Engine choice

ReeceZ · Post by **ReeceZ** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:05 pm

Hi guys

Been following alot of the projects posted by members and I want to launch my own. Need some advice on where to start with the choice of engine. Have to consider price, power, reliability and mods required. I'm thinking of either the SR20DET or RB25DET or 2JZ-GTE (like RBSX is doing

). Considering all the the above, which will deliver more boost for the buck?

My first thought was that the SR20 will need more mods to get to the 6 cylinder engines power range. With the SR20 motor + mods I could get the either of the other 2 engines maybe even the gearbox too. My dilemma is that I won't feel too bad if I had to break an SR20, cos the repair bill won't be as much.

In terms of power, I'm looking at 250-280kW. Any suggestions on how to start

Riekert · Post by **Riekert** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:40 pm

I'd go for SR, you'll be able to make that kind of power with a bit of work

rat · Post by **rat** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:16 am

Stock RB 25 will get that with basic mods

Riekert · Post by **Riekert** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:22 am

rat wrote:Stock RB 25 will get that with basic mods

but the nose will be a shit load heavier... won't it?

RB25SX · Post by **RB25SX** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:23 am

RB25... To buy a RB25 or SR20 cost about the same, With RB25 you need a exh manifold, T61 or T66 Turbo and 50mm Ext wastegate. Can make easy 250kw + on std injectors (can do about 370hp) and normal feul. Only drawback is the extra work to install the RB.

rat · Post by **rat** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:29 am

Riekert wrote:
rat wrote:Stock RB 25 will get that with basic mods
but the nose will be a shit load heavier... won't it?

Yes will be

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:26 pm

rat wrote:
Riekert wrote:
rat wrote:Stock RB 25 will get that with basic mods
but the nose will be a shit load heavier... won't it?
Yes will be

its a bit kak on stock suspension, but can easily be sorted with some suspension mods!

ReeceZ · Post by **ReeceZ** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:53 pm

Whoa

theres alot of mixed thoughts bout the engines.

Riekert · Post by **Riekert** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:07 pm

Well each to his own I suppose...

But in my opinion I'd go for the SR for a dailydrive and fun car. Dragracing and pure racing the rb25 or 26??

but ja.

ReeceZ · Post by **ReeceZ** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:59 pm

Suppose thats the most important point. dont really wana have, I will be using the car driving around n ow and then. SR it is then [smilie=200sx_rockon.gif]

HancoB · Post by **HancoB** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:02 pm

Do a 20B!!!!

I haven't seen one s13 in sa with a 20B!

Riekert · Post by **Riekert** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:43 pm

HancoB wrote:Do a 20B!!!!

I haven't seen one s13 in sa with a 20B!

can you say 5l per km....

HancoB · Post by **HancoB** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:49 pm

Hey they aren't that bad.

A RB25DET will give you 5.

rat · Post by **rat** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:43 am

HancoB wrote:Hey they aren't that bad.

A RB25DET will give you 5.

I get 5 in town on my ca18det

westmaister · Post by **westmaister** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:00 am

i think the most important thing to ask yourself is....
how are you going to stop with all that power? how you going to turn?
& what sound you like better, 4cyl or straight 6 cyl.
the first two aspects is most important!