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RB20DET swap into s13, SEARCHED

Old Apr 6, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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This wont be till summer sadly. I just want to do alot of research. On other posts people make out this swap to be like the hardest thing in the world.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 07:18 AM
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I have a few other ?`s that I though have. What are most rb20det powered s13`s running in the 1/4 mile. Nad and the z32 clutch is it a tt clutch or n/a clutch u use?
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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Stock RB20s run in the high 14's(good driver)and modded, hell it can hit the high 13s. As for the clutch, the Z32 N/A clutch/pressure plate bolt right up to the RB20.
Old Apr 7, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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I always thought it would be alble to run high 13`s with a good launch and driver.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 04:16 PM
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Stock stock stock, it will run high 14s(not 100% sure but that is what I have heard). RB25s hit high 13s stock or almost stock
Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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A guy I know ran a 13.4 with just a 3" cat-back and lsd.
Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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Originally posted by PROJECTRB240SX
A guy I know ran a 13.4 with just a 3" cat-back and lsd.
w/ a RB20 or 25?
Old Apr 7, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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I want to know to!?
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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cant a person make spacer to clear the oil pan??
Old Apr 13, 2004 | 11:30 AM
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yea maybe a few washer? But then it would hit th hood more.
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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Originally posted by -HyJynX-
-I got a wiring diagram of a RB20...check your email
-The shifter will be closer to the center console, but no biggy(from what I know). I have also heard that for some people the change is very minimal and doesnt move foward at all.
-Shave the sway bar just a little, shouldnt be a tough job...just make sure to test fit the engine...take it out shave, and place.
-I know a couple people that have had some hassels with cops, but nothing MAJOR. Still risky...espically around my area
-The Z32 Clutch fits the RB20...
-Parts can be found at phase2, night and many more. Hell even ebay has some parts every now and then. Many more places probably, havent gone "shpping" in awhile
-Wiring isnt to hard...hell the whole swap isnt to hard(I didnt fully swap the RB20 in...but did most of the work)But probably the toughest is getting everything working well, there will always be bugs to work out.
-Not sure bout the spray paint...
-I test fitted my RB20 radiator and it fitted perfectly...cleared the hood too.
-It will probably be best to buy your IC piping pre bent and piece it together.
-A average person...a whole weekend...maybe more. Matters on how much time you put into it everyday and how much more work you want to do.

Good luck on the swap
can you email me whatever you emailed him and what do you know about the rb25 tranny goin with the rb20?
Old Apr 16, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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RB20, SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG FOR A RESPONSE.
Old Apr 16, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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Originally posted by lionel
can you email me whatever you emailed him and what do you know about the rb25 tranny goin with the rb20?
Give me your address and I will send it to ya. BTW, IIRC the RB25 is different from the RB20 so they arent interchangeable...I could be wrong though
Old Apr 16, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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the rb25 and rb20 trannies are interchangeable the rb25 on is just alot bigger.
Old Apr 16, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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thanks for the info, and my addy is shinu_ka@yahoo.com

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