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*Sileighty_85* · 07-12-2010, 09:06 PM

Sup Zilvian's
It seems the RB swap is not very well documented, as well as parts needed to do the swap. I think im going pretty in depth so I figured I'd share my build.

For those of you wanting to do this Swap, To do it correctly with reliability is not a cheap swap.

The Engine is pretty much complete right now minus sending the turbo off to get ported and fitted with new turbine wheels.

I plan on buying a Long block and rebuilding the bottom end, The reason I didnt with this one....Im impatient

Just waiting on Yury to finish the new Wiring harnesses so i can drop it in.

I got TONS of pics and lots documentation but i will just post sections at a time so it not just one huge pic thread, Unless thats what ya'll want.

Parts Sourced from :
Enjuku Racing
Phase 2 motortrend
FR Sport
240sx Motoring
The Nismo Shop
and the Biggest Help of All espeically on all OEM parts
Russell @ NissanParts.cc
^ Awesome Store GREAT Prices
Russell can get you pretty much ANY OEM part,
Thanks Russell!!

So on to the Build.

Heres my S14 that the RB will be going into, Im NOT going for 800hp, this is pretty much gonna be a Family car/DD so 350whp will be good enough.

Picked up an RB25 last Oct and began the inspection and basic rebuild

I Bought the Engine from JDM Online.com
DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!!!! See Business thread --> Jdm-online

(whats that on the right???? a 20B!!!)

The Wife seems pretty excited

So put the wife to work breaking it down

Head looks very clean

Got the head pulled cylinder walls look good.

Cleaned the tops of the piston

Pulled the oil pan to check for Gold, luckily no gold!!

I want to say the turbo is blown, but im hoping the engine was laid on it side causing the oil to seep through the seals

But I have decided to send the turbo off to get ported and fitted with new metal turbine wheels

Ahhh The perfect Weekend

New OEM Oil Pump installed

Bought a Full RB Gasket Rebuild kit

Head Milled, New OEM H/G, New Valve Seals, ARP Head Studs Installed

As she sat, waiting on back ordered parts

Ordered an N1 Water Pump, seems to be much controversy between the N1 and The OEM pump.
Ive hears the N1 is not good for DD'n......Guess I'll find out.

I normally dont like to cheap out on Parts but damn 1K for an Intake manifold..... Sorry Greddy
Picked up an ISIS Manifold

Everything bolted up pretty easily.

comparison between stock and the ISIS Greddy Style

Well i finally had some time off so I decided to Port Match the intake manifold.

The ports weren't that bad, this was probably the worst one

Then Did the TB

Bolted up the IM

Bolted up easy had to bend a line on the Oil cooler but that was it.

Also cleaned up the Pumps and alt.

kikcaffine · 07-12-2010, 09:21 PM

So I have a few questions being a fellow 25 owner:
How did you do the port matching? Just color the head with a marker and line the IM up to it?
Who did you send the turbo off to to change the wheels out? How many pounds will you safely be able to run with metal compressor wheels vs those ceramic ones? Will spool time be greatly effected? Will you also port the exhaust manifold or do you see a reason to?

second_chanceS14 · 07-12-2010, 09:27 PM

Your write up is gonna help me alot when i get my RB. Thank you very much sir. lol

*Sileighty_85* · 07-12-2010, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kikcaffine

So I have a few questions being a fellow 25 owner:
How did you do the port matching? Just color the head with a marker and line the IM up to it?
Who did you send the turbo off to to change the wheels out? How many pounds will you safely be able to run with metal compressor wheels vs those ceramic ones? Will spool time be greatly effected? Will you also port the exhaust manifold or do you see a reason to?

Yeah I marked around the ports matched up the IM gasket and etched the Gaskets ports and dremeled it out. The head did not needed to be ported seeing that the gaskets were a perfect match to the ports.

