Rb26 Stagea Or V6 Staega

[thomo0417]

I'm goin to purchase a Stagea in the very near future and I'm just wondering if anyone has ant info or ideas on witch model I should go for?

What is a better engine? The rb26 or the newer v6 turbo?

I like the shape of the newer models but I am a big fan of the rb26!

If you could share your thoughts or ideas on this I'd be stoked!

Cheers

Thomo

[045HOW]

i hear VQ25DET is a relatively unknown hero but i know nothing about it really.

you do know that only special edition Autech Stageas (260RS) come with RB26DETT, all normal Stageas before M35(iirc) come with RB25DET/RB25DET-NEO.

[Sunkist]

VQ25det. Im pushing about 300kw through mine no worries.

post in the stagea section. we are always happy to help

[thomo0417]

Yes mate I am aware of that!

It's been really hard to find out info on the m35 2.5 v6!

I have alway herd great things about the rb26 and what it is capable of! And it's easy to find info on the rb26 also!

Thanks so much lads for helping out!

Legends!

All the best!!!

Thomo

[scotty nm35]

What do you want to know? Its very similar to the VQ35de but with stronger rods. The engine was only released in the Stagea and only for 4 years so its a bit of an orphan but a great strong engine. Not many mods for it but that's the fun part.

[thomo0417]

I'm mechanic by trade so il have no probes with most things! I guess a want to start with a good solid car! Mainly for reliability not so much big power! I'd like to get a 2002 or 2003 turbo model! There seems to be a alot of them for sale but the rb26 models seems harder to find but prob because there are rarer I guess!

I have been thinking maybe the v6 2.5 turbo models are maybe a lemon due to many of them for sale and not much info on them!

By the sound of things they seem to be a good car witch is what iv needed to hear!

Has anyone had any problems getting parts for them?

Thanks again

[GTR260]

260RS, i have one & its awesome. They only come in manual, lots of aftermarket suport for rb26. Basically a R33 gtr but in a wagon

[scotty nm35]

I'm mechanic by trade so il have no probes with most things! I guess a want to start with a good solid car! Mainly for reliability not so much big power! I'd like to get a 2002 or 2003 turbo model! There seems to be a alot of them for sale but the rb26 models seems harder to find but prob because there are rarer I guess!

I have been thinking maybe the v6 2.5 turbo models are maybe a lemon due to many of them for sale and not much info on them!

By the sound of things they seem to be a good car witch is what iv needed to hear!

Has anyone had any problems getting parts for them?

Thanks again

No real issues other than the ceramic wheel turbo giving out fairly regularly, there is none of the RB oil system issues either, well sorted with the twin pump scavenge design.

As with many auction vehicles there is a reason it's being sold, usually the turbo bearings screaming or some other mechanical part failing that the owner didnt want to pay to fix...

Local parts can be an issue, not that they cant be sourced, theres plenty in Japan. As they start being wrecked here that will change. Most parts can be sourced through Nissan too.

As suggested, get in the Stagea section and read up, there isn't a better place to find info.

[discopotato03]

Your call but but I hate the idea of V6 engines with one turbocharger , such a PITA to route the exhaust of two banks into one hairdryer . Done properly they should have one per bank though this has packaging issues as well .

I'd opt for the RB26DETT version because there is so much aftermarket stuff for them and they are a known quantity .

From a parts and labour perspective an inline engine has one head and one pair of cams to drive meaning its fairly straightforward . On a V bank engine theres two of everything meaning two heads four cams two lots of exhausts yadda yadda .

Just my thoughts , cheers A .

[wolverine]

RS4S is also an option.

Nothing much wrong with an RB25DET manual stagea while you are looking in this space. Same running gear as the 260RS but less plumbing in the engine bay.

[Duncan]

If you want to modify it, the C34 series is your only real option. There is a world of pain trying to get more than a small increase in power in an M35. Some people have succeeded getting more power but it is not simple.

Other than that, they are quite different cars, the M35 is a lot newer design and more luxury focussed. If mods aren't important, drive both and the decision should be easier.

[bubba]

I've got a series 2 RS4V (Neo, 4WD, tiptronic auto) and I love it. Excellent daily driver, very similar to my skyline but half a ton heavier Some suspension, a highflow and some welshplugs in the valvebody makes it quite a fun lunch box!

[thomo0417]

From what iv read in Stagea forums here the m35 seems to be a good solid car! I'm not after big power! More reliable and driver comfort is what I'm after! Can anyone tell me what model has the vdo gauges am pop up nav system?

Is there any extra charges or costs in purchasing an imported car that I wouldn't normally come across with local car purchases?

Also dose anyone know of any 2002 m35 under 50 or 60k up for sale in vico?

Cheers again lads

[scotty nm35]

From what iv read in Stagea forums here the m35 seems to be a good solid car! I'm not after big power! More reliable and driver comfort is what I'm after! Can anyone tell me what model has the vdo gauges am pop up nav system?

Is there any extra charges or costs in purchasing an imported car that I wouldn't normally come across with local car purchases?

Also dose anyone know of any 2002 m35 under 50 or 60k up for sale in vico?

Cheers again lads

The chances a ten year old car would have under 60k on the odo are pretty slim, most have been wound back one would assume. I wouldn't worry too much, these are robust cars and with very little maintenance will probably do half a million k's without too many dramas.

The gauges are on the base models, and they come with and without the screens so its probably best to check before you buy it.

[thrtytwo]

M35, they just look awesome!

[T04GTR]

vq all the way. you wont get at STOCK rb doing close to 400kw un opened (besides bolt ons..)... better on fuel and more torque. and being a vq if you decide to do it up, there is a mountain of aftermarket support for it in the usa, ie cheap..

[thomo0417]

Is it that easy to tamper with the speedo on a m35?

Like will I have trouble finding a car with real kms on it?

I don't want to spend anyore than 15k max but preferably closer to 10k

Is there any tell tale signs that a m35 has had the speedo tampered with?

[pipster11]

i'd say that the m35's are better designed as a wagon

but no manual conversion (at this stage) made it not an option for me

plus i always wanted a manual c34

c34 - easy to mod, lots of parts, manual available

m35 - more difficult to mod, actual wagon suspension setup (no big strut towers in the back), lots of compartments, 5 speed auto (i think), good strong motor, ugly as all hell

[lilcrash]

Is there a reason why you won't look at the rs4v or rs4s pending if you want auto or manual. The only advantage to a 260rs is the brakes. On a rs4 you will need a brake upgrade.

[dirtyRS4]

lmfao at biased comments.