Engine Swap

[Richo]

How much modification to things like gearbox mounts and engine mounts is required for this swap? I had a guy tell me today there was some needed as well as tailshaft modification.

I was thinking in giving it a go myself but time is whats stopping me, I need the car on the road, I might be able to pull the 20 myself, cause I have a fair few people interested in buying it anyway, maybe rent one of those cranes to do it and then itd be just a matter of chucking the 25 in, hmm it all sounds so so easy on paper

Luke, I spoke to David on the phone if that helps, I dont see them dropping the price too much but hey its worth a try,

Cheers guys

Ric

[mr_rbman]

How much modification to things like gearbox mounts and engine mounts is required for this swap? I had a guy tell me today there was some needed as well as tailshaft modification.

I was thinking in giving it a go myself but time is whats stopping me, I need the car on the road, I might be able to pull the 20 myself, cause I have a fair few people interested in buying it anyway, maybe rent one of those cranes to do it and then itd be just a matter of chucking the 25 in, hmm it all sounds so so easy on paper

Luke, I spoke to David on the phone if that helps, I dont see them dropping the price too much but hey its worth a try,

Cheers guys

Ric

if u keep the 20 box u have nothing to do to the tailshaft, if u put the 25box in u have to mod tailshaft, speedo etc

[Richo]

^^^ yes im going 25 box. The box is what I need to change in the first place cause its ficked.... engine is strong as, but I though id do both things at the same time and get it out of the way, looking for more power now

[rad100]

yeh im in the same boat! i have been quoted $5000 for in out job engine inc!

[Richo]

hey man that seems like a pretty good price there.

Cause an engine with gearbox package is around the 4g.

[nos man]

well my trusted workshop d&d motors in westlakes!

[Richo]

Well I havent been able to source an RB25 gearbox yet. Only one i have found, they are asking $1700....... + $2600 engine + metal headgasket +PFC + labour costs + tune = too much, cant afford it right now

So I have decided to put that engine swap on hold for a while until I get some money togheter, and get the box rebuilt or get another RB20 box.

Having said that, where would be a good place to take the box to get it checked? someone that knows this boxes of course... has anyone done this before?

Cheers

Ric

Edited September 7, 2007 by Richo