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Hey all,

I've been browsing SAU for some years now and thought it's about time I made a contribution!!!!

Seems everyone is real nice :)

I'm a regualar on the ns.com site as I own a S14a and before that a 180SX that I had an RB25DET in it back in 2000. I loved that car, was running 200rwkw's with only minor mods, but it got stolen in 2001 :)

Anyway cheers all!

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My 180SX with the RB25DET was a rarity. I think I was one of the first.

At the time I heard of someone putting in an RB20DET, so I did some research and found it's no harder to fit in any of the RB motors. Once you get the skyline crossmenber it's pretty easy going. Well I think everyone knows the swap now. Gotta love Nissans!!! :)

I wanted to go the almight RB26DETT but I was on a budget, so I settled for the RB25.

The car did sit lower once the RB was put in place. The handling was pretty good. I had suspension mods etc..

I'll post up some pics of the old girl anyway for people to check out.

Here's a list of mods I had.

Nissan 180SX

Engine:

Reconditoned Series II RB25DET 6Cyl 24v Turbo

Engine accessories:

EMS aftermarket ECU

R33 Skyline Series II Turbo

R33 GTR Skyline radiator

Twin Thermo fans

Trust GReddy Front Mount intercooler

K&N pod airfilter in custom alloy airbox

3" dump pipe

Hi-flow catalityc Converter

3" mandrel bent cat back exhaust

Skyline crossmember & power steering rack

Large 5" S/S muffler

Turbosmart Stage 2 Boost Controller

HKS Sequential BOV

Colour coded rocker cover and GReddy intercooler pipes

Driveline:

R33 Skyline Clutch & 5 speed gearbox

Custom tailshaft

Nismo 1.5 way LSD

Brakes & Suspension:

Blue detailed brake callipers

Front brakes-R33 Skyline 4 Spot callipers on Skyline discs

Rear brakes- S14 200sx callipers on 200sx discs

EBC brake pads all round

Whitleline Sports springs on all four corners

Koni adjustable shocks up front

KYB AGX adjustable shocks on the rear

Front & Rear Strut braces.

Rolling Stock:

18" AME Chrome Excellent Modelart rims

225/35/18 Falken Tyres

Body Mods:

Deleted rear wiper and spoiler

Modified front bar to fit intercooler & air intakes

Intake scoop and EVO III bonnet vents

Rolled rear gaurds

Black tinted windows

Interior Mods:

Autometer Boost guage mounted in A-pillar pod

HKS Turbo timer

Razo racing pedals

Razo leather gear knob

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Unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy my car for that long as some MOFO stole my 180 from the gararge it was getting tuned at in Five dock NSW.

I only got to drive it around for a few months. oh well! it was fun while it lasted. and I got a big cheque from the workshop's insurance so it turned out ok.

I do wish I still had it sometimes though......

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