What Is The Difference Between The R32 Crossmember And The 89-90 240sx Crossmemeber?

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

I SEE NO DIFFERENCES AT ALL. THE CROSS MEMEBER SITS IN THE SAME PLACE I COULD MOUNT THE R32 RACK AND PINION ON IT RHD AND LHD POSITIONS. THE MOTOR SITS IN THE SAME POSITION ON BOTH, WHAT IS THE POINT OF SWITCHING CROSS MEMBERS?

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

are they the same.....so what would you do, just change the mounts????

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

WELL I HAVE BEEN PLAYING AROUND WITH MY CAR AND THEY ARE LOOKING TO ME AND MY FRIEND TO BE THE SAME. THE ENGINE SITS THE SAME TOO. SO I THINK I AM GOING TO CHECK TO SEE WHICH IS IN BETTER CONDITION AND USE THAT ONE.

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

So are the Rb20 and RB25 different sizes or did no one bother to try to use the stock crossmember. The engine sits the same with 240 crossmember AND 240 mounts or 240 xmember and RB mounts???

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

RB MOUNTS CAUSE ITS A DIFFERENT ENGINE DESIGN. YEAH BUT I WAS USING BOTH CROSSMEMBERS AND THEY ARE THE SAME. AND THE RACK IS REVERSABLE IF YOU WANT VARIABLE STEERING PRESSURE (I.E. THE FASTER YOU GO THE TIGHTER IT GETS) ITS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. THE TRANS CROSSMEMEBER NEEDS TO BE CHANGED THOUGH. THE SUSPENSION IS ALMOST EXACTLY THE SAME. TIE RODS ARE EXACTLY THE SAME.

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

How hard is it to unbolt the crossmember and change it versus unbolting the mounts??? I may just use the Rb Xmember since I have to use the mounts. I dont know. I gotta get an RB first

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

WELL ITS FOUR BOLTS ON EACH CROSS MEMBER. DON'T GET ME WRONG SWAPPING THE CROSS MEMBER IS EASIEST IF YOU CAN LOWER THE ENGINE BELOW THE CLIP AND THEN REVERSE IT TO INSTALL IT. OHH ITS TWO BOLTS FOR THE MOUNTS.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

YOU HAVE TO UNBOLT THE MOUNTS UNLESS YOU HAVE A LIFT.

Post by **SHIFT_Lock** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

About 7 inches is the difference. The rb x-member section where the isolaters would sit normally is set further forward.

Post by **Flamereka** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

so is the r32 and 89-90 crossmemeber the same. I am gettign a 89 in very good condition or $500 the engine is actually still good only needing a waterpump but hell, I'm going to toss an rb20 in there. You you say I only need a Engien transplant then? Or is a Clip still a neccessity? Kinda off topic but I had heard that an rb20 into a s13 coupe dosen't need a new drive shaft as it is the same length as teh ka24e ?

Thanks in advance

Post by **SHIFT_Lock** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

you are correct on the driveshaft

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

Flamereka wrote:so is the r32 and 89-90 crossmemeber the same. I am gettign a 89 in very good condition or $500 the engine is actually still good only needing a waterpump but hell, I'm going to toss an rb20 in there. You you say I only need a Engien transplant then? Or is a Clip still a neccessity? Kinda off topic but I had heard that an rb20 into a s13 coupe dosen't need a new drive shaft as it is the same length as teh ka24e ?

Thanks in advance

I would still get a clip. You can get the tach (unless you get a aftermarket one). To me it is more piece of mind. I have something to go by when swapping and I am more sure that what I need is there. Plus you may get extra stuff.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

VENUS PRETTY MUCH STRIPS IT. I DIDN'T GET A STEERING COLUM, BRAKES, SUSPENSION, DASH, STEERING WHEEL, ANYTHING BUT THE MOTOR AND LIKE THE AC CONTROLS. THE CLUSTER WAS JUST THROWING THERE SO I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF ITS FROM THIS CAR, IT WASN'T CONNECTED OR ANYTHING. THEY REMOVED THE AFTER MARKET RADIO.... THE REASON I KNOW THERE WAS ONE WAS BECAUSE THEY HAD A WIRING HARNESS HARD WIRED TO THE BATTERY.

