There is a way to adjust the tachometer for 0$. It has a potentiometer on the back of it. You need to pull the cluster gauge, pull the glass in front of it, remove the screw at the back of the cluster that hold the tacho in place. Once the tacho is removed from the gauge cluster, you'll see a small blue potentiometer at the back of it, turn it almost all the way to the left, reassemble it and test it. It should read close to the real engine speed. I had to do it several time to adjust it. I'm only 200 to 300rpm off at 8000 rpm when I compare the tacho with the hks type 0 I have. Same thing with the speedo, if you ever change the final drive ratio, you can tune the speedo with it. As fo the clutch fan, it's possible to install it if you run mckinney mount and you don't use a 60mm radiator. I have a 32mm copper one and the clutch fan fits with some trimming of the back of the blades to avoid the damper because you need to bolt the fan on the other side of the clutch.
Compared to an R32 crossmember yes, the engine can't be much more toward the firewall with the mckinney mounts, i could barely pass my hand behind the engine, and you need to make way toward the starter bulge on the firewall.
Hey Kalvin, I just watched this video again for about the 20th time. It has been about 12 months since I watched it. I think it is still the best rb swap info for this chassis. I have just finished my RB20det swap in my 1986 VL Commodore in Australia. I am running a Haltech Elite ECU and 1000cc injectors and a rb25 turbo and front mount intercooler. I am only looking at about 400 hp once I update the turbo. I have bought some little 2.0 badges to put on the front fenders.That way when I blow the doors of some of the V8 boys I can point to the 2.0 badges and make them feel even more shit. Also been watching your restoration series on the GTR. That is a great series Also. Have a great day Mate. And keep on killing it with the videos. Cheers Mark.
i really need to do my hw on the technical things you just said in regards to the engine swap tools required, all in all great vid and very useful tips!
Really glad you made this video! I'm thinking about selling my Bugeye WRX and getting a rb20 and dropping it in to a s14 or s13. I'm not 100% sure yet though
I just bought a '91 s13, pretty clean with no rust (thank god🙌🏼) but it was sitting out for a while so that's one thing. Bought it for $2500 and I'm happy with it. All stock and I don't have lots of money laying around so I was thinking of doing a rb20 swap. I'm not looking for insane power to destroy evos or drag race people but I just want 300-400 hp to enjoy and feel that power. Sure I'll race friends and all but nothing serious so I guess a rb20 motor with all included like you said for $1500 is a pretty good deal. Where did you buy yours? Please tell me so I can go see and finish my build. Thanks and awesome vids man👍🏼
+Kalvin Malli (ThatBurgundy240) - Just as a thought always remember that a Sr20det is a direct bolt in (still need supporting mods Radiator , electric fan (not required but nice to save room and get a little free HP) ) but the Rb's require different mounts and at the cost of 3-400$ you end up at about the same price give or take (not saying it's better just saying that there's less involved to get a SR installed) I even used my Ka exhaust at first (hollowed out the cat, strait piped the resonator and made the down pipe) so I saved money there also. Downside of SR 6cylinders means less stress per cylinder so potentially (if u can get the RB head heavily modified to flow as well or better) the RB has a higher HP potential as a daily driver (also stroker option 2.5/2.6 liter)
ok thanks. Also if I choose to use a short shifter will it help clear the console. because as you already know the transmission is back like 4 inches and it keeps popping out of reverse if I dont hold it.
Hey, I heard you mention in your video your wipers not working and getting stuck up... there is a control box for the wipers that if you take it apart and resolder the connections inside it will fix the wipers. I have a rb20 in my s13 and the same thing happened. It was really annoying and took a while to figure out why.
Will the stock rb20 intake work in the s14? Also did you have to do any modifications to the fuse block other than relocating it?? As well I am wanting to use the stock turbo manifold and stock turbo.... will these work?
Austin Anderson not really. Completely different swap. If you want to put an rb20 into a z31 look into the 200zr... it was a special edition z31 that had an rb20 from the factory. I’m sure you could find some information on how to put the 20 in a regular z31 from there
beautiful 240 i love the pig nose with the lip mine looks like yous but black. i love the rb20 like you said everyone talks shit on them they have no idea 400hp is really all you need in an s13. what turbo and how much boost are you running? thanks
+Kalvin Malli (ThatBurgundy240) sweet thanks for the fast reply, I'm about to follow you on Instagram. I'm gonna be making videos of a 240 project once I get it
He's probably running rich, like 12:1 a/f ratio. And that excess fuel that wasn't burnt in the pistons goes out to the exhaust and reignites when it reaches the end of the tailpipe. Most cars that are road going don't usually have antilag because it's extremely loud and you get terrible fuel economy because what it is is in race cars that have turbos, when they want to shift, they lose boost because the rpms drop. So anti lag is a computer controlled input when the driver puts the clutch in, it sends a signal to the engine to cut ignition
+Kalvin Malli (ThatBurgundy240) ohhh. awesome man. I wanna say thank you for mentioning the r32 crossmember can be used for the RB20 swap. That helped a lot!!
