OEM parts availability

[cow]

Hey, quick noob question, and yes I did search. I was wondering how easy it is for you all to get stock replacement parts for the RB series motors? I noticed after searching that a lot of basic things (plugs, filters, etc) are compatible with the Z32 so no worries there. I was curious though about things like water/oil pump, alternator, etc. Can these be easily ordered? Also I saw that a GTR FSM had been posted so I guess that makes torque specs and clearances available as well. These are the only 2 things that turned me off the whole motor swap thing (well that and the wiring..). If they aren't a problem then that could change my plans. :o

Thanks in advance.

[Joe]

http://www.rbmotoring.com can source stuff so can http://www.dragdriftautox.com/ ive never dealt with DDX but the owner is a nice guy. ive done business with victor at RBmotoring and will be doing it again in the future =)

other places like venus-auto, mckinney motorsports etc can get parts also. its really not THAT hard to find them, just be prepared to wait a little

[cow]

Thanks.. that's a help.. the idea is pretty tempting. I know you're doign it Kamin because I used to see you post on Honda-Tech. Have you gotten your clip yet? Any problems? I still haven't found a 240 I like yet but I am still trying to decide my path ahead of time (right now probably KADET but maybe RB25). Thanks..

[spec-v5150]

KA-TKA-TKA-TKA-T

unless you buy a 240 with a blown motor. That was my idea until my KA blew up.

[cow]

any particular reason why?

[spec-v5150]

Not really. i think swaps are overrated. Sure I have one, but if I had a decent KA, I would turbo it. I tried to get a KA, but most peopel on forums dont want to go through the hassel of shipping one, so I got a swap instead

[cow]

I think swaps are overrated too but I'd rather have an I6 than an I4. Plus it's a little bigger and has lots of aftermarket support.

[spec-v5150]

That is the whole point as to why swaps are overrated. If more people did more things with the KA, it would have better aftermarket support.....

[cow]

Good point. But you can't deny the advantage of 2 extra cylinders. Not to mention the RB is a factory turbo motor so you start out with a good base. But you do have a point..

Oh well.. I still gotta find a 240

[spec-v5150]

Give me your GSR and you can have my 240...LOL

And I was just being a smart ***...LOL trying to adovocate the KA's side. I like ALL the engines.

[cow]

Hey that's actually not a bad trade.. lol. You have an RB20 swap I assume? Hatch or coupe? :p

[spec-v5150]

yeah its a hatch with RB20.