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vspecv: Intersting: can I ask what the determing factor is in making the RB26 that much harder to get in/out?

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probbaly one of the most time differences is an engine can be removed from a gst with the gearbox dettached, this is much more difficult on a gtr.

we dont even bother now, we usually remove the box first and then the engine, dropping the whole lot with suspension is another way, but not our prefered way.

gtrs are just a lot more fiddly and harder to work on.

also u have driveshafts, intercooler hoses, most things are harder to get to, starter motor, bellhousing bolts etc,etc..put simply gtr engines are a pain.

probbaly one of the most time differences is an engine can be removed from a gst with the gearbox dettached, this is much more difficult on a gtr.

we dont even bother now, we usually remove the box first and then the engine, dropping the whole lot with suspension is another way, but not our prefered way.

gtrs are just a lot more fiddly and harder to work on.

also u have driveshafts, intercooler hoses, most things are harder to get to, starter motor, bellhousing bolts etc,etc..put simply gtr engines are a pain.

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its really how damn tight everything is that makes it a pain too, starter motor, top gearbox bolts etc, and of course the transfer case, front drive shaft etc.

$1500 seems quite reasonable for 15-20 hours work from a decent workshop

If you are later on down the track looking at a daily driven 250rwkw or more then rebuild the current RB25 with a set of forgy's.

If not and youd be happy with up to around 230-240rwkw every day then get your self a second hand RB25, throw it on the dyno and check out the fueling/ign. timing and all should be fine.

hey sorry have had PC problems.....yeah i kant get me car into newere untill tuesday...everywere is booked up.....i took all pipes of me motor an turbo cleaned it all up an put it bak on...turned boost down as lo as it would go....an then stared me car up ran it 4 bout 5 mins then gave it a few revs an had no skmoke at all coming out...took turbo off again an there was jus a lttle bit of oil starting 2 come out of it.....so is this meaning that i might b luky an its jus da turbo or am i jus praying 2 much...???

hey sorry have had PC problems.....yeah i kant get me car into newere untill tuesday...everywere is booked up.....i took all pipes of me motor an turbo cleaned it all up an put it bak on...turned boost down as lo as it would go....an then stared me car up ran it 4 bout 5 mins then gave it a few revs an had no skmoke at all coming out...took turbo off again an there was jus a lttle bit of oil starting 2 come out of it.....so is this meaning that i might b luky an its jus da turbo or am i jus praying 2 much...???

i think it sounds like turbo seals myself from personal experience with your symptons

i like ur thinking...puts a :rofl: on my face.....but i still got it booked in 4 the test newayz...just incase...thanx 4 all the opinions guys..much appreciated...

also if i jus get another stok turbo.. ;) wat would be safe boost levels 2 run at so as 2 avoid this problem again...

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