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Hi Guys,

I have a r32 gts-t that has 158.8 rw kw's at the moment and Im happy although Ive got that urge for more power.

I was planning to buy a hks 2530 or 2535, some series 4-5 rx7 injectors, hks cams and few other lil bit for my current rb20.

A mate of mine lent me a hpi mag that has a r32 gts-t with a gtr engine transplant. The engine was basically stock with a huge cooler and re-mapped ecu and at 14psi he had 230 rw kw's. An rb25 gearbox would be needed too.

I think that the gtr engine option sounds mad, and having round 230 rw kw's is far from pushing that engine and the rb25 gearbox will hold up also.

What do you guys recomend?

Also if you know briefly what it will cost, please give me some idea.

Thanks

Mark

:)

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a RB26DETT will set you back about $6.5K for a good condition one.

add another $1.1K for the RB25 gearbox

plus labour if you don't plan to do it yourself.

I'd personally get some cams and injectors as they are some relatively "cheap" mods that have a big impact. (Make sure your fuel is up to scratch).

thanks for the advice guys, I have come to the conclussion that the rb26 will be a waste of $$$ for my needs. I will also have to change my cooler and exhaust to suit.

I could get a rb25 with gearbox and fit a hks 2540, injectors and power fc, without having to change my cooler and exhaust.

do you guys think a rb25 r32 is worth it?

i like the idea of the stronger gearbox too :(

take it easy

Mark

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