# Project RBtwo.fortyyyy **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [October 8, 2008, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059 "2008-10-08T23:27:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/1 "2008-10-08T23:27:34Z")
So this year has been a tough one for me, from ka to ka-t, i’ve just been having nothing but bad luck in part buying, and timeing on its own. But finally i’ve decided to throw in the towel and just use the money and put it towards something actually worth it. Im sick of having these tedious problems that you can NEVER figure out. Honestly, i’d rather have a big problem like a turbo seal, or manifold crack or something big than, something as stupid as a leaky injector, a vacumm leak, or even timing. With help from some VERYYY good friends and a weekend to husstle we agree’d there was no better time. So, I went out and bought an RB lol Why rb20 you ask? Well, l’ve always been facinated with the rb motor and just how strong it can be. Not to mention it has become rarer than most sr swaps, as good as they are, i felt it was just something i wanted to do. Lets not forget how much we love the way an rb sounds 😉 haha If it wasnt for some incredible friends this would have never happend. I’d definatly like to thank Ted (Heatw), Steve (G.T.R), and Jordie (Dolph\_KYAS13). Some of the coolest guys around, and definatly a great help when it comes down to it. So enough with the talking and i’ll throw down some pics of the car and the incredible team to put this all together. As funny as this may sound i thought it was pretty significant, seeing as how this insect is known for good fortune and great prayers… We found this little guy in my front clip! The Praying Manits! ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/JPG.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/JPG.jpg) The clip ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00033.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00033.jpg) All stripped down, but dirty…ewww ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00035.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00035.jpg) Ted and Jordie at work while I was being lazy and taking pics 😃 ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00036.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00036.jpg) The victims!..and my civic haha ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00038.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00038.jpg) Some skyrine parts (Will be for sale by the way! ) ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00040.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00040.jpg) Jordie going at it ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00041.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00041.jpg) Mista Ted ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00042.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00042.jpg) All powerwashed out. Yay for no rust 😉 haha ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00043.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00043.jpg) Closer up ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00046.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00046.jpg) Some cyclone shit that was found in the turbo intake? (if anyone knows what this is let me know…im curious) Seems like the previous owner was all about fuel consumption and shit, we found alot of copper tape everywhere lol ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00047.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00047.jpg) Mint bumper (for sale) ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00049.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00049.jpg) Lights ( for sale ) ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00050.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00050.jpg) JDM mint rebar ( for sale ) ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00051.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00051.jpg) Sick Razo shift knob ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00060.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00060.jpg) Weighted unnammed shift knob…it really is heavy lol ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00061.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00061.jpg) This is a TURBO gauge, it measures turbo…Just so you know! ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00062.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00062.jpg) RB km’s, almost exactly 111,111.1 ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00068.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00068.jpg) Still not sure what the AUS is…Australia maybe? ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00069.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00069.jpg) Yay for rocker guard!!! ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00074.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00074.jpg) More rocker guard, and Ted! ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00075.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00075.jpg) All dryed up, looks naiice 😉 ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00077.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00077.jpg) When it gets dark, we pull out the lights 😉 ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00082.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00082.jpg) The carnage, Steve, and Ted ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00084.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00084.jpg) Powered by Steve! ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00088.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00088.jpg) And driven by Ted! ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00090.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00090.jpg) ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00091.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00091.jpg) Some space saving ( for sale ) ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00093.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00093.jpg) More space saving (for sale ) ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00094.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00094.jpg) My “Engine Stand” lol ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00095.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00095.jpg) Guess what made it in the car??? ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00097.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00097.jpg) Almost all wired up 🙂 ![http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00099.jpg](http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii211/get_sideways/RB20%20Swap/DSC00099.jpg) And thats pretty much it. I havent taken a final pic of the motor only because i’d like to clean her up a bit and make everything all perddy. Well, although I enjoyed my rant, i hope you do aswell. And lets PLEASE keep the motorset rivalries to a zero lol Also, if anyone needs wireing … GO TO TED! He is the man, i watched half of transformers and ate some pizza in the time he took to completely re-wire my harness and make it look all jazzy. Hes da man!! Steve is also the man, he finished up some minor details while I was at work just because hes an ultimate guy and a great friend! Again, thanks to everyone who helped. Mike ---
