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misnomer · 07-15-2003, 05:54 PM

The reason for the ridicule is really a matter of netiquette. Typing in all caps, in addition to being difficult to read, is considered yelling (trying to gain more attention). Although it may have it's place, asking a forum question isn't one of them. In addition, your question is broad and indicates you haven't put a great deal of work into the search yourself. Folks around here get flustered when new people come by asking questions, expecting we have done all of the work and they can reap the benefits. Had you searched, read what had already been discussed, and asked for clarification you would have gotten an answer or an "I dunno" rather than attitude. I'll be the first to admit that zilvia.net has too much newbie bashing going on, but in some cases it's warranted :P

RB26DETT installation has already been covered to an extent on these forums (and likely moreso at Fresh Alloy). A basic search would tell you a few of the major problems (steering column interferes with the turbo placement, difficulties in wirirng and mounting, etc). It is possible, but will not be cheap --no motor swap is. You can probably get away with less thank ten grand invested, but it would be a challenge.

People don't get shot for daring to be different, they get shot for being rude about it.

<edit> Completely forgot the transmission issues, rb26detts come with AWD trannies. Good luck getting that into a 240 :P Gotta get an RB25 tranny or get creative (and expensive)

07-15-2003, 05:54 PM	#12
misnomer Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (0)	The reason for the ridicule is really a matter of netiquette. Typing in all caps, in addition to being difficult to read, is considered yelling (trying to gain more attention). Although it may have it's place, asking a forum question isn't one of them. In addition, your question is broad and indicates you haven't put a great deal of work into the search yourself. Folks around here get flustered when new people come by asking questions, expecting we have done all of the work and they can reap the benefits. Had you searched, read what had already been discussed, and asked for clarification you would have gotten an answer or an "I dunno" rather than attitude. I'll be the first to admit that zilvia.net has too much newbie bashing going on, but in some cases it's warranted :P RB26DETT installation has already been covered to an extent on these forums (and likely moreso at Fresh Alloy). A basic search would tell you a few of the major problems (steering column interferes with the turbo placement, difficulties in wirirng and mounting, etc). It is possible, but will not be cheap --no motor swap is. You can probably get away with less thank ten grand invested, but it would be a challenge. People don't get shot for daring to be different, they get shot for being rude about it. <edit> Completely forgot the transmission issues, rb26detts come with AWD trannies. Good luck getting that into a 240 :P Gotta get an RB25 tranny or get creative (and expensive) __________________ Rowsdower saves us and saves all the world!