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Originally posted by vodkapwrsr20
RB will need the Unstable Hybrids swap kit, wholly custom piping, and a custom drive shaft though. I think you make up the money at the end if you do your own work, but I'm not sure about that. You could do what one guy i know did: Buy a new ka24 motor & tranny for cheap (I think like 700) and do a custom turbo kit. It ended up being around 3k + labor (non-intercooled 4-5 psi) and runs Sr20 powered 240sx's. He G'teched it at 230 hp 242 tq to the wheels. His name is DarkRaptor42 on Zilvia.
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Unstable said you "need" their custom intake manifold to make the swap "look" prettier. It is NOT required. Nor is their kit and whatever comes in it. I did abosultely ZERO custom work besides cutting holes for the SMIC which only took an hour or two of cutting, fitting and recutting as needed. By the time that guy bought a cheap KA and slapped on a turbo kit, I probably spent less time and have a built for turbo spec RB20 sitting in my 240. Is it easier, I think to do a swap in the end...well maybe but my power goals arent high and I will be having a full tear down of this engine after I get all my bills paid (by Jan 04). So I will have even more reliable boost. And the RB20 (which was mewntioned) DOES NOT require a custom driveshaft. Only the RB25 and RB26. I used my KA driveshaft
oh and you have to cut the hood skeleton. Or get a CF Hood
Also Vewnus sells just long blovks too. My friend got a long block for 650 SHIPPED. I may just to that. Drive this sucker until it pops all the while getting that engien rebuilt