Best Way To Spend 7k

[Crans]

I have 9k to spend on my car 2k is going to body work the other 7k is for performance.

Any ideas what to do?

My end goal is about 350rwkw this round of mods id be happy with 260-280rwkw

I though of putting in an rb25 new afm injectors coilpack bigger turbo all running from my rb20 ecu.

Next round of mods would be forged bottom end.

How does that sound or is there abetter way to go?

[R31Nismoid]

Well what mods do you have now?

[Crans]

currently rb20det with FMIC pod filter TBE r34gtt turbo. Apexi AVCR boost controller.

Before the turbo was put on it was making 195rwhp. Going in for retune of stock ecu hopefully this weekend

[TTT]

if you are doing an engine transplant - why RB25.

rb30/26 or RB26 will better handle the 350rwkw goal.

Edited October 26, 2007 by GTST

[TTT]

$7K on go fast bits only will probably give you the immediate 260-280rwkw on an RB25.

but what is an rb25det and box worth?

plus labour for fitting?

surely that is about $5K on it's own.

[Crans]

I will be doing all the fitting wiring and tuning so no labour costs unless something goes wrong.

1/2 cut is probably 4k

[Crans]

would i be better off stroking my rb20?

[SilverECR33]

Unless of course you do it all yourself.

RB25DET

+HKS gt-rs or 3076R on standard manifold. $2400

HKS Exhaust or equivilant. 3" $1200

decent frontmount kit. $600

Engine management $1500

nismo 555cc Injectors $870

z32 AFM $450

Splitfire Coilpacks $525

Decent Fuel Pump $300

total So far $7320 + tune $500.

You could save yourself some money using a Garett Huffer which is only about $1600

so that brings it down to $7520

So you can add a Oil cooler $400. Plus new oil $60.

New total :

$6990.

These Estimate of course are very rough. But that brings you quite close to your immediate goal. There are many different routes you could take. You could however, start off with a strong build, that way you will be ready for your go fast bits to get up to your 350rwkw goal. And in doing anyjob like this You will be suprised how many other little things you will have to get that you didnt think of even when doing it yourself.

If you got 7k to spend, budget 6 for parts. and 1k for the unexpected which will happen.

You will also need a decent clutch.

[Beer Baron]

If you want transplant go RB26.

for about $4.5-$5K you can get

used RB26 complete with turbos, AFMs, intake gear, injectors, intercooler etc etc.

get the sump modified and fit it up.

run 1 bar boost and whack in a power FC then you have 250-270rwkw all day long. it will probably stretch your budget a bit and you will need a few other things like fuel pump etc but it will be pretty cool.

[R31Nismoid]

As above

RB26 conversion

If i didnt rebuild mine and add turbos, it would have cost ~7k total i reckon.

[Crans]

Already have a heavy duty clutch.

No need for ecu ive got that sorted

[ardie]

Why go rb26 when you can go a much cheaper alternative of a 25/30 and then spend the rest on a turbo, management and injectors?

Also, there is a guy over in tassie with a tuff little rb20 already setup thats not in the car yet, td06, management, injectors, HKS cams etc... maby ask him if his interested in a swap + cash or something. After seeing Roys results with an rb20 running a similar setup (minus cams) I wouldn't be surprised to see it kick out some very decent power.

Rb26s are overpriced in my opinion, they do offer a few advantages (cams, plenum, lifters to mention a few) but the way I look at it, a hybrid costs less, make alot more midrange and with is ability to spool a the huffer sooner, will make a much more street able car.

Or you could go to the casino, double your money and drop in a 2jz or even an ls1. Do it, I dare ya!!! hahaha

[Simon-S14]

yeah a + 1 for a 25/30 hybrid also... bigger bang for your buck! Find a good cond stock bottom end that is known to be healthy, get a head, some GTR cams and regrind them larger (PM cubes for this) then with standard manifold run a GT3076 with the larger ex housing, IW and grab an RB20 ecu, rechip that (you'll be ditching the VCT anyway) and you'll make an easy 300 + rwkw reliably, keep the revs below 7000 and it should last a long time.

motor $100-200 (for a s2-3 RB30 in good cond, only need bottom end)

head $900-1000

cams + regrind $500

RB20 ecu $100

remap and tune $500

turbo + lines and dump $2.2K

still got plenty money left to play with

[TTT]

point out an RB30/25 combo that cost less than a stock second hand complete rb26dett.

[Crans]

ok i will go the the casino but i bet you 20g i loose

I wanted to build a 30/25/26 but im pritty sure my budget wont cover it

[Crans]

Would i be better off using an rb26 head or r32 rb25 head over the 33 rb25 head?

[TTT]

motor $100-200 (for a s2-3 RB30 in good cond, only need bottom end)

head $900-1000

cams + regrind $500

RB20 ecu $100

remap and tune $500

turbo + lines and dump $2.2K

still got plenty money left to play with

Hmm I could be wrong but there seems to be a few things missing here..

he has

currently rb20det with FMIC pod filter TBE r34gtt turbo. Apexi AVCR boost controller.

Before the turbo was put on it was making 195rwhp. Going in for retune of stock ecu hopefully this weekend

you don't seem to have any:

gasket kit - $250

valve springs - $500

Machine shop work for head and block deck for a perfect seal and to tap the nw timing belt pulley - $300?

New water pump, idler and pulleys - $300

new timing belt - $150

injectors - $500

fuel pump - $300

Z32 AFM - $300

clutch - $700

run in oil, new oil, oil filter, new coolant etc - $150

other (covers things like new hoses, vacuum lines, bolts and nuts you break, little seals from the 20 year old bottom end that might be leaking etc) - $500

how's that budget 300rwkw coming along now?

[R338OY]

I reckon stick with the original RB25 transplant, but plan to get the bottom end forged for over 260rwkw of power.

It's still gonna handle at least 300rwkw with the mods you want, and with some top end mods (cams/cam gears/v. springs/port&polish) will be able to make a lot of power.

So you'll save a bit on buying the 25 rather than a 26, and you're not going to be 'disadvantaged' that much with the end result.

Thats my 2c

[Crans]

any one know whats need for an rb24?

Just wanna get a good idea on my options before commiting to anything

[TTT]

rb24 build will cost the same as an RB25/30 - maybe a little less as youd want a smaller turbo.

still needs custom machining etc.

youd want to work the rb20 head a little as it's breathless as it is let alone with 400cc extra trying to push through it.