Engine Conversion

[rad100]

hey,

i have been thinking about putting a rb25det engine into my r32! is it a good choice?? or not? would the power be better than the rb20det in the 32? would be good to get some opinions and even ppl who have done it!! thanks guys/girls....

cheers

[heslo]

Most definately yes it's a good idea. A lot of people on these forums have done it and haven't looked back. The lighter weight of the 32 and the extra power the RB25 gives equals a hell of a lot more of a fun ride. Do a search on the forums, I'm sure you will find a fair bit of info, I know for a fact I saw a thread today about it but for the life of my I can't find it!

[rad100]

ok jms have quoted me $5500 for rb25 supplied and fitted!! is that good or do u recomend somewhere else???

[rad100]

hey also,

would i need to do anything with regency when putting a new engine in?? is it a defect? what would i need to do?

[heslo]

Not sure on the price buddy, I haven't looked into it myself but keep in mind, does that include the RB25 gearbox also?

As for Regency, I don't think it's a problem as long as...

A) You let them know

and

B) Make sure your brakes are capable

But just to be sure, call them and find out

[rad100]

so i will need the gearbox??? the rb20 one wont hold? also would i need r33 brakes? cheers for the help!!!

[Ryanrb25]

i put an rb25det in my 31. Best thing i ever did. rb25s are such great motors. Id check with regency also, may need to get engineers cert coz of increased in motor capacity, power etc. Definetly worth getting rb25det box. rb20det one will last a while but not forever!

[Pauly33GTS-t]

if u buy a Rb25det box make sure the synchros between 3rd and 4th aint f**ked. if so ull be using red line shock proof like me till u need a rebuild of the trans or just new synchros put in and still a >1500 job.

[rad100]

hey thanks for the imput guys! if there is anything else i would need to know feel free to add them! cheers guys!

[Sinful]

ok jms have quoted me $5500 for rb25 supplied and fitted!! is that good or do u recomend somewhere else???

Yeah thats not a bad price but still shop around at Nisswreak and Zimports for prices

Not sure on the price buddy, I haven't looked into it myself but keep in mind, does that include the RB25 gearbox also?

As for Regency, I don't think it's a problem as long as...

A) You let them know

and

B) Make sure your brakes are capable

But just to be sure, call them and find out

Bigger brakes are always a good thing and with regency I thought all you had to do was swap the engine numbers over but could have changed now and need to get the engine converstion approved

Hope it goes well

[TheProDaniel]

I'll give you a bump as I'm looking at doing the same thing. Anyone have any experience with doing the conversion and their insurance?

[rad100]

oh yeh the insurance hahaha forgot about that!!! lol

[shorty_01]

Dun forget Engineer's Cert. about $1,000-$2,000.

[Absent]

Yeah Ive done my research on the r32 rb25 conversion, 5500 is a bit much for just the engine supplied and fitted. You can pick up an rb25 + gearbox for 3000-3500 and most places charge between 1200-2000 for labour. Contact predator, he has his own site for the conversion and can help with any questions. The gearbox isnt essential unless you plan on going over 200rwkw.

[rad100]

hey thanks heaps guy looks like u have gone out of ur way to help! its much appreciated! thanks guys!!! ALSO.... d1 garage quoted 5200 for series 1 rb25det with rb20det 5speed, and 5500 for series 2 rb25det with rb20det 5speed....

QUOTE:

To give you more accurate price we will need to see the vehicle here at the workshop to check everything is in good order to complete the conversion.

The conversion price will include new engine oil / filter, spark plugs, coolant, fuel filter, gearbox oil, and diff oil.

To drive in drive out fitting an RB25DET complete engine package and using your original RB20DET 5 speed box (providing its manual) will be $5200 for a RB25DET series-1 engine and $5500 for a RB25DET series-2 engine.

thats what they had to say!

ALSO is the engineers cert extra ontop of the engine/install?

Edited March 22, 2007 by rad33

[Ryanrb25]

thats a rip off in my books. i got my conversion done in a 31 over 4 years ago with a series 1 rb25det with my rb20det box drive in drive out for 4200. motor was 3k and labour was 1.2k. go to fours n more

[DC_GTST]

thats a rip off in my books. i got my conversion done in a 31 over 4 years ago with a series 1 rb25det with my rb20det box drive in drive out for 4200. motor was 3k and labour was 1.2k. go to fours n more

Where's that located?

[Ryanrb25]

poooooooraka

[rad100]

hey. i thought it was abit pricey.. ne ways would i need the rb25 gear box? and do they do engeneer cert and is it extra ontop of the install?? and weres the best place to go!? i just wanna know the exact costs?? like bit by bit and what i need to do! lol... i have FMIC, gtr fuel pump, and imthink the brakes r larger??

Edited March 23, 2007 by rad33

[rad100]

bump haha my first ever bump lol