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Looking at putting a rb20det in the skyline i've just got. It's seems like the cheapest option and with a few mods will be able to put out reasonable power. I'm not lookig for a powerhouse but would like to be able to have a bit of fun as well. Was thinking around the range of 200-240 rwkw. Would this be a cheaper option or should i just save for a rb25det.I have read the forums about the install and some upgrades was just after some personal opinions and experiences.

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hit up R31skylines site, plenty of conversion info there.

all RB gearboxes bolt up.

for 240rwkw youd probably want a RB25 gearbox.

RB25 is definitely a better option if affordable,

~200kw RB20

RB25 turbo ~$300

injectors, GTR with resistor pack or similar ~$400

adjutable cam gears ~$150

Bosch 040 fuel pump ~$200

ECU for tune, can get some cheap ones for 6-800 depending,which you wont need a ~$200 Z32 AFM

basically if you want 200 - 220rwkw, it's pretty doable with an rb20 without taking the head off the motor and rebuiling it

if you want 240rwkw you are better of looking at a rb25

so pick which end of your little range you'd prefer

Hit up R31 skyline club forum man. In the tech section there is 2 guides with pictures on how to do the job.

http://forum.r31skylineclub.com/index.php

Yeah i've checked out that site some really good info

i have a vl commodore i just dropped a rb25det in it you can pick up rb25det half cuts between 2500 and 3000 i got mine with 87 000kms on clock for 2800. its got everything needed from gearbox to wiring loom. i have heard from a stock rb25det with a aftermarket ecu with a good tune you can you get to 220rwkw however the turbo wont last to long. im looking at getting a hypergear atr43 g3 profile turbo which bolts straight up to the OEM manifold and looking at roughly 270rwkw. im also running a microtech lt12s all up i have spent roughly 6k.

be prepared all engine conversions cost more then you think. i learnt the hard way. any questions just ask me seeing r31 is basicly the same as vl commodore in the drivetrain sense of things

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