rb20det, vs rb25det

Discuss the RB20, RB25 and RB26 series engines.
scottsi
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lately, ive been weighing my options on which one i should get, at first i wanted to get the rb25 because of the obvious, 2.5 liter. but now after thinking and looking at figures im kinda leaning towards the rb20. and this is why(the plus-es)it is about 1000 cheapereasier ecu to tune withcan use my stock trannystock driveshaft works (i think?)save alot of $$$ compare to the rb25.

the cons as i see them are

the head doesnt flow well.2.0l so i dont know if it will make torque as easyi dont know that the stock bottom end is as stout as the rb25

correct me if im wrong on anything, but can someone help me make a decison and lend their input, thanks alot guys


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Nameless EJ6
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You will be happier with more displacement. I would never touch a 2L inline 6 personally. It's harder to make power on small displacement motors.

matt_calgary
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Yeah I wish I went 25 instead of 20. Slightly better turbo and .5 more displacement. Seems like there is more aftermarket support for the 25 as well. But it was more money that I could handle at the time so I went 20. More money for the engine and driveshaft but overall a better choice IMO.

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SR or RB25, the only ways to go, all the ricer mags say so.

BTW, you can't really use your stock transmission without the 20 bellhousing. And maybe before posting something for the millionth time, look up a couple threads? Thanks.


scottsi
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i have looked, i do a damn good job at searching, but i wwanted people opinions that have a rb20 or a rb25, i mstill waiting to see what carl H says. since he has a pretty powerful rb20.

Joe
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there is a sticky FAQ thread discussing this at the top of the forum

zerothread?id=135400

please use that.

and my own .02, if its 20 vs 25, 25 or nothing. SR20 > rb20

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Thats BLASPHEMY Joe...I'm gonna steal your valve stems at Hooters.

WD

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WDRacing wrote:Thats BLASPHEMY Joe...I'm gonna steal your valve stems at Hooters.

WD
haha good luck my titan dosent have caps

stupid dealership put those gay pressure caps on when THE DAMN TRUCK HAS PRESSURE SENSORS IN THE WHEEL.

that crap came off in the parking lot before i even had the keys.


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