Jump to content
SAU Community

Opinions Wanted Please..

ZRBE

By ZRBE,
in General Automotive Discussion

 Share

Recommended Posts

ZRBE Experienced

ZRBE

Posted
Posted

Okay, So I recently bought myself a 93 r32 gtst type m, probably paid a bit more than I should of.. My first turbo car.. Anyway Thought I was getting my open licence in march ( was WRONG :( ) but I get them in November... Almost a year away

The car has

-T04e turbo (not sure spec)

-Jap ECU with chip tuned by chiptorque (NOT mines)

-Walboro intank fuel pump

-220,xxx on the clock (supposably 158,xxx)

-Pretty big front mount intercooler (not sure what brand)

-Exhaust is alright I think just sits pretty low

-pretty cheap coil overs

And a couple of this pretty crap inside and out (visual) I got a new dash (in pretty good nick)

Also some 550cc injectors and yellow jacket coil packs (not on yet) with the car

I'm only on my green P's so I'm not quite sure what to do!

Option 1.

Fix up the car a little physical wise and try to sell it for more/what ive spent on it and save up for a gtr (r32/3/4 I don't mind :))

Option 2.

Fix up the car A LOT and go for the rb25 conversion into 32 (will probably be rebuilding engine if I do this option..)

That's all I got -_- pretty low on cash at the moment and turning into a money pit already.. I know it's my fault I didn't check the car or whatever but it's "lesson learnt" I guess..

Also on the Gold Coast if any shops are any good/trustworthy ( i have a tendency of getting ripped )

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/419656-opinions-wanted-please/
Share on other sites
Dobz Experienced

Dobz

Posted
Posted

Compression test it, if it has good even comp across all cylinders keep it but if it doesn't then sell it and try to get your money back.

If it's a keeper get rid of that turbo and possibly the ecu. A stock turbo and stock ecu would be ideal if it's your first turbo car.

As you can't drive it now in the mean time you can check over it and fix or neaten it up where necessary. Eg. Check and replace old fluids, replace old hoses and hose clamps etc.

How much do you know about working on cars?

Hank Scorpio Grand Master

Hank Scorpio

Posted
Posted

I'm only on my green P's

....

save up for a gtr (r32/3/4 I don't mind :))

....

That's all I got -_- pretty low on cash at the moment and turning into a money pit already

:/

ZRBE Experienced

ZRBE

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Compression test it, if it has good even comp across all cylinders keep it but if it doesn't then sell it and try to get your money back.

If it's a keeper get rid of that turbo and possibly the ecu. A stock turbo and stock ecu would be ideal if it's your first turbo car.

As you can't drive it now in the mean time you can check over it and fix or neaten it up where necessary. Eg. Check and replace old fluids, replace old hoses and hose clamps etc.

How much do you know about working on cars?

I know a bit about cars and working on them.. whoever had the motor before me replaced all the hoses.. looks like they did the 100k service to me but i'm not quite sure

How much would just a stock turbo cost and would i be able to put the chip i have into the stock rb20 ecu (obviously will need another tune if i am change back to stock turbo.)

:/

And i mean eventually.. I know GTR's are expensive.. and i'll be off my P's at the end of the year.

Edited by Zrobe

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • patrickxdf12
      Squeaking clutch/throw out bearing

      By patrickxdf12 · Posted

      Hello!  i just finished manual swaping my r34 skyline with a r33 rb20de box(RB71C)box  When the car is running it squeaks crazy loud and it was smoking from the gearbox area. The gearbox is fine it was tested. The clutch slave cylinder seems like it doesn't fully releases the clutch. I want to ask if this noise is from the throw out bearing or could it be the clutch assembly or disk att.xFliq87Gzw6kImKBVqDebXkj0fBqymk0JaYeP3_3SlM.mp4
    • RP1421
      S15 Spec R

      By RP1421 · Posted

      A few small updates since the previous post and lessons. I decided to do a little interior light upgrade on the 110. I quite like the iilumo items, even if they're a bit of a premium over other brands. You'll also note the Stedi Fogs, that will go into the S15 fog lights as I needed to match the bulbs since I got the new ones earlier. I hope they fit as the body is quite a bit longer than your normal bulb.  Annoyingly, I managed to trip the fuse, which normally wouldn't be an issue until I located the fuse. I can't say I've ever come across this. I had lucked out that someone nearby had a spare, but oddly enough Toyota dealerships seem to keep this in stock. I ordered some to keep in my stash and as luck would have it, someone else nearby tripped the same fuse so I passed on the favour.  I also did a little service on the 110 ahead of some additional work coming up. It's been annoying that Goleby's stopped carrying this particular HKS filter for the 110, so now I need to keep them on order from Japan. I also took the opportunity to install a bash plate and number plate riser. The plate riser is such a cheap but nice fix to help really tidy up the car. I'm tempted to now also replace my headlights, on this car. Both items were from Project Aero.    I also needed to replace the rear tyres on the 110, and after trying to get it aligned learnt that I need to replace some bushes in the front end, so that's next.  Closing out this update with a nicer picture as always! 
    • Murray_Calavera
      WTAC 2025

      By Murray_Calavera · Posted

      Yeah mate, never miss it.
    • Ozdavroz
      WTAC 2025

      By Ozdavroz · Posted

      Any going to watch World Time Attack at SMSP this year?
    • Jarsky
      R33 Fuel Pump & Brakes after alarm swap

      By Jarsky · Posted

      Appreciate the correction on the "ground", that will make a huge difference to looking at this. That makes complete sense about AF70/AF71 which is what I had come down to being the issue, one of these. I'll have another look in the ignition wiring when I get a chance next week. I'll also make up a jumper wire for running that AF73 test.  ECU is fine, relay itself is fine, pump harness is fine and the pump itself is fine. I am going to upgrade the Walbro 255 anyway with a DW300 I have since I need to replace the fuel sender and I'm going to upgrade the FPR with my chasebays kit ready for new plenum/injectors/dbw, but I'll get this working first. That's why this is so frustrating. 
×
×
  • Create New...