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JoshJonezzz · 03-08-2012, 07:40 AM

So im new to this Forum but I come here a lot for the tech articles.

Any ways... I fried my piston rings on my KA in my S14 and was planning on a rebuild. But a friend of mine offered an RB20DET for $400. I dont believe he has the transmission though. Would this be worth the time and effort? I searched google and on here but my company blocks forum pages. Luckily they haven't blocked Zilvia yet.

Pro ViZIon · 03-08-2012, 11:01 AM

Rb20 is a decent motor. The stock turbo is no good however. What all would it come with.

Question for you is what is this car going to be used for? It really comes down to what you want to do with it. Parts for the rb aren't cheap or easily accessible.

I personally would rather rebuild the ka and go turbo. Parts are cheap and readily accessible for the ka and the motors themselves are everywhere.

JoshJonezzz · 03-08-2012, 03:57 PM

It comes with all sensors, turbo from a RB25, and all the injectors and such. It doesn't have the intercooler or transmission. And he said it needs a new timing belt.

The car has been my daily play car. It gets me to and from work and any time I can afford to I slide it.

Frank_Jaeger · 03-08-2012, 05:33 PM

At this point it's going to be personal preference. Do you really care about having a "cool" JDM-tyte yo motor?

Also does it come with the crossmember, motor mounts, harness, etc? I'm not sure what else is needed for a swap (i.e. fabrication).

JoshJonezzz · 03-09-2012, 12:05 AM

I just want something reliable.

And no. I would have to buy/fabricate.

03-08-2012, 07:40 AM	#1
JoshJonezzz Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Opinions please... So im new to this Forum but I come here a lot for the tech articles. Any ways... I fried my piston rings on my KA in my S14 and was planning on a rebuild. But a friend of mine offered an RB20DET for $400. I dont believe he has the transmission though. Would this be worth the time and effort? I searched google and on here but my company blocks forum pages. Luckily they haven't blocked Zilvia yet.

03-08-2012, 11:01 AM	#2
Pro ViZIon Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 34 Posts: 415 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rb20 is a decent motor. The stock turbo is no good however. What all would it come with. Question for you is what is this car going to be used for? It really comes down to what you want to do with it. Parts for the rb aren't cheap or easily accessible. I personally would rather rebuild the ka and go turbo. Parts are cheap and readily accessible for the ka and the motors themselves are everywhere. __________________ 1990 Nissan 240SX w/KA24DE - New project 1984 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE 13B

03-08-2012, 03:57 PM	#3
JoshJonezzz Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It comes with all sensors, turbo from a RB25, and all the injectors and such. It doesn't have the intercooler or transmission. And he said it needs a new timing belt. The car has been my daily play car. It gets me to and from work and any time I can afford to I slide it.

03-08-2012, 05:33 PM	#4
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 33 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	At this point it's going to be personal preference. Do you really care about having a "cool" JDM-tyte yo motor? Also does it come with the crossmember, motor mounts, harness, etc? I'm not sure what else is needed for a swap (i.e. fabrication).

03-09-2012, 12:05 AM	#5
JoshJonezzz Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just want something reliable. And no. I would have to buy/fabricate.