+Timmy Telebrant Stock 90s Nissans run very rich, a safety precaution from Nissan, they just dump fuel to keep them safe underload. R33s blow flames out the back on decel. That's why they pick up a good increase in power and get better economy after a retune with Nistune or PowerFC
im seriously considering this project and i will be spending my money on a 240 build but if i can use your help after watching what you do thinking of getting into the car scene!!! ive been riding bikes my entire life is there an email i can use to contact you?
+Kalvin Malli (ThatBurgundy240) Don't get me wrong I'm not bagging out the Rb20 I used to own a Skyline GTS & a GTSt they are great motors with a nice note to them.. but even if on the budget RB25 is a good motor as there is a big market for them and aftermarket parts are readily available! wicked ride bro and yours does sound nice as!! :D
King Vega02 yes an rb will fit into an s14, and like kalvin said, the 20 is great for the near stock thing. He had a 100% stock motor with a front facing intake manifold, a big top mount turbo, ecu and injectors and made about 400 wheel. The 20’s are super reliable right around there. You can push more power with cams and more tuning but it’s not necessary for that level. If you want 500 plus get an rb25 neo, they’re the best 25. Same rods as the 26, variable cam timing, etc. for the 25 or 26 however, they need some reliability mods. look up lone star drift (and search for the jake Jones drift squid rb video) on TH-cam... he has a whole video on building a reliable rb.
buy a inline six cluster. disassemble it. u mite b lucky maybe ur flap sheet chip can compensate but swap the actually gauge nd um pay attention to how u removethneedle for one its spring loaded two, ull rolly have to dremel it to fit and mayb fit ur face on it. nd is all alotta details. ive swapped whole custers from toyota celica cluster volt nd oil oem into integra. a del sol in my dc2 as well... nd mademy own lil pigtail pin. nd all i did wassit in my apt parking lot just pin in nd out to search the pin. wasnt too aythng. just act like plumbers do.
There is a way to adjust the tachometer for 0$. It has a potentiometer on the back of it. You need to pull the cluster gauge, pull the glass in front of it, remove the screw at the back of the cluster that hold the tacho in place. Once the tacho is removed from the gauge cluster, you'll see a small blue potentiometer at the back of it, turn it almost all the way to the left, reassemble it and test it. It should read close to the real engine speed. I had to do it several time to adjust it. I'm only 200 to 300rpm off at 8000 rpm when I compare the tacho with the hks type 0 I have.
Same thing with the speedo, if you ever change the final drive ratio, you can tune the speedo with it.
As fo the clutch fan, it's possible to install it if you run mckinney mount and you don't use a 60mm radiator. I have a 32mm copper one and the clutch fan fits with some trimming of the back of the blades to avoid the damper because you need to bolt the fan on the other side of the clutch.
Do McKinney mounts push it back further towards the firewall?
Compared to an R32 crossmember yes, the engine can't be much more toward the firewall with the mckinney mounts, i could barely pass my hand behind the engine, and you need to make way toward the starter bulge on the firewall.
Hey Kalvin, I just watched this video again for about the 20th time. It has been about 12 months since I watched it. I think it is still the best rb swap info for this chassis. I have just finished my RB20det swap in my 1986 VL Commodore in Australia. I am running a Haltech Elite ECU and 1000cc injectors and a rb25 turbo and front mount intercooler. I am only looking at about 400 hp once I update the turbo. I have bought some little 2.0 badges to put on the front fenders.That way when I blow the doors of some of the V8 boys I can point to the 2.0 badges and make them feel even more shit. Also been watching your restoration series on the GTR. That is a great series Also. Have a great day Mate. And keep on killing it with the videos. Cheers Mark.
i really need to do my hw on the technical things you just said in regards to the engine swap tools required, all in all great vid and very useful tips!
Really glad you made this video! I'm thinking about selling my Bugeye WRX and getting a rb20 and dropping it in to a s14 or s13. I'm not 100% sure yet though
love every video you put out bro THUMBS UP all day :D
+TheGuyThatGives Much appreciated my friend!
They still sound the beast luv em !!!
doing a swap too just trying to figure out what to drop in and a reliable importer
I just bought a '91 s13, pretty clean with no rust (thank god🙌🏼) but it was sitting out for a while so that's one thing. Bought it for $2500 and I'm happy with it. All stock and I don't have lots of money laying around so I was thinking of doing a rb20 swap. I'm not looking for insane power to destroy evos or drag race people but I just want 300-400 hp to enjoy and feel that power. Sure I'll race friends and all but nothing serious so I guess a rb20 motor with all included like you said for $1500 is a pretty good deal. Where did you buy yours? Please tell me so I can go see and finish my build. Thanks and awesome vids man👍🏼
I got my motor locally! But check out JDM engine depot. Thanks!!
