rb20det on ae86 hatch

[d16a6]

-thats mi question, a motor rb20det (skyline gts-t 2000 twin cam turbo inline 6) with te gearbox, will fit in a trueno ae86 hatch?

- or will fit whitout the gearbox?

- can modify the gearbox of the ae86 to put in the rb20det?

thank you all guys

[Ivan141]

Hello there...some answers for you:
Yes it has been done before (at least twice as far as i know of).
But I wouldnt go as far as saying it fits. It requires LOTS of modifications to stuff it in there.
You could try to use the ae86 gearbox, and probably blow it to pieces on the first run..along with the axle/differential.

[James]

Yeah as Ivan said it takes ALOT of work to fit it in there, people find putting a SR20det in a AE86 easer even thought its still alot of work. Mind you if you have money, engineering knowlage then I see no reason why it cant fit...I would stay away from the T50 gearbox...maybe try a W55 from a Supra..they can handle V8s.

Keep us informed, sounds very interesting. Oh and welcome to AEU86.ORG

[d16a6]

thank you guys
i ask before because its sound a good projet to me
so i buy today the hatch and the motor
the ae86 cost me like $400.- it come with the 1.5 sohc motor
and i got the rb20det for $300.- it comes with all (gearbox cables ecu etc.)

the 86 its in really good shape it amost dont have rust and the motor i got from a skyline what just meet a honda civic (yeah of front)

so i queep you inform
thank guys and sorry for the english but im from latinamerica, and i dont speak spanish very well

bye

[James]

Sounds like a cool project. Please do keep us informed, its going to be one killer conversion. The power will be good as the weight of the AE85 is nothing compared with a Skyline.

Best of luch with your conversion

[Ivan141]

That's not a bad price for an engine+gearbox...

[Doktor]

Its very good idea to put in sr but what are going to do with your diff. I m loking for some info about swap diff from hilux or something similar?? guys from garagedori use hi lux diif (shortened for compatible with ae). Is there someone in EU who done it??

[James]

Hilux diff's seem to be popular in New Zealand... they are a very strong diff and easy to get your hands on. Why not spend some big money and get a TRD LSD...they are known to handle a good bashing.

[Doktor]

Im looking for a very strong final gear. Oem f.g. its to week for strong turbo engine i think(am I wrong??). I saw a few broken f.g from race car with 180ps power. I want to now what kind of diff use Mcnamara in his ae86(guy from Ireland)

[NoHachi]

Quote:Yes it has been done before (at least twice as far as i know of).

True, but neither of those cars has ever seen a corner in its lifetime..Very nice dragracingcars.

Regarding final-gears..junk the original axle ( you will snap those like twigs) and start looking for either a celica-supra rear axle (moderate power) or a 9" Ford rear-end (stupid power)..

Whatever way you look at it..there will be little left of the original hachi when you finish. You have to fabricate a new firewal and transmission tunnel to get the engine set-back to reasonable values..If not then you end up with an already very heavy engine, concentrating its weight in front of the front axle-line..(aka understeer understeer understeer).

I personally believe that it would not be fun to drive..but horsepower kan make up a lot for some..