RB26DETT in a camaro, S10, kingcab, etc...

[ctnewman]

I'm looking to do another RB26 swap.

I don't know if any of you guys remember me, but i had a RHD 240 w/ single turbo converted RB26 w/ like 15G in JDM motor internals. It was for sale on here for a while.

I thought i could replace the 240 with an elise, but it's too slow. then i tried another sti, but it still lacks that DIY, mash up appeal that i am going for. I really want a car that i can not feel weird about completely gutting... Neither of my current cars will afford me that luxury... i always think back to my 240...

Anyway, it's gone, but i have a line on an R32 GTR swap for 3500 bucks. It's actually in a running skyline right near my house, leakdown is good, compression is good. Motor is solid, drives well. I know this is a good price for a swap, but I am torn about what to put it in. RB26 240SX = old news, so i need something with a new and interesting twist.

In fact, i almost want to stay away from an import chassis entirely for 2 reasons.

1) it will be funny if it's in a domestic2) parts/shell will be WAY cheaper

Is anyone aware of this swap being done on any mid 80s to pre OBD2 cars?

For reference, is the RB much longer than an LS1? I have been around the RB alot, but not so much an LS1... I know they do LS1 swaps into the S10, and i'd really like a truck... i think that's the direction i am going to pursue.

However, i also have a potential 3rd gen Fbody chassis that i can scoop up for under 300 bucks... That would be a good time...

[Joe]

kinda stupid IMO

a small block is cheaper, makes more power, and will be 10x easier to get info/parts for.

im all for being different if its an upgrade. thats just strange...

[ctnewman]

kinda stupid IMO

a small block is cheaper, makes more power, and will be 10x easier to get info/parts for.

im all for being different if its an upgrade. thats just strange...

so why put an rb26 in a 240 if it's cheaper?I think the RBs10 would be kind of cool. Those vehicles are relatively light.

a early 90's reg cab weighs only 2635LB stock. Got the interior and it will probably make up for the additional weight of the RB. Plus i really need a truck...

[Joe]

so why put an rb26 in a 240 if it's cheaper?I think the RBs10 would be kind of cool. Those vehicles are relatively light.

a early 90's reg cab weighs only 2635LB stock. Got the interior and it will probably make up for the additional weight of the RB. Plus i really need a truck...

untill recently it wasnt known you could do a LSx engine in a 240 for dirt cheap and not that much work. id never put a rb26 in a 240 anyway, you can get better performance for a tenth the cost from other engines.

and yea it may be light, but its a TRUCK. its not a racecar lol.

im not trying to rain on your parade cause basically your gonna do whatever you want anyway, you asked for opinions so im voicing mine.

[Joe]

oh and later this evening im going to move this thread to our new HYBRIDS forum! to discuss things just like this! nissan engines into non-nissan cars and vice versa!

[Carl H]

lol its newman, what did you expect?

[the_momo]

the rb is longer than any chevy v-8. i have a carbed sbc 350 in my s13 and i have about 8-10 inches from the water pump pulley to the radiator, but the gen 1 motor has larger accessories than the later generation motors. you shouldnt have many issues with anything older (especially chevy) because the car itself is bigger than the donor car. you can put the motor further back than the stock (chevy) motor would sit.

personally i would like to see something mid engined with an rb. or something completely off the wall. for the longest time i have wanted to put a na three rotor wankel in a ford tempo and maybe a rear subframe from a miata, or just solid axle. just one of many dumb mental clown punchings i have entertained.

i am willing to bet that a s-10 would work. the fnf team of magicians fit an rb26 into an old mustang.

[Kansei240sx]

RB26DETT S-10?

Better get some sand bags for that traction boy.

On a more serious note.... pushing all the weeboo fanboy "oh it shouldnt be in an american car becuase bla bla bla" bull****.... Practicality? In all honesty i think an S10 is like trying to go wash soap or do reverse donuts in a honda, its relatively pointless, why not put the RB in something that can handle it and turn?

In honesty i cant think of any american car that i like interior and exterior wise in the same package minus the new Z-06.

OH I KNOW YOU COULD STICK IT IN A MID TO LATE 60'S MUSTANG!!! er....****.... someone already did that lol, sorry i had to say that... d!ck move on my part.

[jrb92se]

chevy/gm = crap! FORD RANGER ,FTMFWB's.......but seriously why an s10? why not try and stuff it in some dumbestic thats more odd or rare like a gremlin or better yet a FORD RANCHERO!!!!

[zdonner]

umm why not stick a RB26 in a C4 Vette? Or maybe a C5... I dunno my father in law had a C4 for a while and not only would that thing fit but it would be pretty neat to work on with that hood

[wawazat8402]

This has Vega written all over it.

