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So as the title states what the best option for staying AWD,

i currently own a 97 R33 sII GTS4. I love the AWD and to be honest i dont really want an RWD car.

Eventually when i head down the turbo route i have a few options to keep in mind such as.

sell current car and get a gtst ( but like stated i dont want a RWD car) possible to add AWD to a car??

engine conversion- most likely an Rb25det from a stagea due to the AWD compnets ect.

In my eyes i have a great base car to mod and get ready for forced induction but also want to be realistic about it and worth my while.

What other options do i have?

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could also turbo the current block you have, suppose it depends on how much power you want? I'm running a non turbo block in my 32 gts4 which has been turboed (rb25de r32 block) But that was setup like that when i bought it

I would say the stagea swap would be your best bet. Only concern would be your existing gearbox which I assume wouldnt handle high power if its off a RB20DE and good luck getting a manual stagea gearbox!

Get a GTR? dunno what your reason for not wanting one is, but if its cost: you'll probably spend as much messing about trying to turbo or engine swap your current car.

Pretty much what i'd be saying...

Or...

Get an EVO :happy:

^ That. IMO the EVO would be the better overall route. You can get a EVO IX for 40k or less these days.

8's are even cheaper again.

X2...close thread.

Dont like evos, hence why im on a skyline forum, go figure.

GTR is out of my price range. whats avrage price for the GTR 33 front cuts? do they come with gear boxes as mines only a 25de box.

But then brake upgrade, + 5 stud conversion, probly still looking much cheaper then a gtr for now.

dude just buy a gtr, you dont get the bigger guards or any of the gtr bits, just changing the motor over, its way to much effort, just sell your car and buy a GTR with some mods done to it.

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