RB25 installation info in S13

[TampaDriver]

I know many of you done the RB25/26 swap in an S13 and am wondering what it took. Did it bolt right on? Can you use the stock sway bar? How did it connect to the propeller shaft? Does the hood close? How did you conect AC, Steering pum, Alternator etc.? Do you have enough room? What other mods need to be done?Thanks,

[DeltaSteve]

i am really surprised you haven't been flamed to death yet. please try the search button or read the stickies at the top of the RB engines forum

[JonPowell]

I did the swap, The engine bolted right in using the R33 crossmember, you can use the stock sway bar but you ned to shim it down a little bit, I had a custom one piece shaft made up, The hood closes, but I had to cut some of the skeleton out of the underside, I didnt connect AC, PS I had a high pressure line made, Alternator was attached to the motor, I have plenty of room to completely tear down the motor because the exhaust camshaft broke and took out a bunch of other parts.

[JonPowell]

Another shot for you

[TampaDriver]

It looks nice. The wiring must've been a pain. Is everything in the dashboard working? I couldn't see it in the engine bay but I take it you have an electric fan.

So I guess the major mods are the drive shaft, wiring, and fan conversion.

Also since you have the head out, this site has the gasket set for the RB25 for around $450. http://www.mckinneymotorsports.com/sale.php

[93RPS13]

jon you may as well try to upgrade the internals like the pistons or con rods stuff like that if you have to money that is

[FAST-DATSUN]

There are several ways to install the motor, with our parts most people say they have install the motor in less than 4 hours, not counting the wiring.. We do not have to cut anything....

[Accelerated Concepts]

I installed my motor in about 30 min. ( physically)

[Accelerated Concepts]

But we have a lift here too and are fully qualified on installing the rb25 and rb26 motors in the 240sx.

[Vrtgrumpy]

The four hours is taking out the KA and dropping in the RB. If you have the harness pre-wired you could be driving the car that day.

Ben, glad to see you on the boards again. So hows the car coming. We might be out in your area in September. I would like to come by the shop when I am over there. Need to pick something up.

Talk to you soon and glad to see you back on the boards,

Grumpy

[Accelerated Concepts]

Grumpy, we are still waiting on parts to finish the swap. Our car is still in the body shop getting work done to it. I will let you know when it is out of the shop.

[Accelerated Concepts]

The car runs, we are just waiting on upgrades to arrive.

[Accelerated Concepts]

Grumpy, I would be honored if you came by the shop. Just let me know the exact date so that I can be prepared. We have a new address too. I will give you an update.

[Vrtgrumpy]

Cool sounds good. I'll let you know the dates when it gets closer.

Send pics when you get it out of the body shop....can't wait to see it.

Grumpy

[Lunitik]

Vrtgrumpy,

I was wondering if I bolt in a rb25det using the r33 front crossmember and mounts, if you know where i can get custom drive shaft and how much would it be?

[RubHamuSan]

Vrtgrumpy,

I was wondering if I bolt in a rb25det using the r33 front crossmember and mounts, if you know where i can get custom drive shaft and how much would it be?

any local driveshaft shop can do it . just measure and take them the old shaft.

[Vrtgrumpy]

Just like RubHamuSan said.

Measure from the back of the transmission out to your rearend. Use a Z32 input shaft with a 240sx rear.

Thats it.

Grumpy