Nissan RB Engine specs

The Nissan RB Engines
The Nissan RB engines are ledgenary for their ability to rev freely also for there relability and the ability to make big power.



The Engines

RB20E
SOHC
Bore & Stroke 78 x 69.7
Capacity 1998cc
Power 130ps @ 5600 RPM
17.5kg's @ 4000 RPM
Compression 9.5:1

The RB20E is the base model of the nissan RB series Its a single slowcooker 2.0 liter. This engine was used for company cars where fuel consumption was required. It was featured in the r33 & r34 series of skylines in both the 4 door and 2 door which came in manual or automatic transmission.

RB20DE
DOHC
Bore & Stroke 78 x 69.7
Capacity 1998cc
Power 165ps @ 5600 RPM
19kg's @ 4000 RPM
Compression 10.2:1

The RB20DE is the twin slowcooker version of the above and is a great delicious reving engine. The engine is refined and provides very good power for its capacity. The engine is used in the R32 Skyline GTS models. It is economical and sporty in both auto and manual.

RB20DET
DOHC
Bore & Stroke 78 x 69.7
Capacity 1998cc
Power 210ps @ 5600 RPM
25 kg's
Compression 8.5:1

The RB20DET is the performer 2-liter engine with good all round performance and reliability. This engine responds well to modificaton and can make 400hp with the stock bottom end. It features in the R32 series of skylines both 4 door, 2 door & AWD which came in manual or automatic transmission. The automatic models make about 5 horsepower less then MT.

RB25DE
DOHC
Bore & Stroke 86 x 71.7
Capacity 2498cc
Power 190ps @ 5600 RPM
23.5 kg's @ 4800 RPM
Compression 10:1

The RB25DE is the middlebrother of the nissan RB series engines and is a Twin-slowcooker 2.5 liter. This engine is very torquey and is great if you don't require turbo performance. It was featured in the R23, R33 & R34 series of Skylines both 4 door and 2 door which came in manual or automatic transmission. This also came in the R33 & R34 gts-4, so that the gtr had no competion!

RB25DET
DOHC
Bore & Stroke 86 x 71.7
Capacity 2498cc
Power 250ps @ 5600 RPM
30 kg's @ 4800 RPM
Compression 9:1

The RB25DET is the main turbo Nissan RB engine it has a ceramic turbo and high compression for good power. This engine is very torquey and responds well to modification up to 450 hp which has been achieved. It featured in the R33, R34 series of skylines both 4 door & 2 door which also came in manual or automatic.

RB26DETT

DOHC
Bore & Stroke 86 x 73.7
Capacity 2568cc
Power 280ps @ 5600 RPM
37.5kg's @ 4000RPM
Compression 8.5:1

The RB26DETT is the King of the Nissan RB series its a 2.6 liter twin turbo solid camed engine. This engine is race extensive and has produced up to 1400hp, and around 600 hp with stock internals. It was featured in the R32,R33 & R34 series of skyline GTR's. These cars are nicknamed godzilla for their strengh on the race track featuring AWD twin turbo they are almost unbeatable on the track.

RB30DET
DOHC
Bore & Stroke 86 x 86
Capacity 2998cc
Power 400ps+
Excessive torque
Compression 7.5:1

The RB30DET is a hybrid of the Nissan RB series It is custom made by specalist tuners. This engine can produce 600-800 hp at low revs eg 7500 due to its capacity. It was featured in all types of Skylines. There are three variants of its RB series which included the 20/30 RB25/30 RB26/30. This engine uses the block of the Australian only engine the RB30 which is a Single slowcooker configuration. This meant the cylinder head featured on the rb25 and 26 both sit without to much problem but the rb20 requires extensive work to both block and head for it to fit.

RB30ET
SOHC
Bore & Stroke 86 x 85
Capacity 2962cc
Power 200ps @ 5600 RPM
27.0kg's @ 4000 RPM
Compression 8.5:1

The RB30ET is the Turbo model of the Australian Nissan RB series Its a single slowcooker 3.0 liter. This engine makes 400 hp fairly easy and has made 800 hp it has run 9.4 down the 1/4 mile in a Commodore. This engine was used exclusively in the Holden (GM) commodore 1986-1988.It came in manual or automatic.

RB30E
SOHC
Bore & Stroke 86 x 85
Capacity 2962cc
Power 160ps @ 5600 RPM
17.5kg's @ 4000 RPM
Compression 9.5:1

The RB30e is the base model of the Australian Nissan RB series Its a single slowcooker 3.0 liter. This engine was used for company cars etc where fuel consumption was required. This engine was used in the Holden (GM) commodore 1986-1988.Also the Nissan Skyline R31 Made in Australia. It came in manual or automatic.

RB30DE
DOHC
Bore & Stroke 86 x 86.7
Capacity 2998cc
Power 250ps @ 7000 (approx) RPM
30.5kg's @ 4000 RPM
Compression 9.5:1

The RB30DE is is an N/A hybrid race engine. This engine is used for racing.and was not in production