R33 Series 1 or Series 2 RB25DET ????

[blukie]

Hi all,

I currently have a R33 GTS T series 1 and I want to buy another 2.5T engine to drop in temporarily while I rebuild the original engine. When I get the temporary engine I just want to drop it in with no hassles (no wiring hassles or hassles with power steer, a/c etc).

Does it matter whether it's a series 1 or series 2 engine ????

Are there any major differences between series 1 and series 2 that could make things difficult ??????

I've found an engine locally at Newcastle (3 to choose) from which are complete with turbo, manifolds, throttle body, coil packs and crank angle sensor for $2600.00. Is that a good price ???

Your opinions are appreciated.

[meggala]

use a series one engine the series 2 has a few differenaces.

price seems ok as well

cheers

meggala

[blukie]

Meggala,

thanks for that. That's what I need to know. I'll have to make sure that I get a series 1 motor. Is there an easy way to tell by looking at the engine ????

[[SweN]]

off the top of my head. the two use different types of AFM's. but i havnt seen the second type before.

steve.

[predator]

Just look for the igniter pack on the back of the engine, ontop of the plastic spark plug cover. If its series 1 it will have it, s2 won't.

Don't forget the different ECU's required for s1 and s2 engines.

[blukie]

Predator thanks for that. I have found a series 2 engine (1997) complete for 2K. That's complete wiring loom all manifolds turbo etc. A couple of people told me that it should be Ok as long as I leave the fuel rail, injectors and series 1 wiring loom and the series 1 coil packs. Wonder if that that will work ?????

[SATO GTS]

where about's did you find the motors in newcastle??

[blukie]

Newcastle Auto Dismantler's.

I have found a Series 2 Engine elsewhere for 2K.

[siu_loong_bao]

predator,

hey..by wat u r saying, would a series 2 engine have the mounts for the igniter pack?

jay51 has seen my car and engine..it is a series 1, but he says my igniter pack is not on top of the plastic cover....but i have the mounts for the igniter pack. does this mean my engine is a series 2? or just a series 1?

[KamikazeR33]

btw if ur just rebuilding ur old engine, u shouldnt need turbos etc, just the block and head itself, the rest u just use what uve got