hotrodtu77's rb20 into s13 thread

[hotrodstu77]

then how come so many guys can go to a aftermarket and not recirc and be fine?

[ARC240]

I have an A'PEXi Twin Chamber, vented to atmosphere, I have zero stalling problems whatsoever. However, I do have a Blitz Access computer, not sure if that might have anything to do with it (if the ECU was reprogrammed to compensate for an atmospheric BOV that doesn't recirc the air) but I know stalling is not an issue at all.

[hotrodstu77]

ok so is there anyone that wants to come down and help me finish up the wiring on this thing. i'm almost done with it. ill pay your gas and then some. please please please!!!!

[RR32GTRR]

Also im sure you might need a cluster from a R32 to make the tach work.

[ARC240]

Also im sure you might need a cluster from a R32 to make the tach work.

No, entire R32 cluster wont work, you're using the KA speed sensor which doesn't use a cable for the speedometer. The KA tach wont read the right RPM, but if you want (it's optional) but you can recalibrate your KA tach OR get a GTS-t tach from a Skyline cluster and put in place of the KA one in your present cluster.

[hotrodstu77]

ok i'm basically on to wiring. i just need a hangar for the driveshaft and a motor mount bolt, and a tranny mount bolt lol.

[hotrodstu77]

update

its running. its almost driveable i just need to find out how to mount the sidemount intercooler and pick up some cooling lines and a fan and then i'm good to go.

[hotrodstu77]

guys i need help. how do i make this intercooler fit? how many pipes do i need. riyad gave me 3 pipes and claims i have everythign i need. i dont believe so though. this is what i have:






am i missing anything? how does this work? i dont wanna go spend 500 bucks on a FMIC yet. i just wanna try and save myself the money and make this work. please help me. pics would be nice or if anyone wants to explain in detail how to make it work.

[flipridah17]

If I remember correctly you only need two pipes.. The two metal pipes you have attaches to the pipes below

It is a bitch to install thou so be patient!

You can see on this picture:

[hotrodstu77]

your kidding? there is only two pipes? that makes things a bit easier but i dont get why he gave me three pipes?

[hotrodstu77]

well guys i got my intercooler in. i am missing one piece which should come this week. then i can drive her around the street. well here is the pics of where i'm at right now.

[hotrodstu77]

waiting on one more peice from riyad. should be here tomorow then i can drive her. still need all tranny sensors and my exhuast and walbro unit to come in. doin the fuel filter and throwing premium in her today.

[hotrodstu77]

well i drove her for the first time yester day and low and behold the transmission is toast!!@#$ when we did the oil change chunks of a thrust bearing came out of it......and its really really noisey. but before we pulled the tranny i got to experiance how fast this car is. OH MY GOD! this thing pulls harder then my street bike. its got so much more power then i was prepared for. over all this is an amazing swap that i would do over and sr20 anyday! its so smooth but powerfull and there is s much torque. i was expecting it to be quick but not expecting it to start drifting sideways on a straight road as i got into the power band. i'm still giddy from the ride. it was awesome and i'm in love with this combination. great swap!!!! so anyways in about 20 min i pulled the tranny out and found that by turning it by hand it also makes alot of noises and there is alot of shaft play from the input shaft. plus i cleaned my whole garage as it was turning into a giant cluster f*ck of tools and parts.

so until i get the new tranny, here is how she sits now:

[Skym]

I like.

Stock RB2ODET surprised me as well, smooth and picks up quickly with little bit of throttle. But when you add mods, engine seems to be slower. If you do add mods, I would suggest Nistune or an aftermarket ECU with stock maps before modding engine. That's the first thing I should have done. ECU tune makes a huge difference if done correctly.

[hotrodstu77]

ya i found that out yesterday when my buddy with a basically stock D16 civic turbo running a neptune ecu was able to pull a 14 second time with maybe only 180 whp at 10 psi. i'm deff gonna look into those tuning programs, i didnt know they exsisted. i still have alot to learn about this motor. thanks for the advice. i'm fine being stock right now but for future plans a tune is def the first thing to come. whats your set up right now skym??