+Kalvin Malli (ThatBurgundy240) thanks for replying back!
+Wilbert Leyva the rb25 neo are now 1300 without trans,you can buy an adapter for 300 to run the 350z 6 speed
+Kalvin Malli (ThatBurgundy240) - Just as a thought always remember that a Sr20det is a direct bolt in (still need supporting mods Radiator , electric fan (not required but nice to save room and get a little free HP) ) but the Rb's require different mounts and at the cost of 3-400$ you end up at about the same price give or take (not saying it's better just saying that there's less involved to get a SR installed) I even used my Ka exhaust at first (hollowed out the cat, strait piped the resonator and made the down pipe) so I saved money there also. Downside of SR 6cylinders means less stress per cylinder so potentially (if u can get the RB head heavily modified to flow as well or better) the RB has a higher HP potential as a daily driver (also stroker option 2.5/2.6 liter)
SR20det's go for 5k here in nz
still the same price after 4 years
love the video personally. Wanted to know where you purchased your RB20??
I know this is old video but living in a strict country an RB20DE +T is the easiest way to get cheap upgrade and cheap tax too!
My first thought when I saw the title: "Well it's certainly better than the KA and SR."
wait so I'm confused will the motor drop in with just a r32 gtst cross member or do you have to have transmission and motor mounts?
Rollin HD either or. Which ever is cheaper or available to you.
Can’t find an rb20 these days😕
ok thanks. Also if I choose to use a short shifter will it help clear the console. because as you already know the transmission is back like 4 inches and it keeps popping out of reverse if I dont hold it.
+SLIDEWAYS Racing Team won't have those problems with the McKinny mount kit!
Sick channel bro don't stop making videos
+Daniel Aranda I won't brotha!
I have a buddy here in Wisconsin but he idk how he managed but he a beat up little s13 hatch with a rb20????
I know this video is old, but I can't find a video to answer my question: did you ever break open the motor and build it or is it stock/refreshed?
Hey, I heard you mention in your video your wipers not working and getting stuck up... there is a control box for the wipers that if you take it apart and resolder the connections inside it will fix the wipers. I have a rb20 in my s13 and the same thing happened. It was really annoying and took a while to figure out why.
+Nick A You talking about the green box? I have to switch the polarity of something?
I didn't have to switch any wires on mine, it was a bad solder joint in the box, also check the plug going to the box...
Nick A Yeah I've switched it to a new one. Still didn't change anything. I heard it's common on rb swaps. Weird.
What size whole exhaust pipe you running bro ? And how much power you was making i am confused between 2.5 inch and 3 inch
can u please make a vid talking abt and describing abt the fuse box relocation
+Randy Nguyen I can!
+Kalvin Malli (ThatBurgundy240)
that's great thanks alot didn't know you would reply lolol
hey bro, were you able to have power steering? my RB20 currently doesn't just because I didn't think it would fit
+SLIDEWAYS Racing Team Yes. I don't have it as of now but theres no space limitations.
Will the stock rb20 intake work in the s14? Also did you have to do any modifications to the fuse block other than relocating it?? As well I am wanting to use the stock turbo manifold and stock turbo.... will these work?
Would this be good for a first car?
where did you get the motor?
A 25det turbo is good for direct bolt on and will give a decent 250hp with a full exhaust/front mount/ fuel pump set up
taxis in australia make 265hp n/a (ford falcon ecolpi)
Check Mate so do cop cars? what is your point?
paintballisawsome whats the point of buying all this rice shit when youre gonna get chopped by a stock taxi?? lmao
Check Mate never seen a taxi chop anyone? and fords/holdens are fucking gay lol
+paintballisawsome lol little ricer kids, have fun getting your turbocharged ricer shit get chopped by a stock n/a falcon running on LPG
I noticed that you have power windows on there. Isn't stock like manual windows?
+Red8Roku Nope, this is an SE 240, came with power windows power locks, and power mirrors!
Nice! Thanks for the info. Doing some research for my project 240sx. :)
@@red8roku967 did you end up doing it?
with a.c. or no that's an important factor for me due to the environment where I live
+ruben vega I do not have ac. I have 2/50 ac. Two windows down 50mph
u can also cut a notch in 2 washers for the throttle cable bracket. atleast that works on the sr so it should on the rb too.
I though the same thing when I did my RB swap, but the situation on the RB is a little different, a piece of scrap makes a good bracket.
They're the most amazing motors to toss away inside a bin for a 25DET (or larger)
dream chassis
With this being about a s13 would this mostly apply to the z31 as well?
