!!need help. on my new rb20!!!

Discuss the RB20, RB25 and RB26 series engines.
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joeythemech
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:41 pm
Car: s14

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Well i just finish the swap in my s14 it runs ok!!!expect the sputtering and overheating.I put a new 2 core radiator with 2 dual fans and it fixed it when am cruzing around. but when i run it hard the heat shoots up rite away. can anybody help me with that and the sputtering is when i jump on between 3500rpm and 4500rpm it strat to sputter then goes away. .i check for boost leak i found nothing plz help me?


dizzywithsunstroke
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Joined: Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:57 pm
Car: 1995 Nissan 240sx w/ RB20DET and 1997 Nissan Hardbody

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i am finally getting my swap running good now after 2 years. did you replace gaskets and compression check your motor?

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Carl H
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Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX SE RB30DET

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if you're using the rb thermal transmitter then the stock gauge will read wrong.

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Fibre guy
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Car: 91' s13 RB25DET, 95' s14 bone stock, 87' Wrangler 4.6L stroker

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Did you rebuild it or throw it in?For the sputtering, did you by any chance, in an exited panic, forget to check the spark plugs...? Damn engine gnomes!


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