RRR32_GoDzIlLa Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 if you drop a rb26 in you'll have to change so much shit. seriously not worth it. it'll cost more than buying a gtr and you cant sell a gtst with an rb26 for more than a gtr. you'll regret it. go for reliability. buy a freshly reco'd rb20. or drop a second hand one in and sell the whole car if u want a lot more power. it will be sooooooooooo much cheaper this way. don't have to replace computer, gearbox etc... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadles_R32_GTS-t Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 I have so many options to choose from now, if thinking of selling it as it sits (already got offered $11,000) and buying a WRX. Though I don't know Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 just do a 25/30 and a big turbo, get some great power out of that. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadles_R32_GTS-t Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Chaos ur a geek Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 nerrr lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadles_R32_GTS-t Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Okay new question: How much do you think I would get for the car as it sits with a hole in the engine??? I think I'm going to just buy a gtr Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 hmm probably $7-$9k give or take. or you could just give it to me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzzurrA Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 or me! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eug Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 just do a 25/30 and a big turbo, get some great power out of that. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> uhhh... an RB30DET conversion is not the answer to everything... you've mentioned it on the first page already, and everyone ignored you so just drop it. just because you have bought one, doesnt mean everyone else can easily pull a good 10G+ outta their asses just to build one to be just like you. signing off RB30DET expert Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 haha if your paying 10k for a 25/30 your being ripped off big time. Never said it was the answer to everything at all, cheaper than a rb26 and less costly to fix if something goes wrong. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo_Boy Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 (edited) uhhh... an RB30DET conversion is not the answer to everything...you've mentioned it on the first page already - so just give it a break. just because you have bought one, doesnt mean its as easy as pulling a good 10G+ outta your ass just to build one. signing off RB30DET expert <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Correct Rb30 expert! To make it even worthwhile you’re spending big money to build it, and build it right. Other wise it’s just a basic, low revving diesel like motor, pretty damn boring IMHO. I wouldn't go Rb26, for the same amount you could have a pretty mean Rb25 that’s pretty rev happy. Each to their own. Edited January 7, 2006 by Nismo_Boy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eug Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 umm... have you seen what's involved with most of the guys on SAU who have had RB30DET's built?? Well - she obviously isn't going to build the motor herself (correct me if i'm wrong) but the labour involved will easily make that 10g. I know you haven't said the answer to everything is an RB30, but your response to everything seems to be. cheaper than a rb26 and less costly to fix if something goes wrong. Proof? To make it even worthwhile you’re spending big money to build it, and build it right. Other wise it’s just a basic, low revving diesel like motor point exactly.... you have not even thought about the practicality of having the RB30 in her R32 - the fact that it sits higher and she would need a custom bonnet, or lowering of the actual motor. now the more important question for Jadles is: what does she intend to do with the car? - does she want a dyno car that will produce the numbers? - does she want a quick drag car? - does she want a track car? - does she want a car that will drive from A - B? - does she want a street car that will be ready for all of the above? what is her budget? - does she want something reliable? when she has considered all of those, then you can throw her the RB600DETT Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 (edited) Thought I'd step in here. Hey Ben how's things? Anyway....RB30 with the RB25 head and a few other simple mods will absolutely wet over any pissant RB26. For starters... 1. engine capacity is greater so there is much more torque 2. Rb25 head flows more than the Rb26 3. RB25/30 engine will cost you $200 to fix if you lose a bearing or break the bottom end. 4. MUCH MORE HORSEPOWER can be made from an RB25/30 than any other RB engine. The only downfalls of the RB30 is they don't have the oil jets for the pistons....which can be sourced and placed easily enough. The RB30 oil pumps are disigned weaker than the other RB engine so when they are punching out loads of torque they snap the snout of the pump off. Signing off... Everything EXPERT! Edited January 7, 2006 by 3lit3 32 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo_Boy Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 haha if your paying 10k for a 25/30 your being ripped off big time.Never said it was the answer to everything at all, cheaper than a rb26 and less costly to fix if something goes wrong. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If your not spending ATLEAST $10k, your not getting a very good motor. Slapped together junk piles either don't last very long or drive like dog motors. Why any one would bother with a basic rb25/rb30 has me lost. We've blown $25k on an Rb25 (not my R32 motor) very easy and it still wasn't perfect, what bob the builder back yardmen you get quotes from amazes me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 this thread is now gay.. ca18i is where its at.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dan Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 A reliable 400rwhp RB25/30 shouldn't cost you more than $6000. I've done the figures many times. You just have to get all the parts yourself and not rely on Mary Markup to get them for you. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo_Boy Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 this thread is now gay..ca18i is where its at.. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Shut up, carby ca20 is teh win Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesis® Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 or if John is reading this.. GET A V8!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo_Boy Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 A reliable 400rwhp RB25/30 shouldn't cost you more than $6000. I've done the figures many times. You just have to get all the parts yourself and not rely on Mary Markup to get them for you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> a reliable 400rwhp Rb25/Rb30 that doesn't feel like a diesel motor on the other hand $3k for head & head work. $1k for block, balanced, honed, nitrited. Forgies - Depends what type? from $1500 Rods - " " $2k I guess. ECU ? Tune ? Misc? Cooler? Piping? clutch? Thats $7500 alone just for the numbers I posted let alone adding in everthing else plus labour. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Thought I'd step in here. Hey Ben how's things?Anyway....RB30 with the RB25 head and a few other simple mods will absolutely wet over any pissant RB26. For starters... 1. engine capacity is greater so there is much more torque 2. Rb25 head flows more than the Rb26 3. RB25/30 engine will cost you $200 to fix if you lose a bearing or break the bottom end. 4. MUCH MORE HORSEPOWER can be made from an RB25/30 than any other RB engine. The only downfalls of the RB30 is they don't have the oil jets for the pistons....which can be sourced and placed easily enough. The RB30 oil pumps are disigned weaker than the other RB engine so when they are punching out loads of torque they snap the snout of the pump off. Signing off... Everything EXPERT! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Dan, ahh yeh not too bad. After seeing dan's 32 and hearing about some of the work he's done, i'd pretty much take his word over the majority of people on here. When he gets his shop up and running i know where im taking my car simple as that. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/100886-jadles-engine-died/page/2/#findComment-1843890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts