D21 nissan 4X4 pickup RB20DET swap **first test run**

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Uploaded by on Apr 29, 2009

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  • Z and ka same pattern

  • Was the 4cylinder. rb and ka motors have the same tranny bolt pattern except for the 2 upper bolts and upper centering pin. Vg motor (v6) is different.

  • Yes i matched the rb20 on the original 4wd transmission

  • How easy was the swap. Does the engine bolt in ok or is there a bit off modifying to the mounts and firewall? Any info would be much appreciated

  • @IraqiBomber116 No mod to the firewall. Need to relocate only the 2 upper holes of the transmission bellhousing. Move back the engine and transmission back from about 1.75 inches (it has enough space with the firewall) and also lift the tail of the transmission about 1.75 inches (because the engine sump will

  • @IraqiBomber116 be in the front cause you need to do a custom oil pan and the sump is in the rear on the Z24 to fit with the front axle. The RB pan WILL NOT clear the axle.) You also need to do a 1.75inches spacer for the front driveshaft(because you moved back the powertrain)

    Cut and rearrange properly engine and transmission mounts.

    Pay attention that the turbo clear the steering shaft.

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  • that would make a nasty prerunner truck with that motor setup!

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  • merci. !

  • I want to see more of this truck I want to know all the details of this truck what it took to put the motor in what work needed to be done ect the truck I want to build will be awesome but just for me cuz for some reason these Nissan's didn't get much of a following but I love em lol please let me know and post more videos

  • How about the older 4-cylinder z motors?? Do you know if they have the same tranny? Sweet truck guys and post some more vids!!!

  • Was the original motor a 4-cylinder or a v6?

  • Are you still able to use 4x4? I would love to do that kinda swap with my 86 toyota.

  • nice sound

  • Does that body lift improve clearance of rocks and such?

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