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Ok, after checking the VIN number it is clear that the car was originally a non-turbo but has had an engine transplant and the hubs and brakes upgraded. From this experience I have learnt the following: - Blue badge = N/A (Easy to change though) - All turbo series 2 R33's come with HICAS standard and a stock boost gauge in the cluster. (some N/A's did come out without HICAS) - DON'T buy a car (or at least a skyline) before checking the VIN number. Now, although the car drove fine I don't know how old the engine is, whether it has an N/A or turbo gearbox or whether the brake conversion has been done properly (i.e. engineered). Thanks for everyone's input. The search continues.... -patrick

Well by decoding the model number I came to the conclusion GGKA = rb25de non-turbo However, the car has a rb25det in it (at least a top end anyway). Don't think I will buy it Thanks guys -patrick

I thought ECR33 = GTS25T ER33 = GTS25 What do the n/a vin numbers normally start with? -patrick

No definetly ER, didn't it work without the C? What about using the model number? -patrick

Here are the specs: VIN #: ER33 057982 Model #: GGKAREFR33EDABAK-A Also this is the: Engine #: RB25151875A Can the software say what type this engine is based on that number? (i.e. when produced, series 1 or 2, turbo or non-turbo) Thanks in advance -patrick

I have put a deposit down on a 1996 Series 2 GTS-T. I currently am in the process of organising RACV checks etc, etc.. There is a couple of things that are worrying me a bit though. The car has a turbo, 5 stud rotors and GTS-T brakes but I found it a little odd that the speedo cluster had no stock boost gauge, the GT badges on the side of the car are blue and the car had no HICAS. Does this seem normal? I mean the car drives fine and is in pretty good condition but are these features (or lack of) normal in a GTS-T? I am a bit concerned the car was originally an non turbo converted to a turbo. Any S2 experts which could help me on this? I am going to contact the owners to get the VIN number so I can run it through the FAST software. Otherwise, anyone with thoughts on this? Thanks -patrick

I am after a series 1, white faced, apexi mechanical boost gauge. Also if available a single apillar pod that will fit a 180sx. reply or pm me if you can help. thanks