Turbo is going to be sent off to an Aussie shop called Hyper Gear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperGear

Also the Max boost which the high flow can handle depending on the type of turbine housing that you want to send in or what we can find here. Generally standard RB25det turbine housing can handle about 16psi making about 240rwkws while the RB25detNEO turbine housings can handle about 18psi making around 260rwkws.
If you need we can provide the PU service which runs of a customized .82 turbine housing that is good for 20psi and 280rwkws .
The oil feeding line needs to have minimum of 3mm inner diameter including all the fittings on the way. We can supply the oil feeding line for $80AUD additional.

I will not port the Exhaust either seeing that this is just kinda a DD with some spirited Driving. But like said before the Stock ports are already match though. I will port match the turbo flanges though.

brizanden · 07-12-2010, 09:32 PM

cool stuff. so you gonna do step by steps of hooking up the p/s lines and water lines and electrical stuff too? if so im gonna straight cheat and look at your thread when im puttin mine in lol.

*I LUV MY S13* · 07-12-2010, 09:34 PM

there you go this is what i wanted to see here ha..

so you decided to stick with the stock piston rings and main bearings?

*Sileighty_85* · 07-12-2010, 09:41 PM

FINALLY!!!! After 2 months i had finally got my N1 Water pump! Along with my Nismo thermostat but the wrong dipstick..

Now i can finally put the front section back to gether as well

I got the Water Pump and thermo installed

Well i wanted to order some new valve cover grommets since the old ones are tired out and mushed, but i was unable to find if anyone has found a USDM equivalent one, so i set out to find one. I searched lowes/home depot, all the auto parts stores....but no luck

So i went to the junk yard to look at all the different Nissan/Toyota's to find a similar one I went to three junk yards scoping out all the engines.
At the last junk yard i came across a J30 with the Intake Manifold removed and found my answer
The 93 J30 VG30's Intake Cam Valve cover uses the exact same bolt/grommets. (im sure the other VG30's use the same, but id like to confirm it before i say so)

I had always suspected the VG30 would have them i was just unable to see them due to the I/M.

I searched the web for 3 hours trying to confirm the ones im seeing on the Web are the ones I need.
Ive never seen a NEW OEM grommet so i wasnt sure which was correct.

Sure i could have ordered them from The Nismo Shop but they want 3.00EA for them, but when you need 20 of them thats alot of money for grommets.

So the ones i found on the internet they sold for .95EA WAAYY Cheaper.

But being skeptical on the ones i found since ive never seen a New one I order them hoping for the best.

But i just got them in today and they are perfect, they even have the metal washer on top

Old one on the left new one on the right of course

So you guys with RB's if you want to replace the V/C grommets with new ones here are the ones I ordered
Ishino Valve Cover Seal Washer Direct OE replacement

Also got some new grommets for the Front timing cover. They are the same as the VG30.

I also Got a New OEM Oil pan ^_^

Got in my IC Core Got it unbelievably cheap.

It was brand new just damaged in shipment to Enjuku.

Im bought a regular ISIS Core with McKinney IC Piping for the Greddy Style IM

Cleaned it up a little bit, but what do you expect with just a hammer, screwdriver and some pliers

Finally got my McKinney Intercooler Piping in.

Finally!
After two months I finally got my hands on a Idler pully.
I ended up ordering 2 just in case

Installed

The wife finishing it up

Done

So despite reading posts from what ppl have said about XS Power, as You know i purchased the Manifold to give them a chance.........Big Mistake
DO NOT BUY SHIT FROM XS-POWER THEY ARE WORTHLESS PIECES OF SHIT HERE ARE PICS SHOWING WHY.
NO R&D GO INTO MAKING THESE MANIFOLDS

I had to dremel out about every hole except one..
I will not be using this POS manifold I will be using the stock one.

The top #2 and #5 cylinder bolt hits the manifold

Clearance is ridicules

Also the oil return hose dosent exactly reach so i either need to bend the tube or get a longer hose

I sent them an Email and pics about the issues and here is the second manifold they sent me

i got this nastyness inside on the runners 4-6...sigh this is what i get for cheaping out ;o;

*Sileighty_85* · 07-12-2010, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brizanden

cool stuff. so you gonna do step by steps of hooking up the p/s lines and water lines and electrical stuff too? if so im gonna straight cheat and look at your thread when im puttin mine in lol.

Ill try too with the P/S Lines and coolant lines, the IM coolant hoses and stuff are prett straight forward, I just used the Greddy IM instructions, as far as the wire harness goes
Im ordering the new Premade Wiring Specialties harness Since the wiring harness that came with my Set was all Fucked up (See Business thread Reveiw of JDM Online.com)

Quote:

Originally Posted by I LUV MY S13

there you go this is what i wanted to see here ha..

so you decided to stick with the stock piston rings and main bearings?

haha yeah, Yeah this block will have the stock bottom end since im impatient and dont have a trust worthy machine shop around here.

DJDANGER24 · 07-12-2010, 10:09 PM

Nice build you have going here. Oh, i was curious and checked on the valve cover grommets since mine needed replacing as well. They are up to $1.95 a piece. I guess they got a lot of hits and raised the price a dollar already

hostyS 14 · 07-12-2010, 10:19 PM

Lots of this isn't completely necessary that's why it's super expensive..

Eitherway! this thing is going to be rock solid! Awesome build thread man!

Mckinney engine mounts/driveshaft?

*Sileighty_85* · 07-12-2010, 10:21 PM

Andddd continuing

Got the Koyo and FAL Pusher Fans and DIF Controller in ^_^

EDIT: DIF controller D&C do not seem to hold up well with FAL's due to the high Amp draw, I already burned mine up after 5 months,
I would however recommend the DIF PWM Fan Controller which is reated at 60Amps and much more efficient and maintain's a more steady temp rather than fluctuating temps like the D&C

DIF PWM on the left

Enjuku actually sent me pullers rather than Pushers, but I called FAL and they sent me some pusher blades for free. ^_^

I was planing on waiting to do it when i swap in the RB but the old one was cracking and rotting away.

Ewwwwww.....

Put the wife to work again on this one.

Installed

Good Job Honey!

Then ended up cleanin up the tranny a little bit.

I need a clutch that could hold some TQ but soft enough for my Wife to drive it, so i decided on the
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch

I had planned on using the the stock flywheel but it was pretty haggard when i pulled the clutch off of it.

I cleaned it up had it machined. (may not look it but its alot cleaner) The FW was pitted pretty bad so they had to machine it a good bit which is one reason I decided to get a new flywheel.

But not only was the condition of the FW the reason I decide to get another one but I remembered on my R33 the Revs were seemed kinda slow on the Rev and Recovery
Then I You tubed a vid of one that sold me on it.
YouTube - ER34 RB25DET Blipping with Lightweight Flywheel

The Combined with an Exedy Stage 1 Kit= Sex

*Sileighty_85* · 07-12-2010, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJDANGER24

Nice build you have going here. Oh, i was curious and checked on the valve cover grommets since mine needed replacing as well. They are up to $1.95 a piece. I guess they got a lot of hits and raised the price a dollar already

Damn, I guess you can shop around at other shops or Autozone?

I know Raw Brokerage sells sets

Quote:

Originally Posted by hostyS 14

Lots of this isn't completely necessary that's why it's super expensive..

Eitherway! this thing is going to be rock solid! Awesome build thread man!

Mckinney engine mounts/driveshaft?

I dont think so, Minus the I/M and the flywheel clutch combo everything is necessary, But thats just me i guess, I figure why i got it out I might as well as do it all now to make life easier

Thanks Though ^_^

I ordered a Aluminum DSS Driveshaft from Phase2,

With the SYKO Conversion Kit ^_^

BRAND NEW R33 Crossmember from Nissanparts.cc

*I LUV MY S13* · 07-12-2010, 10:32 PM

hmm and what about all the gaskets and seals? stock too? head ga!sket looks good, but i personally would have replaced it. Cometic Street Pro FTMFW!

hostyS 14 · 07-12-2010, 10:34 PM

siiick! Sorry to whore your thread, can I ask the benefits of the Syko kit over the mckinney kit?

Keep up the solid money spendin!

*Sileighty_85* · 07-12-2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I LUV MY S13

hmm and what about all the gaskets and seals? stock too? head ga!sket looks good, but i personally would have replaced it. Cometic Street Pro FTMFW!

