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I see where you're coming from SK, for sure. Id suggest from that advice that its clear you'd have to be lucky to get away with shoe-horning a turbo like that into the Stag for under $2k. Looking into it I didnt realize there was a fair bit of fabrication to do (cost wise). At the end of the day, Im probably going to go the safe route and do the hiflow option, but whilst Im saving for that I'll keep an open eye as to what else is available, based on the $ to $. <_< Fact is 180-odd 4wkw shouldnt be hard to achieve, so Im going to get all the bolt-ons, air and fuel system ready to go, touch up the braking performance, sort some suspension, and then finish it off with the extra power. Just takes a while to go through the process, so its good to see what else is achieveable for the same amounts of $$. Thanks for the further info on the GCG, they sure do service a few components! Cheers for your great advice and information SK, top stuff. Brendan

How did you go with the heaters core? Is that particular part still in the car? If so maybe take it out? Also, did raising the rear of the bonnet help slightly (obviously wont 'fix' the problem though...)? Brendan

hhm, after your gearebox troubles I hope the engine is ok mate! brendan

Man its a small world - I was almost going to try to buy that turbo myself off ebay!! So, he's a good ebayer? Now, what car is this turbo going on? ie is it a straight fit onto a RB25DET (ive got a series 2 rb25det in my 1997 Stagea)... and Im not cluey what flanges suit what car. Brendan

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=87663 a thread from the forced induction area of this site.... under $1200 for a hks type turbo; and in fact the turbo bigdatto is talking about I ws seriously considering bidding for! Glad to hear there is at least 1 satisfied ebay turbo buyer out there, who has a recommendation. I think that might almost 'prove' that there are better value for money options out there than a 2grand hiflow job (sorry, I just cant get over why its so expensive to alter a standard turbo, when you can buy new ones for less). Just my 2c worth. I'll seriously consider using this ebayer for a turbo... at the end of the day you just have to trust the seller that they are selling you a good product. Now, big questiuon to ask yourselves; is that 'trust' worth a saving of $800...? (ie $1200 for hks2535 or $2000 for hiflow option) <_< Brendan

Cheers Jay, I hope you havent had to go thru the shit'e Ive been thru with my damn knees (1 to the left, 6 now to the right) - fact is Im only 27, am 6ft 8inches tall and a solid 130kg (oops, didnt go to the gym & must have gained 5 over winter... ) I'll have to look into bassjunky's threads to find that little part from the afm to turbo - wasnt aware of it. I can see how it might help in conjunction with the larger AFM, tuned SITC and SAFC...... thanks for the tip. My tip to you; grab a prosthetic and save yourself the trouble!! Joke! Im just a tad 'down' on the fact that my knee is kaput.... had bones moved around, muscles cut out, tendons cut off and bolted down elsewhere, MACI procedure with all cartilage taken out, regrown and reinstalled (like a hiflow!), and now had all that cartilage mowed back down - was like a lawn under my kneecap, and has been just too damn painful. Thank god for Stagea's (and CBR900RR Fireblades!) - at least that keeps me sane! Good health to all of your knees, fellow Stagea lovers. Brendan

Thanks SK, Cant afford the whole suspension package at the moment, but have been thinking about some of those items! ie, swaybars, etc. With the GTR fuel pump, are they still available brand new? The workshop said to stay away from second hand fuel pumps....... I was looking at grabbing a Bosch pump as they aint that expensive. And yes, I bought a complete custom airpod filter surround with sides and a lid off of these forums, to suit a series 2 R33. I modified it a bit to fit, and it works a treat. Have backed it with high temp foam insulation, to help with any heat leakage but mainly for noise issues. Brendan

Aint ebay cool?! Ive bought thousands of $ worth of gear off ebay (ie, around 8k on my CBR900RR Fireblade alone; worth well over 12k). Always had a great experience, and will be looking forward to grabbing a HKS turbo from this USA fella! Cheers for the info, thats neat work BigDatto. Brendan

Hi all, About to head off and have my 7th knee surgery this arvo, so will be out of the Stagea for a month or so (and will be off the bike; damn that pisses me!). So, opportunity knocks to start buying more go-hard bits for the Stagea... what should I be buying next? Got a Z32 AFM meter, good clean 2nd hand condition, Got a brand new Apexi Super ITC, Waiting on a Nismo fuel pressure adjustable regulator, Plus going to have the workshop supply new high pressure fuel lines and fuel clamps - but what sort of fuel pump should I be buying? Bosch 040 or 044 (want around 180-200kw at the 4wheels). Once I grab that, where else should my small change be going? (got a full exhaust from turbo back with hiflow cat, got a larger intercooler, got a pod filter and custom surround, got a ebc tuned to 10psi, and got an Apexi SAFC-II, with 141.3kw at the 4 wheels). Any cheap arse purchasing suggestions? Brendan

