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240Z28 · 02-26-2014, 10:35 PM

I am getting a rb20 soon, and I wanted to get it installed, can anyone point me in the direction of someone that will do it and how much they would charge

Fuego · 02-26-2014, 11:14 PM

Try your regional section.

redline racer510 · 02-27-2014, 01:03 PM

Go rb25 or 2j.

240Z28 · 02-27-2014, 01:25 PM

Rb20 is half the price of the Rb25 and not to much weaker than it.. about 40hp

*fliprayzin240sx* · 02-27-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 240Z28

Rb20 is half the price of the Rb25 and not to much weaker than it.. about 40hp

Its half a price because nobody wants them. RB20s are the throwaway engine choice in Japan. If you want a 2.0 liter engine, might as well go SR since itll be cheaper to install and have more support.

Sileighty_85 · 02-27-2014, 09:15 PM

^^ Yep, they are garbage over here. I was gonna put one in my S13 drift car (PO took engine) just cuz ppl just about gives them away, so when it blows up no biggie.

Chance are whatever RB20 (if you decide to get one still) you get you should rebuild it anyway cuz its probably been beaten the shit out of. Especially if a military kid owned it.

mosmboost · 05-12-2014, 03:52 AM

Yeah I also want to know what extra stuff is needed

RSD
Shoot First Media

240Z28 · 05-29-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

^^ Yep, they are garbage over here. I was gonna put one in my S13 drift car (PO took engine) just cuz ppl just about gives them away, so when it blows up no biggie.

Chance are whatever RB20 (if you decide to get one still) you get you should rebuild it anyway cuz its probably been beaten the shit out of. Especially if a military kid owned it.

I do plan on rebuilding the one I have and if I wanted a 4 cylinder, I would have stuck with a KA-T. the potential for the RB looks better than that of an SR imo. if this engine gives out on me, I'll either go LSX or RB26..

RBfolife · 05-29-2014, 03:20 PM

Just go rb25. Matter a fact ill sell u mine

soundboy · 05-29-2014, 03:26 PM

Rb20 is a awesome motor. I won't mind owning one. Very robust engine. Very effective till around 400 hp

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imotion s14 · 05-29-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 240Z28

I do plan on rebuilding the one I have and if I wanted a 4 cylinder, I would have stuck with a KA-T. the potential for the RB looks better than that of an SR imo. if this engine gives out on me, I'll either go LSX or RB26..

Why are people so hard headed?

"IMO"... but your opinion is based off what? Zero experience. You can't even install it yourself.

Everyone telling you that it's a waste of money has experience. Yeah it's cheaper.. initially. Until it nickles and dimes you to death to make up strength/power difference. So in the end you end up paying just as much for it if not more when you could have skipped the bullshit and gone with an RB25 or RB26.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 05-29-2014, 04:35 PM

I have moved this thread to the regional section... where it belongs!

Also, dont waste your money on an RB20. Save your cash, do it right and either get an RB25 or SR20. Just because its cheaper doesnt mean it will be better in the long run. RB20s are very old motors, and much like the CA18, require quite a bit of work to clean up and get running in tip top shape... where as finding a good condition strong running SR or RB25 is fairly simple.

Stop being cheap and just do it right the first time!

240Z28 · 05-30-2014, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by imotion s14

Why are people so hard headed?

"IMO"... but your opinion is based off what? Zero experience. You can't even install it yourself.

Everyone telling you that it's a waste of money has experience. Yeah it's cheaper.. initially. Until it nickles and dimes you to death to make up strength/power difference. So in the end you end up paying just as much for it if not more when you could have skipped the bullshit and gone with an RB25 or RB26.

I can install it myself, I was just being lazy.. I am going to build the rb20 so lets leave it at that. when I want a different motor, I'll get one. chances are it'll either me an lsX or rb26. but it is my money and ultimately my decision. I was just asking for a little help, so thanx

240Z28 · 05-30-2014, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

I have moved this thread to the regional section... where it belongs!

Also, dont waste your money on an RB20. Save your cash, do it right and either get an RB25 or SR20. Just because its cheaper doesnt mean it will be better in the long run. RB20s are very old motors, and much like the CA18, require quite a bit of work to clean up and get running in tip top shape... where as finding a good condition strong running SR or RB25 is fairly simple.

Stop being cheap and just do it right the first time!

thanx for putting this in the right place, but I don't like the sr and I'd rather do the rb20, idk about the nickel and diming, I just want something to have a lil fun with and the sr wont cut it

imotion s14 · 05-30-2014, 07:28 AM

You just can't fix stupid.

