Comments on R31s

[vivioman]

Hi all,

I'm considering getting a 3.0L Skyline sedan in Perth (should be a 1988 model) and I am wondering if anyone could tell me how difficult it would be to do an engine conversion (possibly RB20) into that vehicle?

Thanks

[Dsturbd]

Easy to do ..

Good work shop should have it done in a 2 days

[N I B]

Very close to a bolt in but if you have the budget step up to a 25 but if not the 20 will do.

[Boostzor]

I think maybe 2 months would be a more accurate figure, these things always take longer than expected.

Im guessing that by the time its back on the road ud have paid around 3-5k for the car and that again for the new engine, thats if its stock with no new go fast bits. For that price you could probably pick up something better (s-13/r31 coupe)which is going to have less problems in the long run seeing as it hasnt been messed with. Worth thinking about

[tomj]

if ur in singapore u will be getting a japanese model , which has the rb20 already..........

[Dsturbd]

2 months :bs!:

And if you go the 25 budget a rebuild later down the line ...

[Boostzor]

Hmm i was thinking 2 months was a very conservative figure. That is below average for any engine swap or rebuild i have ever seen, unless its a mechs personal car or ultra good friend.

I would also suggest that if ure gonna have an engine out do all the work you can on it, even if its just a basic head clean, re gasketing and what not. You dont want to have to do it a few months down the track as our friend distrubs suggests.

Oh and get all new hoses dont re use them, they may look good but alot of the time they arent especially on a 1988 car. Pull em on and off a few times and they start to burst, crack and generally fudge up.

[predator]

its meant to be an easy conversion the rb20det.. Seen it done on a few cars, go nicely...

but to be honest.. get the import with the rb20det already, as it has the "something different" factor, and also will handle a heck of a lot better with the IRS and better diffs. You can find some for bargain prices of $6k sometimes, that may require a bit of tlc.. but not too bad. Too many people spend too much on the local models doing them up without seeing the light, as there are many deficiencies.

I own an aussie R31, and it handling, steering, etc is a fair bit further behind the import. I wouldn't feel comfortable driving an R31 at over 160km/hr.. but an r32 or r33 feels so much more predictable (and safer).

[R32Skyliner]

Might as well get an import R31 or S13, maybe even a Cefiro or R32 for the price of a local R31 and an engine transplant. Could probably pick up an R32 sedan for the money you wanna spend. Check import places such as Prestige and J-Spec.

[R31 POWER]

Cooler piping and wiring is the hardest.We had the RB20det fitted in my Silo in under a few hours.It was just like taking the RB30e out and putting it back in minus some little bits.

[tomj]

I own an aussie R31, and it handling, steering, etc is a fair bit further behind the import. I wouldn't feel comfortable driving an R31 at over 160km/hr.. but an r32 or r33 feels so much more predictable (and safer).

i own a aus r31 with upgraded suspension and it feels every bit as safe as a 32 or 33 at high speed - stock 15 odd year old will feel saggy and crap.

[G0DF4Th3R]

if ur in singapore u will be getting a japanese model , which has the rb20 already..........

lol if it was in Singapore, the 31 would have been scrapped ages ago unless he wanted to pay high coe

[GOT BOOST]

check out the r31 wagon on imports 101.

rb25 auto with r34 rims and gtr seats nice wagoon