R32 - R33

[samo 123]

hey guys,

i was just wondering if it would be posible to take a turbo skyline (R32 or R33) and take the turbo off while on my ps because of the new p plate laws coming for south australia and put it back on after im off my ps ?? or would there be engine mods needed or wateva? Thanks.

[Madaz]

it would struggle to make power due to lower compression you would also need exhaust manifolds and non turbo ECU

are you already on your P's, and whats the rule going to say if you have said car registered in your name before the rule comes in

[R334door(s2)]

hey guys,

i was just wondering if it would be posible to take a turbo skyline (R32 or R33) and take the turbo off while on my ps because of the new p plate laws coming for south australia and put it back on after im off my ps ?? or would there be engine mods needed or wateva? Thanks.

ummm no.!

you will lose way to much power different compression ratios between turbo/non turbo models.

get a different car put the line in the shed until ur off ya P plates or just buy a non turbo car if ur that worried.

regards

Allan.M

[R334door(s2)]

beat me too it steve

[samo 123]

the law hasent come in yet it just states that p plate drivers arnt aloud turbo charged supper charged or v8s or higher. just about to get my ps the law only comes in later in the year i think.

alright thanks for the help guys.

[R334door(s2)]

yeah no probs bud these new laws suck to a extent.

[samo 123]

yeah im not to happy considering.

just one more thing. how are none turbo R32 or R33 would you surgest one or not a fan and what are your thoughts? cheers

[Madaz]

if the law does come in, then selling a non turbo skyline down the track will be easier than selling one now without those laws

hahah Allan

non turbo R34 are very cheap from japan

EDIt

if your choice is only 32 or 33 get the 33 with a RB25de as the 20 would have even less guts again

R33 = RB25

R32 = RB20

GTS = DE

GTSt = DET

R33 GTS4 = RB25DE

[samo 123]

yeah well that is a plus also.

well i wasent looking too spend heaps thats the only reason i had thought about a 32-33 and i was looking to buy localy also just alot more convinient.

[Madaz]

we have some great importers on the website and some that aren't, dont know that you will find many non turbos in adelaide

[samo 123]

yeah it will be a challenge but hopfully one comes along.

thanks for all the help kind regards sam.

[Madaz]

your welcome

[DSTROY]

if the law does come in, then selling a non turbo skyline down the track will be easier than selling one now without those laws

hahah Allan

non turbo R34 are very cheap from japan

EDIt

if your choice is only 32 or 33 get the 33 with a RB25de as the 20 would have even less guts again

R33 = RB25

R32 = RB20

GTS = DE

GTSt = DET

R33 GTS4 = RB25DE

You missed a few out

R32 - RB25DE Seen a few of these getting around

And the very rare R32 - RB26DE but I doubt you'd ever find one.

[Normsta]

Penny is selling her R34 GT *waits for comission to come through*

[Madaz]

not 100% sure chad but the 25 in the R32 might be single cam ?? i know there were some funny variants getting around

and the R32 autech would be amazing but dear as

and they were all 4door and auto

[Madaz]

a little more info

didnt know you could get a CA18 in a R32, and looks like all the 25's were double cams only a couple 20 single cams

The R32 range:

GXi - The bare basic model R32 1.8 litre, rwd, non-turbo, no extras.

GTE - 2 litre family model, four door, non turbo, single overhead cam.

GTS - 2 ltr, in-line 6. DOHC, EFI, 2 & 4 drs, RWD, standard sports model.

GTS25 - 2.5ltr, in-line 6. DOHC, EFI, 2 & 4 drs, RWD, non-turbo, sports model.

GTSt - 2 ltr, in-line 6 cyl, DOHC, EFI, 2 & 4 drs, RWD, turbo charged sports car.

GTS4 - 2 ltr, in-line 6 cyl, DOHC, EFI, 2 & 4 drs, 4WD, turbo - some feature GTR specs (eg ATTESSA 4WD)

GTR - 2.6ltr, in-line 6 cyl DOHC, EFI, 2 dr, twin turbo, 4WS, 4WD, ABS, HICAS...

Basic R32 Specification Chart:

Model Engine Type Description Power Output CC Drive Doors GXi CA18i 1.8litre 4cyl 91PS/5200rpm 1809 RWD 4 door

GTE RB20E 2ltr, 6 cyl, single cam 97kw@5600rpm 172Nm@4400rpm 1998 RWD 4 door

GTS RB20DE 2ltr, 6 cyl, double overhead cam 116kw@6400rpm 184Nm@5200rpm 1998 RWD 2 & 4 dr

GTS25 RB25DE 2.5ltr, 6 cyl, DOHC 142kw@6400rpm 231Nm@4800rpm 2498 RWD 2 & 4 dr

GTSt RB20DET 2ltr, 6cyl, dohc, turbo 160kw@6400rpm 263Nm@3200rpm 1998 RWD 2 & 4 dr

GTS4 RB20DET 2ltr, 6cyl, dohc, turbo 160kw@6400rpm 263Nm@3200rpm 1998 4WD 2 & 4 dr

GTR RB26DETT 2.6ltr, 6cyl, twin turbo 208kw@6800rpm 368Nm@4400rpm 2568 4WD 2 dr

Decifering the Engine name:

RB - series of engine 20 / 25 / 26 - capacity (20~1998cc / 25~2497cc / 26~2597cc) D - Double Overhead Cam (or DOHC) E - EFI (Electronic fuel injection) T /TT - Turbo / twin turbo

Engine Type:

The R32 generally featured the RB series of engine in all instances except for in the case of the R32 GXi which feature the CA18i engine. This was a four cylinder, 1.8 litre normally aspirated engine.

Special models:

During and after general production, a handful of special models were released in small numbers. These rare cars generally featured a small variation from the normal, and seemed to be more like test models than anything. The Autech R32 is an example of this. The Autech R32 was tuned by Autech and was basically a four door R32 GTR, without the turbos, as it housed an RB26DE in its engine bay and an automatic gearbox. You can deduce from the name that the engine was a 2.6 litre DOHC EFI in-line six normally aspirated variant. Very good for pulling trailers since they have tonnes of torque.

[MR RB]

if your on your P's already the law doesnt effect you?

[HOWIROL]

I assumed this was the case also...

[rad100]

i wish i had a rb26de!! get a set of throttle bodies for it!! mad NA

[RB25PWR]

The way it happened in NSW was that from X date anyone who got their P's cannot drive Turbos. Therefore if you already have your P's then you should be fine mate.