How much did it cost you when it was all said and done?

[Mangudai]

I searched and read the sticky on how much and where people were getting their RB's from but after installation(for those who went to shops) how much did it cost you when it was all said and done? Im curious about the rb20 and the rb25.

[Armysweitzer20]

rb20 clip-1300shell in good shape-800rb25 turbo-250

already had suspension/brakes/wheels/etc from another car.

ps i didnt go to a shop, its wicked easy.

[ISUJinX]

Shell - 500Motorset, shipped - 2100Driveshaft - 300 shippedMounts - 460 (i think)Koyo Rad - 325 shippedElectric fans - 339 (with controller)

I'm also getting FMIC and eventually a Greddy intake w/ Q45 TB. Bare minimum to get it in and running was mounts, motorset, shell and driveshaft. Youll probably need a downpipe as well. Get in on the 250 + shipping GB from that Aussie company. Wiring is pretty easy.

Not to threadjack... but I finally found out why my wipers and AC wasn't working!! Took a close look at the fuse box. The cig lighter fuse was melted and jammed in with foil. Took apart the back of the fuse box to find some shorted wires. Above, the AC one, and below, the wiper one. Pics up tomorrow Grrr..

[nissanman04]

too much

[lucky7]

too much

affirmative. and its still costing alot. ALOT!

[rotorimp]

If I kept track it would be very discouraging big itemsshell 1000RB25 + trans 2400greddy intake 520q45 tb 100maf + apexi filter 60drive shaft 150griffin rad. 300n1 water pump 240fal fan 250intercooler 200raw metal for intercooler piping,downpipe + motor mount metal 100powder coating 125machine work on flywheel + clutch 350subframe + diff 200+ the hundres for little things like hoses, belts,thermostat nuts and boltsIf I had gone to a shop you could add 2-3 grand for all the fab.
Modified by rotorimp at 8:08 AM 1/8/2007

[Darius]

Sadly enough, I have kept track and it is scary. I spent $7,150 for the S14 in 2002 and have spent over $16,000 on the motor and everything else. Only suspension modification is a Whiteline sway bar.

So total, I have $23,150 into the project and I haven't made any power, suspension, or wheel/tire upgrades yet.

[signalpuke]

Spent 8000 on an immaculate champagne 95 SE, RB20 already in it with AC/PS some suspension stuff, and 350Z rims.needed a daily driver

[Kansei240sx]

car 2700motor set 2600mods 2500+new up coming setup 2000

Theres some numbers im missing, but whatever... It was like 8000 to finish my RB swap with my money and my labor. I already have pretty much completed suspension and drivetrain though, so thats why the cost is a little high. I dont care that ive spent this much, its my hobby and life and i enjoy working hard for it.

[Joe]

i dont keep track it makes me cry.

[nizmo zilvia]

LOL!! I know EXACTLY what you mean, but whatever. Still cheaper then buying a new used car that got some power ya know?

With RB20 into a S13 I've spent at least 9g and the car still isn't running. I'm ordering FMIC, Custom IC piping, Gasket Kit, Suspension, Bov, hoses, clamps, etc. I'd say about 4g more tops. Then I can work on the cars accessories

[the_momo]

you know what makes me cry? the amount to make it perfect.

but thatll never happen. nothing has ever come out perfect, and ive spent waaaayyyyyyy too much on all of the random projects.

i have no idea how much this one cost me so far.. it started out as a great deal....now, not so much.

[NISMO_RB25]

I hear you, I think I am in the 15 to 18k range. Doing the swap is "cheap". Doing it right is a used WRX

[lucky7]

with all the little crap like lips, brakes, tires, etc. i think im over $25k including the price of my car... had the car 2 years almost. never even driven it..

[zdonner]

Wow... Guess I should be thankful mine is running? I didn't do the swap unfortunately but I'm currently re-wireing it and cleaning up the garbage left behind.

[Mangudai]

My God, I didnt realize I would be this much money.... I was think 5-6 TOPS for engine, trans and having a shop do the work

[Mangudai]

Sadly enough, I have kept track and it is scary. I spent $7,150 for the S14 in 2002 and have spent over $16,000 on the motor and everything else. Only suspension modification is a Whiteline sway bar.

So total, I have $23,150 into the project and I haven't made any power, suspension, or wheel/tire upgrades yet.

Sadly enough, I have kept track and it is scary. I spent $7,150 for the S14 in 2002 and have spent over $16,000 on the motor and everything else. Only suspension modification is a Whiteline sway bar.

So total, I have $23,150 into the project and I haven't made any power, suspension, or wheel/tire upgrades yet.

How that even possible lol

edit: When you all say shell you mean a 240 without an engine right?

