Skyline R33 To Turbo Conversion!

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

well, say if he plans to put in a proper diff, a sequential box, a dirty 30, full brembos all round.... then no real diff if it's GTS-t OR GTS... actually he benefits... doesn't have that homo HICAS subframe

[sneakey pete]

Hubs are still 4 stud

Isn't there also trim differences with the 33s too?

[Hadouken]

Nope

[Ogun Dullak]

How much would I be looking at roughly to do an engine swap? + upgrading brakes etc?

Thanks to all those who actually replied maturely by the way! I've only just bought this car so I would love to build it up and get to learn things along the way.

& no I shouldn't have just bought a project car than because I just returned to Australia after living in Europe for a couple of years.

In the mean time instead of a turbo, is there really any other way to give the car a bit more power? The car has a K&N pod filter, heavy duty clutch, 3.5inch catback exhaust (which is way too loud) + a lot more I can't remember atm!

[Ben C34]

Watching someone try to get more power out of an na rb25 is like watching Edward scissor hands masturbate.

[sneakey pete]

Rough figures?

Engine 1.5k

Gearbox 1k

Diff 300

Brakes 300

Hubs 300

Other stuff, eg intercooler fuel pump extra bits involved that everyone forgets 500-1000

So 4-4.5k.

Selling your gts and buying a gtst will not cost you that much

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

15k built 30 with turbo setup

15k sequential box

2k gtr brembo

2k nisno diff

0.5k 5 stud conversion

3k mca red

[Hadouken]

Oils. Don't forget oils!

+$1000

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

so far seems cheaper to buy a pre-modded GTS-t

[GTSBoy]

LS7 transplant.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

I reckon do a 2JZ-GTE VVT-i with the Getrag Supra box.. done.

500kW stock

[Ogun Dullak]

Rough figures?

Engine 1.5k

Gearbox 1k

Diff 300

Brakes 300

Hubs 300

Other stuff, eg intercooler fuel pump extra bits involved that everyone forgets 500-1000

So 4-4.5k.

Selling your gts and buying a gtst will not cost you that much

Thanks for that man! Seems like selling and buying a gtst is the best way to go about it, cheers!

[Ogun Dullak]

Oils. Don't forget oils!

+$1000

Can you read? I said oils/filters/scratches/paint work/dents and mods...

Or do you just enjoy being a dickhead throughout the day on the internet?

[hardsteppa]

Or do you just enjoy being a dickhead throughout the day on the internet?

well in fairness, we ALL enjoy doing that, I know I certainly do.

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In the mean time instead of a turbo, is there really any other way to give the car a bit more power?

Ben I can't believe you didn't say NOSSSSSS!!

but seriously you could mess about with little mods but by comparison to going turbo, not a lot that will give you dollar-value HP.

[Hadouken]

what read?

drift fail. tried to power out? but didnt have power? thats why you want turbo?

[david.r34.gtt]

There is a lot cynicism in this forum on the topic of N/A power-ups, probably due to the number of young(ish) guys who have just bought an N/A Skyline and then come on this forum looking for a cheap power-up. They nearly always seem to think there is a magic solution that we all know but have chosen to keep secret. Sadly, there is no magic :-(

My axiom when it comes to modifying cars, learned through hard experience is:

Performance, reliable, inexpensive ... pick any one-and-a-half.

It is best to gather enough resources (ie knowledge, experience, parts/money) to do it once and do it right. Any other way will lead to much sadness.

Curb your natural enthusiasm, enjoy what you have got, and research the possible mods to make it better..

One day you too will have a mega Skyline like the rest of us, which makes your friends envious and which gets your girlfriend/boyfriend/farm-animal all hot and bothered (hey, I'm not judging), and life will be good. Dinks!

Edited October 12, 2015 by david.r34.gtt

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

+ chop hondas on the track, and gate past them.. they get mad envy

[hardsteppa]

They nearly always seem to think there is a magic solution that we all know but have chosen to keep secret. Sadly, there is no magic :-(

you're forgetting about NOS.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

NOS & weight reduction.. hack out the door frames like Honda owners.. and drill circles into the bumper bars..

(being serious)

[jiffo]

Those holes look the go John.

But us old codgers remember a bloke called Peter Manton who drilled down the centre of his head studs, anything to save weight in his Mini.