rb25de change to rb25det

[hea69d]

i want to have a turbo skyline but currently have bodykit etc on myne so don't want to sell. what are the main differences besides engine wise (brakes, etc) from a turbo to a n/a r33 skyline. also would it be more effective to do a complete engine swap for a rb25det and does anyone know where's the best place to grap one and can they trade the old one in? cheers guys

[mitchxr8]

This can be an expensive exercise (I just did it but at mate's rates). Gearbox is different, tailshaft, brakes, wiring loom. Many will advise against it as the cost will be the same as buying a GTST (take the body kit off of the n/a and put it on the GTST). I did it as the standard GTST would not have met my requirements. I would have changed a lot of things anyway (turbo, ecu, intercooler). I didn't put a turbo on the rb25de as I believe it wasn't strong enough so I sourced a rb25det. This probably doesn't answer your questions but might give you something to think about.

[hea69d]

yeah i figures that was the way to go. i only got a n/a r33 coz i couldn't get finance for a turbo. oh well i'l wait the 5 yrs to pay this off and start from there. cheers

[HKS34R]

Being in the same situation, here's how I justified buying a front cut and putting it in:

1) Even though it may be cheaper to buy the turbo version, you don't know the history of the car, i.e has it been crashed, how good is the engine etc. It may be cheaper to do an engine transplant in your current car in the end;

2) Insurance is generally cheaper for an N/A car with a turbo;

3) Having to stuff around finding a car that you like, is in good condition, and then eventually selling yours. Add to that stamp duty etc. May be easier just to find a front cut.

I will be doing a swap in my R34 very soon, and have no regrets about deciding to do so.

My two cents.

[Cubes]

Does the NA RB25 use piston oil squirters in its block like the T does?

[hea69d]

yup i was thinking half cuts was the way to go. been looking around at some prices. is there anything else that needs to be changed eg brakes, gearbox etc or will the current config on the rb25de do the job?

[Kor'axis]

i think that you should be changing the brakes more power... need more braking power

[HKS34R]

Easiest way to do it if buying a cut would be to swap everything over, brakes, master cylinder, suspension, etc. From experience, this makes it real easy to get it engineered!!

[hea69d]

so i'm pretty new to all this (used to have an excel) but what exactly do u get in a half cut? i'm guessing the front of the car or something? sounds dumb i know but like i said only gonna find out by asking dumb questions ha. cheers guys for the help by the way

[paulr33]

a front cut is bascially the front part of the car upto the windscreen. say in japan some dude writes off an r33 gtst, the rear end is absolutely mashed, front is fine. get a big cutter thing chop car in half from windscreen to the front and ship it over to aus. you pay say $4000 for the front cut and you get engine, wheels, brakes, gearbox, full panels, lights etc providing they are ok and not busted etc and you can pick what parts u want and sell the leftovers if you like

this way you get the turbo model parts of thingsl like full engine, ecu, intercooler, front brakes, geatrbox, engine mounts etc.. as apposed to simply bolting the turbo charger onto a n/a engine, you swap all parts over

[hea69d]

ahh nice yup well thanks very much i'll start saving and start making friends with a good mechanic as well. cheers all for ya help. brought me up to speed. thanks again