All replaced with the Stock RB gasket Kit.

Stock RB H/G have been known to hold up to 500whp, with me only running 350ish, I'll be fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hostyS 14

siiick! Sorry to whore your thread, can I ask the benefits of the Syko kit over the mckinney kit?

Keep up the solid money spendin!

Its cool, supposedly the R33 Crossmember helps stiffen up the Chassis and The Syko kit looks cleaner and come with a Elbow that clears the steering shaft

sleeper108 · 07-12-2010, 10:44 PM

skyo mounts!!

Im happy to finally see someone doing their swap with these. I have been looking at all the different kits and was just about sold on theirs, but we will see if that is the same after your review

*D.Adams* · 07-12-2010, 11:15 PM

This build is fucking sick. I hope this build stops allot of the noobs asking the same old questions about the RB swaps.

Thank you sir a good addition to zilvia.

omgRWDgoodness! · 07-12-2010, 11:40 PM

Nice looking build, but that's expected from a reputable member like yourself. The fact that you used *mostly* quality parts from well-known brands that I like is also a

Now someone needs to do one of these for an S14 SR swap (into an S14), tired of searching and finding nothing but S13 SR shit. Some of us don't want fuckin' S13 SRs...

*tricky_ab* · 07-12-2010, 11:42 PM

This is well documented! Good luck with the rest of your build

aa87 · 07-12-2010, 11:57 PM

Lookin' good chief!

*GSXRJJordan* · 07-13-2010, 12:21 AM

Great looking build, almost identical to mine when I did my RB25 last year "the right way" (read: expensive). Great job documenting, and big props on getting the wifey involved and takin pics!

nemcho · 07-13-2010, 12:50 AM

I have the same vacuum

DJDANGER24 · 07-13-2010, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

Damn, I guess you can shop around at other shops or Autozone?
I know Raw Brokerage sells sets

Nope, most likely still going with that place since its cheapest so far.

hashi · 07-13-2010, 02:58 AM

man i should be lucky your local, i need to start saving for my swap

DonkeyDrift · 07-13-2010, 03:03 AM

heyyy nice build!!!,....i had the sr20store in gardena swap in my rb25 into my s14 but its not 100% done yet,..still need the last finishing touches when i get back from afghanistan

*Sileighty_85* · 07-13-2010, 05:33 AM

Thanks Guys for the comments, I still got alot more pics just have to wait after work to post them.
I will try my best to document the install as well.

I will also be using A/C with the RB So I will be documenting that as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

Great looking build, almost identical to mine when I did my RB25 last year "the right way" (read: expensive). Great job documenting, and big props on getting the wifey involved and takin pics!

Thanks Jeff, I try to document everything I do especially when I disassemble engines So if it takes a long time to put back together and forget how hoses and lines run I can look back at the pics especially when ppl here need pics ans help.

Yeah, The wife's always been into cars and wanted to learn so what better way than to have her help build an RB haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13bdafocker

This build is fucking sick. I hope this build stops allot of the noobs asking the same old questions about the RB swaps.

Thank you sir a good addition to zilvia.

Yeah I've been noticing a large amount of RB questions popping up lately, So I figured I'd post this up.

Especially since RB swaps are becoming so sought after...

eklips3 · 07-13-2010, 11:30 AM

wicked build man . Mine is Very Very similar.
I should of documented my build. i could of made the RB20 version of this thread haha. but im too lazy to take pictures.

The High & Mighty · 07-13-2010, 02:04 PM

what a rad build.

c72c · 07-13-2010, 02:37 PM

lookin good.

where did you get the RB gasket kit? and how much if you don't mind?

GenPac · 07-13-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c72c

lookin good.

where did you get the RB gasket kit? and how much if you don't mind?