**Author:** ![lopez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a9adbd/32.png) [@lopez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lopez)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 12:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/2 "2008-10-09T00:51:47Z")
congratz ---
**Author:** ![kollo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kollo/32/5661_2.png) [@kollo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kollo)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/3 "2008-10-09T05:11:46Z")
wow that sucks…i was kinda hoping you where gonna sell her…lol good job guys ---
**Author:** ![duckJAI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/duckjai/32/5553_2.png) [@duckJAI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/duckJAI)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/4 "2008-10-09T05:22:32Z")
good stuff Martino, how does she run? ---
**Author:** ![Sky14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bcef8e/32.png) [@Sky14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sky14)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/5 "2008-10-09T05:26:58Z")
your going to love it bro ---
**Author:** ![Kengi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kengi/32/5575_2.png) [@Kengi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kengi)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/6 "2008-10-09T05:31:08Z")
congratulations! If you would like I invite you to the RB-240 Owner’s Club you can put that in your sig if you like. you should be satisfied with the rb20 swap for a while till you get power hungry for more hehe. ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/7 "2008-10-09T06:49:46Z")
Thanks guys. So far I am quite satisfied, only problem im having is battery/alternator issues. I got a rebuilt one yesturday and seemed to be charging alright, but than my battery went down to 11 on load…which worried me. Now i’m at school, in class, actually stuck here, my battery died in the underground. Me and a buddy are trying to work out what to do. Im hoping my battery is just not holding a charge at all, which is why shes dying. But for now…i guess i learn? ---
**Author:** ![veloz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/veloz/32/5586_2.png) [@veloz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/veloz)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/8 "2008-10-09T07:05:12Z")
Very Nice, Come by, I’d love to take a look ---
**Author:** ![Steverb20](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@Steverb20](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Steverb20)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/9 "2008-10-09T07:07:42Z")
Congratz!!! You’re going to love your rb. there is nothing like the sound of a rb motor ---
**Author:** ![DJPyro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@DJPyro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DJPyro)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/10 "2008-10-09T07:30:39Z")
Congrats dude. Them’s some big steps in 1 year. Enjoy the power 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/11 "2008-10-09T07:43:41Z")
Raf you gonna be there today or tomorrow? If i get the battery issue figured out i want to stop by and get you to check out some things. ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/12 "2008-10-09T07:44:47Z")
> [@DYNO RESULTS.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dyno-results/18587/45): > > Congrats dude. Them’s some big steps in 1 year. Enjoy the power 😃 Lol yea, there have been VERY big steps in just one year, shit i still remember the day i brought her home…i bought her in the giant snow storm we had lmaoo and i was sold when i realized i can go down a straight away sideways in snow forever haha ---
**Author:** ![jpod89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jpod89/32/5688_2.png) [@jpod89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jpod89)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/13 "2008-10-09T08:14:09Z")
give me the razo knob. thx. ---
**Author:** ![Slim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Slim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slim)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/14 "2008-10-09T08:16:20Z")
Congratulations on the motor did you get like a video of it starting up or anything? ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/15 "2008-10-09T08:22:01Z")
^^ nah, no need i knew she would start up 😉 Was nice to hear it go though lol ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/16 "2008-10-09T08:22:58Z")
Lol, josh i havent decided which i want to keep and which i want to sell ---
**Author:** ![jpod89](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jpod89/32/5688_2.png) [@jpod89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jpod89)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/17 "2008-10-09T08:24:47Z")
You want to get rid of the Razo shift knob! ---
**Author:** ![Martino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/martino/32/5674_2.png) [@Martino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Martino)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/18 "2008-10-09T08:32:52Z")
No i want to sell A shift knob, i needs money now lol…im selling everything i can! ---
**Author:** ![RED\_LINE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/red_line/32/5656_2.png) [@RED\_LINE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RED_LINE)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/19 "2008-10-09T08:50:26Z")
nice bro, that praying mantis is known by many people to bring good luck & with it finding it’s way under the hood near the RB20 is CRAZY! 🙂 can’t wait to HEAR more about it 😉 haha ---
**Author:** ![Dolph\_KYAS13](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c2a13f/32.png) [@Dolph\_KYAS13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dolph_KYAS13)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059/20 "2008-10-09T09:42:41Z")
No Problem man, you have helped me out enough … it was a fun weekend … procrastinating on homework and staying up all night…glad its in and sorta running man … oh yea and i found the mantis behind the fender … maybe ill win the lottery then its rb for mee to … but the 25 so im just better 😛 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-rbtwo-fortyyyy/119059.md?page=2)