[lucky7]

yup, shell = no engine or trans. thats what mine was also. you start replacing things, and get out of control. "while the motor is out, might as well replace the clutch.. lets get a flywheel while im at it". that sort of crap. i spun out of control. heres a list of most of the crap i have on the car/going on the car. theres a bunch of stuff i havnt listed yet also. start looking up prices for these things. you gotta pay to play...

http://www.freewebs.com/wedriv...n.htm

example, i have $1300 worth of brakes comming to my doorstep on thursday. not to mention i also have Z brakes sitting here in my room in a box...

[rustbucket]

1990 240sx hatch - $700 + $100 in gas to drive the truck and trailer to pick it upWalbro 255lph fuel pump- $105Test pipe - $75Nismo FPR - $130Aluminum Driveshaft - $500 (Driveshaft Shop, thats the name of company)New Batt - $110R33 K-Frame from 5-speed GTS-T w/lsd $505 (shipping was $155)2 - Mustang Cobra wheels+Tires - FREE2 - 8 inch fans+temp switch - $15095-99 Maxima MAF - $65RB25DET SII Motorset- $2600 R33 GTS-T Gauge cluster - $65HKS 60mm boost gauge - $60FMIC HYBRID - $4256 - Irridium 1 step colder pulgs - $65Oil Filter - $4Fuel Filter - $7Random metric bolts and nuts - $30Core Motormounts - $3405qts 5w-30 Penzoil (dino) - FREE5qts Redline ShockProof - $60Pipe bending for IC - $40Tein type HA front and HE rear - $740HKS SSQV - FREEKOYO KA Radiator - $340Brembo Slotted rotors 300zx TT - $200 (front)Brembo rotors- $60 (rear)R33 Front calipers - $90Greddy intake manifold - $580300zxTT master cylinder - $150Steel braided brakelines - $50Mickey Thompson drag radials - $300About $50 worth of broken drill bits, saw-s-all blades and $hit that I broke being pissed off.Total: $8636

I wanted to build it for the experience, uniqueness, and potential. The car is gutted and making whatever hp it gained from a FMIC and straight exhaust. The actual garage time was about a month, took me about 6 months of research before I bought anyting though.

[Darius]

How that even possible lol

Nothing inside the motor is stock except for the valves and the crankshaft itself and even that has been micropolished and had the JUN crank collar installed. It is easy to get to $16K especially when you are good about keeping tabs on little $15 items like exhaust manifold studs and fluids. Hell, I went through enough royal purple transmission fluid to flood out my garage once. That's $50 right there.

[Shocker]

$1400 of the car...

$2200 in paint....

$10000 in motor, suspension, tires, mustang wheels, brakes,kouki tails, diff.... shes done.. but not close to finished.

RB's are far from cheap...

[HxC_Nismo]

my s14 $6500

rb26dett swap with upgrades $14,000

[rotorimp]

Question--how do you know your an RB owner-------You have 10x more money in your motor than your shell!!!!!

I would be more interested in what the absolute cheapest anyone has got an RB into a 240 for???

[ATpossible]

Question--how do you know your an RB owner-------You have 10x more money in your motor than your shell!!!!!

I would be more interested in what the absolute cheapest anyone has got an RB into a 240 for???

me 2. expect it would have to be sectioned off into groups...rb20, rb25, rb26 cuz naturally they are usually ALWAYS more expense starting off at the rb20-26

[Kansei240sx]

1990 240sx hatch - $700 + $100 in gas to drive the truck and trailer to pick it upWalbro 255lph fuel pump- $105Test pipe - $75Nismo FPR - $130Aluminum Driveshaft - $500 (Driveshaft Shop, thats the name of company)New Batt - $110R33 K-Frame from 5-speed GTS-T w/lsd $505 (shipping was $155)2 - Mustang Cobra wheels+Tires - FREE2 - 8 inch fans+temp switch - $15095-99 Maxima MAF - $65RB25DET SII Motorset- $2600 R33 GTS-T Gauge cluster - $65HKS 60mm boost gauge - $60FMIC HYBRID - $4256 - Irridium 1 step colder pulgs - $65Oil Filter - $4Fuel Filter - $7Random metric bolts and nuts - $30Core Motormounts - $3405qts 5w-30 Penzoil (dino) - FREE5qts Redline ShockProof - $60Pipe bending for IC - $40Tein type HA front and HE rear - $740HKS SSQV - FREEKOYO KA Radiator - $340Brembo Slotted rotors 300zx TT - $200 (front)Brembo rotors- $60 (rear)R33 Front calipers - $90Greddy intake manifold - $580300zxTT master cylinder - $150Steel braided brakelines - $50Mickey Thompson drag radials - $300About $50 worth of broken drill bits, saw-s-all blades and $hit that I broke being pissed off.Total: $8636

I wanted to build it for the experience, uniqueness, and potential. The car is gutted and making whatever hp it gained from a FMIC and straight exhaust. The actual garage time was about a month, took me about 6 months of research before I bought anyting though.

rusty please tell me you dont use Pennzoil anymore.