240Z28 · 05-30-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by imotion s14

You just can't fix stupid.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 05-30-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 240Z28

thanx for putting this in the right place, but I don't like the sr and I'd rather do the rb20, idk about the nickel and diming, I just want something to have a lil fun with and the sr wont cut it

whats wrong with the SR? ive been building them for the past 10 years, they work fine for everything ive done with them.

imotion s14 · 05-30-2014, 09:09 AM

Just say you want a "Skyline" motor in your car for mad JDM tYte points. Must really stroke your ego when you pop your hood at some ricer meet and some dumb Honda kid(s) ask you what it is and you tell them it's a "Skyline motor" and they're blown away due to their ignorance that it's a motor from a Japanese Taxi cab.

You're like those girls (and guys) who buy a used BMW with 200k miles off a small used car lot just so you can say you have a BMW.

feito · 05-30-2014, 09:27 AM

Guy makes a "rb20 vs sr20" thread, everyone starts shitting and trolling him and thread gets locked by a super mod. Guy makes a "recommend me a shop for a swap", everyone starts giving him suggestions on which motor is better than the one he's already chosen and give him actual advise, even the mods...
You all are hilarious... he's already made up his mind, just recommend him a damn shop, which nowadays is really hard to find a decent and honest one...

imotion s14 · 05-30-2014, 09:52 AM

The uncontested absurdities of today are the accepted slogans of tomorrow.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 05-30-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by feito

Guy makes a "rb20 vs sr20" thread, everyone starts shitting and trolling him and thread gets locked by a super mod. Guy makes a "recommend me a shop for a swap", everyone starts giving him suggestions on which motor is better than the one he's already chosen and give him actual advise, even the mods...
You all are hilarious... he's already made up his mind, just recommend him a damn shop, which nowadays is really hard to find a decent and honest one...

sounds like someone has a case of the "butthurts"

240Z28 · 05-30-2014, 01:29 PM

I honestly was going to go ka-t, but I came across the rb20 and yea there is a bit of the "I have a skyline motor" factor, but it isn't for everyone to envy, as a matter of fact if anyone asks, I'll tell them it's a stock motor, and I want something a bit easier than an sr to work with.. but like the thread implied, I was just looking for a decent shop and no longer need this thread to be open to be honest, I didn't ask what motor I should put in my car. But I might as well just put a viper motor because it's a v10 with all of you guys' logic

redline racer510 · 05-30-2014, 02:17 PM

I had a friend that had a rb20 in his s13, guess what he did, went back to his ka-t. Even a na 2j would be an upgrade.from someone that's been there done that, it really is a waste of money in terms of performance.

imotion s14 · 05-30-2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 240Z28

But I might as well just put a viper motor because it's a v10 with all of you guys' logic

Better to be thought a fool than to type your thoughts online and remove all doubt.

Nismo1182 · 05-30-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 240Z28

and I want something a bit easier than an sr to work with..

LOL

***dorkidori_s13*** · 05-30-2014, 04:05 PM

to be honest, SRs are like the easiest motor on the planet to work with until you start getting into the 500-600hp range... but all 4 cylinders get bitchy around that point.

redline racer510 · 05-31-2014, 10:56 PM

Sell your car and buy a foxbody mustang.

*revat619* · 06-01-2014, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

sounds like someone has a case of actual reading comprehension

There, fixed that one for ya...

240Z28 · 06-01-2014, 02:24 PM

hahaha mustang!!!

02-26-2014, 10:35 PM	#1
240Z28 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 36 Posts: 279 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Need RB20DET Installed! Any good shops? I am getting a rb20 soon, and I wanted to get it installed, can anyone point me in the direction of someone that will do it and how much they would charge __________________ SPEED KILLS!! Drive a Honda and live forever!!

02-26-2014, 11:14 PM	#2
Fuego Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Las Vegas Age: 35 Posts: 629 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try your regional section. __________________

02-27-2014, 01:03 PM	#3
redline racer510 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: EARFF(earth for you idiots) Posts: 1,072 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Go rb25 or 2j. __________________ WARNING: User has a low tolerance for stupidity. Post at your own risk.

02-27-2014, 01:25 PM	#4
240Z28 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 36 Posts: 279 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Rb20 is half the price of the Rb25 and not to much weaker than it.. about 40hp __________________ SPEED KILLS!! Drive a Honda and live forever!!

