possibley going the rb20 route

[1995240sxSE]

I have been ka24det for a while. I have been down since last july and having more serious problems! I have 3 engnes in my carport and the one in my car will not fire. I am gonna do Another compression test tomarrow and if it says no good I am selling my kat parts and getting a r32 front clip!!!! I got a buddy that threw one in his s13 and it is nice. I love that RB sound and I almost have my mind made up!! I have been reading the sticky's to prevent any dumb ????'s that I might have. This is just a little intro for me!

[Yellow4g63]

Hope you have a deep pocket and a few money trees in the back yard.

[1995240sxSE]

why???? my buddy did it for ~3000. I have that plus parting out my stuff I should be able to do it no problem.

[Yellow4g63]

Then what? Mods cost more money than SR mods. Just because it's cheap to get your foot into the door dosen't mean it's cheap for mods. Trust me on this.

[Coolwhip]

Then what? Mods cost more money than SR mods. Just because it's cheap to get your foot into the door dosen't mean it's cheap for mods. Trust me on this.

look at Yellow's setup...call R.I.P.S. to price a RB20 intake manifold, you'll see why.

Other than having a dedicated bank account for these feat good luck

[Carl H]

bah dont listen to them, do what you want spend your money right and you'll be able to do whatever you want.

[Coolwhip]

Kamin is selling his RB25 motor with RB20 transmission complete setup for $4500 obo... Thats a deal you can grab and be on your way.

[1995240sxSE]

right now I have 2600! I should be getting 500 more soon. I priced a rb20 swap complete its 1600 shipped. I am figuring another 150 for timing belt. Another 100 for water pump. 250-300 for my wiring. another 150 for all replacement belts. I should have money in reserve for when SOMTHING pops up like it always does! My other buddy is begging me to go rb25, but the 20 seems so much an easier process!

[Carl H]

sounds like you have a good plan hatched thus far, if you shop around you can find MUCH better prices.

[1995240sxSE]

really better prices on swap or better prices on h20 pump and misc parts/wiring that should be changed/done prior to install?

[Carl H]

well your pricing on the motor isnt bad at all, but 150 for belts is a bit much and if you do your homework you can get a timing belt and bearings for much less.as for wiring it depends on who you send it to...

[1995240sxSE]

I hate it when I under shoot my prices and dont have enough money. I would rather over price and have money for the 1st tank of gas! I am pretty much basing prices off of enjuku! I bet they are a little high

[StricNyne]

good luck with the rb path !!! it can at times be fustrating cuz of part availability, but patience is key my car has been down for almost 3 years and been through 3 build iterations and 2 chassis at times i wanna either kill my self or sell the car but i know in the end it will be worth it good luck with swap !!

[DJButton]

Well if you can find an engine set thru J-HOT do it! I paid 1400 shipped! Moving on, shopping around for the best deal is key, and moddifying what you can to work it yourself is also great. Just buying what you see is miserable ordeal, I've spent a solid 4-500 already that I didn't need to. RB's are the expensive choice for an S-chassis no way around it. However,you can't beat that sound, with a straight pipe Buddy Club it's pure sex. Anyhow g-luck mate, have fun with it!

[1995240sxSE]

you had good results from j-hot? I hadnt even checked them out. nagasaki motors quoted me 1600 shipped. I will check out jhot.

[DJButton]

You probably wont be disappointed, IF they have anything in stock. Phone number is 877-536-5468 if you want to know.

[1995240sxSE]

sorry to dissapoint but I got my ka24det Running and am gonna stay that way for a while!