[ctnewman]

my biggest concern is getting a cheap chassis. I really don't care what it is so long as it's cheap and RWD with a large engine bay.

I almost just want the truck for functionality because the elise is a 2 seater and the sti is caged. I can't really carry anything anywhere...

[superDorifto]

no.....if you wanna do a "unique" project, i suggest one of the following

RB26 into a chevette

why, because ive seen a chevette with a 350 in it, and it just looked mean (think of a car about the size of a datsun 510) and they are DIRT cheap. I hd a friend in HS that drove nothing but chevettes, when one would die he would find another running one for ~300 bucks....plus i dont know if everyone knows this, but a chevette is like a mkII jetta thats rear wheel drive, a lot of fun to say the least.

or

RB26 into a volvo turbo wagon

Why, because there is noting better than a hideously ugly car that is stupid fast, just look at teh "vovlette" video that keeps popping up to see what i mean....

[Poor_S13_Driver]

My dream is to put a single snail RB26 into a 240-280Z.. i am obsessed with those body styles Im almost positive its been done before but I dont care about that

[themadscientist]

RB26 in a Datsun Honeybee? That is one car that needs an ego boost.

[74260zt]

My dream is to put a single snail RB26 into a 240-280Z.. i am obsessed with those body styles Im almost positive its been done before but I dont care about that

Yea.... that would be a sweet swap....

[rustbucket]

yea!!! a volvo!!! 1986 760 turbo!(my first car). DO IT!!Ive seen a 760 with a 800hp 2jzOr a chevy Nova, those came with straight sixes or better yet do a rear wheel drive mini van like a ford aerostar!!!!

[Kansei240sx]

Yea.... that would be a sweet swap....

LOL,

Alot of my friends have bugged me about putting my RB25DET into my 280ZX and making it a sleeper, but i already have a bunch of people that know me as "the kid with the skyline motor in his 240sx" and i dont want to re-do the wiring.

[jrb92se]

dude gremlin. my father had a gremlin in the late 70's that stood wheelies and besides just look at it who would ever do that?

[Cornloaf]

my boss put a 2jz in the old el camino at work. that will be our shop truck when we have some time to finish it. GO PLASMA CUTTER!! can't wait to see the look on the guys face in the rear view mirror sittin in his vette tryin to keep up.

[s14 2510's]

I thought you sold the swap for a lotis what hapend to that? why didnt you just finish what you started the last time? Just about anything can be done with enouf money and time. What happend to your old swap is it running? Im should keep this on the down low but.. My buddy has a 89 hatchback he got for free. His had use to race circle track so he gave us a 2 run 406. Anyhow its back apart rebalanced and refreshed. Rebuilt heads with milder cams. Should be around 600hp. We cut the firewall and mounted it back mocked everything got nice headers mocked up. Should be able to close the hood with an air cleaner. All tranys clutches and what not came from all his dads spare parts as he sold his mods. Once this car is built and he tests it enouf he might put a solid rear end in it. Its a sleeper to drive around town lol. Should give my rb26 s14 a run for its money once its done. But we are real close to testing the 406 on his stock rear end.
Modified by s14 2510's at 8:58 AM 12/5/2006

[dark_munchkin]

RB26DETT in a Fox body. They are light, you wouldn't feel bad gutting it, and tons of other good things about them.

[fayceoff]

Put it into a late-80's Chevy Citation. Or maybe an old Buick Estate Wagon?

Ok, no seriously... late-80's Monte Carlo/Grand Prix/Regal. Cheap, easy to find, nice exterior, and you wouldn't feel too bad about gutting it.
Modified by fayceoff at 12:55 PM 12/5/2006

[Sil240]

PONTIAC FIERO!!!!!!I like that little Shyt box lol

[Chaos the Xile]

Just do a SB and Twin Turbo it! 350 or 355!

[the_momo]

thats my next move. demon does (or will be soon) making a carb specifically for high hp blow through setups. something like a 950cfm with progressive mechanical secondaries. saw a blurb while strolling through a chevy forum.

i vote....porsche 914. caged and liiiiiggggghhhhhtttt. and mid engined. neato.

[jrb92se]

gremlin ..........GREMLIN!!!!!!!!!!

[Stealth-Z]

Put the RB26 in one of these and make sure you leave the stock wheel covers on. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem



They had L6's so the RB should fit right in with a little effort.

[Imissmyturbo]

RB26 in a spitfire. There is a member on here with an RB20 in his.

[ctnewman]

well, after some deliberation, i think i am picking this up by the weekend:



it's already blown up, cheap and local.

not as "prestigious" as a camaro, lol, but, it will be solid when it's done...

s14 - i sold the project because i wanted an elise, then i got the elise. then an sti, but i want something i don't feel bad about hacking up... and i got this RB for a song... i couldn't say no.