# Summer Project: Sr20det or Rb20det? **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [February 5, 2006, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591 "2006-02-05T13:22:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cyrus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ac91a4/32.png) [@Cyrus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cyrus)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/1 "2006-02-05T13:22:25Z")
So I want to do a summer project on a 240sx S14. Should I go for the Sr20det right away or do a swap later and just start with the rb20det? ---
**Author:** ![robbbby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b19c9b/32.png) [@robbbby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robbbby)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/2 "2006-02-05T13:24:22Z")
If you are going to stick with a 2.0 i’d go with the SR. ---
**Author:** ![slipperysilvia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slipperysilvia/32/5485_2.png) [@slipperysilvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slipperysilvia)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/3 "2006-02-05T13:25:56Z")
just go with the sr20 and be more reliable, just as quick and far better on gas…plus u will have some $$ in the pocket left over to buy some suspension or whatever u want… ---
**Author:** ![jugs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6a8cbe/32.png) [@jugs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jugs)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/4 "2006-02-05T13:51:03Z")
RB20DET. No question. (IMHO - thx koz, pm if you’d like) _edit: big-byrd is right. read up. then decide for yourself. many many people go SR, on the other hand, the other engine options have their teams growing as well. whys that?_ ---
**Author:** ![big-byrd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big-byrd/32/3192_2.png) [@big-byrd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big-byrd)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/5 "2006-02-05T13:58:36Z")
> [@slipperysilvia](#): > > just go with the sr20 and be more reliable, just as quick and far better on gas…plus u will have some $$ in the pocket left over to buy some suspension or whatever u want… varun, isn’t your opinion a little biased, considering you sell sr’s? instead of telling him what YOU (generally speaking) would go with, tell him to **do some research** on various boards if this one isn’t enough, find out pricing, other people’s experiences with different motors, parts availablity, etc, and then make an educated decision. and if you want to tell him your opinion, don’t just say “go sr” and that’s it. try explaining WHY with respect to the factors listed above. mmkaythx. these may also help you with your search: > **[Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum](https://www.zilvia.net)** > > The Original Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Community Forums | Member Rides, Photo Gallery, Blogs, Technical Articles, Marketplace, Group Buys, Reviews, Installs, Drifting, Links. > **[Nissan 240SX Forums](https://www.240sxforums.com/)** > > A forum community dedicated to Nissan 240SX owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, builds, engine swaps, turbos, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! > **[SR20 Forum](https://www.sr20forum.com/)** > > A forum community dedicated to Nissan SR20 Engine owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, builds, turbos, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! [www.freshalloy.com](http://www.freshalloy.com) > **[NICOclub](https://www.nicoclub.com/)** > > The Nissan and Infiniti enthusiast community - Repairs, modifications, resources and much more! [www.rb20owners.com](http://www.rb20owners.com) > **[rb20det.com](http://ww38.rb20det.com/)** > > Nissan 240SX Engine Swap,Wiring Diagram,Engine Specs,R32 Nissan,Engine Diagram [www.gtrcanada.com](http://www.gtrcanada.com) . . . the list goes on. there’s more than enough information to search through to find the answer to your question. good luck. ---
**Author:** ![koz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/koz/32/5478_2.png) [@koz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/koz)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/6 "2006-02-05T14:02:35Z")
> [@jugs](#): > > RB20DET. No question. i gotta question… why? ---
**Author:** ![DePhrag](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4bbf92/32.png) [@DePhrag](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DePhrag)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/7 "2006-02-05T14:18:22Z")
> i gotta question… why? koz! haha, get it James ---
**Author:** ![spilner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@spilner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spilner)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/8 "2006-02-05T14:24:32Z")
B16A Vtec GSR block LS head Vtec swap type R tranny brppppppppppppppp ---
**Author:** ![lewtz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/439d5e/32.png) [@lewtz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lewtz)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/9 "2006-02-05T14:29:09Z")
lol… SR’s are pretty much the best way to go, especially in your case. RB’s aren’t very popular here, thus sourcing out parts isn’t an easy task, not to mention expensive. Go the SR route, its cheaper in almost every conceivable angle. My guess is your not going to run big power. Stock internals are good for 400hp and no one on here is running that high, maybe happy240sx but that’s it. Listen to Varun, he knows like everyone else. You will get more results out of the SR than the RB. ---
