Brakes & RB26DETT's ?

[Draconis]

Yeah, the S12s have the metal shim that helps absorb some of the rattle and noise.

[ScoupeS12]

Cool. I'll have a proper look at that link later. When I've time to sit and read through it.

My S12 does have the metal shims that go into the rear carriers, but they don't appear to hold the pads very well?

[ScoupeS12]

Draconis when you did your 26 swap into the 12 what gearbox did you use?

I have the option of RB26, RB25 of SR20 open to me at the moment.

Also it looks like the transmission tunnel will need fetteling, although I know of two local R32's for breaking. One GTR, and one GTST, so is it worth having a floor pan out of one of the other?

The other thing I've been considering is has anyone ever attempted/achieved a subframe conversion on the back of the S12, say to S13, S14 or R32? Just an idea that swung into my head the other day.

Thanks for your advice as always guys.

[s13eater]

i know that the rb20 and rb25 fit without any messing with the tunnel, i have an rb box fitted.

[Draconis]

Here is some info about swapping over an S13 rear subfrme. The S14 is similar to the same process. R32 is a little different I think but same concept. http://s12silvia.com/community/index...s-and-options/

As for transmission.

The RB20 trans fits with only massaging to make room for the starter. No big deal. The RB25 from my experience and Dan's (Canadian who has an RB25 S12), you have to do some work to get it in place. The RB26 is worse for it has that "tumor" on the side that has a smaller driveshaft to connect to the front diff. for the 4wd setup it comes with. For that it would be quite a bit of work. May be worth id but it would be on your driver's side, which would be a pain I reckon with seat placement.

[s13eater]

rb box's do fit with the fj20 starter though, no messing at all.

[Draconis]

Thanks! I will indeed look into this for the future. Makes life that much easier!