Which engine swap is better?

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'90_240sx_Lover
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Car: 1990 240sx w/ custom exhaust

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I'm planning on doing an engine swap for my car, but i'm not sure which engine to use. My cousin put a RB20 motor in his '89 240 and it absolutly kicks @ss. But i'm not sure i want that much for my daily driver. I'm not sure if i want to use a SR20DET or one of the various skyline motors. Can anyone help? I would like info on both motors, pros and cons etc. Thanks.


TheOne
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Joined: Mon Aug 09, 2004 4:28 pm
Car: 93 240sx FB
Location: Arlington, TX

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use the search button, does wonders and also visit the RB/KA-T/sr/ca forums.

this has been discussed before, some will say either is better cause they own it, and it would rather start a war, so use the search button and those parts of the forum.

sean8564
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Car: 1993 Nissan GT-R V-Spec
1991 Nissan 300ZX TT Black
1993 Nissan Silvia
1990 Nissan 240SX Coupe RB25DET

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what are you looking for in the way of power and reliabilty

Chingon
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ka24de is better..

yep, by leaps and bounds.

dfw240_EE
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I would like to see someone do an RB30 from a Holden VL Calais. I know the engine would be older than any 240SX, but it could be interesting.

TheOne
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no the ka16de TTTT is the best ever!.[/sarcasm]

tho i really would like 1 of those rb30+rb26head hybrid engines.

Florida240sx
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2012 Nissan Altima S coupe 2.5
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Tell us your plans.No replacement for displacement.All engine have shown they can hold their own.IMO get KA turboes because parts are available without having to order. If you do an RB you got to make some mounts or buy some.What's your budget?


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