I need to know what is necessary for a RB20 into my S13

[unwtdhero]

i need to know exactly what i need, i realize i need a r32 cross member. but are there ways around that.

[Logan76]

Will bolt in using stock mounts and R32 crossmember.you can also use aftermarket ones from companies such as McKinney and TopHatWill use stock 5 speed driveshaftCustom downpipe may be needed for both S13 and S14Electric fans are requiredCustom throttle cable bracket may be requiredTach adapter or gauge cluster swap required for accurate tach signal

Ask the importer you buy your motorset off of for an R32 x-member, probably pick it up cheap man.

I found that in 20 seconds!!! PLEASE SEARCH!!

[unwtdhero]

okay but by stock mounts you mean stock ka mounts right??

[Logan76]

Yes.

[unwtdhero]

could i use my ka radiator?

[Logan76]

Im pretty shure you can, even if you have to modify your lines some, I do belive the RB series motors have both their coolant inlet/outlet on the passenger side, as does the KA.

[unwtdhero]

cool i just didnt know if i could cool a six cylinder properly.

[unwtdhero]

and as far as throttle cable goes how could i modify one??

[Logan76]

It may be required, and I think you just have to custom make the bracket, not custom throttle cable.

[unwtdhero]

ha you know whats funny my name is logan

[Logan76]

Cool, I dont meet too many people with the same name as mine.

[unwtdhero]

yeah it was odd you being the first to reply. well any ways

[Logan76]

Goodluck on the RB20 swap, I can try to help you myself but my knowledge is limited as I personally have a CA18det swap. its like a mini RB though

[Carl H]

ka mounts will not work they sit the motor too high, rea the stickies at the top of the forum...all of your questions can be answered there.

[Logan76]

Oh really? Then how come the sticky says you can use "stock" mounts?

[lucky7]

stock mounts = came with the clip. use the RB20 mounts, not Ka mounts.

[Logan76]

Alrighty, cleared that up for me, I was just trying to help the dude, dont have an RB.

[unwtdhero]

well i did a little research, is this legit?Drops in with the use of the skyline crossmembers.There really is no need for a mount kit..but here is what they do....The mount kit utilizes the s13/14 crossmembersand allows for lowering of the engine by 1-2 inches. This helps as the BOV pushes on the hood.....that issue can be resolved with a washer or 2 on the hood bracket points.

[Eikon]

well i did a little research, is this legit?Drops in with the use of the skyline crossmembers.There really is no need for a mount kit..but here is what they do....The mount kit utilizes the s13/14 crossmembersand allows for lowering of the engine by 1-2 inches. This helps as the BOV pushes on the hood.....that issue can be resolved with a washer or 2 on the hood bracket points.

Now that's good use of the search button! Nice job.

[unwtdhero]

i wasn't being sarcastic, but is this legit. there is so much unknown information on these rb's.

[unwtdhero]

And another.. How about drive shaft. could i use my ka driveshaft?

[tintdude69]

ya as long as its from a manual transmission..the auto transmission driveshaft wont work

[Carl H]

are you kidding me?

[rb240det]

i wasn't being sarcastic, but is this legit. there is so much unknown information on these rb's.

Holy crap dude...there is a TON of info in several stickies on the main page. Just about any question you have can easily be answered in one of them.

[unwtdhero]

hey so i have a dohc digital gauge cluster,. would it work for my rb. i have searched.

[Sil240]

Bro SearchRB Tach

The guages will work, but the tach will be off.

Why you are thinking????Well because KA is a 4 cylRB is a 6 cylTach works on ignition pulses, your going to have 6 per rev instead of 4.

Really try to search different titles

[unwtdhero]

well i was trying to make it cheap. but a half @ssed job, is a half @ssed car.Well i got my engine.

[unwtdhero]

Ohh. does anyone know what size belts a rb20 uses??

I HAVE SEARCHED. all i could figure is that they would be similar to the 300zx.

[unwtdhero]

here it is!

[Joe]

i apologize i left this open for so long.