rb20 transmission

Discuss the RB20, RB25 and RB26 series engines.
240sxgirl
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Will a rwd rb20det transmission work in the s13 240sx? I know they now make the motor moutns for the conversion I was jsut wodnering if the rb20det transmission will bolt right up or do you have to use the ka transmission.


goofynick6
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Does it work with the rb20det engine? If so, yes, but it might be slightly moved forward unless you use a mount kit.

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240sxgirl
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Yeah thats what I meant, i am getting a rb20det with transmission and I wasnt sure if I could still use the rb transmission. I seen the different rb mount kits they make.

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YES WHEN YOU DO THE SWAP YOU USE EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE transmission AND transmission CROSSMEMBER.

240sxgirl
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Ok thanks alot guys for your help. Is any of the s13 rb motor mount kits better than another? I see there are quite a few different kits out there.

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I WOULD WAIT FOR THE COMPLETE MCKINNEY KIT, OR YOU CAN TAKE A CHANCE WITH THE NIGHT7/TOPHAT MOUNTS, AND I ALSO HEARD THE UNSTABLE HYBRID MOUNTS ARE OK TOO.

240sxgirl
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I was looking at the unstable hybrid kit, i havent got the motor yet but I just want to make sure everything will fit right. Thanks for all your help!

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PROJECTRB240SX
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THERE IS STARTING TO BE ALOT OF OPTIONS OUT THERE JUST BE SURE TO RESEARCH ANYTHING YOUR INTERESTED IN BEFORE YOU BUY IT SO YOU DON'T GET SCREWED OVER WITH A CRAPPY PRODUCT OR SERVICE. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR PROJECT AND HAVE FUN.

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umm i just used the stock motor mounts and transmission mounts the work fine....


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