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Freshly rebuilt RB25DET Neo, all done by the one shop except for the machining, so the reassembly/rebuild, bed in on the dyno, and final tune. So far have done just under 1000kms since getting it back, and then this tick started happening. Was a bit quieter the other day when it started, took it to the shop to have a look, was told it was likely the VCT gear had shit itself because of where the tick was situated, and to take it home, i drove home cautiously and havent driven it since, but started it up today and it was suddenly louder and more rattly. The shop is taking it back later this week to see what the go is, has anyone else had a ticking like this? Sounds like its in the head, the spun bearing it had before getting rebuilt was a deeper knock and definitely down in the bottom if the engine, different to this, its alot higher pitched Thanks in advance people! IMG_0302.mov

Selling the RB26 long block out of my 1999 Stagea S2 260rs restomod project. Basically planning to replace the long block with a Tomei/N1 RB28 stroker, but keep all the ancillaries to take it back to stock if need be. Car has done 200k kms, but has good compression (>160psi) on all cylinders, and has good oil pressure with Penrite 10-50. I've just replaced the belts and water pump. Can get my mechanic (an independent Nissan GTR specialist) to confirm. Will include sump, valve, ignition and timing covers. Won't include intake manifold, ITBs, exhaust manifolds, turbos, clutch etc. The car is running nicely and I'm happy to take people for a test drive in Sydney. Looking for $12,000 but negotiable. SMS or call me on 0411953301. Cheers, Andrew

Hi guys looking to replace my engine mounts including gearbox mounts on the 33. Been looking around at some and notice that somem of the mounts ive been looking at apear a little bit different to mine. For example the driverside engine mount on my r33 is round. And the ones ive been seeing on ebay are sort of square or rectangular. Does this matter?? they are listing them for r33. Also will engine mounts from other rb models suit the 33 for example vl? or r 32? like to get these mounts sort asap because everything i see on ebay is quite exspensive for second hand and if its not second hand its nismo mounts which i really dont need its not like im running 500-600hp. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Mate has a R32 GTR who's been stuffed around by doggy workshops to the point he has no GTR to drive. He's looking at spending up to $20k on an engine or a rebuild, in all labour etc. Obviously looking for supreme reliability so no second hand parts unless they are obviously just as good as new. Would consider a full engine but ones like CRD's is well over the budget or need. He only has a standard engine, so will need computer, fuel system, turbo's etc. Suggestions?

Hey all, New to the SAU forum here. I've recently purchased a 1989 r32gts (nonturbo) auto for $2k Pretty stock except the usual, pod filter exhaust, wheels.. it seem like the sump is f**ked in my car (no way to tell other then it's been bent in by a jack i guess) and apparently you have to lift the engine out a little to be able to access the sump to remove it. if this is the case, i'll be wanting to remove the rb20 and replace it for a rb25, i have a mate who want the rb20 so no hassles getting rid of it. i was going to the swap regardless but if i have to replace the sump i was thinking of doing it sooner. i have seen all the threads with pretty much everything on how to do the swap,yet i wouldn't be comforrtable doing it myself as i have very little mechanical knowledge, ( I'm learning!) if there is anyone on here who can inform me on how much a rb25de would cost, and also if there is anyone on here who would be able to help with the conversion that would be great. it'll most likely be done on my driveway lol. Please leave me with some replys! Thanks guys.

Hi Guys, I'm looking for a RB26DETT. Located in melbourne preferably. Please let me know what you got! contact me via PM or 0432 021 242.

