Gts 4

[MarkR33]

Hi guys

im tossing up the idea of importing a 89 r32gts-4 turbo

from japan

would be manual , so for easier modding

then i would drop an RB26 in there, and suit it all up

now the questions i have is , the gts4 is that AWD 4wd? as in is it allways on

and does it have that attessa torque balance?

has anyone done this type of mod before and anyone know the rough price of an Rb26 , or should i simply get a non turbo gts4 and do the conversion?

your thoughts on this would be great?

[predator]

the attessa same as the GTR.. i think the problem will be getting a good GTS4 b4 the end of the year when the 15 year changes, as everybody else has the same idea as you.

apparently the gts-4 didn't come out until about August (with the GTR), which means its pushing it late in the year to get one through before the changes.

[Roy]

I think you may be better just getting a GTR, or living with modifying the RB20

Does a GTS4 have the same diffs, driveshafts, brakes, radiator, gearbox etc? It can be done...but im big on saving money these days.

As for price for RB26 engine/box/ECU ie front cut minus brakes i think you are looking at around 7k, thats from a yard with a 3 month warranty

[JH32]

Mark, I have a 93 model and I hear the diff has a different ratio to the GTR, the brakes are smaller, the gearbox (according to SDU guys) is the same as GTR.

But yeah as Roy says, lotsa money to do the 26 conversion coz you're gonna need brakes and all the other crap that goes with moving a GTR reliably

Plus the fact that if you buy an 89 model you'll be fixing stuff like suspension as well

[Elithrar]

Plus, 1989 GTS-4's are pretty rare. According to SPEED magazine, the GTS-t and GTS-4 first started production in May. The GT-R was in August.

I myself am tossing up between a R32 GTS-t and a GTS-4 -- leaning towards the GTS-t though. Lighter, and supposedly more nimble around the twisties (except for hairpins and in the wet). Good for some track days with a set of Tein HA coilovers

[R32-GTS]

GTR and GTS-t 4 have same gearboxes . The gts-4 has a 4.3 diff ratio and the GTR has 4.11 but they are still the same strenght. I think you would get away with using standard gts-4 brakes with some good pads as the brakes are only marginally bigger on the gtr.

Im in process of putting a rb26 into my 32 gts-t so will see if it can hold power in a straight line or if its just gonna peel lines.

[Mr GTS4]

questions questions questions.... i have a 93 GTS-4. the gearbox identical on the outside but its not as strong as the gtr one. i have 4 pot brakes onthe front and 2 pot on the rear. all shafts are the same. the suspension is the same setup but the shocks and springs aren't as good as the gtr. The 4WD system is the same as the gtr. the diff i don't know as i have auto one in there but have recently converted to manual.. :) basically you can call it a babyzilla!!! lol i have a 4 door gts4 as well so its abit different. body wise.

i also have the thought of dropping in a gtr motor too... mmmmmmmmm power.

but i think i can handle ( for awhile ) with the RB20DET.

[MarkR33]

hmm interesting points guys, will take it in thought, thanks

Jimih: nice car have met u and seen u on a few cruises

MRGTS4 , what did the manual conversion cost you?

7000K for a rb26, hmm might stick with the rb20 then hmm could buy a cheap gtr for 17 with all the shit attached , seriously thinking of importing once i sell this ****ing soarer

[Mr GTS4]

all the parts were off a front cut, and they cost me $1200 for everything. clutch, flwheel, console parts,etc and computer on exchange.. including the bolts to. then oil and stuff ontop of that. if you are thinking of doing it either make sure you know how to change a gearbox or get someone to do it. cause its a BIG pain in the arse the first time you do one. and get a 180b input shaft to . it makes things a shit load easier to line the clutch up. the stuff was actually from a guy in perth but my computer crashed and i losed his name and email address. if i get it again i'll give it to you.