Here's a source. Not speaking on the OP's behalf.
Nismoparts.com - Your #1 Source for OEM Parts and Accessories

07-12-2010, 09:27 PM	#3
second_chanceS14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SOCAL Age: 25 Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Your write up is gonna help me alot when i get my RB. Thank you very much sir. lol __________________ They always go kouki or s15 front end. I say keep it G with the zenki

07-12-2010, 09:34 PM	#6
I LUV MY S13 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norwalk, Los Angeles Age: 23 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (34) Rides Gallery: I LUV MY S13 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	there you go this is what i wanted to see here ha.. so you decided to stick with the stock piston rings and main bearings? __________________ -Jorge

07-12-2010, 09:41 PM	#7
Sileighty_85 SR/RB Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 5,726 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	FINALLY!!!! After 2 months i had finally got my N1 Water pump! Along with my Nismo thermostat but the wrong dipstick.. Now i can finally put the front section back to gether as well I got the Water Pump and thermo installed Well i wanted to order some new valve cover grommets since the old ones are tired out and mushed, but i was unable to find if anyone has found a USDM equivalent one, so i set out to find one. I searched lowes/home depot, all the auto parts stores....but no luck So i went to the junk yard to look at all the different Nissan/Toyota's to find a similar one I went to three junk yards scoping out all the engines. At the last junk yard i came across a J30 with the Intake Manifold removed and found my answer The 93 J30 VG30's Intake Cam Valve cover uses the exact same bolt/grommets. (im sure the other VG30's use the same, but id like to confirm it before i say so) I had always suspected the VG30 would have them i was just unable to see them due to the I/M. I searched the web for 3 hours trying to confirm the ones im seeing on the Web are the ones I need. Ive never seen a NEW OEM grommet so i wasnt sure which was correct. Sure i could have ordered them from The Nismo Shop but they want 3.00EA for them, but when you need 20 of them thats alot of money for grommets. So the ones i found on the internet they sold for .95EA WAAYY Cheaper. But being skeptical on the ones i found since ive never seen a New one I order them hoping for the best. But i just got them in today and they are perfect, they even have the metal washer on top Old one on the left new one on the right of course So you guys with RB's if you want to replace the V/C grommets with new ones here are the ones I ordered Ishino Valve Cover Seal Washer Direct OE replacement Also got some new grommets for the Front timing cover. They are the same as the VG30. I also Got a New OEM Oil pan ^_^ Got in my IC Core Got it unbelievably cheap. It was brand new just damaged in shipment to Enjuku. Im bought a regular ISIS Core with McKinney IC Piping for the Greddy Style IM Cleaned it up a little bit, but what do you expect with just a hammer, screwdriver and some pliers Finally got my McKinney Intercooler Piping in. Finally! After two months I finally got my hands on a Idler pully. I ended up ordering 2 just in case Installed The wife finishing it up Done So despite reading posts from what ppl have said about XS Power, as You know i purchased the Manifold to give them a chance.........Big Mistake DO NOT BUY SHIT FROM XS-POWER THEY ARE WORTHLESS PIECES OF SHIT HERE ARE PICS SHOWING WHY. NO R&D GO INTO MAKING THESE MANIFOLDS I had to dremel out about every hole except one.. I will not be using this POS manifold I will be using the stock one. The top #2 and #5 cylinder bolt hits the manifold Clearance is ridicules Also the oil return hose dosent exactly reach so i either need to bend the tube or get a longer hose I sent them an Email and pics about the issues and here is the second manifold they sent me i got this nastyness inside on the runners 4-6...sigh this is what i get for cheaping out ;o; __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

07-12-2010, 10:09 PM	#9
DJDANGER24 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego (La Mesa), CA Age: 28 Posts: 1,897 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Nice build you have going here. Oh, i was curious and checked on the valve cover grommets since mine needed replacing as well. They are up to $1.95 a piece. I guess they got a lot of hits and raised the price a dollar already __________________

