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How to install a RB20DET into a VL..

Started by VLRB20DET · 8 Mar 2004 · 105 replies

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bachig24uArchived member
i think you missed the boat on this one Mike!! If anyones after a memcal to suit; RB20DET 870cc seimens deka injectors 110324's 18psi highmount FMIC Walbro 255LPH or a Mines tune for a stock setup let me know.
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MadvlmikeArchived member
So the RB30E power steering pump bolts stright on to the rb20det? and i dont need to change anything?
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PSI086Archived member
Yeah it does but you need to put spacers under the top 2 bolts and slightly notch the timing cover
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fly30lArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by poohkies [View Post] r u talking RB25de auto, yes, that arn't that much more, RB25DET with 5 speed manual, your looking closer to 4 Grand with wiring loom etc., If u can get it for $2500 your going well. If u are going to get the engine wire loom package, it's very easy to bolt up, Depending on what car you have, If u have a VL /NA 5 Speed it's a piece of piss VL Turbo, change yok Auto's no idea sorry My mate brought the engine of sss automotive He brought the wiring diagram for a RB20DET into VL from Japanese Automotive ?? (the ones that advertise in Zoom) $150 and takes about 3 hours 2 do your self, very simple I have a VL Turbo body, i had to change my Tail shaft yoke Change the dump pipe of the RB30et bolted straight up to my RB20DET couldn't believe it! I got my Injectors Cleaned, new thermo stat, oil filter Timing Belt etc, new clutch, RB30e Flywheel Machined, think all up cost me about $3 and a bit, i didn't have intercooler, just ran the turbo to inlet manifold and standard boost, do u know if there anr any pics online of this diagram i need it to help me install my rb20det into my vl lol....
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FLY-03LArchived member
nice plates
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NatedigtyArchived member
Hi all I am doing a 20 det conversion into my vl and at the at the stage of sorting out my looms I'm am confused on how I am to get source power from my battery side to power the 20det loom local sparkys don't wanna have a bar of it and sed it can't be done but I know it can I have the original 30 loom in on the drivers side to power my starter and alternator but am confused on how to get that plug grafted into my now 20det loom I have been studying threads and have the understanding on the under dash plugs bit can't desipher the battery side all help will be much appreciated
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