What's my best choice as far as power goes?

[ineed97v240asap]

I WILL BE USING IT MORE 4 SHOW AND GO SO I WANT IT TO BE QUICK I WAS GOING TO GO W/ RB26DETT CUZ I FOUND ONE 4 3700 W/ SHIPPING AND EVERYTHING BUT I DUNNO IF ME AND MY FRIENDS WOULD BE ABLE TO PUT IT IN BUT I'M NOT SURE ABOUT THE WIREING HARNESS AND ALL THE ELECTRICAL STUFF I NEED HELP PLEASE GIVE SOME ADVICE I APPRECIATE IT THANK U

[ineed97v240asap]

yes i know ur gona give me sh*t about the caps being on i just need to catch ur eye i really need this info though because i'm trying to get this all done by the end of next month i have 8200 and i'm buying the 95 s14 4 2500 running good but i want to modify it a.s.a.p. while i have the cash

[9240sx]

Why'd you post this here??? Im not too sure what your question is..

[ineed97v240asap]

ok im asking what should i do what would be my best choice to get the most hp out of my s14 either build the ka swap to sr or rb and i need to know if i would be able to do the install w/ me and 2 friends or is it going to be too many proplems w/ all the wirering and stuff i already found an rb26dett w/ everything included 4 3600 and i was thinking of getting it but if its gonna be inpossible 4 us to do our selves then i'll just go w/ eithr the ka and tune it or get the sr20 s15 what do u think would be the best decision to get the most power and still stay w/in $6500 range

[9240sx]

There's no way your going to do a rb26 swap with only $6500 bux. iv spend that much on my s13 sr20 swap.All the little things add up.LOL..Id say with the amount of money you got to spend..I would just do a s14 sr20 or a rb25..

[FattyMcBaggins]

RB26 is not a particularly simple swap. And remember, these are used motors, who knows what condition that RB is in. You could finally get it swapped and running, and then have something break. RB's were never brought to the US, and many parts are very hard to find. If you aren't mechanically inclined, or intelligent enough to surf around on this site for awhile to find your answers, then you might be S.O.L. Going KA-T might be your best bet, and you'll be able to gradually step up the power as your drive skill grows. And like 9240sx said, the little things add up...FAST!

[Dori Dori]

Stay KA-T.

[ineed97v240asap]

thanx guy's i appreciate it so i'm thinking to just strengthin the k/a get it rebuilt to handle massive power when i'm done w/ everything not sayin just w/ the 6500 but all together i want to end up w/ atleast 4-500 hp so thank god to everyones help i'm totally turning away from the rb26 route so its either i just try somehow get the s15 sr20 swap or just settle w/ the black tp s13swap or just the ka-t still not sure though i'm really leaning toward the sr20 route though i thinkit would be alot easier to make power that way

[Dori Dori]

so its either i just try somehow get the s15 sr20 swap or just settle w/ the black tp s13swap

Why would you be settling with the black top s13 SR? It's better than an s15 SR for making the kind of power you want.

SR will make 400 easier than a KA but it won't last forever. Assuming you're planning on building, it's not easy to decide which is the 'better engine'. I think it would be cheaper to make 500 w/ a KA...maybe even easier.

[9240sx]

You know the s15 swap isnt exacty cheap or easy..Thats a pretty $$$$ swap..Do some research on the engines you have in mind..Then pick one..

[DrifterProdigy85]

RB25. A friend of mine runs a 12.5 with only 10psi (stock turbo) and boltons.

[ineed97v240asap]

yea but the s15 sr20 comes w/ 6spd transmission and about another 30hp that why i want it most for the 6spd transmission

[Blown240sx]

that 6 speed transmission is also weaker than the 5 speed.Give ya an idea of what your looking at if you go RB1200 for motor mounts300-400 for wiringIf you go RB26 you have to buy a RB25 GTS TrannyYou cant buy a GTR motor cause you need a RWD onlyPlus the fact that EVERYTHING for an RB will cost you your left leg and first born child.

SR is the cheaper swap and should be accoplised for only 2500 if you get a motor for 2100 or 2200 and buy some Nismo Mounts for it. SR parts are also a lot cheaper and a majority of USDM parts fit it.Wiring for the SR cost around 150-200 even though the harness only needs to be modded in 2 spots....(Yes your getting ripped off but its easier if you dont know wiring)Go SR. KAs can be built but they were not made for boost.

[JesusLikesKFC]

who says u need to stick with a nissan motor?

[Dori Dori]

yea but the s15 sr20 comes w/ 6spd transmission and about another 30hp that why i want it most for the 6spd transmission

Which means nothing. I think you need to do a lot of research before you decide on anything.

[spider_slayer]

read more tuner mags. they are your best source of information.

[Lroi]

Id say buy the car first, get comfortable in it, then decide what you want to use the car for 4-500 hp is a alot for our little rwd s-chassis

im not hating just dont want you to kill yoursefl in a hi-hp monster your 1st time out.

[180fan]

Haven't seen any real confirmation of the 6 speed being weaker than the 5 speed. I haven't seen transmission breakages putting down 400-500 on the 6 speed.

Lroi makes a very valid point about putting down that kind of power on the s-chassis and how you shouldn't be looking for a coffin. Get a miata for that one. lol

[afracer]

If the car is for show then why do you need so much power? If you do put out that much power it might as well be a show car because it won't last very long as a driver - you won't be able to put the power to the ground very well. S15 6 speeds are supposedly much more fragile than the SR 5 speed missions, and at 400+ hp either one won't last long. A Skyline transmission can hold up to more power but needs mods to work w/SR and aren't cheap. Another option is the Z32 mission which now you can get an adapter to fit to the SR, but this isn't cheap either. The other option is a SR20 full cross-mission such as OS Giken, which are well above $2000. You'll also need a STRONG clutch as well, double or triple plate, and those aren't cheap either. Good luck with whatever you do, but make sure you do your homework. I dunno about other guys on here but if I am looking at a show car that's supposed to be 'fast' or look the part, it better have the goods to back up the looks.