is still pretty rare, especially the 2.6 compared to the 2.5

just do your own thing and build it

driftfactory · 05-22-2005, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westboroughpimp

did you guys bother weighing the engine? care to share some info so i can really realize how much more the LS1 kicks ass.

We thought about a lot of different power plants, including some domestics. But as cool as the LS1 motors are they would not be the best choice for our project. LS1s have crazy low end torque. However, the power band is not nearly as wide as we would like and throttle steer would be somewhat problematic with an LS1. The RB26 has a redline that is 2000rpm higher than an LS1. While that may not seem like a lot, it makes a difference.

bing · 05-23-2005, 12:21 AM

i love how people can complain about DF putting an RB in their S13...

everything else was done nicely, the car will be great and they are taking the time to post up the how-to's on all the major 240sx sites and actually taking the time to respond to ridiculous comments from 18 year old kids who arent even relevant in the industry in so much that DF has nothing to gain from giving some people this much information and attention.

kudos to DF for building a nice car, documenting it well and serving the 240sx community better than alot of their peers in more ways than one.

ALTRNTV · 05-23-2005, 12:38 AM

^

Word. Get off their nuts.

sLiDewAys · 05-23-2005, 11:46 AM

ca18det all the way baybe. HAHAHAHAHHA

drew935 · 05-23-2005, 12:31 PM

good deal DF. Build it to your specs. Not for others who will only criticize and then see the finished project and say, "cool. hot.daaamm."

Because really, they don't know the work involved, that it takes to do it anyway...

Var · 05-23-2005, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driftfactory

We thought about a lot of different power plants, including some domestics. But as cool as the LS1 motors are they would not be the best choice for our project. LS1s have crazy low end torque. However, the power band is not nearly as wide as we would like and throttle steer would be somewhat problematic with an LS1. The RB26 has a redline that is 2000rpm higher than an LS1. While that may not seem like a lot, it makes a difference.

so did you guys weigh the motor or not? also a higher redline doesnt mean much. all you need is a slightly taller final drive .

tegasaurus · 05-23-2005, 02:50 PM

hell, i've only had a 240 for 6 months... before i was into hondas.... this is just as common of a swap and a k20 in a civic now. its cool and wish i had one, but there are other options.

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Nameless RB26 · 05-23-2005, 08:01 PM

Cool. I'm doing it too. Whoopity doo.

RB26's are common now.. especially in the Z chassis.

xtreme_s14 · 05-23-2005, 11:50 PM

you know what would be cool? (correct me if this has been done) if they threw in the RB26 and made the 240sx AWD!

Quote:

i really wish some company would build a drift car with blown out 302 or ls1

this college around my area (cerritos college) made a fully built twin turbo LS1! looked bad ass! i missed it though when they actually started the car..

it's all good though.. i would've probably made an ass out of myself when they start the car and see pee running down my pants!

lol

RSP13-Sideways · 05-24-2005, 12:17 AM

Good luck with the swap DriftFactory.......should come out looking good.

Urban Legend gets rediculous...just like the Honda scene. "The H22A motor in a Civic Hatch will ruin the cornering and weight distribution." Funny thing is the H22A is only a few pounds heavier than a GSR and handeling is perfectly fine unless it's a full blown F1 track car......

Keep us updated!

aznpoopy · 05-24-2005, 01:03 AM

what's the deal with people nowadays...

congrats on the motor, good luck with the project.

keep us updated, because we are a warm and friendly community, and we enjoy seeing each other build and race cars.

withy · 05-24-2005, 11:06 PM

i seriously can not believe that i am hearing people bash a company, with years of experience mind you, for putting an rb into their car. no, its not earth shattering....but in the 240sx world its ALL been done....all of it. i've even seen a rotory 240sx in the abomonation section on an rx-7 message board.

Ian · 05-24-2005, 11:28 PM

yeah, i think people are getting too caught up in being anti-bandwagon that they've started to bandwagon into this faction against EVERYONE with a 240...

i say, GOOD WORK! i hope to see you guys on G4 next year while i watch reruns of Formula D footage.

lucky7 · 05-25-2005, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTicTac

Oh you know what, you guys are right it is a 289. I keep thinking it's still a 302.

4.6 liter modular = 281 CI. 289's were the origional engine. there was the reg 289 and the 289 "hi-po". sooo, 289 = mustangs from 1960's.

Janus · 05-25-2005, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by withy

i seriously can not believe that i am hearing people bash a company, with years of experience mind you, for putting an rb into their car. no, its not earth shattering....but in the 240sx world its ALL been done....all of it. i've even seen a rotory 240sx in the abomonation section on an rx-7 message board.

I agree...

