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LOWnSLO 08-29-2013 10:05 PM

RB20 swap
 
Would an RB20 swap cost about the same as a V8 swap minus a couple grand because the RB20 is so cheap? How difficult would the wiring be?

FRT_Fun 08-29-2013 10:07 PM

This will end well.

18psi 08-29-2013 10:08 PM

Yep, drops right in. Super cheap and easy. Make sure to turn the boost up and run ALLOFIT too

FRT_Fun 08-29-2013 10:29 PM

They don't even try anymore. I expect at least a paragraph telling me how they aren't new to turbos and they are experts at tuning lawn mowers so just give them the answer.

thenuge26 08-29-2013 10:38 PM

RB20 swap is in. I heard people are selling LSxs for cheap because they are swapping them out of their miatas for RB20s.

dieselmiata 08-29-2013 11:12 PM

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acro 94 08-29-2013 11:18 PM

dude just get out of here i asked about putting a sr20 into my miata and i got shit on for asking the question, trust me im pretty much done with this site at this point too many douche bags here, they kind of remind me of honda fanboys

thenuge26 08-29-2013 11:29 PM

What are you talking about? SR20 swaps are awesome! I'm saving up for one. They're even better than RB20 swaps. :party:

dieselmiata 08-29-2013 11:54 PM

From another thread on another forum in reference to the suggestion that he buy a Megasquirt instead of band-aids.


Originally Posted by LOWnSLO (Post 2336346)
I know that would be the best route but I don't have the money for that right now

Yeah, I can see this engine swap happening. :jerkit:

thirdgen 08-30-2013 12:15 AM

Lol!!! The party never stops here at MT.net! Best part is, somebody keeps inviting these guys!

Full_Tilt_Boogie 08-30-2013 12:16 AM

why why why why why why why

FRT_Fun 08-30-2013 12:20 AM


Originally Posted by acro 94 (Post 1048722)
dude just get out of here i asked about putting a sr20 into my miata and i got shit on for asking the question, trust me im pretty much done with this site at this point too many douche bags here, they kind of remind me of honda fanboys

Please leave and don't come back.


To the OP, same thing. If you want to be like ^^ this douchebag, then leave. If you want to learn how to properly turbo your miata for the cheapest amount possible then stay and read, read, then read some more.

thirdgen 08-30-2013 12:24 AM

It's ok though, he's from Tampa!!!

2manyhobyz 08-30-2013 12:39 AM

This idea's been kicked around since at least 09. Less than a minute on Google and found this:
Please read first if you are considering any non-Miata engine swap - MX-5 Miata Forum
Think about your project/idea then search. If your lucky,(like me) the ADD will kick in and you'll be on to the next big thing. :facepalm:
- CAPTAIN OBVIOUS

Lee04vr 08-30-2013 09:48 AM


Originally Posted by acro 94 (Post 1048722)
dude just get out of here i asked about putting a sr20 into my miata and i got shit on for asking the question, trust me im pretty much done with this site at this point too many douche bags here, they kind of remind me of honda fanboys

Really this site is the best free source of information on turbocharging the Miata if took your head out of your ass you might learn something. Most of whats on the forum applies to tuning any turbo car and again its free, the people here don't sound like honda fan boys they sound like people who don't like the same stupid uninformed questions being asked over and over. Maybe you feel more at home on club roadster.

Now if you want to talk Miata engine swaps that sound cool someone figure out how to put a 3.5 ecobost V-6 in a Miata.

concealer404 08-30-2013 10:16 AM

They left BEFORE EGGPLANT?!?!?!? NOOOOOOOO

Braineack 08-30-2013 10:19 AM


Originally Posted by concealer404 (Post 1048854)
They left BEFORE EGGPLANT?!?!?!? NOOOOOOOO

eggplant free zone.

:fawk:

RussellT94 08-30-2013 10:24 AM

Quality Control has been busy this week.

concealer404 08-30-2013 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 1048859)
eggplant free zone.

:fawk:



How's that working out for you?

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1377873040

sixshooter 08-30-2013 10:30 AM


Originally Posted by RussellT94 (Post 1048862)
Quality Control has been busy this week.

Yes they have he has.

krissetsfire 08-30-2013 10:58 AM

Some dude in nocal did an rb26. I'm not sure if he's still around I think he pounded it into a wall like acro 94 does to his boyfriend.

I posted this in the sr20 thread. It's pretty baller advice if I do say so myself (yes I was nice to the noob till he turned into a crying little baby).


Originally Posted by krissetsfire (Post 1046910)
Will cost way too much to do sr20. If I was starting from scratch I could have a well sorted, fully built bp (brand new shiny motor with 0 miles and awesome parts inside) for thousands less. I wouldn't have the headache of engineering afterthoughts either.

If you're going to motor swap fe3 is practical. Anything outside of the fe3 is going to be $$$ and no return on investment in comparison. power to $ ratio.

That said. BOTTOM line. 400+hp deserves a swap look. ANYTHING below is a waste unless you have time and money to burn.

I always think of sweet ideas for swaps.... then realize new platform... or i need to bust out the special helmet and drool bucket.

This applies to all swaps. Unless you're doing it for S's & G's take the above into deep consideration.

Erat 08-30-2013 11:34 AM


Originally Posted by 2manyhobyz (Post 1048753)
This idea's been kicked around since at least 09. Less than a minute on Google and found this:
Please read first if you are considering any non-Miata engine swap - MX-5 Miata Forum
Think about your project/idea then search. If your lucky,(like me) the ADD will kick in and you'll be on to the next big thing. :facepalm:
- CAPTAIN OBVIOUS

HOLYCRAP you did a google search and found the answer?

:jerkit:

FRT_Fun 08-30-2013 11:51 AM

How is LOWnSLO a currently active user view this thread? lol

curly 08-30-2013 11:58 AM

Can you still log in to a banned account? I wonder if it's just a ban on your posting privileges.

Either way, good riddance to bad ideas.

FRT_Fun 08-30-2013 12:04 PM

omg it would be great to have banned people still able to log on and not post... is that how it works???? They can see their shitty threads slowly transform into something worth while and awesome.

Braineack 08-30-2013 12:09 PM

something like that.

curly 08-30-2013 12:10 PM

You mean full of ponys? :)

http://th05.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/...ny-d4cw4ao.png

FRT_Fun 08-30-2013 12:22 PM

I haven't seen Joe in here yet.

curly 08-30-2013 12:33 PM

He said he was running low on brony images. The internets can't keep up with him.

shuiend 08-30-2013 01:18 PM

As far as I know banned users can login and view, they just can no longer post or send pm's and such. I have seen several banned users logged in and browsing the site on several occasions.

18psi 08-30-2013 01:33 PM


Originally Posted by krissetsfire (Post 1048873)
Some dude in nocal did an rb26. I'm not sure if he's still around I think he pounded it into a wall like acro 94 does to his boyfriend.

I think its still running/etc. Difference is, that guy knows what he's doing and OP wouldn't know how to change the oil in his car let alone do an RB swap.


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