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Yoshi · 03-30-2004, 12:24 PM

seriously, if you searched, you didn't try real hard :/

All s13s are at least 11 years old. They're going to have issues. You want to do a RB26 swap (um... have fun with that), What you're looking for is a LE or SE trim level, it really doesn't matter truthfully, an RB26 will require replacing a ton of stuff anyhow....

if you don't know anything about 240s in general, how do you plan to do something as complicated as swapping an RB26 (widely known to be the hardest skyline->s-chassis swap)?

tinyMan · 03-30-2004, 12:37 PM

I just completed a swap of a e36 BMW M3 motor (also inline 6) into a 1990 e30 M3 (small car that shipped with inline 4), which took about 4 months to get ironed out. No turbos involved in that one, but I did use entirely factory parts which made it a challenge.

I am pretty confident that given a good front clip I can move the harness (even make a new one if I have too) and get everything else out that I need. I am really drawn to the project because the initial outlay is likely to be less than $10k. I *know* that it is going to be hard, but this is going to be a second car so it is okay if it takes me 6 months to get the bugs worked out.

Thanks for the input.

Yoshi · 03-30-2004, 01:48 PM

wow, another Beemer guy going from M3's to 240's???
what's the world coming to?

keep lots of records/pics and post as you go, everyone here will be impressed i'm sure! best of luck man.

(btw, why s13 over s14?)

tinyMan · 03-30-2004, 01:55 PM

I am thinking of the S13 only because I heard that the RB26DETT goes more easily into the S13 than an S14. My final goal is the own a very fast car, I don't really care so much about what it looks like. Also, the S13s are a bit cheaper.

I will be sure to post a new thread once the work commences. I am off to go find my cherry, bone stock LE or SE. Thanks!

03-30-2004, 12:24 PM	#1
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	seriously, if you searched, you didn't try real hard :/ All s13s are at least 11 years old. They're going to have issues. You want to do a RB26 swap (um... have fun with that), What you're looking for is a LE or SE trim level, it really doesn't matter truthfully, an RB26 will require replacing a ton of stuff anyhow.... if you don't know anything about 240s in general, how do you plan to do something as complicated as swapping an RB26 (widely known to be the hardest skyline->s-chassis swap)? __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

03-30-2004, 12:37 PM	#2
tinyMan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just completed a swap of a e36 BMW M3 motor (also inline 6) into a 1990 e30 M3 (small car that shipped with inline 4), which took about 4 months to get ironed out. No turbos involved in that one, but I did use entirely factory parts which made it a challenge. I am pretty confident that given a good front clip I can move the harness (even make a new one if I have too) and get everything else out that I need. I am really drawn to the project because the initial outlay is likely to be less than $10k. I know that it is going to be hard, but this is going to be a second car so it is okay if it takes me 6 months to get the bugs worked out. Thanks for the input.

03-30-2004, 01:48 PM	#3
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	wow, another Beemer guy going from M3's to 240's??? what's the world coming to? keep lots of records/pics and post as you go, everyone here will be impressed i'm sure! best of luck man. (btw, why s13 over s14?)

03-30-2004, 01:55 PM	#4
tinyMan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am thinking of the S13 only because I heard that the RB26DETT goes more easily into the S13 than an S14. My final goal is the own a very fast car, I don't really care so much about what it looks like. Also, the S13s are a bit cheaper. I will be sure to post a new thread once the work commences. I am off to go find my cherry, bone stock LE or SE. Thanks!