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"GHOSTY" RB25DET POWERED NISSAN 'S1480' 180SX

- Complied in 1997 (Jap Import)

(WARNING: The most boring video you will ever see)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWfSgWuyoXo

(Equally as boring)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0JWULemzBQ

(Less boring ^_^)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6c-1edSkHI

Engine - 227RWKW (305HP)

RB25DET (Series 2 - Variable Cam Timing)

- 70,000kms from an auto R33 GTST Skyline

- Compression tested: 150-160psi across all 6 cylinders

Stock lowmount T3 turbo running 1 bar (14psi)

PowerFC with Commander

GReddy Intake Plenum

GReddy Oil Catch Can

Walbro GSS341 Fuel Pump

SARD 550cc Injectors with collars

SARD Fuel Pressure Regulator

Gates Racing Timing Belt and DAYCO timing kit

HDI Boost Controller

B&M Oil Cooler - HUGE

Front Mount Intercooler - 600x300x100

Alloy Radiator - 38mm Quad Core

AU Falcon Thermo Fans with shroud (4,000 cubic feet per minute)

- During 'normal' driving water temp is between 65-69 degrees C. During 'spirited' driving water temp is between 65-78 degrees C

Battery relocation to the boot with isolation switch

930CCA Maintenance Free Odyssey battery

HKS Mushroom Pod

3" mandrel bent exhaust

3.5" HiFlow Metal Cat

No blow off valve

No Air Conditioning

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Drive Train

RB20 5 Speed Manual Gearbox

Direct Solid Center Sprung Button Clutch (500hp rated)

A32 Nissan Maxima Clutch Master Cylinder

R200 Viscous LSD, shimmed

5 Stud Conversion, 114.3

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Suspension/Handling

HSD HR Coilovers

Tune Agent Tie Rods

Tune Agent Toe Rods

Tune Agent Caster Bars

Strut braces, front and rear

Alloy Sub-Frame Bushes

Custom front sway bar to clear sump

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Brakes

R32 Brake Master Cylinder

Front - S15 280mm rotors with R32 GTST 4 pot callipers

Rear - R32 GTST rotors and twin pot callipers

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Wheels

Rims: PIAA Rozza 17" x 9" +19

Tyres: Maxxis MA-V1 235/45/17

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Interior

Leather trimmed seats, door cards, gear boot

Recaro (DC2) reclinable seats

J's ClubSpec wood grain trim plastic console/surround insets

HDI Boost Controller

AutoMeter oil pressure, water temp and air/fuel ratio 52mm gauges

PowerFC Commander

Apexi Rev Speed Metre

NISMO billet gear knob

Boss kit with quick release and 350mm dished leather steering wheel

C's Short Shifter

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Audio/Visual

JVC Headunit (plays everything, animated display)

Pioneer speakers front and rear

RCA's and remote cables fitted through to boot ready to connect to subs/amps

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Exterior

Respray in factory gun metal grey

S14a front end conversion

30mm vented front conversion fenders

Rolled and flared rear guards

C-West DRFT front bar and Vertex side skirts

Type X Tail lights

Tinted windows

"Ghosty tips" custom twin pipe exhaust section (flanged)

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Other

Alarm with remote central locking, 3 point immobiliser

$25,000+ in workshop receipts (EAST COAST CUSTOMS - 2/14 Boothby Street, Kedron | Ph: 07 3359 5466 - www.eccustoms.com)

$8,000+ in paint and panal receipts (CAMERON'S BODYWORKS - 706 Boundary Road, Coopers Plains | Ph: 07 3277 3475)

I have owned this car since 2004. I bought it as a CA18DET Manual stocko. It has seen the likes of a CA18, RB20, and now RB25. It has been a 180, SIL80, and now an S1480. It is now at the stage where it is a completed streeter - 300hp in an 1200kg car is fairly quick. If more power is desired simply upgrade the turbo with a direct bolton option and it will easily make 400hp.

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Price, Payment Conditions and Buying Procedure

- $23,000.00 or possibly interested in swapping for another car such as an S15/R32 GTR, or a cheaper car + cash my way. I have a daily car, I'm more so interested to see what is out there because I'm looking to start a new project.

- Interested parties may arrange to come and inspect the vehicle. Since my full comp insurance policy has expired you may not test drive the vehicle but I can take you for a drive in it. Upon a $500 deposit being placed I will obtain a RWC within a few days. Upon full payment a Bill of Sale will be filled out and the vehicle will be transferred into the new owners name.

- Number plates are not for sale.

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Enquiries call Michael on 0413 504 084 during business hours, thanks.

Edited by GHOSTrun
  • Like 1

I was bored so I sat down and just quickly using conservative figures priced out some of the parts if I was to strip it and sell them, when the total went past $18,000.00 I was reassured that the price I've set is pretty reasonable for my car, I mean I haven't even taken into account the cost of the chassis, lines, fluids, labour, machining, custom fab work, towing, freight/postage on parts, time, etc if you were to build it from scratch (for the people who reckon you could build it for less :laugh:)

partspricelist.jpg

Price drop to $21,990.00

Also, if you have at least $16k cash and something of value to swap I will consider offers..

Edited by GHOSTrun
  • 3 weeks later...
  • 4 weeks later...

I have sold the wheels, coilovers and trimmed interior.

Price with stock suspension, stock wheels and stock seats is now down to $15,990.00

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