What kind of engine did the Nissan RB20DET have?
In 1985 turbocharged RB20DE was produced, that was RB20DET. The engines used 16V turbocharger, and their maximal boost pressure was 7 psi (0.5 bar). They were also equipped with new pistons, connecting rods, another camshaft, cylinder head gasket, ECU, and compression ratio was reduced to 8.5. RB20DET fuel injectors were 270 cc/min.
What’s the difference between a RB20E and RB20DET?
Also in 1985 the most popular RB20DE was produced. Its main difference from RB20E was new head with two camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder. Also RB20DE was equipped with individual ignition coils, new crankshaft, modified connecting rods, pistons and intake system, new ECU.
Why does the RB20DET not have enough torque?
Due to the RB20DET’s small-bore, short-stroke design, the engine lacks sufficient torque below 4500 rpm. This “gutless” feeling can be fixed with some careful R&D around camshafts and turbocharger sizing.
What kind of fuel injectors do I need for a RB20DET?
To implement it, you should buy RB26DETT fuel injectors, 444 cc/min, and also Skyline GTR intercooler, wastegate, downpipe, 3” straight pipe exhaust system, RB25 MAF or 300ZX Z32 MAF, boost controller, Walbro 255 or GTR fuel pump and also spark plugs. Then you need to adjust all this.
Why do you need to pull both manifolds on a RB25?
You will want to take the manifolds off the head before removing the head. On some cars, you can remove the head with the manifolds attached. For the RB25 weight is going to play big role because the turbo manifold and turbo weigh a good bit. The other reason to pull both manifolds it to make sure that everything is disconnected.
In 1985 turbocharged RB20DE was produced, that was RB20DET. The engines used 16V turbocharger, and their maximal boost pressure was 7 psi (0.5 bar). They were also equipped with new pistons, connecting rods, another camshaft, cylinder head gasket, ECU, and compression ratio was reduced to 8.5. RB20DET fuel injectors were 270 cc/min.
Which is the best upgrade for a RB20 engine?
The best RB20 upgrades on an engine are typically the ones that give the best power gain for you spend the turbo engines are much better propositions for your tuning project. We won’t be swayed by popular RB20 upgrades, they need to be cost effective. Significant gains on the RB20 can be made from camshaft upgrades.
How often should I Change my Nissan RB20DE engine?
But if your car is equipped with RB20DE NEO engine, then you should regulate them sometimes. All RB20 versions have timing belt, which should be changed every 60,000 miles of mileage (90,000 km). Besides RB20, RB series included such engines as RB24S, RB25DE/DET, RB26DETT and RB30S/E/ET. When RB20DE/E was discontinued, it was replaced with VQ23DE.