E21 ENGINE SWAP??? RB26

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drilla
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E21 ENGINE SWAP??? RB26

Post by drilla »

i want to put a rb26 skyline engine in to my e21 project? i can get a engine with a rwd sump and gearbox ?
who can i get to mount the engine in properly?? if any one can help or direct me in the right way will b much appreciate.
thanks.


do you think it will fit :thnx


drilla
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Re: E21 ENGINE SWAP??? RB26

Post by drilla »

o ya it a rhd .an il be puting a custom peddel box.
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Re: E21 ENGINE SWAP??? RB26

Post by TopCat »

I am sure I read an article in PBMW re this the other day - looks like all will work

nb the article says that RB stands for "race bred"= OK by me!!
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Re: E21 ENGINE SWAP??? RB26

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yes it was August 2012 edition of PBMW

the one with the E21 series with a 2.8 M52 engine in gold
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