Noob here... saying hello and laying out plans

[Guest Nismo_Freak]

Hiya from the US... shamed not to see a Chevy Z06 on that list of cars you want. Either way... I drive the US Silvia varient, dubbed the 240SX. Its a 96 S14 and it has the 155hp/160ft.lbs. 2.4L N/a KA24DE motor, yes we got jacked on the motor deal! Alot of people here swap the SR20DETs into their cars, but I find that to be boring and plain to be just like everyone else. So Ive decided to swap the RB25DET motor into my S14. I know only a few things about the motor and the whole intention of me being here is to learn about it. I am aware of the turbocharger's downfall with the "plastic" compressor wheel and the ceramic turbine. Although its not too much of a bad thing since it should spool incredibly quick with an inline-6 and such lightweight internals (refering to the turbo's internals). Either way nice to find this forum. Oh and some dyno gains whould be nice!

[Bozz]

Be wary the RB25DET is a lot heavier than the SR20DET and will make the S14 of yours understeer a bit more.

Also I've only heard good things about the S15 SR20DET - it has an almost completely flat torque curve unlike the RB25DET which has stuff all power till it gets above about 2500RPM... But when it does, it boogies

[Guest Nismo_Freak]

S15 Motor = 3000-4000 US

RB25DET = 1000-2000 US

Plus the SR20DET is too boring for me. Doesnt have that inline 6 growl and there are 8 people in my town alone with that motor in their 240SXs.

As for the weight... im getting Tein adjustable coilovers with custom spring rates to accomodate the new weight. I also will be relocating the battery to the rear.

[Grim]

Hi Nismo_Freak...

You're right about the factory turbo, it spools up quickly and delivers good pressure. Try and get a series 1 turbo cos it is stronger than a series 2. Bottom end torque is not that bad but of course once the turbo starts spooling at 2500rpm the power kicks in.