It's to the point where if someone isn't swapping a Ferrari V12, or a 502 V8, than they are wasting everyones time...

It's a 240. Without spendsing unecessary amounts of time + money swapping something that doenst belong there, choose your preference between the KA/CA/SR/RB.

raen419 · 05-25-2005, 03:01 PM

people just bitch b/c they think they know their shit.
in actuality, they know (usually) half the story when it comes to something like this.
i'm glad DF took this approach, and i can't wait to see the final product.

sepulchral · 05-25-2005, 03:41 PM

this post is really starting to piss me off... i think this thread should be closed or something until drift factory shows further progress pics... i want to see progress dammit!

Yoshi · 05-25-2005, 03:50 PM

You know, any way u look at it, it's is just one big plus for DF, marketting wise. You know how the saying goes, "any press is good press."

Also reminds me of something Kevin Smith says a lot, "I am a press whore".
So is Drift Factory, but can u blame them? Not really, look at the response they got.

Var · 05-25-2005, 04:03 PM

I just want to know how much the damn engine weighs. but i'm too lazy to google it. serves me right

wanganwonder · 05-25-2005, 05:35 PM

kuroi atsushi seems to enjoy his rb26 s13

seven-hundred something horsepower when DEtuned.

Var · 05-25-2005, 06:15 PM

When i went to D1 there was this Z33 with a 700hp Rb26dett. It looked pretty cool plowing into every corner and getting disqualified.

240speed · 05-25-2005, 07:28 PM

How much heavier are the rb's compaired to the sr's? Seems like they should be too heavy to put in a 2800 lb 240.

aznpoopy · 05-26-2005, 12:14 AM

i tried spent a little time on google but couldn't find the weight.

even if its a 1 or 200 lbs heavier who cares.

put a 200lb weight in the trunk.

non 50/50 is not a car killer, and the 240sx is hardly a 'lightweight' car.

raen419 · 05-26-2005, 12:19 AM

wow, you people should really read more.
what's more important?
weigh or weight distribution?

think about it.

hahaha, 200lb weight in the trunk....lol
glad someone on here understands something besides "oh god, it's a bigger engine that the KA, why put it in for drifting???"

weight distribution, it's great concept. these guys know what they're doing. shut up if you think you do.

Var · 05-26-2005, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raen419

wow, you people should really read more.
what's more important?
weigh or weight distribution?

think about it.

hahaha, 200lb weight in the trunk....lol
glad someone on here understands something besides "oh god, it's a bigger engine that the KA, why put it in for drifting???"

weight distribution, it's great concept. these guys know what they're doing. shut up if you think you do.

no seriously...that Z looked freakin awesome plowing into the corners. I think he almost made top 16.

driftyour40 · 05-26-2005, 03:01 AM

yahhhhhhhhhhh DF. I'll be by to see it tomorrow.

Some of you are just being stupid about this and should really just stfu.
My dad used to say something to me that I think allot of you should adopt into your life’s.

"Don't think, KNOW".

TheTicTac · 05-26-2005, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westboroughpimp

When i went to D1 there was this Z33 with a 700hp Rb26dett. It looked pretty cool plowing into every corner and getting disqualified.

The Z33 from Dart Izumi? It's not really the cars fault that it plows into everything, the car can't drive itself.

Var · 05-26-2005, 11:05 AM

I suppose, but it's not like they got a random guy off the streets to drive it..

driftfactory · 05-26-2005, 01:08 PM

Ya, the rb26 powered Z was just plowing through corners all day

05-23-2005, 12:21 AM	#33
bing Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ontario canada Posts: 2,698 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	i love how people can complain about DF putting an RB in their S13... everything else was done nicely, the car will be great and they are taking the time to post up the how-to's on all the major 240sx sites and actually taking the time to respond to ridiculous comments from 18 year old kids who arent even relevant in the industry in so much that DF has nothing to gain from giving some people this much information and attention. kudos to DF for building a nice car, documenting it well and serving the 240sx community better than alot of their peers in more ways than one. __________________ www.son240sx.org /// www.nyspeed.com

05-23-2005, 12:31 PM	#36
drew935 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Silver Creek - San Jose Posts: 996 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good deal DF. Build it to your specs. Not for others who will only criticize and then see the finished project and say, "cool. hot.daaamm." Because really, they don't know the work involved, that it takes to do it anyway... __________________ I'm driving fast -drew

05-24-2005, 12:17 AM	#41
RSP13-Sideways Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Age: 39 Posts: 850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good luck with the swap DriftFactory.......should come out looking good. Urban Legend gets rediculous...just like the Honda scene. "The H22A motor in a Civic Hatch will ruin the cornering and weight distribution." Funny thing is the H22A is only a few pounds heavier than a GSR and handeling is perfectly fine unless it's a full blown F1 track car...... Keep us updated! __________________ - Jay WTB: Nothing at the moment. LEWL WTS: Everything sold, thanks folks!

