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After much deliberation and toing and froing, I figured with all the cost and trouble involved in modding my R33 gtst (auto) to get 300rwkw reliably,

it would be better to get an R33 GTR halfcut and transmission,convert and sell my rb25det.(then, i can go crazier and shoot for 600hp+ hehe)

R33s are getting slightly older now so I hope to get a halfcut in reasonable condition at a decent price.

Just wanted to get ur opinions on this.

Is it a fairly easy job?

Would I be able to get 4wd ie. make my car a bonafide gtr?

Has anyone done this swap before?

Your help would really be appreciated!!!!!!

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godfather, all skylines are rare in Malaysia but an R33 Gtst would roughly be half the price of a R33 GTR (both with minimal mods and roughly the same condition).

Were talking bout a price difference in the 80k range(about AUD23k).

Cars are exorbitantly priced in Malaysia due to import duties.

Anyway, there was a R33 GTR halfcut for sale at 18k earlier but its gone now. So I figured with a halfcut at that price and selling off my RB25det block, the cost of the transplant wont be that great.

Yet, selling off my gtst for an R32 GTR is another option as I estimate them to be around the low 100k category around here but it might be difficult to find one in good condition.

But if I stumble upon one thats well taken cared off and nice mods I wont hesitate

WTF?Damansara heights huh... is ur skyline in KL or back in aussie? Nice to drive a skyline in Malaysia, a nice change from so many evos or evowannabes:).

Anyway, Id probably stick to my original plan and search for a decent low mileage R33 halfcut, sell off the parts I dont need, work on the engine for big power and then transplant into my R33.

Another thing, is it doable to transplant the 4WD system??

gobiz - yeah it is but as mentioned, labour might be much.. if im not mistaken, theres already one running around KL? white GTST with GTR conversion? im guessing ure a member of Malaysian Skyline forum rite?

i dont drive a Skyline anymore hahah... now moving to 4 doors.. my cuz has an Evo 8 and R34 GTR in KL though :)

Gobiz..

Are you Nain from Yoong's GTR forum?

Anyway, an GTR33 halfcut costs about RM15K-20K right now

Another guy named Peter (his nick on Yoong's forum is GTRFans) just had his R33 GTST converted to GTR, he bought the halfcut from Tony, I think Tony still has a another one.

Another guy Terence (nickname Sabe from Yoong's forum) also had his R33GTST converted to GTR.

You should ring them up.

After much deliberation and toing and froing, I figured with all the cost and trouble involved in modding my R33 gtst (auto) to get 300rwkw reliably,

it would be better to get an R33 GTR halfcut and transmission,convert  and sell my rb25det.(then, i can go crazier and shoot for 600hp+ hehe)

R33s are getting slightly older now so I hope to get a halfcut in reasonable condition at a decent price.

Just wanted to get ur opinions on this.

Is it a fairly easy job?

Would I be able to get 4wd ie. make my car a bonafide gtr?

Has anyone done this swap before?

Your help would really be appreciated!!!!!!

when I was in KL in december I remember seeing 2 skylines, an R34 GTt and an R33 GTR V Spec.

Had a chat to the owner of the VSpec, and pwoaaar prices in malaysia is like huuuge compared to Australia. No wonder all the guys go for protons n hyundais. But yeah labour is cheap cheap lah :D

Thanks Jebu, yes I'm Nain. Good to know that at least 2 R33 conversions been done b4. I'll probly go to the same mechanic as I think both of the cars are making excellent power.

Ive contacted Tony but both engines have gone coz he was selling them 1 year ago.

Now I plan to get 375rwkw or 500rwhp (as I'm going all out) and keeping the car RWD as I've been going thru the old threads and there's basically not much point going through all the trouble for 4WD.

A few more Qs:

1. For the conversion, do I need a whole halfcut or just the engine?

2. My cars an auto but some guys have said to just get an RB25det manual gearbox coz its the same as the GTR, is this true?

3. How much approx. in Malaysia can I get for my RB25det engine-its a series 1 with only 93k on the odometer and in excellent condition?

4. Would the GTR engine internals stand up to 375rwkw or do I have to get forged pistons and other internals?

Thanks

WOW, an internally stock GTR engine can take 375rwkw of punishment, cant wait to get started on the conversion!

Of course, I'll upgrade fuel system, fuel management etc.

I'd like to keep the twin turbo setup (although upgraded turbos) for responsiveness, is it possible to get 375rwkw with twins?

Or do I have to convert to a big single -with more lag?:) - to get that sort of power?

I also plan to install a 100hp wet NOS system when everythings in place hehehhe.... just because..........:D

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