Quote Originally Posted by sebastianHoff
firstly, redline on the r33 rb25 is 6850 rpm, i have seen it with an ohm meter not a tach. the rb20 redline is lower than that (its like 6800 or 6700), more bs started by unstable (if you dont know who unstable is get the fuck out) and carried on by others to sell the cheaper swap to people who didnt know better.

LOL@ STATEMENT...you obviously have never worked on an RB before. You know nothing.


-all the r32 motors and the r33 rb20/25(nissan put rb20s in r33s and r34s, they are used as fleet vehical) all have the same oil pump crank snout problem.

There again you are incorrect. Late model RB's did NOT have the crank snout issue.


-the r32 rb26 has been known to have problems with crank walk, WHEN THE FACTORY SPEC BOTTOM END WAS PUSHED PAST 9K RPM IN GROUP A RACING. you will be hard pressed to find a well maintained r32 rb26 that has any of these issues, look at "the snails" old car.

ANOTHER incorrect statement. It DOES NOT HAVE FUCKING CRANK WALK!...Crank walk is caused from the pressure plate on the clutch, RB25 has more crank issues than any. They have Valve Float.

-a smart person would use the rb26 oil pan by removing the driveshaft bits and getting the holes pluged. people pay $150+ finned aluminium oil pans for srs, you could make one for your rb less than the cost of a 25 oil pan.

That would be one ghetto looking oil pan.


-the r32/r33 rb20/25 motors have the exact same problems when it comes to the ring lands. both have weak pistons/rods and both have the same shit turbo.

How could they have the same exact problems? RB25/26 share same Dome toped piston. RB20 has Flat tops. Very different from the RB25/26.

-both motors were overrated from the factory, the rb25 actually makes around 230hp and the rb20 makes less than 200hp. the sr did make 202hp so yeah the rb20 actually makes less power than a redtop.

FSM says differently. So do dyno results. Check bottom of post.


-it is easy to bring both motors up to factory specs by changing plugs and bumping the timing.

Um...no...over time you loose compression...valve springs loose rate....valve seats dont seal properly....sensors get old...

-the rb25 trans will hold more than 1000hp, the rb20 trans is a ka/sr trans with a diff bell. there are 600-700hp srs using the factory trans.

Incorrect. Ka gearing is different. RB25 gearing and 300zx Gearing are very similar and RB25 trans can RELIABLY handle 800. That has been proven many times.

-rb30 block is like 1" taller than the 25/26 block. use a 26 top end or a greddy manifold on a 25 and you dont need to adjust the mounts. use the factory 25 plumbing and you need that extra inch. most people go to a solid mount thats 1" shorter than the factory rubber mount. since theres an 1.5" between the oil pan and the xmember in a 240 i think that would do it.

JESUS FUCKING CRIST...IF YOU USE THE FUCKING RB26 HEAD..YOU HAVE TO USE THE SPACER OR HAVE HEAD WORK DONE. IT IS NOT AN RB30 WITH AN RB26 HEAD. IT IS ONLY A FULL RB30 WITH A RB25DE HEAD.

THE FUCKING MOTOR WILL CLEAR THE HOOD WITH ALL STOCK MANIFOLD. YOU ALSO FORGOT THAT WHEN USING THE SKYLINE CROSSMEMBER THE MOTOR SITS OVER AN INCH HIGHER THAN JUST USING MOUNTS. EVEN THEN YOU CANNOT LOWER THE MOTOR ANYMORE, THE SWAY BAR WILL
HIT THE OIL PAN.

i cant speak for the dsm motor, its "greatness" probably has more to the awd system it was matched with, kinda like a gtr being great because of attessa. you get no arguement from me about the 2j. they are expensive though, a 2j with the 6spd trans will run you north of $5500. the rb25 neo has a gtr bottom end(non of the old problems) and a stronger trans. nad auto is selling neo front cuts for $3500 plus shipping, so which is cheaper? $2k will buy you a stupid big turbo and the injectors to go with it. personally i like my redtop and in the search for more power there is a reason im dumping the rb25 for a domestic v8.
Im sorry dude, but I think you know nothing about RB's. Im not saying I know it all but its obvious you have never worked on them, you are obviously going by what people have said..what magazines have said and what other kids on the internet have said. I can tell you OEM AMERICAN alternators you can buy to fit RB's, coils, throttle bodies, sensor compatability, injectors..etc..etc..basically, I know my fucking shit and what color it is.