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Guest Mr IAI1124

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Guys, blew my RB25DET in the GTS-T a while ago and am now looking at my options...buy an old possibly thrashed out RB25DET stockers n put ecu fmic etc all back with the new engine, OR ... rebuild my old engine with forgies etc. internals and few other things, OR.....go and buy an RB26DETT and drop that in?? Have about 8 thou to spend and just want a relatively quick exercise to get me back and rolling, anyone done an RB26DETT drop in to an R33 GTS-T??? Advise, thoughts pls let me know!!!!

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Roy Grand Master

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Doing an RB30 soon gets expensive. Its the little things that add cost, like drilling and tapping the block for the timing belt (DOHC vs SOHC Head) There is a thread floating around on it.

If your block isnt too badly damaged/scored then id go for a mild rebuild. Just use some nice forged pistons after all the machinework has been done.

... and drop that rev limit to 6600rpm:D

Guest Mr IAI1124

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well ive got about 8K for a rebuild and yeh internals i want done but what ecu should i go and who to do it????? so much to figure out but not planning to start for about 2 mths want it planned such that minimal hassles whilst it is being carried out...what is best for my money and what would i be best off spending my dosh on part wise for the rebuild??

Tosh Grand Master

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I would suggest using an Apexi Power FC and have it tuned by either CRD or The Hitman :)

In regards to parts, I would talk to a good engine builder to discuss what your aim is and what u want out of the motor and the most effective way of reaching such taregt :)

Roy Grand Master

Roy

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Your best talk to as many places as possible yourself, there are people about that will be able to scare you off any workshop. (every workshop has its detractors)

I havent had anything done by either workshop so cant really comment.

Have you considered an actual engine shop, that has its own in house machining facilities. I would imagine you should have plenty of change from 8k.

Word of advice, dont go telling any shop you have 8k to spend!

B-Man Grand Master

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Please post or PM your findings - I am looking for the same thing and will reciprocate (sp)

Group buy on forgies ! Yay !!!

There are a couple of other ppl on the board that are after the same too !

Cheers,

T0nyGTSt Grand Master

T0nyGTSt

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Originally posted by B-Man

Group buy on forgies ! Yay !!!

There are a couple of other ppl on the board that are after the same too !

I've been looking around as I'm getting depressed with my car lying idle... I can't seem to find forged pistons at anywhere near reasonable.

I'm looking at GT-R pistons now unless someone has better ideas...

T.

T0nyGTSt Grand Master

T0nyGTSt

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Originally posted by Roy

Whats up Tony, your car packed it in as well? What happened?

yeah, long time ago. I doubt the thing starts any more given the length of time it's been idle.

I've been talking to Brendan about the whole episode but for right now - it looks like GT-R or GT-R N1 pistons might be the go.

T.

Guest Mr IAI1124

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WHo here is running some serious power through standard internals?? What is the limit with standard internals?? I am considering buying a stocky second hand engine and dumping that in, my prev engine didnt run aftermarket ecu or big turby or anything, jus airfilter fmic and exhaust, if I run same again on a standard engine how long SHOULD it last???

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