What to chose SR RB or JZ

[smokingsidewaysS13]

Whats up guys I have a 93 s13 with a sr20 redtop with a top mount. I feel its going to blow up on me i dont know why Im just not confident in it. I want something i can make about 350 to the wheels reliably. So I have a couple sr blocks laying around, I can't decide if i should just build a bada$$ Sr or go with a straight six. I love a rb but i work at a toyota dealership so i kinda wanna go with a 1jz. someone chime in and help me decide. And of course money is a factor being a college student.

[gearhead55]

This has been discussed at great length on here if you search. But to spoon feed you; i have owned a SR and now i currently have an RB in my s13. If i had to do it again i would just go with a LS1. you'll get easy power, more torque, and better weight distribution. It's just better. If you are hung up on having something turbo then maybe go 1jz, its packaged a little better than the RB.

[Br Dori]

Its all personal preference, and also how your bank is looking. I Would love a 2jz in my car but I can't afford it right now.

[KiLLeR2001]

kill.... with.... fire

[smokingsidewaysS13]

Yea call me a communist but i hate domestics. maybe a vh45.... The jz swap just seems like more of a pain with having to reroute fuel lines and that nonsense. Thanks for the quick reply btw.

[kS12]

I dislike sr20's i think i had a bad one but i would always get something wrong with it, so i went rb25 best engine i have ever had, my friend has 1jz and i like both he makes 350hp easy but it's easy and i'm sure cheaper to get 1jz parts over rb parts. but i would go inline six anytime, good luck

[Br Dori]

Originally Posted by smokingsidewaysS13

Yea call me a communist but i hate domestics. maybe a vh45.... The jz swap just seems like more of a pain with having to reroute fuel lines and that nonsense. Thanks for the quick reply btw.

Vh45 is cheap safe way and you make good power.

[Hashiriya415]

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[coupesallday!]

what he said^

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[Siberian Husky]

I second the lsx option. It just as expensive as an rb swap in most cases and would net you better rewards in the long run. I really don't understand the blanket statement behind the "domestics suck" mentality because I used to ignorantly contribute to that plague mentality; but you seriously can not argue with raw unadulterated FACTS. An aluminum LSX swap makes an s chassi more balanced with weight distribution but the power band and torque curve lends itself to applications better. Turbo lag is fun, don't get me wrong, but the power out of an LS is much more pragmatic. Furthermore, aftermarket/maintenance support on an LS is bananas. NA motors are also inherently more reliable regardless of brand and it costs your wallet and the power train less stress in order to achieve rediculous power goals. IHE is AT LEAST 350 out of the box if done right.

With a T56 you can also cruise at like 1k gettin' close to 30mpg. I love turbo motors as much as the next guy; I used to have an RB s13 and loved every minute driving that thing; but now that I am saving up and approaching my next swap endeavor soon the more I read the more it just makes sense to go LS; for power AND reliability. To satisfy your question though, if I were to do any of those you mentioned I'd just do the 2jz. Its unique, makes better power than an RB and has more potential out of the box. For practical reasons, if you're already going to commit to the trouble of going RB, you might as well nut up and do a 2jz because they are both dirty jobs, with the latter being more so.

SR is just quick and easy mild power; but anything "serious" is going to cost you.

[enkei2k]

Originally Posted by gearhead55

This has been discussed at great length on here if you search.

Originally Posted by Br Dori

Its all personal preference, and also how your bank is looking. I Would love a 2jz in my car but I can't afford it right now.

Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

kill.... with.... fire