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I got a mate who smells like that!! In all seriousness, I once gutted my cat on my V8ss, and it stank like sulphur, best to unbolt yours and see if the stuffing falls out? bw

My apologies also; just had way too many things to do around the house before I have my 7th right-knee surgery this wednesday. Apologies to you all, would have loved to show of my silky white pearl Stagea RB25det wagon, but hopefully I will be right to drive again in 6weeks time (I hope!!, see how this knee pulls up). Brendan

Ive got a K&N filter panel in my standard airbox with SS inductions cold air inducution set, on my VR V8. Noticed a big difference when that all went on. Got twin K&N air pods ontop of my flatslide racing carburettors on my modified CBR900RR Fireblade - awesome. Plus have a K&N pod filter in custom surround in my Nissan Stagea, tuned with 141.3kw at the 4wheels. Nice suction sound, and works a treat. K&N everytime for me. :lol: Brendan

Anyone in adelaide care to take it for a test drive?

Thats a real shame - bad luck. I asked my workshop to determine if the kms on my Stagea seemed genuine and it was the consensus that the total allround condition of the Stagea has in fact travelled around the 80000km mark, but you can never be too sure. Brendan

I had my Stagea thru Sturt Rd around 4weeks ago. Brought it down from Queensland, and took in all my receipts (ie fresh QLD Roadworthy Certificate, QLD rego papers, receipt for the purchase of the car, etc). Had new tyres on the car, and was in clean condition. I dont recall them looking at the paperwork at all. They took down the numbers from the engine, vin, chassis etc, and filled out a form, which then gets processed when you go to Registration & licensing to get your new SA plates and pay stamp duty and other fees. But, I did take all the obvious mods off from the car - bought a standard airbox in lieu of the pod filter, took out the boost controller that was in the engine bay, and removed the dash mounted boost gauge. Took it all off 'cause I didnt want trouble. I reckon your brakes will be fine, unless they scrutineer your tyres that you mentioned.... Maybe take off what goodies you can, and have it in a box in the car. If they start going over the car and all that then show 'em what you've taken off and tell 'em you've been trying to do the right thing, Im sure they will appreciate that. Also, take whatever paperwork you have. Sturt Rd is open 9-3 Wednesday and Thursday only. Good luck. Brendan

:lol: Thanks for the advice SK. It was a good price for a NEW Apexi Super-ITC, so I thought what the hell, just get one. I'll have to decide whether I install it all (sitc, z32, fuel lines and pump) in December and have it re-tuned along with the Safc-II, or wait until Ive got a spare 2k for the turbo upgrade. Hmmmm. Mind you, 150kw might be aok for a few years (allow me to sort the brakes and suspn first). Cheers for your advice so far SK, greatly appreciated. Brendan

Make me an offer - its a great car, but selling due to buying the Stagea

Hi SK, Mate; is the Apexi Super Ignition Tinming Converter actually worth while using with the Stagea? I just bought a Brand New one for $240US. I'll receive it in a few weeks hopefully. :lol: Also ordered the Nismo fuel regulator from Nengun Performance that we chatted about, Ive already got a Z32 AFM, and will get the tune shop to supply high pressure fuel hose and clamps and install a Bosch 040 fuel pump. With the above, and with my 141.3kw at the 4wheels (ebc, full 3inch exhaust, safc, r34gtt intercooler) what psi could the boost be safely used at, and what sort of power increase might the Stagea be able to obtain? Kind regards mate, and cheers to you Brendan

My wife was deadset against spending 18k on a Stagea - I flew up to QLD from SA 6 weeks ago to do the deal and the wife was spitting chips at me (for buying it, and not for taking her up there, although I was in Brisbane for less than 6hours!). Now we've got the Stagea RB25DET 4wd and had it nicely tuned with 141kw at the 4wheels, I cant keep her out of it. Its the 6th one in Adelaide, and she loves the looks and queries she gets when she's driving it. Plus its great for the little tackers as well. Might have to sell her Daewoo Nubira (2yrs old 10000kms) as she doesnt use it anymore; its the Stagea or nothing!!!! But at least she understands the performance bug - Ive spent over 9grand now modifying my CBR900RR Fireblade, and she hasnt complained as yet. Brendan :lol:

Damn, still cant get up my dyno sheet with the air fuel ratio curve... Emanuelt - impressive. Ive got pretty much the same mods, but down 9kw. Brendan

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Thanks for the advice, SK. Cheers to you. Brendan

Sard 550cc injectors cost under $700 from Nengun Performance, who are Japanese wholesalers. GCG hiflow turbo will be good for 220kw, will set you back $1950, & come on tap 300rpm later than standard.

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