RadioRedline Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Was curious about dropping a skyline engine in one of my two 620s ? Anyone here think that might be plausible? Both trucks are 74, and I would obviously look for a trans/engine combo. (3 speed auto atm :() Radio Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 4cyl skyline engine would work... RB-series, cut the firewall. Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 So what years was the 4 cyl skyline engine produced? and is the 4 cyl single double or non turbo? Radio Quote Link to comment
b210in Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 So what years was the 4 cyl skyline engine produced? and is the 4 cyl single double or non turbo? Radio if you have to ask this question, you are in over your head. Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Oh. Okay I found it on Wiki 72-73 Heres a truck in Regina (my city) found a video of on youtube. Now the one in the Video is that newer gen 6 cyl, I was thinking using one of those or one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_S20_engine Thoughts? Radio Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 B2110, what do you drive...your profile lists nothing... Radio Quote Link to comment
lumpy01 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Anyone here think that might be plausible? any thing is possible with a sawsall an maybe a BFH Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 FJ20e, FJ20eT... 4cyl and not 70s Good luck getting your hands on a S20 engine. I have yet to see one outside of japan. Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 HAha But im "the Radio" If s20 exists... Ok so whats this FJ20 available in NA? Radio Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Holla at lumpy, Fning A on the BFH! Radio Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Why bother with a 6-cyl in such a small truck if you're going turbo. Just do an SR20DET swap. Look up what these engines are so you know their power, capabilities, and what to call them rather than just 'Skyline engine' You're going to have clearance issues and need custom engine mounts. Cutting and welding is required in an engine swap. Then comes the fun part of wiring in the ECU. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) HAha But im "the Radio" If s20 exists... lol good luck getting that even in Japan :rolleyes: if you want to shoe horn an RB20/25/26/30 into a 620 be ready for a lot of cutting and welding just to get it physically in there. power wise, an SR will fit in a hell of a lot easier and you can get far more HP than youl ever need in a 620 out of it. Id brush up on your Nissan engine selections/specs and then come back to it. If you want to run factory turbo (and assuming your up for plenty of possible fab work) there's SR20, CA18, FJ20, RB25, RB26(tt) VG30, VG30(dett), L28, what else am I forgetting? Edited November 10, 2009 by Skib Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 But after watching Tokyo Drift I assumed Dropping a "Skyline Engine" was a long 12 hour day of work! :lol: Gotta start somewhere so I ordered the Nissan performance book, I'm not against research...keep in mind i'm coming off of the Saturn Engine Terminology here... Radio Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 (assuming your set on turbo) for a swap with a good work/money/power ratio your looking at the SR20det, CA18et, KA24 built for turbo, FJ20et (all 4cyl motors that wouln't require you to hack out your fire wall and part of the trans tunnel) if you want something that just has some "wow" factor and RB sure would do it but beyond that its not practical when you can pull plenty of power out of motors that will fit in there. you can get some cool "wow" factors from those motors too tho, the first one that comes to mind is wagdattos supercharged KA build Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Dropping a Skyline engine in anything is a 12 hour job if you have all the tools you need and you've done an engine swap 17 times prior. Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I do most of my research watching the fast and the furious...... Maybe that's why I cut my firewall.................................................:fu: Quote Link to comment
b210in Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 But after watching Tokyo Drift I assumed Dropping a "Skyline Engine" was a long 12 hour day of work! :lol: Gotta start somewhere so I ordered the Nissan performance book, I'm not against research...keep in mind i'm coming off of the Saturn Engine Terminology here... Radio at least you are honest with your pursuit of ratsuness. joining this forum was the first correct thing to start with your swap. i suggest to bury yourself in the project datto section on this forum and then begin to ask more questions. the first thing you need to determine at this point is how much money do you want to spend and what skill level you have. the dollar amount will determine help determine the engine choice. Quote Link to comment
b210in Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I do most of my research watching the fast and the furious...... Maybe that's why I cut my firewall.................................................:fu: common guys, cut him some slack, at least he wants to learn. the spark of enthusiasm has to start somewhere. Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I have all the tools, and a very talented fabrication friend...I work in a car dealership with 3 good Tech friends. But I want to do this myself so research is where i've started, and realize that there are many options motor mize rotary, Nissan RB, etc...Just am in love with "workin on ma TEERUCK!" Radio Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Dropping a Skyline engine in anything is a 12 hour job if you have all the tools you need and you've done an engine swap 17 times prior. :lol: it can be done, Iv got an L6 swap down to 4 hours so far :P I have all the tools, and a very talented fabrication friend...I work in a car dealership with 3 good Tech friends. But I want to do this myself so research is where i've started, and realize that there are many options motor mize rotary, Nissan RB, etc...Just am in love with "workin on ma TEERUCK!" Radio then it looks like you just need to figure out how much you want to spend :cool: Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 find: engine trans ecu wiring gauge cluster.... you basically looking for the whole front cut of a skyline... good luck Fab: Driveshaft firewall floor frame rails motor mounts..... basically the whole front half of the truck not to mention build or buy a rear axle thats going to handle the power. KA swap it. Quote Link to comment
ichorid Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 its seriously the month of omgsearch threads here on ratsun. Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 ichorid-Dude...if I searched everything as opposed to asking, I'd use google. Seeing as you have no clue on the benefits of a forum for social aspects of discussion, I suggest you look at the following list I made: RATSUN by RADIO --------------------- 1. Forums are FUN 2. There are NO stupid questions 3. Adding to and starting threads is just like shooting the shit with a bunch of Datsun Homies! 4. Making friends on the internet is IN 5. Using the internet to talk to people across the country or continent is COOL 5. Starting a new thread is to getting LAID, as to searching old threads is to whacking it. 6. ichorid, sounds like you need to get laid? seriously bro 7. Radio = new guy, ichorid = know it all Radio Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) RATSUN by RADIO --------------------- 1. Forums are FUN yes, yes they are2. There are NO stupid questions no, there are many3. Adding to and starting threads is just like shooting the shit with a bunch of Datsun Homies! yes & no4. Making friends on the internet is IN sure?5. Using the internet to talk to people across the country or continent is COOL yes5. Starting a new thread is to getting LAID, as to searching old threads is to whacking it. what? use the search button.6. ichorid, sounds like you need to get laid? seriously bro I dont know ichorid's score. he may or may not :P7. Radio = new guy, yes, n00b ichorid = know it all hes mostly right (but also wrong) on that post actually, the RB into a 620 idea woulnt turn up much results so its relative to other posts and not so much this one Edited November 11, 2009 by Skib Quote Link to comment
RadioRedline Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 oh. but momma always said CRUMB CAKE! Radio Quote Link to comment
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