RB20DET my swap and issues

Discuss the RB20, RB25 and RB26 series engines.
lanerjo
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Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:28 am
Car: 1990 240SX w/ RB20DET
1993 Pathfinder 4x4
1995 240sx Ka-T
Location: Overland Park
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So far I have89 240sx hatch Rb20DET + wired (pain in the arse)R33 x-memberFMICCustom Exhaust pipe for the intercooler piping (to be changed to aluminum at a later date)J30 Diff2" aluminum radiator14" electric fanWalbro Fuel PumpK&N Pod FilterCustom Hood (homemade Cowl Induction to clear the motor)Hood Pins (removed the cable and bracket to save weight)adjustable tension rodsenergy suspension urethane black3" downpipe to dual 2-1/2" catback -cat12psi boostJ30 Front Brake setupMISC weight reduction

Now for the issues i am havingI need a P/S tension bracket was not included with the swap (will modify a KA bracket when i find one)engine site higher than desired (cannot fit my front strut bar)the engine does not like cold startsmisc electrical issues (previous owner was retarded)needs some body work (again previous owner was retarded)Automatic Seat Belts do not work

This was all done including buying the car for $2600usd

Parts on order RB25DET turbo (14psi intended boost level)new eprom for the ecu (tuned for midrange and my mods)Shooting for 280 to the wheels

any ideas on how to solve some of the issues is more than appreciated


black240jl
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Car: black 240sx

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strut bar wont fit caz of the intake manifold design, can get one for the motor tho that goes behind the manifold

lanerjo
Posts: 45
Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:28 am
Car: 1990 240SX w/ RB20DET
1993 Pathfinder 4x4
1995 240sx Ka-T
Location: Overland Park
Contact:

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strut bar won't fit because the engine sits too high in the engine bay and the strut bar hits the blow off valve

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Carl H
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Joined: Mon Aug 04, 2003 4:09 am
Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX SE RB30DET

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block and fit a new bpv/bov...hope that chip isnt comming off ebay or 'emance', if so good luck with it.


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