07-12-2010, 10:21 PM	#11
Sileighty_85 SR/RB Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 5,726 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Andddd continuing Got the Koyo and FAL Pusher Fans and DIF Controller in ^_^ EDIT: DIF controller D&C do not seem to hold up well with FAL's due to the high Amp draw, I already burned mine up after 5 months, I would however recommend the DIF PWM Fan Controller which is reated at 60Amps and much more efficient and maintain's a more steady temp rather than fluctuating temps like the D&C DIF PWM on the left Enjuku actually sent me pullers rather than Pushers, but I called FAL and they sent me some pusher blades for free. ^_^ I was planing on waiting to do it when i swap in the RB but the old one was cracking and rotting away. Ewwwwww..... Put the wife to work again on this one. Installed Good Job Honey! Then ended up cleanin up the tranny a little bit. I need a clutch that could hold some TQ but soft enough for my Wife to drive it, so i decided on the Exedy Stage 1 Clutch I had planned on using the the stock flywheel but it was pretty haggard when i pulled the clutch off of it. I cleaned it up had it machined. (may not look it but its alot cleaner) The FW was pitted pretty bad so they had to machine it a good bit which is one reason I decided to get a new flywheel. But not only was the condition of the FW the reason I decide to get another one but I remembered on my R33 the Revs were seemed kinda slow on the Rev and Recovery Then I You tubed a vid of one that sold me on it. YouTube - ER34 RB25DET Blipping with Lightweight Flywheel The Combined with an Exedy Stage 1 Kit= Sex __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit Last edited by Sileighty_85; 04-28-2011 at 12:29 PM..

07-12-2010, 09:06 PM	#1
Sileighty_85 SR/RB Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 5,726 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Project RB (How To) Sup Zilvian's It seems the RB swap is not very well documented, as well as parts needed to do the swap. I think im going pretty in depth so I figured I'd share my build. For those of you wanting to do this Swap, To do it correctly with reliability is not a cheap swap. The Engine is pretty much complete right now minus sending the turbo off to get ported and fitted with new turbine wheels. I plan on buying a Long block and rebuilding the bottom end, The reason I didnt with this one....Im impatient Just waiting on Yury to finish the new Wiring harnesses so i can drop it in. I got TONS of pics and lots documentation but i will just post sections at a time so it not just one huge pic thread, Unless thats what ya'll want. Parts Sourced from : Enjuku Racing Phase 2 motortrend FR Sport 240sx Motoring The Nismo Shop and the Biggest Help of All espeically on all OEM parts Russell @ NissanParts.cc ^ Awesome Store GREAT Prices Russell can get you pretty much ANY OEM part, Thanks Russell!! So on to the Build. Heres my S14 that the RB will be going into, Im NOT going for 800hp, this is pretty much gonna be a Family car/DD so 350whp will be good enough. Picked up an RB25 last Oct and began the inspection and basic rebuild I Bought the Engine from JDM Online.com DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!!!! See Business thread --> Jdm-online (whats that on the right???? a 20B!!!) The Wife seems pretty excited So put the wife to work breaking it down Head looks very clean Got the head pulled cylinder walls look good. Cleaned the tops of the piston Pulled the oil pan to check for Gold, luckily no gold!! I want to say the turbo is blown, but im hoping the engine was laid on it side causing the oil to seep through the seals But I have decided to send the turbo off to get ported and fitted with new metal turbine wheels Ahhh The perfect Weekend New OEM Oil Pump installed Bought a Full RB Gasket Rebuild kit Head Milled, New OEM H/G, New Valve Seals, ARP Head Studs Installed As she sat, waiting on back ordered parts Ordered an N1 Water Pump, seems to be much controversy between the N1 and The OEM pump. Ive hears the N1 is not good for DD'n......Guess I'll find out. I normally dont like to cheap out on Parts but damn 1K for an Intake manifold..... Sorry Greddy Picked up an ISIS Manifold Everything bolted up pretty easily. comparison between stock and the ISIS Greddy Style Well i finally had some time off so I decided to Port Match the intake manifold. The ports weren't that bad, this was probably the worst one Then Did the TB Bolted up the IM Bolted up easy had to bend a line on the Oil cooler but that was it. Also cleaned up the Pumps and alt. __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit Last edited by Sileighty_85; 11-21-2010 at 10:03 AM..