[rustbucket]

No, I put it in to fulsh the old oil out of the engine. I'm a firm believer in AMS oil or Redline synthetics.

[matafied]

ive did one for aorund 4500, running daily driver (Rb25det).

but mine

300 s13 shell3000 gts front clip + 150 gas100 drive shaft100 fuel pump300 intercooler and piping800 greddy intake50 q45 tb780 power fc150 gauges300 greddy boost controler65 greddy turbo timerim getting sick1395 GT3582R273 wastegate assy.200 manifold (ss auto crap) modified by me lol230 HKS ssqv bov and flange0 HKS spark plugs lol came in motor150 apexi REV 60 Q45 mass air50 fpr250 exhaust300 just in radom goodies9003$$$ And i havent even got my injectors and clutch yet!!! but i just want 450ish and itll be money well spent

[CursedGTR]

I am at about 25K so far. After it is all said and done it will be about 55K to 60K.

[Cpt_Impossible]

I payed $2,700 plus tax for the car.

$7,720.24 in mods installed on the car after labor shipping and tax including rb20 swap. the only things with labor were the RB20 and FMIC fabbing.

The shop charged me $2,500 installed for the RB20.

I made this list a while back. The updated version wont format to fit the forum.

http://captainimpossible.com/240sxCosts.aspx

[craz4240]

Well I got out of it pretty good I say.

Keep in mind all my prices are in Canadian dollars.

95 S14 Base Auto-bought in 2002 for $8500 ww/68K MILES US CAR

RB20DET motorset-$1100 shippedVacum and various hoses-FREEAlternator and Power steering belts-$100New Alternator-$180Machined flywheel-$70Clutch-$150 USED 200kms on itRelease bearing-$16Spare Harness-100$R32 Crossmember-$75Clutch and brake pedal-$805 speed driveshaft-$160Rear main seal-$25Water pump-$180Timing Belt-$80Tensioner and Idler-$180Autolite Platinum Plugs-$120Cheapo Copper Champion Plugs-$15Replacement Coil Packs-$100AAC Valve-$50FAL 10" Fans-$120Koyo KA Rad-$220HKS Fan Controller-$120HKS Turbo Timer-$120APEXi SAFC II-$350MAF adaptor-$15Heat Shrink-$15300zx Fuel Filter-$25Walbro fuel pump-$110Tranny Fluid-$35Cheap startup oil-$15Mobil 1 5W-30 Synthetic oil-$45Food and Beer for my crew..-$150T-Bolt Clamps-$80R33 GTR FMIC-$1702.5" IC piping-$150Flat Black paint-$50Saw blades and brackets-$40Conical Air Filter-$35Spare Longblock and Spare complete engine with harness-$1000Relays-$60Clutch Fuid-$40Shift boot and knob-$703"-2.5" Reducer couplers-$251 month of labour-PRICELESSClutch master and slave cylinders-$75Test Pipe-$75Custom DP-$2503" Stainless Catback-$600Autometer Cobalt Boost gauge-$130Autometer Gauge Pod-$35

total=$7006

I know theres more and considering the engine cost $1100 this is alot of money in extras.

This years tally

Harness Repair and ecu tune-$240Custom rb25 turbo-$641Denso 550cc injectors-$350Stainless Turbo Elbow Not SSAC lol-$150Apexi AVCR-$550S14 Speed Sensor-$150Probably another week or 2 of labour-$PRICELESS AGAINMore black paint -$40HKS SSQV BOV-$80 USED ye yeHKS mounting pipe-$50More T-Bolt Clamps-$40

This years total-$2291

If your nterestedin the rest of whats on the car here ya go if I can remember not including stuff I have sold and am selling.

Kouki Tail Lights-$400Nismo 270R Rear Spoiler (Replica)-$400S14 Stock Side Skirts-$300Greddy Front Lip-$1805Zigen FN01R-C 17x9 +20 and 17x8 +35 Hyper Black Rims-$1200Tires 235/40/17 R 215/40/17 F-$408D2 Coilovers-$1444Polyurethane Tension Rod and rear sway bar bushings-$90 (came in kit)Rear Tow Arms-$150Rear Traction Arms-$150Rear Camber Arms-$150Tanabe Rear Sway Bar-$250Sway Bar End Links-$30Brembo Drilled Slotted Rotors-$600Stainless Steel Flex Lines-$100Ceramic Brake Pads-$150 Headlight Bulbs,Marker Lights,High Beam-$200Rear Strut Tower Bar-$120Pioneer Head Unit-$300Pioneer CD Changer-$250Infinity Reference Component Set-$300Infinity Kappa Rear 3 way Mids-$275Fender and headlight I smashed and had fixed-$700

Total-$8147

Grand Total Including car purchase-$25 944

it's so sad my future palns will cost another 28 000$....

That'll Bring This Sucker Up to $53944 so we'll say $55000 an I will do most of the work myself.