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Hey all,
New to the SAU forum here. :D

I've recently purchased a 1989 r32gts (nonturbo) auto for $2k
Pretty stock except the usual, pod filter exhaust, wheels..

it seem like the sump is f**ked in my car (no way to tell other then it's been bent in by a jack i guess) and apparently you have to lift the engine out a little to be able to access the sump to remove it.
if this is the case, i'll be wanting to remove the rb20 and replace it for a rb25, i have a mate who want the rb20 so no hassles getting rid of it. i was going to the swap regardless but if i have to replace the sump i was thinking of doing it sooner.

i have seen all the threads with pretty much everything on how to do the swap,yet i wouldn't be comforrtable doing it myself as i have very little mechanical knowledge, ( I'm learning!) if there is anyone on here who can inform me on how much a rb25de would cost, and also if there is anyone on here who would be able to help with the conversion that would be great. it'll most likely be done on my driveway lol.

Please leave me with some replys!
Thanks guys.

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you will need a complete 25de + computer+ afm etc. . available for under a grand, change the timing belt and water pump if the ks are unknown, add more $$$ for a qualified mechanis to do it for you

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