Engine Conversion

[sydking]

Anyone had much experiance with Skyline engine conversions? Plans are to take it down to the work shop But i would like to learn a few things myself.

Not so much the wiring and other bits mainly the grunt work, Old motor out and new one bolted in.

Let me know, Cash and beer you way ofcourse

p.s Rb26 into R33 GTS4.

[r32-25t]

Where abouts in Sydney are you?

[sydking]

Ryde area

[r32-25t]

I'm in newington and have done it a few times, when are you looking at doing it?

[sydking]

Rb26dett into the R33 gts4,

Car atm is in working condition, So engine will need to be taken out, And the new one droped in at bolted in.

Also have a 5 stud conversion needed to go on,

Have R33 GTR front hubs, 32GTR Front brakes and braided brake lines

Rear 33 GTSt hubs and brakes with braded lines.

Also have a loom but no clue on how to set that up or any other wiring.

Do you have much expericane with this type of thing? Shoot me a pm if you want.

Cheers

[r32-25t]

Pm sent

[menthol369]

what engine is coming out 25 det or just a de?

[brad.]

Hey mate i live off victoria road.i dont know alot but im keen to lend u hand on the grunt work if u need one

[WalkyHR31]

I may be able help you. I removed, re-built and installed an RB25DET into my HR31 3 years ago and am currently building an RB30/25 to go in. Haven't had any experience with an RB26 but they are pretty well all the same and I do have the full Nissan RB20/25/26 engine workshop manual, so that's all you need.

I also fitted different suspension, brakes and a 5 stud conversion on the HR using Commodore parts and stud pattern.

I live at Pymble just down the road from you. let me know if you would like me to drop over and have a chat.

[fatz]

send us a pm mate and ill give you the contact of someone who knows what he is doing

[sydking]

what engine is coming out 25 det or just a de?

Awd 25de

[Hahn Solo]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and I'm also a new skyline owner. I found this forum and have lurked it for about a week now and all you guys seem legit with advice and knowledge. I have a 93 R32 gtst rb20det. I am very keen to get it restored into a reasonabIe condition. I am a P plated driver and obviously cant drive a turbo vehicle. I'm just after some advice here because I didnt want to start a whole new thread. I have an rb25de neo sitting at home, I'm unsure if the engine is rwd or awd and it came with an auto gearbox. I'm wondering what kind of manual gearbox I will need. Will I need an rb25 neo gearbox? or can I use an rb25 gearbox? Is there a difference between them? Could I use an rb25 turbo gearbox? What kind of gearbox mounts will I need? Does anyone know where I can have the engine swap done with quality?

I do apologize for the novel of questions I just wrote but I really want the right advice from the right people and people who have knowledge in engine swaps as I'm no mechanic. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[menthol369]

Can i buy the 25de intake + airbox?

hahn, you can use the stock 20det gearbox no worries, if you go turbo an 180rwkw plus id think about upgrading. basically any Rb series gearbox will fit. you will need custom mounts for 25 gearboxes.

but as i said jsut use the 20det box it will be fine.

[oweban]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and I'm also a new skyline owner. I found this forum and have lurked it for about a week now and all you guys seem legit with advice and knowledge. I have a 93 R32 gtst rb20det. I am very keen to get it restored into a reasonabIe condition. I am a P plated driver and obviously cant drive a turbo vehicle. I'm just after some advice here because I didnt want to start a whole new thread. I have an rb25de neo sitting at home, I'm unsure if the engine is rwd or awd and it came with an auto gearbox. I'm wondering what kind of manual gearbox I will need. Will I need an rb25 neo gearbox? or can I use an rb25 gearbox? Is there a difference between them? Could I use an rb25 turbo gearbox? What kind of gearbox mounts will I need? Does anyone know where I can have the engine swap done with quality?

I do apologize for the novel of questions I just wrote but I really want the right advice from the right people and people who have knowledge in engine swaps as I'm no mechanic. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

The only problem with this is that putting a 25DE Neo into your 32 still counts as an engine mod (and is therefore not legal/roadworthy), even though you're decreasing the power. Sucks, I know.

(Just playing devil's advocate here, I appreciate that you're trying to do a good thing, eg. no turbo)

[SargeRX8]

Putting a non turbo motor into the car doesn't, in the eyes of the law, change it from being a turbo car. You will need to do the conversion then have the car complied as a rb25 non turbo.

Sydking, if you need a hand(seems like alot of people offering their help), ill help out. I ripped out my motor and what not also put a few cars together(non RB's but the concept is the same). Also with the loom, if I recall correctly after stripping my car, you shouldn't have to rewire things, just replace the loom with the appropriate new loom. It controls everything in the engine bay. All other electricals(headlights, ac etc) are independant I believe but you will probably need to fiddle around with the fuse and relax box. The mechanical stuff is much easier than the electrical.

Is the 26 a direct drop in for your 25 awd crossmember? Are you doing to be taking your box and engine out as one piece and then putting them back in as one piece? Ill tell you its a pain in the f**kING ARSE to get the gearbox bolted back to the engine but its an another pain in the arse dismantling your car to be able to slide the engine and box out as one piece.

[sydking]

ive got the 26 loom to go in, Power FC most likely for the ECU, Yes the 26 is a straight drop in ( there will always be a few hicups) , Gearbox is not getting touched untill its broken, Jim berry clutch will be installed though.

[sydking]

Can i buy the 25de intake + airbox?

hahn, you can use the stock 20det gearbox no worries, if you go turbo an 180rwkw plus id think about upgrading. basically any Rb series gearbox will fit. you will need custom mounts for 25 gearboxes.

but as i said jsut use the 20det box it will be fine.

Dont think there would be any reason for me to get rid of the air box, though if for some odd reason it dosent fit, you can buy it

[menthol369]

fair enough

[Hahn Solo]

The only problem with this is that putting a 25DE Neo into your 32 still counts as an engine mod (and is therefore not legal/roadworthy), even though you're decreasing the power. Sucks, I know.

(Just playing devil's advocate here, I appreciate that you're trying to do a good thing, eg. no turbo)

Its all good now, I deceided to keep my skyline as is and keep it for a track car until I get my blacks, I didnt really want to castrate my ride. As for the time being I'm going to get all the bits n pieces I need to get some more reasonable power.

[oweban]

All good mate. Good to see you've got a head on your shoulders