Selling complete motor with turbo and ancilliaries, has been sitting for over a year but starts and runs. Can post video of starting engine if requested. A bit rich, sensors and shit are probably filthy. 140,000kms. It's very clean aside from a few cobwebs. Recommend an immediate major service at the very least. Uses no oil, blows no smoke. $900 ono or $800 if you come get it from the car yourself! 5 speed gearbox very nice and notchy, no issues with synchros, clutch is superb and will come with gearbox unless someone wants it real bad with the engine. $800 I have the whole car (stock White Manual R33 GTS25T), feel free to ask about other parts. Located in NEWCASTLE. should probably add that I'll ship stuff like the engine and gearbox but I've never shipped stuff that big, you'll need to help me out. 0448 123 401

Hey guys, just have a RB25DET block out of my R33 which i'm not going to use as im going a 25/30 setup. The block has CP forged pistons, race series bearings, linish crank, conrods, sump, pickup, etc. Number one cylinder bore is damaged and will need to be sleeved as i over revved it and the conrod let go. I have all receipts for the work that was done and for all the parts. The engine had about 20,000kms on it. Im located in Wollongong, NSW. Call me on: 0418 626 519 or PM Make me an offer Thanks David

heya guys done a bit of research and thinking of going a rb30 build, still doing more research but will put this up for now have just taken all the covers off and been in the process of cleaning up as was going to use this in my s14, low K's rb25 series 1 engine compression great 155 across all cylinders was freakishly smooth and quiet thats why i sold my s2 engine, waiting on new gates water pump to get here and lookin for a harmonic balancer as this has a tiny chip, also has new gates race timing belt going on, cleaned it all up no seeps from sump was just the normal seep from cam covers, has now been given a coat of paint will complete minus turbo side that includes loom ECU AFM, currently has splitfire coil packs aswell $1200o.n.o (no coil packs) can work a deal if someone wants the coil packs . please pm me!!!!

Hey guys my beloved r33 got stolen right from my drive way so this vehicle is stolen and recovered (classified as repairable write-off) the reg is still active at this stage in case some one wants to fix and drive it. The ignition barrel and drivers window are broken and engine seems to have a blown head gasket. turbo is missing the turbine wheel i think its in the cat ... lol there is minor damage just behind the drivers door but looks like a easy fix The vehicle is still a whole and stock so let me know what parts your after and ill price it up wheels are not for sale and exhaust. located in northern suburbs Thankyou for reading pics up soon

Hey guys my beloved r33 got stolen right from my drive way so this vehicle is stolen and recovered (classified as repairable write-off) the reg is still active at this stage in case some one wants to fix and drive it. The ignition barrel and drivers window are broken and engine seems to have a blown head gasket. turbo is missing the turbine wheel i think its in the cat ... lol there is minor damage just behind the drivers door but looks like a easy fix The vehicle is still a whole and stock so let me know what you wants and ill price it up wheels are not for sale. located northern suburbs Thankyou.

Selling off my collection 1. ARC titaium front pipe for GTR33/34 twi 70mm in 80mm out 650 2. Twin Kakimoto exhaust GTR33/34 950 3. Single Kakimoto titanium exhaust with s/s muffler 650 4. HKS super drager 600 5. S13/14/15 90mm no cat twin resonator exhaust 500 6.GTR34 Getrag 6 speed fully check and rebuilt, no shifter 2900 7 2 of ZX300 5 sp gear boxes check over in very good condition @800 8 RB 25 GTST 5 speed box 1100 9 S15 6 sp box recon 1200 10 GTT34 genuine Vielside front bar in yellow with indicator lights, plenty of downforce 900 11 GTST 400R style front bar unpainted with indicator light 400 12 GTST side pods and rear pod unpainted 400 13GTR34 front bar with grill and badge 700 14 GTR34 middle front lip 250 15 GTR34 Vspec II/NUR OEM carbon bonnett with scoop ( over 10k new) 4000 16. GTR33 OEM alloy bonnett with Nismo lip 800 17 GTR33 Japanese made carbon bonnett with pins, no vent 600 18 S15 Vertex front bar 400 19 S15 Exedy cusion button fully recon clutch 500 20 S15 Sard fuel regulator and 4 ID 1000 injectors 450 21 S15 Cusco coil overs , missing helper springs with 2 of them ( like to buy 2 helper springs ) 400 22. Ohlins GTR33/34 fully adjustable coilovers , excellent for street 1100 23 GTR33 Cusco front upper control arms 350 24 Nismo short shift for 5 sp GTR box 300 25. RB26 fully recon head ( machine shop cost 1070 1700 26. Japanese safety 21 bolt on 6 point cage with plate and hi tensile bolts 800 27 Tilton alloy peddle box no cylinders 400 28 Gmax 2x18x8+38 with Toyo R1R 2x18x9+35 with Toyo R1R 1000 29 2 sets of Ray light weigh tri-spoke 5x100 wheels one set with Toyo RA1 1200 30 Dunlop sports king road and track tyres 265/35/18 one test session only 1200 31 S15 power FC ADM 700 32 S15 power FC JDM 700 33 GTR34 NUR OEM ECU 300 34 BNR34 Power FC 700 35 S15 ADM ECU 150 That is all I can gather, more to come, pic on request, prefer local pick up on large items pm/call/sms Alex on 0433878905

