vcool Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 as i originally posted 3 days ago, lots of people have read my story, this is my last post before i end up with a final decision, your help is appreciated, thanks. as i have no mechanic beckground, need some key words for parts searching and any relevant infor (like what needs to be changed or whats not),thanks heaps. previous link http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...id=2555469& Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK2 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 It's rooted. Time for the RB25DET upgrade! Or if youre still keen on RB20's then have a hunt around for a short motor, dont worry, youre not the first person too blow up an engine but the cost too repair most of that would probably be much more than its worth in the end unless it was something you could do most of yourself. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2555490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcool Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 It's rooted.Time for the RB25DET upgrade! Or if youre still keen on RB20's then have a hunt around for a short motor, dont worry, youre not the first person too blow up an engine but the cost too repair most of that would probably be much more than its worth in the end unless it was something you could do most of yourself. thanks man,but this engine is pretty clean and got a rb25 turbo on it, i will think about upgrade to rb25, but what the difference between rb20 and rb25? is it larger means better? thanks. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2555494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook's_Skyline Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 yes, larger is better rb25 > rb20 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2555570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medium Dave Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Larger means more expensive, much more... talk to a mechanic who has done it before. When my engine blew earlier this year I just dropped in another rb20, got away for about $1600 (plus beer), -Oh and I feel your pain, mine lasted a whole month, and died in the hands of a friend. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2555594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Junky Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 RB30 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2555711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Your in a hard place vcool because of the actual fidly repairs you got head damage. you have piston damage you have bore damage i would certainly say by your pic's plus probably some unknown niggle's The best way is to follow the other guys advice and get another good condition short motor using the turbo you have. good luk mate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2555740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFC05 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 thanks man,but this engine is pretty clean and got a rb25 turbo on it, i will think about upgrade to rb25, but what the difference between rb20 and rb25? is it larger means better? thanks. Larger egnine size 2.5 litres which means more torque you can actually feel the power. Pesonally im not a big fan of RB20 engines they dont go that hard and cant really feel the power I donno maybe im used to driving twin turbo cars. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2556254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Thats how RB pistons work?! 1,2,5,6 3,4 I thought it was odds and evens 1,3,5 2,4,6 RB25 FTW here mate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2556377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawker180 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Just buy another RB20DET....put it in and hold it flat! The RB20's are so cheap! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2556552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcool Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 thanks guys,really thanks for the idea,i might shop around for a nice motor,these days people charging more for parts than the whole machines.... these shits are rubbish in jap as i have been told, and they asking huge price for them here. we need some good people around thanks again guys. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2559074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
linxus40 Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 drop a rb20 in, get them to move the rb25 turbo on your old motor to the new and your sorted. rb20's are nice and the turbo you have makes them even better. that and a rb25 costs like 2-3 times more to source and a lot more troubles since it will probably kill your gearbox with its torque Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2560156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanef Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 RB30 ill see your RB30 and raise you an RB26 head RB26/30 FTW Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2560205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andylaurel Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 if you put in another RB20 im gonna the sphincter of the universe slap you. RB20s are as useful as CA18s I heard that RB20s were originally designed by nissan as an effective means of stopping their container ships floating away... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2560476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I heard that RB20s were originally designed by nissan as an effective means of stopping their container ships floating away... I heard they built a batch of RB25's and they 'accidently' shaved bottom of the block off making them 2L. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2560533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andylaurel Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 RB20's are actually just a byproduct of the oil refining process... they literally scrape the blocks off the top of the refined petroleum Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2560553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andylaurel Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 RB20 Fact #92746: If you look at the bottom of a RB20 it says "Best before 02/04/92" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2560573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 ill see your RB30 and raise you an RB26 head RB26/30 FTW hehe nizpoker ... Should get some cards made up ! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2561802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Idler or tensioner broke... lucky you didnt do more damage.. When mine let go i smashed 20 out of 24 valves Just buy another RB20 and slap it in. Should cost ya no more than 2k in and out i reckon Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2561864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Bliss Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Ouch dude... that's what you get for going at the piston with a jack hammer! No advice... just... ouch! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/137362-rb20tearspics-here-advice-plz/#findComment-2561947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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