Running with problems?

Discuss the RB20, RB25 and RB26 series engines.
xonn
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Does anyone with RB swaps have them running reliably to where there aren't any problems? As in the car starts easily and runs well in and out of boost? Seems like all I'm seeing on this board is "It works but I have to the x y z to keep it running" Anyone with near stock reliability and running an RB?


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JonPowell
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Mine was perfect

But I sold it

So I guess it works but I need to drive to Mass to drive it

I daily drove mine for 2 months without issues at all, then sold it.

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NISMO_RB25
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mine runs/starts fine. It seems very reliable. Idles at 750-800RPM, and runs great.

I have taken several 30-60 mile drives in it, and drive it to work 15 miles both ways every couple of weeks.

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JonPowell
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I took mine 200 miles to NYC and it was fine

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everyone does realize that these motors were driven daily just like any other motor right? lol ... you do it right and take care of it and it'll last

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JonPowell
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I realize that....I do, I do!!

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mine was doing great till i destroied the clutch. my own fault tho.

xonn
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cool.... that's good news... I love the look of my 97 but it's going to be a pita getting the RB in and still passing emmisions...

goofynick6
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I'm considering getting mine in and driving 10 hours home a few days later..

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Joe
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Kamin wrote:mine was doing great till i destroied the clutch. my own fault tho.
impossible if you have OBDII tests.

i have to take mine out. in arizona if your car is registered outside of phoenix/tucson there is no emissions. i WAS going to register my car out of county, but its now a felony for fraud if caught doing that.

so no engine is worth a felony.

but the ONLY way to pass with OBDII is cheat.

biggadubuti
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i drive mine everyday, from glendale arizona to tempe arizona, its about 30- 35 miles. runs a little hot, but just have to cruise along, with the heater on a little. it seems to have pretty short gears, at like 60-65 MPH its at 4500RPM, as far as i know everything is stock, but no biggy.

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