Austin Anderson not really. Completely different swap. If you want to put an rb20 into a z31 look into the 200zr... it was a special edition z31 that had an rb20 from the factory. I’m sure you could find some information on how to put the 20 in a regular z31 from there
I'm about to start a 240 project and would like to know where did you purchase your motor
beautiful 240 i love the pig nose with the lip mine looks like yous but black. i love the rb20 like you said everyone talks shit on them they have no idea 400hp is really all you need in an s13. what turbo and how much boost are you running? thanks
Rb20det is very fast but if you want to race for money then go for Rb30det but i not looking to race Rb20det is good for me i like the sound
How much did you get the shell for? What what wheels are those
+Chris Dunlap $1900 for the shell. Rust free, Original paint. I mention the wheels in my "Current Mods" Vlog but they are Varrston ES6's
+Kalvin Malli (ThatBurgundy240) sweet thanks for the fast reply, I'm about to follow you on Instagram. I'm gonna be making videos of a 240 project once I get it
Np bro, You should do it for sure! And thank you :)
wheres the vids?
Is it antilag or why does it backfires ?
He's probably running rich, like 12:1 a/f ratio. And that excess fuel that wasn't burnt in the pistons goes out to the exhaust and reignites when it reaches the end of the tailpipe. Most cars that are road going don't usually have antilag because it's extremely loud and you get terrible fuel economy because what it is is in race cars that have turbos, when they want to shift, they lose boost because the rpms drop. So anti lag is a computer controlled input when the driver puts the clutch in, it sends a signal to the engine to cut ignition
+Daniel Estrada (tacoman23) Not running rich. Its common for 90s nissan ECUs.
+Timmy Celebrant Just backfire. 90s Nissan ECU's are known to do it!
+Kalvin Malli (ThatBurgundy240) ohhh. awesome man. I wanna say thank you for mentioning the r32 crossmember can be used for the RB20 swap. That helped a lot!!
+Timmy Telebrant Stock 90s Nissans run very rich, a safety precaution from Nissan, they just dump fuel to keep them safe underload. R33s blow flames out the back on decel. That's why they pick up a good increase in power and get better economy after a retune with Nistune or PowerFC
were did you get your rb20
+Ace King Locally!
whats the website?
Ace King I didn't get it on a website, it was a private local sale!
oh ok kool.
im seriously considering this project and i will be spending my money on a 240 build but if i can use your help after watching what you do thinking of getting into the car scene!!! ive been riding bikes my entire life is there an email i can use to contact you?
sick... what's turbo and engine management system setup
Chris Raghunanan rb25 turbo stock ecu
@@destin6041 , seriously Dude. You just told him it was a rb25. He talks to whole video about its a rb20 and the title of the video says rb20. 🤦♂️
I’m watching this in 2022 this swap finna cost me $6,000 😭
i just bought a already swapped s13 with a 25 tubro for 4k, just needed some gas and a battery
def go a RB25 if you can... otherwise you should be able to pick up a RB20 anywhere for cheap as everyone upgrades from it.
+NFORSA Personally i like the 20 better if you aren't looking for more then 400 :) otherwise id just get a rb26!
+Kalvin Malli (ThatBurgundy240) Don't get me wrong I'm not bagging out the Rb20 I used to own a Skyline GTS & a GTSt they are great motors with a nice note to them.. but even if on the budget RB25 is a good motor as there is a big market for them and aftermarket parts are readily available!
wicked ride bro and yours does sound nice as!! :D
NFORSA I just got an S14 would an RB fit? And which one do you prefer?
King Vega02 yes an rb will fit into an s14, and like kalvin said, the 20 is great for the near stock thing. He had a 100% stock motor with a front facing intake manifold, a big top mount turbo, ecu and injectors and made about 400 wheel. The 20’s are super reliable right around there. You can push more power with cams and more tuning but it’s not necessary for that level. If you want 500 plus get an rb25 neo, they’re the best 25. Same rods as the 26, variable cam timing, etc. for the 25 or 26 however, they need some reliability mods. look up lone star drift (and search for the jake Jones drift squid rb video) on TH-cam... he has a whole video on building a reliable rb.
buy a inline six cluster. disassemble it. u mite b lucky maybe ur flap sheet chip can compensate but swap the actually gauge nd um pay attention to how u removethneedle for one its spring loaded two, ull rolly have to dremel it to fit and mayb fit ur face on it. nd is all alotta details. ive swapped whole custers from toyota celica cluster volt nd oil oem into integra. a del sol in my dc2 as well... nd mademy own lil pigtail pin. nd all i did wassit in my apt parking lot just pin in nd out to search the pin. wasnt too aythng. just act like plumbers do.
RB are expensive now
You know