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I am thinking for my next project that I would like to get an old R33 skyline motor that is tires or has been blown a piston etc and complete a full rebuild on the motor etc.

This will be a slow project and as funds allow I will then try to chase up a shell or a cheap skyline to put the motor into.

I would prefer a motor that comes with everything, does anyone know of any?

What is the full potential of these motors? and what sort of power can a standard R33 skyline drivetrain handle?

Thanks.

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In any case, the "full potential" of a motor will vary depending on who tunes it, and how much money you have for parts, and development if you're not using an already-proven package. Even then, the actual power you make will vary a little, as no two engines are exactly the same.

If you're talking RB25, Hordcore Performance in QLD have one making 795rwhp (a bit under 600rwkW), I believe it's still 2.5 litres, ie it hasn't been stroked. That's the most powerful one that I am personally aware of, but there are no doubt others. I have no idea what kind of maintenance is required on this car but I'm guessing if something did go bang, that the parts and work required to fix it wouldn't be cheap.

RB26 - well the quickest one is the HKS drag GTR, which apparently puts out something like 1200kW. Completely unrealistic for someone on a limited budget but you did ask lol.

If I were you, I would build an RB30/25, particularly given that you're obviously on a budget of some kind but don't mind if it takes you a while to put together. A search will bring up heaps more details but basically this involves putting an RB25 head on an RB30 bottom end. Apart from giving you an extra 500cc to play with, it also squares the engine (bore/stroke), and RB30 blocks aren't too hard to get hold of. You can use an RB26 head but they cost a lot more.

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I am looking for an RB25 DET motor, I have rang all around perth today and I have had no luck in sourcing an old motor!

I am not really on a budget but it is just something I want to do slowly myself, then when ready I will buy a body or a cheapish R33 skyline to transplant the motor into. I dont want to buy a car and have it possibly sitting around for 12 months while I rip the motor out and do what I want to it. I think I would be aiming at around 500 rwkw.

All I want to do at the moment is source a motor to start on my project.

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