how about this idea for a turbo swap?

Harris · Dec 21st, 2002, 02:14 PM

i was discussing with my friend the other day about how many ways i could have a working turbo on my '94 se-r, when all of a sudden i thought, "hey, instead of going with the sr20det like everyone else, why dont i go with a rb26dett?". he was of the opinion that its just not possible, but i think it is. does anyone have an idea if this would work? if its possible like im hoping it to be, then thats the route im goin!

My car

Michael DeLoach · Dec 21st, 2002, 04:13 PM

It would take a lot of work and a lot more money. The RB26DETT is a rear wheel drive motor and would take quite a bit to get into a se-r.

psshhgoesmysr20 · Dec 21st, 2002, 04:54 PM

No problem if you don't mind sitting in the back seat

CarloSR · Dec 21st, 2002, 05:11 PM

Practically imposible.

Harris · Dec 28th, 2002, 05:56 PM

ok, i just looked up info on the rb26, and ur claim about it being a rwd engine is first of all wrong. according to the motorex website, its an awd engine. if thats the case, i think it would be somewhat possible to make it work. i know it will cost a lot to fit the damn thing in, but dont tell me thats its "practically impossible". instead of putting it the way it is on the skyline, i think it would manage to get in there if it were put in laterally. i wonder if andreas miko might have an idea about this...

1fastser · Dec 28th, 2002, 06:51 PM

For the money you would spend getting it to fit and making it work FWD, you'd be better off buying a used 240 and installing it there with much less modification...and RWD!

laterz...Jody

Geo · Dec 28th, 2002, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by harris81
i wonder if andreas miko might have an idea about this...

He'll probably think you're nuts.

I'll do it for you. I'll need one year and a $50k retainer.

Michael DeLoach · Dec 28th, 2002, 10:37 PM

You are correct that the skyline is RWD but the RB26DETT is mounted front to rear and not horizontally like an SE-R. The fact that the RB26DETT is a six cylinder means that it is 2 cylinders longer than the SR20DE so you would have a hard time fitting it in the engine bay not to mention trying to find a transmission to bolt to it and fit in the engine bay.

1fastser · Dec 28th, 2002, 11:58 PM

The SE-R tranny sucks anywayz. It breaks with 400whp...and you want how much? A good tranny is gonna run you in the neighborhood of $15G.

That's the one I want anyway...laterz...Jody

Harris · Dec 29th, 2002, 12:34 PM

well, thanks for your 2 cents everyone. i guess im discouraged enough to go the same route like everyone else. get a sr20det and be happy with it. thanks again.

Fonque · Dec 29th, 2002, 04:37 PM

if you actually saw the specs of a the rb26dett you wouldnt even have considered it, that engine is extremely heavy and large, no way it would fit in a se-r engine

STD grabbag · Dec 30th, 2002, 10:51 PM

why do all that. too much money. why dont you just strap a leaf blower to your intake. it would kinda be like a turbo and it would save you lots of money. ive seen them at home depot for like $40.

HKS20DET · Dec 30th, 2002, 11:58 PM

i was just readin this and thought... would a bluebird, gti-r, or avenir handle a twin turbo? or is that even possible?

javierb14 · Dec 31st, 2002, 12:09 AM

on a 4cyl? maybe if they are small enough, but i doubt it would have any benefits over a well designed single turbo system.

jbanach77 · Dec 31st, 2002, 01:59 PM

sure you could twin turbo a sr20. but it will not be efficent or come close to peak power from a larger single turbo. just look at the single turbo supras, rx7 and skyline.