r32 gtr long motor with rebuilt stock bottom end, also has N1 oil pump and water pump. This engine was in a 300zx (drag car) I had for a few months that made 520rwkw. The head was sold so I put a spare stock 26 head I had lying around on it. The head was decked/pressure tested and a new head gasket and new ARP head studs were installed. Compression was perfect as it was reabuilt recently prior to the head swap. Pick up Valley Heights Sydney or can ship. $2,500 Pete

Looking for a cheap R33 in Victoria. Willing to travel to get it. Motor does not need to be running. Must have turbo manual box. All parts must be there. Looking to spend around $2000 but can spend more, depending on the quality of the car. SMS me any time on 0404 409 722

I have an Apexi Power FC to suit R34 GTR, in excellent condition. No longer required due to upgrade but came out of running car. Does not come with handcontroller. $690 inc postage to any Australian capital city. Pics available on request. Located in Brisbane. Contact via PM or sms on 0402 421 437.

RB25det Engine with approximately 78000 ks, $1500 Willing to consider reasonable offers. And willing to do a deal with a matching gearbox. Includes the factory turbo in v good condition (minimal shaft play) , alternator, factory intake manifold including t.b, fuel rail etc. No ac compressor or loom I havent done a compression check but it ran well when it came out of its original home. Located Northside of Brisbane Contact me on 0401297648 or [email protected]

Hi guys any advice appreciated! Bought car with 170000k's, FMIC'd, cheap turbo, bigger radiator, nistune'd ecu, splitfires, swaybars, 2 way diff etc, drove car for 6months without issue, eventually got a small noise which got worse with time and heat, eventually 'blew up' cruising on highway with abnormally high oil temp, massive internal knocking sort of noise from engine, key off & coast to stop, tow truck, home to cry. Engine will start but it sounds that bad you dont even want to put your head near the engine bay. I believe i've spun a bearing in a rod but am unsure? This car was not babied and I am not suprised something has broken, just after the best way to go about fixing it. I've purchased an RB25DE NEO for $1350 from an engine import shop in Brisbane in late January (business name withheld atm), I still have the receipt, and have not removed engine from crate it was delivered on. I asked for an RB25DET NEO and was sent an RB25DE NEO. I only found out today as i had a mate take delivery. They have a 7 day return policy (it took 4 days to get delivered!) and will not take the engine back as he keeps telling me I asked for a non turbo'd engine. This is a complete lie. All he would do is give me $1250 store credit towards a turbo'd RB25DET NEO (for $3000). What do you guys suggest i do? Is it possible to unbolt sump off both engines and swap crank, rods and pistons after machining? Or should i fix my engine? What parts exactly will need machining? Whats a natro 25 worth from a private seller? ALL REPLIES GREATLY APPRECIATED!

