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just sell it and buy a gts-t

its a big step up in power and will see you smiling for a long time

trust me i did it

and its really easy to get more power if you want it

plus going from an n/a 33 to a worked 30det

you will probably kill yourself ;)

mmmm i think in the near future ill slap in a 30DET i mean i went from GTS to GTS-t and it wasn't that big of a step i mean the 30 will be wicked :D just tune it down if ur scared it'd eat ya ;) then when ya ready tune it up :D

Buy a GTSt as the costs will blow out. Even little things like putting on decent brakes. First you need to do a hub conversion etc....while that seems cheap to get the parts and the brakes, keep in mind you will need to change the wheels. Just little things like that that you may not have thought about. I think spending 10k on it is a waste...id sell it and buy a stock one and start your modding from there.

Obviously its up to you though and if you want to do a build to learn and to say you have done it then go for it....but you will have a car that after spending 10k on is only worth 10k......its alot of money to lose.

even before i upgraded the turbo, running around on 12psi was enough power

i just couldnt justify spending that much money on a car, which brad just mentioned, wont go up in value after all the mods

converting is a much more expensive route for the same outcome

also rhys, you will need to upgrade more than just the engine and brakes

how long to you think a non turbo gearbox, drive train, diff etc will last with the extra torque of the 3 litre?

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I've already planned to ugrade the gearbox to a GTSt gearbox, and I'm researching if I'll need something stronger.

As for the diff, I'm thinking GT-R diff to reliably handle the power.

Ive already taken wheels into consideration. I'm thinking about getting some GTT rims while I save for the ones I really want.

As for the power, I might throw an RB25DET in there before the RB30. Just more ideas...

if you are thinking of upgrading to a gtst gearbox and putting in a rb25det, in my opinion you should just sell your car and get a gtst. Prices for those are reasonable as they are and the wheels have already been done for you.

I've already planned to ugrade the gearbox to a GTSt gearbox, and I'm researching if I'll need something stronger.

As for the diff, I'm thinking GT-R diff to reliably handle the power.

Ive already taken wheels into consideration. I'm thinking about getting some GTT rims while I save for the ones I really want.

As for the power, I might throw an RB25DET in there before the RB30. Just more ideas...

You wont. PC has a std box and that has 600hp through it at the drags, track etc and its still alive. Bit worn now though.

R33GTSt diff will suffice. Though id recommend a KAAZ 1.5 way. GTR Diff is not a bad option (if you can find a good one), just get it shimmed up a bit to tighten it up. You will also need to change the drive shaft as 1 is 5 bolt and 1 is 6 bolt (but the gtr ones are stronger so its only a bonus anyway)

With your RB30, what hp are you hoping to get out of it.

Here's some practical advice for you:

* Forget your idea and buy someone elses turbo registered car if you think this will be a daily driver. 'Learning' for you will actually be learning about how long a project car stays off the road even with the best intentions and money. I can assure you a year or even many years is what happens to alot of people who have actual experience and money. Two things you don't have so expect 10 times the pain. I am telling you this from experience.

But, if you are happy with not driving the car for a year or two you get to the next point.

* Forget the idea of learning 'engine conversion mechanics' with a bolt in motor. You aren't going to aquire much skill with this project if you are looking for a challenge to learn a great deal. Instead my suggestion is to find something like an old and fairly cheap car that you can drop an RB motor into. This means the car is a 'project' and can be done at your own pace and you will pick up basic fabrication through to compliance with registration laws. The car may well fit within a tight budget and it can be a very interesting ride at the end depending on what you go with.

* Also, bear in mind you are actually starting with a 'dud' car relatively speaking. This means you are giving yourself a big time and finance handicap for no 'good' reason as explained above. Perhaps that you might have an emotional attachment to the car or really want a turbo powered line so bad you are looking for a way to make that happen as quick as possible.

If you really desire a turbo skyline then start a war fund to easily cover the difference in selling yours and getting the right starting car, is my best tip.

Once you step into turbo land with the desire to modify, you are going to be broke 24/7 which is I must say a very cool thing. But, lets not see you broke before you even get to the turbo stage. ;)

Well said Rev.

I have a plan in the next few years to buy a HR Holden panelvan and do a RB engine conversion. Will be a good different project.

I've always wanted to put an LS1 in a Skyline and an RB26 in a WB ute. Don't ask me why!

If you want to save money and lots of time, Buy a GTS-T i bought mine for $11,500 it had broken parts everywhere but after i fixed them up i saved quite a bit, ultimetly its up to you but if you decide to convert you will learn like rev said that it will prob take a long time to do all that work and after you find out you go over budget and time you will regret it.

Imo: Buy a GTS-T even one done up then work on it from there that way you get a turbo car faster/ still learn doing more work to it/ and save $$$ ;)

Benson

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