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07-12-2010, 09:21 PM	#2
kikcaffine Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 549 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	So I have a few questions being a fellow 25 owner: How did you do the port matching? Just color the head with a marker and line the IM up to it? Who did you send the turbo off to to change the wheels out? How many pounds will you safely be able to run with metal compressor wheels vs those ceramic ones? Will spool time be greatly effected? Will you also port the exhaust manifold or do you see a reason to?

07-12-2010, 09:32 PM	#5
brizanden Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: C-Bus, ohio Age: 23 Posts: 600 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	cool stuff. so you gonna do step by steps of hooking up the p/s lines and water lines and electrical stuff too? if so im gonna straight cheat and look at your thread when im puttin mine in lol.

07-12-2010, 10:19 PM	#10
hostyS 14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lots of this isn't completely necessary that's why it's super expensive.. Eitherway! this thing is going to be rock solid! Awesome build thread man! Mckinney engine mounts/driveshaft?

07-12-2010, 10:32 PM	#13
I LUV MY S13 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norwalk, Los Angeles Age: 23 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (34) Rides Gallery: I LUV MY S13 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	hmm and what about all the gaskets and seals? stock too? head ga!sket looks good, but i personally would have replaced it. Cometic Street Pro FTMFW! __________________ -Jorge

07-12-2010, 10:34 PM	#14
hostyS 14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 23 Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	siiick! Sorry to whore your thread, can I ask the benefits of the Syko kit over the mckinney kit? Keep up the solid money spendin!

07-12-2010, 10:44 PM	#16
sleeper108 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 23 Posts: 470 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	skyo mounts!! Im happy to finally see someone doing their swap with these. I have been looking at all the different kits and was just about sold on theirs, but we will see if that is the same after your review

07-12-2010, 11:15 PM	#17
D.Adams Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Age: 29 Posts: 2,522 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	This build is fucking sick. I hope this build stops allot of the noobs asking the same old questions about the RB swaps. Thank you sir a good addition to zilvia. __________________ “About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends.” ―Herbert Hoover The build http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...u-city-az.html NO FUCKS GIVEN

07-12-2010, 11:40 PM	#18
omgRWDgoodness! Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 22 Posts: 1,130 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Nice looking build, but that's expected from a reputable member like yourself. The fact that you used mostly quality parts from well-known brands that I like is also a Now someone needs to do one of these for an S14 SR swap (into an S14), tired of searching and finding nothing but S13 SR shit. Some of us don't want fuckin' S13 SRs... __________________ WTB: Minty BLUE S13 HUD dash

07-12-2010, 11:42 PM	#19
tricky_ab It's Finally Go Bot Time! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada eh?! Posts: 6,224 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	This is well documented! Good luck with the rest of your build

07-12-2010, 11:57 PM	#20
aa87 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport, LA Age: 25 Posts: 1,123 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Lookin' good chief! __________________ Hookers and blow.

07-13-2010, 12:21 AM	#21
GSXRJJordan Premium Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 8,915 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Great looking build, almost identical to mine when I did my RB25 last year "the right way" (read: expensive). Great job documenting, and big props on getting the wifey involved and takin pics! __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

07-13-2010, 12:50 AM	#22
nemcho Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay area - 95050 - CA Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have the same vacuum

07-13-2010, 02:58 AM	#24
hashi Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: shreveport Age: 29 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	man i should be lucky your local, i need to start saving for my swap

07-13-2010, 03:03 AM	#25
DonkeyDrift Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pasadena, ca Age: 25 Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	heyyy nice build!!!,....i had the sr20store in gardena swap in my rb25 into my s14 but its not 100% done yet,..still need the last finishing touches when i get back from afghanistan

07-13-2010, 11:30 AM	#27
eklips3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Canada Age: 23 Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	wicked build man . Mine is Very Very similar. I should of documented my build. i could of made the RB20 version of this thread haha. but im too lazy to take pictures. __________________ 1992 240sx (RB20. 362whp@16psi)

07-13-2010, 02:04 PM	#28
The High & Mighty Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2010 Location: 626 MPK Age: 24 Posts: 100 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	what a rad build.

07-13-2010, 02:37 PM	#29
c72c Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SW Albuquerque Posts: 919 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	lookin good. where did you get the RB gasket kit? and how much if you don't mind?

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