05-25-2005, 03:50 PM	#49
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 44 Posts: 3,000 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You know, any way u look at it, it's is just one big plus for DF, marketting wise. You know how the saying goes, "any press is good press." Also reminds me of something Kevin Smith says a lot, "I am a press whore". So is Drift Factory, but can u blame them? Not really, look at the response they got. __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

05-25-2005, 04:03 PM	#50
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just want to know how much the damn engine weighs. but i'm too lazy to google it. serves me right __________________ Hi

05-22-2005, 05:52 PM	#31
Wei240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes, its been done, rb25, 26, vq, vg, ls1... sure it's not groundbreaking news for some... but it is still pretty rare, especially the 2.6 compared to the 2.5 just do your own thing and build it

05-23-2005, 12:38 AM	#34
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ Word. Get off their nuts.

05-23-2005, 11:46 AM	#35
sLiDewAys Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco, Ca Age: 36 Posts: 1,787 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	ca18det all the way baybe. HAHAHAHAHHA

05-23-2005, 02:50 PM	#38
tegasaurus Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: scottsdale, az Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hell, i've only had a 240 for 6 months... before i was into hondas.... this is just as common of a swap and a k20 in a civic now. its cool and wish i had one, but there are other options. r b 2 6

05-23-2005, 08:01 PM	#39
Nameless RB26 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool. I'm doing it too. Whoopity doo. RB26's are common now.. especially in the Z chassis.

05-24-2005, 01:03 AM	#42
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	what's the deal with people nowadays... congrats on the motor, good luck with the project. keep us updated, because we are a warm and friendly community, and we enjoy seeing each other build and race cars.

05-24-2005, 11:06 PM	#43
withy Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: wichita, ks Age: 35 Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i seriously can not believe that i am hearing people bash a company, with years of experience mind you, for putting an rb into their car. no, its not earth shattering....but in the 240sx world its ALL been done....all of it. i've even seen a rotory 240sx in the abomonation section on an rx-7 message board.

05-25-2005, 03:01 PM	#47
raen419 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jasper, AL Age: 38 Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	people just bitch b/c they think they know their shit. in actuality, they know (usually) half the story when it comes to something like this. i'm glad DF took this approach, and i can't wait to see the final product.

05-25-2005, 03:41 PM	#48
sepulchral BANNED Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midlothian. VA Posts: 2,050 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this post is really starting to piss me off... i think this thread should be closed or something until drift factory shows further progress pics... i want to see progress dammit!

05-25-2005, 05:35 PM	#51
wanganwonder Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 630 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	kuroi atsushi seems to enjoy his rb26 s13 seven-hundred something horsepower when DEtuned.

05-25-2005, 06:15 PM	#52
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When i went to D1 there was this Z33 with a 700hp Rb26dett. It looked pretty cool plowing into every corner and getting disqualified. __________________ Hi

05-25-2005, 07:28 PM	#53
240speed Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SC Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much heavier are the rb's compaired to the sr's? Seems like they should be too heavy to put in a 2800 lb 240. __________________ ::::::::::::::::::::::: 95' 240sx

05-26-2005, 12:14 AM	#54
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i tried spent a little time on google but couldn't find the weight. even if its a 1 or 200 lbs heavier who cares. put a 200lb weight in the trunk. non 50/50 is not a car killer, and the 240sx is hardly a 'lightweight' car.

05-26-2005, 12:19 AM	#55
raen419 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jasper, AL Age: 38 Posts: 253 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow, you people should really read more. what's more important? weigh or weight distribution? think about it. hahaha, 200lb weight in the trunk....lol glad someone on here understands something besides "oh god, it's a bigger engine that the KA, why put it in for drifting???" weight distribution, it's great concept. these guys know what they're doing. shut up if you think you do.

05-26-2005, 03:01 AM	#57
driftyour40 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SoCal Age: 39 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yahhhhhhhhhhh DF. I'll be by to see it tomorrow. Some of you are just being stupid about this and should really just stfu. My dad used to say something to me that I think allot of you should adopt into your life’s. "Don't think, KNOW".

05-26-2005, 11:05 AM	#59
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I suppose, but it's not like they got a random guy off the streets to drive it.. __________________ Hi

05-26-2005, 01:08 PM	#60
driftfactory Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: LA Posts: 200 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ya, the rb26 powered Z was just plowing through corners all day __________________ The Performance Super Store. Nardi, Silk Road, Agency Power, KAAZ, Peak Performance, Cusco, and More! www.hachilife.com http://www.myspace.com/driftfactory

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