S13, SR20det OR RB20det ?

[superduner]

Hey there guys i am a proud owner of a 91 S13 Hatchback LE with a Ka24de. And i recently went to a shop where they sold imported engines of all cars from Japan. So this guy told me i should either get an SRdet or an RB20det for it. Altough the RB was ALOT cheaper.. he told me that it made ALOT mroe Hp and Torque. if i remember correctly the SRs were going for $2,000 and the RB20det{s were going for $1,200. So im thinking.... the SRs are everywher eand parts would be more easyer to find since i really dot hear much of RBs... im thinkign if somethign broke down it would be a BIT.. to find the replacements part. as for the SR... i could get many parts that SRDEs have. (im guessing) so im guessing since im shuer theres guys out there alot alot more knowledgebla of what engine is better. What engine should i get. the SR or the RB .. and WHY? i mean.. am i right or wrong the parts for the RB would be alot more scarese and expensive. and is it true that the RB has more balls ? what would be the easyest inexpensive swap ? WHAT WOULD YOU GET ?

[Wei240]

if i get a rb, i'd go rb25... that's just me tho...

[superduner]

how much would that be tough? or looking at at least

[projectRDM]

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And finally, it's your car. No one cares what you should do, and you shouldn't care about our opinions on what you do.

[superduner]

what woudl be the smarter choice tough LESS MODS would be better....

[ownnij]

$1,000,000 dollars!!! muhahahahaaha *dr evil laugh*

get a sr20 but if your rich get a rb25det. no point in getting a rb20det, thats like being black with a small penis

[ranger240]

you'll need motor/tranny mounts for the rb20.. that might cost alot.. mickenny motorsports or something... 800 bucks isnt alot of initial cost for something thats likely going to be way easier.. there are forums all over the place about this.. you'll need a new driveshaft for the rb too.. soo figure another grand easy for mounts and the shaft.. thats why its cheaper

its heavier too.. the sr is a more reasonable choice.. lighter and proven.. wiring ect. can be sent out and done by shops for not too much.. keep doing more research and come up with whatever you want... rbs are more unique.. sr's are realtively proven

[superduner]

lmao ! oh shit that made me laugh hahaha. hmmm should i put an rb on my 1971 240z tough ? cuz he did told me more hp more torque. less cost... that does sound tempting but would it be less money in the long run compared to if i went SR ?

[civilized_drifter]

me and my friend are doin his rb20 swap, if you get the rb make sure you get the r32 x-member to make it sit in there

[superduner]

hmm... my cuzn told me i would have to get the motor mounts and that those wouldnt be cheap for it ? would i have to buy the X member AND the motor mounts... cuz damn.. if i do might as well get the SR... i was told it bolts right up.. ( true or not ) ?

[jkjunior]

yea direct bolt on

[250sxdet]

Instead of going RB20, you should go RB25. There is more power potential in the RB25. Also, there is a night and day difference in torque and the smoothness of the power band. If you plan to go this route, you should get a front clip so you dont have to worry about sourcing a xmember. Syko performance makes great mounts for the RB25. If you decide to go this route and need a mount kit, pm Kouki_s14 his name is henry. He can hook you up with one. Also if you need motors, he can help you get a front clip also.

[DriFTech]

STAY with the KA and drift the bitch till it blows... then swap to a sr20

[superduner]

yeah i am drifitn my 240 as it is.. jus tpractising you know... nothing past 40mph yet :P pittyful but hey.. gotta start somewhere lol. its really fun. but idk i was thinking of NOT blowing the engine cuz il have to smog the car every 2 years u know... so i dont want to spend more $.. besides... i COULD put the KADE on the 240Z... woudl it make more power than the L24?

[opponheimer]

You should probably find some people in your local area with sr/rb swaps, make friends with them and get a ride in the car, see what you like the feel of. Expect to spend atleast $3000 either way. Ka-t (even with a mild engine build) would quite possibly be cheaper than both (depending on where you get your parts).

[superduner]

yeah i head about the KA T but unfortunayl i was told tha tonce i put that turbo and used it the car wouldnt pass smog no more even after i put the stock parts on it no more cuz the engine wasnt made for turbo. it would{ve taken quite a beating ..