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So i have foam coming out of the radiator which means headgasket is gone. I have been told that getting a new RB20 is cheaper than doing the head purely because of the whole machining process. So I thought I might buy another RB20 with box (I need a new box as well) and clean it up and put it in when I have the time. So I will need a few things... RB20DET: Where do i source this from? Sure i can buy one of someone who has a "vgc" rb20 for sale but i'm working on a bit of a budget and would like to buy an engine which I feel confident in knowing that it will work. Gearbox: I have contacted Nissan A1 Wrecking on this before and they seem to give you a reconditioned, not serviced, box for $850 which I don't think is too bad. Is this the right place to source the box? With both of the main parts sorted now Will i need?: Clutch: Could i reuse my current one? or because it's going onto a new block will i need a new one, if yes, Where do i source a cheap Exedy sports tuff clutch? What else will I need for this? / What else should I do while i am replacing an engine? ('92 R32 GTS-T) and I am located Brisbane.

I'm not too sure as to whether my car is really a build up. I'm not doing any of the work but I sure am throwing all my money into it if that counts. Started off with a race only s13 rolling shell that I was stripping and getting ready for paint. Bought a crashed r32gtst on ebay with a rb25det conversion in it from interstate with intentions of transferring it into the s13. I did an excel sheet up and couldn't justify spending all that money on a track only car. So I bought an R32 gts-t with an rb20det showing head gasket issues (bought it for the rego). So this is where the money trail begins First "My Goals" for the build: - I want the car to remain stock looking on the outside with all the money where it should be. - I want to use quality brands from now on and not cheap knock off's - Nis-tuned with a goal of 230rwkw + (I'm not too sure what to expect atm) Spec's so far: RB25DET series 2 motor and gearbox (custom made HD gearbox mount) Top mount TO4E T3/T4 turbo (looking at upgrading atm) Exedy HD clutch FMIC with custom piping to use existing holes in the engine bay TEIN's all round (not installed) 42mm alloy radiator with twin thermo's (not installed) GATES water pump and timing belt kit (not installed) Stock r32 gts-t rims with Toyo R1R's on the front and cheapies on the rear Plans to put 32 GTR carbon bonnet, grill, boot and spoiler but painting a white coat on the exterior to take the attention away from the colour change. Will still be lighter than the OEM parts The S13 shell The crashed 32 with 25 RB25DET out and ready to go. Looks like its had some work done to it before but can't confirm It's in this baby now