Does the extra weight of the engine affect the handling?
In our opinion…No. We’ve been running an RB 25 powered S14 on the track for 5 years and we have no complaints in the cornering department. With minor adjustments to the tuning of the suspension, our car handles great. Keep in mind that our kit lowers the engine and sets it back for a lower center of gravity and better weight distribution. In addition, close to half the extra weight the RB25 carries is in the transmission. As this sits close to the center of the car, the front to rear weight distribution is not affected as much as people speculate. We’ve never found an RB owner who thinks it is a problem. It always seems to be someone who has never driven an RB powered car on a track that spreads these rumors.
