RB20 Build Questions

[wance]

I am thinking about getting an rb20 and had a few questions. If I get one and I replace the gaskets, hoses, and whatever needs replacing and upgrade just the turbo, fuel system, and get a tune would I be able to hit 350whp with an all stock motor besides what im upgrading.

[Rbpowered_d21]

Hey dude.. no doubt man. The thing is in order too swap out a ka24de or ka24e and replace it with the rb20 you gotta get new motor mounts and transmission monts, a new driveshaft and fmic kit..mckinney by far is the best (so i hear) lol..i wanna swap in a rb20 in my hardbody..its gunna be so amazing.lol

[wance]

I thought I could use stock driveshaft

[Gabes13]

You can use the stock 5 speed drive shaft, but a one piece would be nice.

[wance]

Which turbo should I get? Will 550cc injectors be good or should I get bigger? I plan to tear the motor down completely and get everything cleaned and resurfaced and make sure everything is perfect before I put it back together. If there is anything else yall can think of please let know.

[Gabes13]

550cc should be good for your power goals. Your turbo choice would depend on your manifold. If you stick with the stock manifold, you could get a hyper gear turbo. It's internally wastegated but is rated at 450hp and connects to stock elbow and and outlet pipe.

[wance]

Is there anyway to keep my stock cross member or do I have to get an r32 crossmember?

[wance]

Is this kit a good one to get?

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant.mv ... Code=240SX

[Gabes13]

Is there anyway to keep my stock cross member or do I have to get an r32 crossmember?

Aftermarket mounts from Mckinney Motorsports are made to be used with the stock usdm crossmember.

Is this kit a good one to get?

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant.mv ... Code=240SX

The turbo will most likely be a hit-or-miss on quality, the manifold doesn't look like it flows well, and that kit doesn't include a wastegate. For a couple of hundred dollars more, I'd just get the hyper gear turbo; it's good quality, less parts to buy, and will get you to your power goal.

[wance]

What size turbo comes on the rb20?

[RustspecS13]

Its a t3 flanged t28 with ball bearings and a ceramic exhaust wheel. Nice turbo for a stock motor, but shouldn't go over 13psi.

~Alex

[wance]

Ok cool thanks