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Hey guys, my best mate has just sold off the CA18DET he had in his 180sx and has just bought himself an RB25 engine and gearbox.

I just wondering whether anyone on here had completed one of these conversions and how hard it was?

Are there any major problems with mounting the engine? Do custom engine mounts need to be made?

Are there any problems with the position of the sump?

Any help would be much appreciated

Alex

Yeah it's my car its going into. I've got it booked into TTRacing to get the whole lot fitted. They guy there, Alex, said i need a rear end off an r32, (diff, brakes, hubs etc), and he'll supply the front billet hubs. I've also got r33 rotors and calipers for the front. Asian Auto Spares in Slack's Creek are supplying the half cut and front brakes (already paid for), and i'm buying r32 wheels, as well as the rear axle from the 32 off them also. Then shipping it round the corner to TTRacing to get fitted. They're charging me 2700 drive in-drive out for the conversion if i supply those parts, and apparently they will take care of the tailshaft, engine mounts, gearbox mounts and radiator.

Anyone know if this sounds right or if these guys do good work. I'm just a little worried that the price will double by the end of it :S

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