02-27-2014, 09:15 PM	#6
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	^^ Yep, they are garbage over here. I was gonna put one in my S13 drift car (PO took engine) just cuz ppl just about gives them away, so when it blows up no biggie. Chance are whatever RB20 (if you decide to get one still) you get you should rebuild it anyway cuz its probably been beaten the shit out of. Especially if a military kid owned it. __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

05-12-2014, 03:52 AM	#7
mosmboost Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Age: 30 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yeah I also want to know what extra stuff is needed RSD Shoot First Media

05-29-2014, 03:20 PM	#9
RBfolife Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: 3zero2 Age: 36 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Just go rb25. Matter a fact ill sell u mine __________________ RB25/S14 FS thread:http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=567319

05-29-2014, 03:26 PM	#10
soundboy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: trinidad Age: 44 Posts: 320 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rb20 is a awesome motor. I won't mind owning one. Very robust engine. Very effective till around 400 hp Sent from my GT-P3110 using Tapatalk

05-29-2014, 04:35 PM	#12
*dorkidori_s13* ITS LISA'S FAULT!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 43 Posts: 7,496 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	I have moved this thread to the regional section... where it belongs! Also, dont waste your money on an RB20. Save your cash, do it right and either get an RB25 or SR20. Just because its cheaper doesnt mean it will be better in the long run. RB20s are very old motors, and much like the CA18, require quite a bit of work to clean up and get running in tip top shape... where as finding a good condition strong running SR or RB25 is fairly simple. Stop being cheap and just do it right the first time! __________________ Check out my IG for what I'm up to! DORKIDORI INSTAGRAM!!!

05-30-2014, 07:28 AM	#15
imotion s14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Age: 44 Posts: 713 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	You just can't fix stupid.

05-30-2014, 09:09 AM	#18
imotion s14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Age: 44 Posts: 713 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Just say you want a "Skyline" motor in your car for mad JDM tYte points. Must really stroke your ego when you pop your hood at some ricer meet and some dumb Honda kid(s) ask you what it is and you tell them it's a "Skyline motor" and they're blown away due to their ignorance that it's a motor from a Japanese Taxi cab. You're like those girls (and guys) who buy a used BMW with 200k miles off a small used car lot just so you can say you have a BMW.

05-30-2014, 09:27 AM	#19
feito Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,999 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Guy makes a "rb20 vs sr20" thread, everyone starts shitting and trolling him and thread gets locked by a super mod. Guy makes a "recommend me a shop for a swap", everyone starts giving him suggestions on which motor is better than the one he's already chosen and give him actual advise, even the mods... You all are hilarious... he's already made up his mind, just recommend him a damn shop, which nowadays is really hard to find a decent and honest one...

05-30-2014, 09:52 AM	#20
imotion s14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Age: 44 Posts: 713 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	The uncontested absurdities of today are the accepted slogans of tomorrow.

05-30-2014, 01:29 PM	#22
240Z28 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 36 Posts: 279 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I honestly was going to go ka-t, but I came across the rb20 and yea there is a bit of the "I have a skyline motor" factor, but it isn't for everyone to envy, as a matter of fact if anyone asks, I'll tell them it's a stock motor, and I want something a bit easier than an sr to work with.. but like the thread implied, I was just looking for a decent shop and no longer need this thread to be open to be honest, I didn't ask what motor I should put in my car. But I might as well just put a viper motor because it's a v10 with all of you guys' logic __________________ SPEED KILLS!! Drive a Honda and live forever!!

05-30-2014, 02:17 PM	#23
redline racer510 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: EARFF(earth for you idiots) Posts: 1,072 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I had a friend that had a rb20 in his s13, guess what he did, went back to his ka-t. Even a na 2j would be an upgrade.from someone that's been there done that, it really is a waste of money in terms of performance. __________________ WARNING: User has a low tolerance for stupidity. Post at your own risk.

05-30-2014, 04:05 PM	#26
*dorkidori_s13* ITS LISA'S FAULT!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 43 Posts: 7,496 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	to be honest, SRs are like the easiest motor on the planet to work with until you start getting into the 500-600hp range... but all 4 cylinders get bitchy around that point. __________________ Check out my IG for what I'm up to! DORKIDORI INSTAGRAM!!!

05-31-2014, 10:56 PM	#27
redline racer510 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: EARFF(earth for you idiots) Posts: 1,072 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Sell your car and buy a foxbody mustang. __________________ WARNING: User has a low tolerance for stupidity. Post at your own risk.

06-01-2014, 02:24 PM	#29
240Z28 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Age: 36 Posts: 279 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	hahaha mustang!!! __________________ SPEED KILLS!! Drive a Honda and live forever!!