13b t2 swap or should i got 13b re swap????

i plan on drifting with the car soo what would be the better engine?

 

Probly the 13b-re cause it has more power. Gonna be more pricey going for the 13b-re though, there would be nothing wrong with the t2 engine.

 

Less to do with engine and more to do with chassis and suspension. Either would be good.

 

well someone brought up a good point to me
being as doesnt the 2nd turbo kick in after 3-4500 rpms? sorry im not 100% sure where would the flux of revs have the turbos constantly going back and forth?

but if the re is a better choice i wouldnt mind going that way i

 

*smacks head*

 

+1

 

the engine behind the wheel >_>, noobs

 

Agreed. And if your not running a ton of boost (such as 20+psi) then youd be fine anyway. It would help if you tell us your budget because unless you have a pretty deep pocket you are going to be serious trouble very quickly eithor way. Also, if you have the proper injectors for you boost setting and a good tune, you will have virtually no problems. For example, I have a SP T2 at stock boost putting down 210rwhp and 190rwtq and it has a proper tune. While Im tracking it I have no problems at all drifting.

Note: I have full suspension on my car as well.

Do your homework and you will decide on yourself which application will suit your needs and budget.

 

and thats what im trying to do.

the budgets not the problem im 100% aware
im just somewhat trying to figure out the 13b-re all together as im slowly learning more and more about this stuff.

 

budgets not a problem?! that user name should be paulsballin.

 

Here would be a good place to start.

https://www.rx7club.com/search.php

 

Yup. Hence why I said do your homework.

 

i say budgets not a problem cause when it comes down to it id rather work more and save up. i wish i was loaded

 

Seat Time

 

haha well yeah like the other guy up top posted it doesnt really matter which engine just make sure you got good suspension setup and etc, you know how a lot of people drift the 86 corrola etc, that car isnt fast at all its got like 112 hp, prolly around like 90 to the wheels, it just handles like a monster. theres a rx drifting specific forum on here, maybe it would be wise to post up there?

if it were me id say go n/a 13b, gut the interior, get the typical performance mods, beef up that suspension, etc etc

plus getting the fd motor i dont believe its a direct fit so that cost you a little bit more, plus that twin turbo business thats $$ right there

https://www.rx7club.com/forumdisplay.php?f=226

 

Drifting isn't about power.

It's about suspension setup.

Blow your money on a good set of fully adjustable coilovers, like Stance or Moton.

Richard

 

This thread just reminded me...

What do you think would be a better engine for my skyline? Gallo 12 or a Gallo 24?

 

Neither...

In fact, sad to say, this is where a normally aspirated engine would make it easier to drift.
Since the chassis and weight likes around 300 - 350hp at the wheels, a *SIGH* V8 swap would be more efficient...

(I can't believe I said that...)


-Ted

 

best drift engine will be sr20det with a motec exhaust!

 

lol i could actually feel your pain as you were typing... i can't believe you said that either.

so as not to be off topic, build a reliable motor and dump all your time/money researching suspension

 

It's simple. Drifting is the easiest when you have an engine setup capable of generating lots of midrange torque.

Assuming you have the suspension for it, the setup that generates the highest, but most linear powerband in the midrange is the one you want to go with.

 

ok i guess i will rephrase the question sooo i can consume some info

who uses a 13bre engine in their drift set up
have you had a t2 prior?

basically i just want other peoples perspectives on the 2 engines

i know its not mainly about the engines and more the suspension

but aside from that im just not all 100% on the engine swap i want to do
and i just want to make sure i do the right thing for the drift specs

 

So have you drifted Englishtown yet?

 

Do you even know the differences between the s4 and s5 t2 and the RE? It's not like the RE has a special drift apex seal that is going to make you drift better. O.o


Throw any 13b engine in there, get a fast spooling turbo so you can have a broad power range, and go drift. Time on the track will help you more than anything. I have drifted a s4 t2, s4 NA-T, and 13b-re, it doesn't matter.

/end useless thread

 

swap in a RE if you're very rich.
I would only swap a FC engine in a FC though.
or a 20B
But drifting isn't about engine power anyways, so yeah ...strange thread


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