Post by **apex_7** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

i got a steering column, wheel, cluster, and dash w/ my clip from Venus. I also got the climate control unit that I'm not gonna be using. I've never studied the mounts, but I think they sit the motor about 6-7 inches further forward than the KA X-member.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

YOU GOT LUCKY MINE WAS GUTTED, I GOT THE MANUAL A/C CONTROLS AND THE DIGITAL CLIMATE CONTROL.

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

Are you calling them today to to tell them what is wrong with your clip???

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

MAYBE AFTERWORK CAUSE I HAVE TO MEET WITH MY INSUARNCE ADJUSTER TODAY. WHY DID YOU WANT ME TO SO I CAN VERIFY IF THEY'RE BACK?

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

Yeah and if they had that shipment. I am anxious but I cant call from work. I may go home for lunch, so I may be able to call

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

YEAH I'LL SEE IF THEY ARE BACK FOR YOU, I LOVE FREE LONG DISTANCE.

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

musicsurfman wrote:YEAH I'LL SEE IF THEY ARE BACK FOR YOU, I LOVE FREE LONG DISTANCE.

thanks man. i appreciate it. This is my last stand. if they dont have that sum*****, i am getting my money back, selling my s13 and getting something else. a Z32 sounds lovely

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

THEN DROP A RB26DETT IN IT AND SELL ME THE VG30DETT AND CALL IT A DAY.

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

musicsurfman wrote:THEN DROP A RB26DETT IN IT AND SELL ME THE VG30DETT AND CALL IT A DAY.

lol there is a guy over at 300zxclub selling an1990 80K mile auto TT for 4500. Needs new bearings and some minor body work if you are anal (paint and pull some minor dings). i want it, but I cant drive it with bad bearings all the way back to ND. I want that ***** bad. i am going to TX soon and would love to drive it back. BUt I refuse to take that chance. He said it runs and drivesbut should be towed just in case. I dont wanna break down.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

I COULD SURE GO FOR THAT ENGINE! I HAVE A GRAVE YARD 240 ASKING FOR IT.

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

I THINK INSURANCE IS GOING TO TOTAL MY CAR

I NEED TO GET ANOTHER ONE FOR MY ENGINE IF THEY DO, WHICH SUX.

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

LOL you buy the Z32, and I'll buy the shell from you.....LOL

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

MY INSURANCE COMPANY SUCKS SO I DOUBT I'LL GET MUCH FOR MY CAR. ALL I KNOW IS THAT I BETTER GET MY FREAKING MONEY BACK FOR MY AUDIO STUFF IF THEY TOTAL MY CAR. THEY BETTER GIVE THE 3400 FOR THE CAR AND MY 2450 FOR ALL MY STEREO CRAP.

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

what year is your car

Post by **PROJECTRB240SX** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

'90 HATCH. THE INSURANCE VALUE IS 3400.HEY I'M TALKING TO MEGALLE RIGHT NOW ABOUT GETTING THE RB26 INTERNALS SO I CAN STROKE OUT MY RB20.

Post by **spec-v5150** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

LOL stroke the rb20. Man you must have some money. hook me up with some

Post by **Nathan** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 4:30 am

If I dont get an engine soon...I SWEAR I'll buy a 3 cylinder Metro! Just think of the fun junkyard engine swap possibilities if you dont mind lots of cutting and welding

Edit: Just look at this bad boy: http://www.autotrader.com/find...=1111

What Is The Difference Between The R32 Crossmember And The 89-90 240sx Crossmemeber?

What Is The Difference Between The R32 Crossmember And The 89-90 240sx Crossmemeber?

Nissan Forums

Infiniti Forums

Datsun Forums

Technical Forums

Classifieds / Marketplace

Nissan Motorsports

General Forums