32JEZ Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 dude every option is still open lol.. i just want to have very nice / relyable / quick car again within a 6 - 7k budget.. i havnt ever done anything with cars or engines before so i dont know thats why i am posting so i can get feedback on what ppl have done or friends and the results they got THIS NEEDS TO BE MY WORTH WHILE <3 <3 cheers JEZ! <o/ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/160327-rb20-or-rb25/page/3/#findComment-2986640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BH_SLO32 Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 (edited) I've done a couple of RB25 conversions now and the most recent was in my dads R32 over a weekend in January. I spent only a day creating a plug'n'play loom (thanks to considerable time "mapping" the RB20 and Rb25 looms in the past) which makes it as simple as plugging the loom in and firing up the engine. I bought an auto front cut from Asians for $2900 ($100 saving because I've bought numerous front cuts from them in the past - supposed they were looking after me - lol). I replace timing belt and water pump whilst the engine is out ($200) and ideally oil and filter change ($50). If you use the factory Rb20 five speed it will keep costs down. There will also be some other minor costs so allow another $100. Obviously if you get a workshop to do the work you will have their labour costs to consider. Hope this helps PS I have my dads old RB20 for sale. It is in good nick with approx 166,xxx kms. $400 Cheers Edited March 17, 2007 by BH_SLO32 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/160327-rb20-or-rb25/page/3/#findComment-2986677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
32JEZ Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 (edited) cheers man.. yeah thats very helpful info.. im trying find "that can do it properly" a friend or a friends dad (that would do it for a carton of beer or somthing lol i really just want to watch and learn and see how it is done).. to do the taking of the engine out.. and putting the new one in + (rb25 gearbox too if i go with the rb25) oh and id need a power fc aswell but yer.. i serioulsy dont know wat to do atm im trying to do as much homework as possible before anything gets rolling.. an rb25 conversion would be very nice and differnt.. but as i said before i only have 6 - 7k and it would need to be reliable.. another point would be, im gonna have this car for a very very long time and i look after it.. so yer i have to think this has to be done really well! i dont want to do this in the near future lol www.sql-gaming.com/user/JeZ Pulsar - NOW For Sale $9k Skyline - my broken engine car :'( cheers JEZ <o/ Edited March 17, 2007 by 32JEZ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/160327-rb20-or-rb25/page/3/#findComment-2986975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishy Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 RB25 FTW!!!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/160327-rb20-or-rb25/page/3/#findComment-2987247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 RB25 FTW!!!!!! hi5 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/160327-rb20-or-rb25/page/3/#findComment-2987275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
32JEZ Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 *cries my self to sleep* Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/160327-rb20-or-rb25/page/3/#findComment-2988403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
32JEZ Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 i might have another talk to gavin woods.. and see what he says see if hes knows of any rb20's for sale .. seems to be that the rb25 conversion is gonna be too hard with 7k.. D: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/160327-rb20-or-rb25/page/3/#findComment-2994419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
32JEZ Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share Posted March 20, 2007 i might have another talk to gavin woods.. and see what he says see if hes knows of any rb20's for sale .. seems to be that the rb25 conversion is gonna be too hard with 7k.. D: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/160327-rb20-or-rb25/page/3/#findComment-2994421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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