**Author:** ![jugs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6a8cbe/32.png) [@jugs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jugs)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/10 "2006-02-05T14:38:48Z")
I was going to agree with dvstr, until he added in the last part. SRs are super common (every honda kid knows em), and the engine/swap would be similar price. Aftermarket parts themselves would be cheaper. That is of course if you prefer Megan to HKS. But thats why you go with the SR in the first place, because its cheaper. ---
**Author:** ![alesserfate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f6c823/32.png) [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/11 "2006-02-05T14:55:13Z")
rb… im not even gona bother explaining why… when you know the reason to go rb you’ll know why NOT to go with an sr unless you suck at driving ---
**Author:** ![jammin1911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a9a28c/32.png) [@jammin1911](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jammin1911)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/12 "2006-02-05T15:31:22Z")
haha nice one James. Both motors have their advantages, they both cost almost exactly the same to get in to your car. Just do your research like these guys are saying – make your own call. ---
**Author:** ![Fobwall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ea924/32.png) [@Fobwall](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fobwall)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/13 "2006-02-05T15:53:09Z")
:compress: Like spilner said… go with the B16A Vtec GSR block LS head Vtec swap type R tranny brppppppppppppppp!! lol on a more serious note, you should do some more research, it shouldnt be about what other people want you to think. But it’s true that there’s a lot more aftermarket support for SR’s here since they are getting so popular. But then again. an rb20det is sexy and there’s lots of other things that can be done to it as well. well that’s just in my opinion anyways. decided for yourself. ---
**Author:** ![Original\_Nutta](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/original_nutta/32/5474_2.png) [@Original\_Nutta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Original_Nutta)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/14 "2006-02-05T20:22:26Z")
Go with a RB25DET. _cough_ [http://www.son240sx.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18208](http://www.son240sx.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18208) _cough_ ---
**Author:** ![alesserfate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f6c823/32.png) [@alesserfate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/alesserfate)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/15 "2006-02-05T20:44:58Z")
from my point of view if you dont know whether SR or RB, than you need an SR, cause you just simply dont have a reason to own an RB yet, you should want RB only after you realize SR isnt good enough for you ---
**Author:** ![Cyrus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ac91a4/32.png) [@Cyrus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cyrus)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/16 "2006-02-05T21:21:39Z")
Whoa, thanks for all the advice and more importantly the websites you guys provided. I still have a couple months till the summer so I will do the research and get the engine that fits my style best. As for the B16A Vtec GSR block LS head Vtec swap type R tranny brp, I’ll wait till I can afford it :roll: ---
**Author:** ![jugs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6a8cbe/32.png) [@jugs](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jugs)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/17 "2006-02-05T21:29:33Z")
Good call, and good luck. Cheers. ---
**Author:** ![s13Junkyard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13junkyard/32/5502_2.png) [@s13Junkyard](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s13Junkyard)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/18 "2006-02-05T22:40:45Z")
rb20’s are shit sr20 all the way ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2006, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/19 "2006-02-05T22:50:25Z")
Straight up word on the street RB20’s are Doggs… Find yourself a nicely pulled SR29DET motorset from someone reputable and just drop it in there. RB’s are too much work for what they are worth. With the money trying to get one in there you can take that and spend it into mods on your SR. ---
**Author:** ![GT-101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/898d66/32.png) [@GT-101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT-101)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2006, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591/20 "2006-02-06T00:20:32Z")
> [@Cyrus](#): > > So I want to do a summer project on a 240sx S14. Should I go for the Sr20det right away or do a swap later and just start with the rb20det? Sorry, not sure what you mean. You want to start with a RB and do a swap later with a SR. And secondly, search. It’s your car, and your money, make your decision. BTW anything is fast if it has: :jerkit: [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/summer-project-sr20det-or-rb20det/92591.md?page=2)