help on some decisions

[sonny1335]

so i got i few options, i really love Rb's and at the moment i have a Rb20. i have about 6 grand that is going towards this car that i have. My question is is it even worth it putting that much money on an rb20? I was thinking about it and came across what does it take to have a Rb26? all i would have to do is save couple more grand. The only problems is i don't know what would i be getting my self into lol. I live in iowa so theres no where around my area with shops or even dynos. So what am i looking at money wise for an Rb26? and main problems with it? I really love my rb20 but i just want to hit higher numbers. Any input is appreciated!

[Javi802]

i don't know how much an rb26 and rb25 differ, but where i live an rb25 swap would be around $8500… Thats at a legit, 240sx specialist shop I've heard of. Cant imagine the price would differ too much from place to place, unless you got the hook-up, or if you're doing it yourself.. Obviously wayyy cheaper if you do it yourself

[badbob2121]

Its not a easy swap.

Who did your RB20 swap? I wouldn't recommend a RB26 swap for a learning experience..

Plus 6k isn't even close to what you will end up spending if you do it properly...

[OutToWinPAHC]

RB25 swaps are very easy, hell Eikon and I did one in a barn in 5 hours

[badbob2121]

but was it your first time swapping a motor?

[dc1984]

off the top of my head, if u go with the rb26, youll have to also buy the RB25 RWD 5spd transmission as the rb26 is a AWD transmission. motor/transmission mounts and a custom driveshaft will be needed, i believe those can all be bought from McKinney motorsports. i would think that there would also be other slight modifications that would differ in dificulty depending what u have access to.

assuming the rb20 is already in your car and running, id stick with that. u can have a nice running rb20 and still put some money into other needed areas in your car other then the motor. its your car and your call though

[OutToWinPAHC]

but was it your first time swapping a motor?

It was my first time with a RB. He had a ready to go wiring specialties harness, and full McKinney swap kit. With all the parts in hand and an empty prepped bay you can do this in about a day or two.