The RB20DET was first introduced in 1986, fitted into the R31 Nissan Skyline (the GT Passage, GTS Turbo, GTS-R, GTS-R and GTS Autech variants). It went on to join it’s larger siblings (RB25DET, RB26DETT) in the R32 generation Nissan Skyline.
Is the rb20 a good motor?
haha, yeah the rb20 is a strong little engine. while i hadnt had my car swapped for long before it was wrecked i never had a problem with the 20, always started and never let me down. just change the oil every 2.5k mi and coolant once a year and life should be good.
Can you put a turbo on a NASP RB20?
Sadly you can’t just put a turbo on the NASP RB20 even thought they came with a turbo version. The Turbo version has a different compression ratio and is quite different component wise to the NASP version. The RB25DET turbo provides more power and is relatively simple to mate to an RB20 block requiring only oil and air line rerouting.
How much horsepower does a RB20 engine have?
The turbo-charged RB20DET has a power capacity of 212 HP at 6,400 RPM. The RB20P, with 12 valves and a single-cam design, is the only one to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It gets 93 HP at 5,600 RPM. The RB20DET-R produces 207 HP at 6,400 RPM. Finally, the RB20DE NEO generates 153 HP.
What is the difference between RB20 and RB25DET?
The RB25DET turbo provides more power and is relatively simple to mate to an RB20 block requiring only oil and air line rerouting. The more air you can get into an engine, the more fuel it can burn and uprating the induction with a turbocharger upgrade makes superb power gains.
How do I increase the power of my RB20E Cam?
Altering your RB20E cam will make a dramatic difference to the engine power band. Choosing a higher performance cam profile raises the power band accordingly. Fast road cams usually boost the performance throughout the rev range, you may lose a little low down torque but higher rpm power will be lifted.