After a bare Rb26 block, ideally with stock bore (86mm). Cant be cracked. Ideally in Melbourne, otherwise must be able to ship.

guys, just filled up with petrol and when pulling out the car wouldnt rev past 2000 revs & splutters up & down. I have no idea whats causing it , have you ideas what to do as I cant drive it like this having to start off in 2nd gear and change before 2k Darren

so my R32 GT-R developed a light load metallic rattling sound a few months ago, i drove it occasionally knowing i'd most likely be up for a new engine soon. the time has come. the sound is bottom end and getting louder and deeper it's a 1989 gt-r so i was wanting to upgrade to at least a late model rb26 for the better oil pump drive gear and just wondering what problems i will come across. if i go late model 32 gtr engine, will the early push type clutch gearbox bolt up the same? what if i ended up finding an r33 gtr engine? will i have problems then? if i upgrade to a late model 32 or 33 engine, will my ecu be fine? or will i need the r33 ecu if i upgrade to a 33 engine? are there any known hassles in this department of changing to a later model motor? is it best to just rebuild mine? (nearly a 3rd year apprentice mechanic and would love the challenge but it's not beneficial if the late model upgrade is worth it) if i go an r33 engine, is the front diff the same? or will i need to swap the internals from my diff to the new sump? or just swap the whole sump over? any help you can offer would be great!! álso, any reccomendations on where to buy a new engine from that i can trust will be good? or should i consider buying a new bottom end only and swapping my head over? if that's a better option, will my head be compatible with all model rb26 bottom ends?

Hey guys, So I have a RB25det R33 and i was wanting to deloom and tidy up the engine bay a bit. What is the easiest way to deloom and make it look a bit cleaner when i pop the hood? Just looking at the engine bay is making me more confused on where to begin, everything is so tightly packed together. Any help will be appreciated! Thanks!

Located: Morayfield, QLD Price: $100 Delivery: Pick up only Contact: Matt 0406 459 669 got my old silvertop rb20det long motor for sale. Came out of my old 32 gtst. had a knocking while driving and it was suspected to have blown the top off a piston as when i got the car it was running 14 psi boost. was gonna pull it apart and rebuild for a track car but i just dont have the time (or car) for it anymore. so i'm getting rid of it to someone who could. Still has the inlet manifold with it. need this gone asap as i will be moving house in 2 weeks. if it doesnt sell its going to scrap am open to swaps too of anything to the same value. Thanks!

heya guys im selling a complete rb25 package from a 1996 series 2 with 120K km's rb25det (currently without turbo but a stock turbo can be included at added price) 5 speed manual clutch (believe to be stock) engine loom ecu afm i pulled this out of a wreck to use in my track car compression around 160psi throughout, i picked up another wreck that has heavy duty cutch and spitfires with same compression so easier to sell this running gear as its already out the car i have to confirm the turbo specs on this other rb25 and that turbo can be included in this deal at a added price $2000o.n.o package is in northern suburbs S.A pm if interested also stripping series 1 r33 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/402639-1994-r33-gts-t-manual-wrecking-black-front-hit/

I have a problem, my car wont boost properly when the engine is cold, the turbo spools, you can hear it sucking in air, and the pressure guage goes up but the engine just kinda pauses for a few seconds before it gets hit with the full 7 psi, any ideas on what that could mean?

Hi all, Once again i've come to you in need of some help. My car ('93 R33 gtst) has recently started playing up, in the last month or so what's been happening is under load, full boost and high rpm, the engine light has been flashing. I've done alot of reading up on this and found that it is serious and requires attention. So this is me attending to it The mods on my car are as follows, Power FC Splitfire Blue jackets Boost T Currently running 12psi Highflowed turbo (OP6-hypergear ~480hp?) Greddy Front mount Bosch 040 Custom 3" straight pipe all the way through Standard injectors Standard afm What happens is when the car is warm (water temp ~82-84c) and I open throttle in either 1st or 3rd, from about 5000rpm the engine light will give me about 4 or 5 consecutive flashes. On the pfc display I get a peak knock reading of anywhere between 85 and 130. I don't have a wideband so i dont know what my afr is but I'm quite certain its leaning out badly. The guy i bought the car from said that it was tuned to 15psi (which i now think is bullshite) so running it at 12 psi shouldn't be causing it to knock so much. I'm in the process of getting a z32 and nismo 740's What i need to know is should I go ahead and keep driving it? Should I get it retuned? Should I wait until i have the afm and injectors then get it tuned? Just some advice would be nice as a mate of mine just blew his engine which had similar issues previously. Sorry for the long post... Any help is much appreciated Cheers Nev