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Having recently sold the 180SX and surving the 2 month drought between redundancy and the new job, I've decided it's time for a skyline. Never owned a Skyline before but have always been a little keen on them. The first question I would like to put forward to those in the know is what is a good base model R32 to look for? Obviously manuel turbo and RWD seems the safest bet. (only ever seem to write AWD's off, never a RWD :rofl: ). Im not familiar to the changes in the series and what the difference is in options relating to M spec etc.

I've also begun researching into the modifications I plan to do. Nothing insane, just give it ample power to have a fist full of fun, without being a complete pig in the city traffic. So With that in mind and a budget that limits me to only change external componants and not open its hart up and change internals. I am after response over power so which is the turbo for me or will the stock turbo on a RB20DET have more potential with the right tweaking then an expensive after market one?

Another question I would like to ask those that have been there and tried that is engine managment. Re-chip the factory computer or go for an after market management system? If its better to go after market what would you recomend?

Now the car, turbo and engine management in my mind will be the big 3 main expenses so I would like to get it right first time. Would really like to hear other peoples opinions and experiences. I have owned a RB20DET before but didnt tweak it while it resided in my Cefiro. That has since been sold and the majority of my other rides have been SR's so RB's are still a little bit of a mystery to me.

Less important is the body kit. thinking URAS but also looking out for something a little different too. Have come across one from the UK i think. Far as i know its a "zeroG". Pics are below any one know what it is?...think its on a GTR though in the pic.

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R32 GTST - Most common model. (rwd turbo)

GTS4 - awd turbo

Every R32 GTST sold is a TypeM. (Have never seen a non typeM)

Best power/responsive turbo for rb20det is HKS2530. Pick one up for $800-$1200AUD second hand. Will get you 210-230kw at the wheels depending on supporting mods. (full exhaust, cam gears, intercooler, tune, gtr injectors, z32 afm)

Or R33 turbo ($300-$400AUD) which will get you 180-200kw depending on dyno/tune/supporting mods

Cheapest engine management is to get a chip into factory ecu or Nistune www.nistune.com

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Every R32 GTST sold is a TypeM. (Have never seen a non typeM)

Nope not every R32 GTS-t is a type m, the non M's have single piston calipers all round and different steering wheel and stuff but they are really rare, i've only seen 2

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Nope not every R32 GTS-t is a type m, the non M's have single piston calipers all round and different steering wheel and stuff but they are really rare, i've only seen 2

lol yes thats right. They also had different looking stock rims. (according to my r32 brochure)

Didnt want to confuse the fella :P

Very very rare to find a non typeM so a regular buyer of a r32 will only stumble across typeM's :)

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lol yes thats right. They also had different looking stock rims. (according to my r32 brochure)

Didnt want to confuse the fella :P

Very very rare to find a non typeM so a regular buyer of a r32 will only stumble across typeM's :)

With the changed injectors would the stock R32 fuel rail hold its own will that needa change? Also with larger injectors i assume a pump would follow too or is the stock one full of untapped potential? Is there a difference in head lights some where along the lines. Think i remember hearing something about N1 spec head lights.

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With the changed injectors would the stock R32 fuel rail hold its own will that needa change? Also with larger injectors i assume a pump would follow too or is the stock one full of untapped potential? Is there a difference in head lights some where along the lines. Think i remember hearing something about N1 spec head lights.

gtr injectors are fine with the standard rb20 fuel rail from my experience. Havent had any issues. Just swapped over the gtr injectors and wired in the resistor pack (search the forum for more information on gtr injector install)

Forgot fuel pump on my list. Either a gtr pump or a new bosch 040 pump.

Headlights are a grey area. The projector style headlamps were more popular in series 2 r32's (1991-1993) which came with full yellow/amber indicators and different interior material and slight changes.

Series 1 r32's (1988-91) came with different style headlamps and clear/yellow indicators.

Majority of the time N1 headlamps are confused with the standard series 1 headlamps as they look similar. Forum has more info about them, give a search. I think funkymonkey said in a thread somewhere the main differences between them.

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gtr injectors are fine with the standard rb20 fuel rail from my experience. Havent had any issues. Just swapped over the gtr injectors and wired in the resistor pack (search the forum for more information on gtr injector install)

Forgot fuel pump on my list. Either a gtr pump or a new bosch 040 pump.

Headlights are a grey area. The projector style headlamps were more popular in series 2 r32's (1991-1993) which came with full yellow/amber indicators and different interior material and slight changes.

Series 1 r32's (1988-91) came with different style headlamps and clear/yellow indicators.

Majority of the time N1 headlamps are confused with the standard series 1 headlamps as they look similar. Forum has more info about them, give a search. I think funkymonkey said in a thread somewhere the main differences between them.

Nice one. Cheers for that. So now the hunt begins for a 32 to start work on.

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Nice one. Cheers for that. So now the hunt begins for a 32 to start work on.

The car gods have been smiling on me and decided its not right for me to settle on just a regular 32. Have been offerred a R32 GTR :/ so it looks like skunk works is evolving to a zilla.

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i got a 32 for sale that would be an ideal project car if your interested. from my experience, an gtst is a completly different kettle of fish to the gtr... its not like the gtr is just a bigger better version... they both have their own lurks and perks and are completly different cars to drive.

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