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Hey guys,

If you had 5g's to spend with this base:

RB20DET

Stock motor

HKS SSQ BOV

Coilovers

FMIC

What parts would you buy / how would you modify this car with the available funds.

Really just looking for direction, I know I could spend alot more than this but this is all im really willing to.

Not looking for any particular power figures, just a bit more poke and for it to still be reliable at the same time.

Thanks :)

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Sorry forgot to mention I also have full 3" zorst & rims.

So far it seems the 25 is the way to go. Any one have approximate costs for an engine and install? The gear box is on the way out how much extra do you think it would be if i got a 25 box as well?

Keep Checking the trader section for a motor and box they come up cheap from time to time and theres an R33 Power FC for 1k forsale in there right now.

im gonna throw up another option for you here,

HKS GTRS turbo Kit, GTR injectors, Z32 AFM, Re-Map the ECU and get a decent clutch, Thats If you dont want the hassle of swaping motors out etc,

If it were me, Id do the RB25+Box+PFC swap then do the above later on when some funds return.

If you dont have long term big plans for the car then i say do not do the RB25 conversion. Getting the car registered with an RB25 can be problematic.

I doubt a person who has done a 5K RB25 conversion would end up with any more performance then a modded RB20. Grab a 2530Kai, an ecu or a tune and your 220rwkws RB20 will be mega reliable, registerable, wont pop gearboxes and you will have change from the 5k to spend on subtle tweaks like perhaps a diff, some nicer suspension parts or better rubber. All round far better solution.

I cant believe people are suggesting a 5k RB25 conversion to someone who just wants to play around a little, by his words "I know I could spend alot more than this but this is all im really willing to." Unless he has the tools and know how the conversion wil cost more then 5k:( Would be nice and punchy on the street though,

Fark, talking RB25 conversion is like resorting to the use of a shotgun to get a 6yr old to brush their teeth :cheers:

I fail to see the relevance of trying to do a 25 for 5k... Its so gonna cost more than that and its gonna end up at a stockish level. Keep the 20, and work that fer sure! You'll end up with more power and money left to beef up your suspension so you can actually enjoy the power! Get an exhaust cam gear to bring the power band down a bit.

HKS2530

GTR injectors

REMAP + tune

Fuel pump

Turbotech bleed valve

All the above shouldn't cost you any more than $2,500 + labor if you can't do it yourself

That should see you 220rwkw as Roy said, plenty of reliability and fun street power

Spend the rest on a good suspension setup, diff as well as after-market clutch if you don't have one already and you will have plenty of fun with it

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