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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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i was looking into buying a rb26 skyline motor for my 240 shell but the transmission is awd so could i just get a rb25 tranny for it
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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Yes.

If you're gonna do this, you better be a lot more serious than "hey an rb26 in my 240 would be cool." Do a *LOT* of research on this before you dive into it. Because it is not easy, and it is DEFINITELY not cheap.
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Default Re: 240sx rb26dett swap

No where close to cheap. You'll DEF> spend more on the swap than the car. Finding a GOOD shop who has done it before isn't fun either. RB26dett is possible, but not easy. There is a lot more to it than switching transmissions.
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Default Re: 240sx rb26dett swap

Originally Posted by Beachin_240
Yes.

If you're gonna do this, you better be a lot more serious than "hey an rb26 in my 240 would be cool." Do a *LOT* of research on this before you dive into it. Because it is not easy, and it is DEFINITELY not cheap.
so do you think it would just be easier if i just got a sr20 swap
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Default Re: 240sx rb26dett swap

Originally Posted by Beachin_240
Yes.

If you're gonna do this, you better be a lot more serious than "hey an rb26 in my 240 would be cool." Do a *LOT* of research on this before you dive into it. Because it is not easy, and it is DEFINITELY not cheap.
so do you think it would just be easier if i just got a sr20 swap
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Default Re: 240sx rb26dett swap

Much much much easier. Even easier than that? No swap at all.

Seriously, what are you trying to do? Fun daily driver? Track car? Driveway ornament?

If you want a quick DD, seriously consider sticking with the KA and turboing it. A decent KA-T will cost ~the same as an SR swap and will often stomp all over it in the power department.

Or just leave the engine alone for the time being and work on the other aspects of the car. Suspension, brakes, make sure it looks clean and it's in solid mechanical shape.
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i swear wasnt a post like this made two weeks ago?
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Default Re: 240sx rb26dett swap

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i swear wasnt a post like this made two weeks ago?

a post is made like this every other week or so and i still have yet to hear of any of them completing it.....its getting old really...
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Default Re: 240sx rb26dett swap

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Much much much easier. Even easier than that? No swap at all.

Seriously, what are you trying to do? Fun daily driver? Track car? Driveway ornament?

If you want a quick DD, seriously consider sticking with the KA and turboing it. A decent KA-T will cost ~the same as an SR swap and will often stomp all over it in the power department.

Or just leave the engine alone for the time being and work on the other aspects of the car. Suspension, brakes, make sure it looks clean and it's in solid mechanical shape.
im trynna make it into a drift car
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Default Re: 240sx rb26dett swap

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im trynna make it into a drift car
Go KA-T. RB26 drift car lawlz. Better have bottomless pockets for that. Seriously though, a KA-T is more than enough.



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