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hi all first post....

So basically im after a R32 or R33 Gts-t. clean with low kms, minor-no mods.

I have previously owned a 33 great car but i am leaning more towards a 32 this time around. basically i need some help in to deciding what car would be best suited (reliability, affordable etc)

these are some pros and cons ive researched between the 2 models. Can you guys give me a few not so obvious pros and cons?

RB25 Pros

Newer

Easier to attain more power in it's stock internal form

N-VCT (Nissan Variable Cam Timing)

Beefier Tranny

Better head design than the 20

Stroker kits available

More torque

RB25 Cons

More expensive

Lame Turbo (Better than the 20 though)

7,000ish Redline

Weak piston ring lands

Harder to tune than the RB20

Side Feed Injectors

RB20DET Pros

8,000 Redline

Cheaper

Easier to tune than the RB25

RB20DET Cons

Head doesn't flow as well as we would like

Lame turbo

No N-VCT

Harder to get more power in stock internal form

Weaker tranny than the RB25

Older

Makes almost the same HP as a SR20DET out of the box

270CC injectors (stock)

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RB25 Cons

Weak piston ring lands

Harder to tune than the RB20

Side Feed Injectors

Wrong

Wrong

Irrelevant

RB20DET Pros

Easier to tune than the RB25

Wrong

Also realistically “low” km cars don’t exist unless you have full & authenticated service history. It’s 2012 – No standard issue R33 from ‘95/’96 is going to have 70,000km’s on it. 99% of them have simply been wound back.

R33 Chassis is better than a R32 one either way. They are a better built car, evident by the extra weight as well of course.

Also remember that Nissan electrics aren’t the best once they get older. So things like CAS, AFM, Dash & general gremlins creep in. Not everyone suffers but it can happen.

It doesn’t sound like your about to go through a 350rwkw rebuild, so just get as later model of R33 as possible – simply reduce the chance of headaches.

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Doesn't it all just come down to money then mate?,most people I know would go the 25 and myself to if the funds were in the bank. Dont get me wrong i love my 20 and it does take a bashing and still is living happy but the 25 is just a bigger newer engine, flows better and can make more power with minimal mods...seems to me then ur only dilemma is the body, a nice sexy looking 32 or a hideous 33 rolleyes.gif .Good luck with u choice.

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Doesn't it all just come down to money then mate?,most people I know would go the 25 and myself to if the funds were in the bank. Dont get me wrong i love my 20 and it does take a bashing and still is living happy but the 25 is just a bigger newer engine, flows better and can make more power with minimal mods...seems to me then ur only dilemma is the body, a nice sexy looking 32 or a hideous 33 rolleyes.gif .Good luck with u choice.

Well im heading back to uni so money is a factor. but i want something quick and reliable (being a 20y.o car that may be a bit difficult lol)

At the moment im keeping my options open, but still wanting advice/opinions from people who have owner either or both cars.

Cheers

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i love the 20 in my 32 but when it carks it i will put in either a 25 or 25/30 (plenty of parts at my disposal) as there is heaps of parts available for the later motor, ive even considered a 25 neo(the STOCK one in my 34 goes like hell)

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