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OK, so my R32 GTS(25)T has seen better days...

Has some rust, etc & I am looking at giving it a long term overhaul.

Unfortunately it is currently my only car (maybe not for long) so can't be off road for large amounts of time.

I can pick up a cheap GTR with mechanical problems (engine, turbos, etc) very cheap & want to use the shell as a donor for all my running gear.

So basically would strip it down, remove all AWD gear & fit my stuff in.

Advantages (in my opinion) are:

Wide-body (ish) shell (great for extra track, looks better, etc)

Clutch booster (I run a HEAVY clutch & anything that will help is great)

Plastic fuel tank (won't rust, larger & I assume lighter?)

Plenty of standard GTR bits included with shell (seats, etc)

Can spend time prepping body, etc while still driving my car

Can pick this up for what a BARE GTST shell would cost...

I know GTR rear-end can be used but front end I'm a bit unsure of...

I know I would need to remove GTR front sub-frame & fit GTST subframe but will that just bolt straight in?

What problems am I likely to face? (apart from abuse from GTR owners :whistling: )

Has anyone ever heard of or seen anything like this before?

Or anyone know both chassis well enough that they can give me some definite answers?

Would be much appreciated.

Cheers

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Like it has been said. DO IT. Leave the GTR rear cradle in it as it has bigger drive shafts, so if you do more mods to increase hp, the larger drive shafts will come in handy. The positioning of the engine mounts are different I have heard. When putting a 26 in a GTST shell, the motor sits a bit further forward compared to the 20 and 25's. It may not be a problem, but it's something I have been told by a mate that put a 26 in his GTST. Not too sure whether you have a similar drama or not going the opposite way.

differences in the front frame rails for one. I would look at where the pickup points for the front crossmember are and start there. if the pickups are in the same spot I would do a literal drop of the front of yours and toss it in the GTR shell. the reverse wont work so if youare going to do major work on teh otehr shell I would suggest making a jig to roll it around on.

as fro doing the engine swap only - no. there are two engine blocks - 4wd and 2wd. they are not interchangeable. the 4wd is wider.

if they were it would have been a lot easier for me . ( I own a GTS4.) I have a WGNC34 RB25 to go into mine.

lol, when he can get the non running GTR for practically free and he has the RWD stuff ready to go, it's a no brainer IMO :)

I do however love egging on GTR drivers that cant grasp the concept that some people dont actually want an R ;)

lol, when he can get the non running GTR for practically free and he has the RWD stuff ready to go, it's a no brainer IMO :)

I do however love egging on GTR drivers that cant grasp the concept that some people dont actually want an R ;)

or GTS4 owners :P

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