Sorry, haven't started yet the engine swap yet, but seriously entertaining the idea for my CQ hill climb project. Did some searching on the web and haven't found anyone who has done this yet, so why? Legendary power, strength, reliability, drivetrain, and the engine sound!
Not to mention the engine would no longer be hanging over the front of the axles, so I'm very curious how it would affect the vehicle dynamics.
Major hurdles I foresee:
1. The firewall and transmission tunnel will need to be heavily modified. The RB trans is wider, taller, longer, and has a transfer case w/external front driveshaft. I may not be able to have a passenger seat.
2. The RB will need to sit much further back to accommodate the correct front driveline. Since the RB has a front diff with driveline positioned at the center of the motor, I may need to modify the oil pan and move the diff farther towards the rear of the engine.
3. Lots of other custom stuff, motor mounts, subframe, steering rack relocation, tierod/steering knuckles need a redesign, front axles, driveshaft. List goes on.
I'd like to know your guys' thoughts. The RB engine and trans is relatively cheap for great performance in just stock trim, which is why this is so appealing. I'd be using an engine and trans out of a R34 GT-S skyline. Pic included
Not to mention the engine would no longer be hanging over the front of the axles, so I'm very curious how it would affect the vehicle dynamics.
Major hurdles I foresee:
1. The firewall and transmission tunnel will need to be heavily modified. The RB trans is wider, taller, longer, and has a transfer case w/external front driveshaft. I may not be able to have a passenger seat.
2. The RB will need to sit much further back to accommodate the correct front driveline. Since the RB has a front diff with driveline positioned at the center of the motor, I may need to modify the oil pan and move the diff farther towards the rear of the engine.
3. Lots of other custom stuff, motor mounts, subframe, steering rack relocation, tierod/steering knuckles need a redesign, front axles, driveshaft. List goes on.
I'd like to know your guys' thoughts. The RB engine and trans is relatively cheap for great performance in just stock trim, which is why this is so appealing. I'd be using an engine and trans out of a R34 GT-S skyline. Pic included
18x10.5 et22. This will fit front and rear without needing spacers to clear the shock body, and gives me about 2" past the OEM fenders to build up a sexy wide body.
