Engine Conversion Help

[michael87]

I own a R33 GTS (RB25DE) and awaiting a R33 GTST (RB25DET) front cut, with front and rear brakes, rear diff, gearbox, which should arrive near the end of July or some time in august.

I was going to do it all myself but I've started a new job recently and don't know how much time I'm going to have when tafe goes back. I've been told its a straight forward conversion (take out/drop in) and shouldn't take more than 3 days to do.

If any one could suggest where to go to get the conversion installed cheaply, quickly and carefully. I went to my local mechanic he said he could do it, but he said it would take him a while to do it and didn't know how much it

would cost all up.

My engine gearbox and everything I don't need will also be up for grabs once the conversion is done, may be able to work something out, if the place is interested in parts.

Thanks, Michael

[supafly33]

maybe Xspeed? i know they do everything so dont see why they wouldnt do the conversion..

[gucio]

umm arent non turbo R33 4 stud and turbo 5 stud?

so that means you need a new set of rims, if your changing the whole brake setup!!

[michael87]

Yeah I know, I’ve got the hubs and brakes as well and a set of stock rims

though I’m going to try and keep 4 stud by redrilling the rotors as i think my rims will have enough clearance for the callipers

[Batski]

If any one could suggest where to go to get the conversion installed cheaply, quickly and carefully. I went to my local mechanic he said he could do it, but he said it would take him a while to do it and didn't know how much it would cost all up.

Definitely do not go down that road ^ If you are going to pay someone else to do the work find someone who has actually done this conversion before. They will know exactly what is involved and will give you realistic estimate on total cost.

I'm guessing the cheapest quote from from some local mechanic could end up costing the most and taking the longest time to complete.

[masTers]

Might be cheaper in the long run to flog off both your car, and the front cut, and then buy a GTS-t.

[michael87]

yeh i mite have a go at doing it my self, thing is i dont know much at all about the conversion and i dont want to screw it up

anyone done this b4 want to help me out on the weekends?

[AlphA]

Hmm..

I would consider saving up and getting it fitted by somebody that has done it a few times.

Give Ken a call at Hyperedrive and see what he says.

http://www.hyperdrivems.com.au/

08 209 3100

[email protected]

[boostinlj]

Give ray ferrari a call 0418 917585 highly recomended he is near midland/forrestfield does great work

[michael87]

alrite thanks everyone i'll give these people a call sometime during the week for a quote

-michael

[gazza750]

try xspeed . imports 101 or top racing eitherof those 3 would be able to do it

[play r 32]

Give ray ferrari a call 0418 917585 highly recomended he is near midland/forrestfield does great work

Ray is a safe bet if you want to be sure its done to perfection. he has done this sort of thing thousands of times. he is always flat out but.