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hi i have a R33 s2 1998 model i think it has a RB26 in it like the R34's because it was a anaversary edition and the last r33'S made and It's not a GTR and i am wondering is it worth upgrading it because i hate all wheel drive cars, i want to put a HKS T51R turbo in it but i dont know if i would have to get new pistons with stronger piston rings any other sugestions?

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R33 1998 GTS-T + HKS T51R = would i need new pistons and rings because it already has a stock turbo?

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no.

to original poster, no, the standard pistons and rings on your factory rb26 fitted gtst is good for 1200hp. why the f**k would you put a single t51 on there though? put twin t51spl's on it. f**k it, put 6 of them on the flamin mongrel. then it'll go fast enough to beat your dads veyron. his white one. not his red one, they go faster. just.

hi i have a R33 s2 1998 model i think it has a RB26 in it like the R34's because it was a anaversary edition and the last r33'S made and It's not a GTR and i am wondering is it worth upgrading it because i hate all wheel drive cars, i want to put a HKS T51R turbo in it but i dont know if i would have to get new pistons with stronger piston rings any other sugestions?

Too long and did not read?

R33 1998 GTS-T + HKS T51R = would i need new pistons and rings because it already has a stock turbo?

Just curious, does your motor look like this..........

V1094c.jpg

or like this..........

rb26dett.jpg

If it's the first one, the whole "2500" label vs. the "RB26" on the front of the timing cover may clue you in. Confusing, I know, mixing all those numbers with letters and what not, but they can actaully be deciphered believe it or not. O yeah, then there is that little blue plate on you fire wall that actually tells you what motor you have in case you didn't notice already while looking past your engine to look at the plate ;)

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