Rb25 Or Rb26

[WA_R32]

+1 even though mine isn't the cheapest of cheapest RB30 builds it's far from expensive.

I'm aiming for 400rwhp when the GT35R goes on, I think this is going to be the upper end of the drivability limits of my rwd 32 platform and with my setup I'm probably going to be struggling to keep it down that low for now! There is still headroom for a bit more power too

Personally I wouldn't waste money on the RB20 but, of course, I'm biased. The monster torque of the 30 makes for a very nice allround car, I mean I was following Tristan through the twisties on Friday in 4th gear up those hills.. the ol' RB20 wouldn't have liked that much..

+1 i am doing the same thing and building an rb35/30 its fairly cheap to get an rb25 and an rb30 block is even cheaper but remember if you want a reliable engine you are going to have to spend a fair bit of money have you taken everything into account that you will also need to buy?

[wellzy]

guys im yet to decide everyones opinions would be much appreciated

[masTers]

Just buy my car, save bulk cash in the end.

[wellzy]

I think iv made my decision..... i think ill be going for the 25

i think the cost of a 25 could be a little better and it also means ill have more cash to add my big turbo n clutch and so forth

I cant wait.... now ill be in the hunt for 25 half cut so if anyones knows of the ideal place/person to get a well looked after 25 then this would be greatly appreciated. otherwise ill find one

[Marco-R34GTT]

Personally I wouldn't waste money on the RB20 but, of course, I'm biased. The monster torque of the 30 makes for a very nice allround car, I mean I was following Tristan through the twisties on Friday in 4th gear up those hills.. the ol' RB20 wouldn't have liked that much..

Man the 25Neo didn't even like it...

I mean it 'managed' in 4th, but def wanted some more down low balls.... Sometimes, knocking it back to 3rd was required to keep up with the cars ahead...

btw, I think go either a 25 or 25/30 combo engine... Make sure you get a NEO so you've got solid lifters and NVCT on both the intake and exhaust...

Edited May 4, 2008 by Marco-R34GTT

[wellzy]

Man the 25Neo didn't even like it...

I mean it 'managed' in 4th, but def wanted some more down low balls.... Sometimes, knocking it back to 3rd was required to keep up with the cars ahead...

btw, I think go either a 25 or 25/30 combo engine... Make sure you get a NEO so you've got solid lifters and NVCT on both the intake and exhaust...

yeh i thought about a NEO... will that go in with no hassle like the 33 rb25 or they basically the same.... i wouldnt mind a neo because its a newer engine

[bubba]

Too many hassles

BTW my drivability through the hills the other night will disappear when the big turbo goes on.. because power is so early and delivered so linearly is great but once new turbo is on I'll only be able to floor it on the straight bits

[infamous_t]

I know a way to fix that Bubba, more displacement! VH41DE + TT ftw!!!

[bubba]

Umm.. even then I wouldn't be able to floor it until the straight bits.. VH41 + TT would just send me into a tree faster

To be honest though, with the 3L + GT35R I should have decent low down with absolutely insanity over 3000rpm

[alpinestars]

if you want a 26 your better selling up and buying a gtr but if you'd like to go down the path of a 26 in yours with rwd setup easiest option is to buy a half cut as you'll have everything in there like all the hoses front brakes wiring resistor packs front mount intercooler+piping and yeh

same with the 25 get a half cut all is there like brakes, wiring and hoses and shit

cheers

andrew