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First of all i would like to say a big hey to everyone out there. (as this is my first post :mad:) Love the site tho allways find usefull stuff on here and good advice.

I have a couple of questions about what i should do and have some ideas dont know if they will work or not thats why i came here :( lol

Question 1:

Can a GTS4 be converted to have a RB25DET or would it be pointless cos it would cost to much cos of the fuss with the AWD?

Question 2:

would it be better to just buy a GTST and not worry with the fuss?

Question 3:

how much would it cost to put the RB25DET in the GTS4?

Question 4:

would the rb25det in the gts4 have better peformance than a normal gtst?

thanks in advance :mellow:

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Which GTS4 (R32 or R33)?

R32 GTS4 only came with a RB20DET.

Stagea RB25DET is the only engine that bolts straight in (in RB25s at least - obviously RB26 is an option).

As to performance, I took my low-mod R32 GTS4 from 115 awkW up to 180 awkW (included aftermarket ECU). You be the judge if it's worthwhile.

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perhaps buy a GTS4 and also a Stagea frontcut?

use the engine to get you a AWD RB25det conversion, and I know plenty of Stag owners would be interested in the front bar, the bonnet, the side panels, etc. you'd make your money back easy IMO.

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i may be wrong coz dont know much about 33's but didnt the r33 gts4 have a 25det in it so wouldnt it be easier to buy a 33 gts4??? and as you stated you wanted an r33

ok my bad i figured the 33 was a 25det in the gts4 but its NA thought it would be the same as a 32

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Question 4:

would the rb25det in the gts4 have better peformance than a normal gtst?

AWD added about 130kgs to the R32 GTS-T when they created the R32 GTS4. With that in mind, I would say the added weight of the AWD hardware means your car would probably actually be slower than the standard rear wheel drive car in most situations. You must also consider that when the GTS-T isn't just a GTS with a turbo engine - brakes, suspension, wheels, etc. are all upgraded to handle the extra power, and you should consider this when costing a turbo engine conversion for a non-turbo vehicle. Depending on the results you want, it would be far more cost effective to boost traction via. suspension and tyre mods rather than swapping to all wheel drive.

Just my 2c.

would a stagea front cut be hard to get?

If you can't find one in your area, companies like Prestige Motorsport will locate one in Japan to your designated specifications and import it for you.

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would that cost much?

Dunno how much for a Stagea, but I'd say they would be comparable to the equivalent Skyline prices. As a guide:

Nissan Skyline R33 Gts-t Series 1 2.5L turbo 1993 - 95 model (RB25DET) 5 speed manual with good condition engine and body panels

from about $3,800

Nissan Skyline R33 Gts-t Series 2 2.5L turbo 1996 - 98 model (RB25DET) 5 speed manual (hard to source)

from about $4,900

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T 2.5L turbo 1998 to 2002 model (RB25DET NEO) 5 speed manual

from about $7,100

Front cuts are sourced from Japan as whole vehicles, tested as a running unit, then cut up and shipped as a front cut. Vehicles are chopped just behind the windscreen, and typically include the front seats, engine and wiring, transmission and tail shaft, suspension, wheels and fuel pump. If sourced to order then other small parts not usually taken from the vehicle can be included on request.

More prices at http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/modul...rticle.php?t=22

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AWD added about 130kgs to the R32 GTS-T when they created the R32 GTS4.

is that the same with the R33?

Dunno how much for a Stagea, but I'd say they would be comparable to the equivalent Skyline prices. As a guide:

Nissan Skyline R33 Gts-t Series 1 2.5L turbo 1993 - 95 model (RB25DET) 5 speed manual with good condition engine and body panels

from about $3,800

Nissan Skyline R33 Gts-t Series 2 2.5L turbo 1996 - 98 model (RB25DET) 5 speed manual (hard to source)

from about $4,900

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T 2.5L turbo 1998 to 2002 model (RB25DET NEO) 5 speed manual

from about $7,100

Front cuts are sourced from Japan as whole vehicles, tested as a running unit, then cut up and shipped as a front cut. Vehicles are chopped just behind the windscreen, and typically include the front seats, engine and wiring, transmission and tail shaft, suspension, wheels and fuel pump. If sourced to order then other small parts not usually taken from the vehicle can be included on request.

More prices at http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/modul...rticle.php?t=22

yeah ill email them and ask about the cost, is there any other places that do it also just so i can ask around

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is that the same with the R33?

Yes.

yeah ill email them and ask about the cost, is there any other places that do it also just so i can ask around

Dunno if any of these guys will source half cuts from Japan to spec, but I'm sure they could point you in the right direction...

http://www.justjap.com/halfcuts.htm

http://www.adelaidejap.com.au/front%20cuts.htm

http://www.japimports.com.au/halfcuts.htm

http://www.japanesemotorsport.com.au/engines.htm

Plenty of others out there.

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