Skyline Help

[macca_r33]

Hey all,

Lately i've been pondering all my options regarding my car etc and im having trouble selling it.

This is my situation.

P Plates, restricted to a non turbo car.

Own a 95 R33 GTS4 Auto (non turbo)

Also, it has a 4 stud wheel pattern.

I really like the car I have, the body and interior is immaculate and is mechanically better than A1. As much as i'd love a turbo car this is what I have. All the NA cars are 4 stud so that was something I couldnt avoid. However I shoot myself in the foot about getting an auto

Anyway, I dont want to pour great deals of money into a car that I would just sell in 2 years anyway to get a turbo. Now I know in a non turbo and RB25DET conversion is possible with the front cut swap?? But what is the situation with the GTS4? I understand it has the GTR drive line, so im guessing only a RB26DETT is possible to fit, or is a regular RB25DET also possible to fit to the all wheel drive system on my car? Also, if I was going to to do an engine conversion, so getting a front cut? Would that come with the manual gearbox etc? As I wouldnt be making the same mistake twice haha

Also, has anyone done a 5 stud conversion on their skylines? What is involved, cost etc? I'd want to get the bigger turbo brakes and what not as well as a new set of wheels anyway..

Thank you very much in advance all who help, I know this was very long winded.

-Macca

Edited October 19, 2006 by macca_r33

[blind_elk]

The "normal" RB25DET has a different sump pattern, so you can't swap your 4WD sump onto the RB25DET.

The Stagea has a AWD RB25DET, but the manuals are like chooks teeth (the vast majority are autos too). You might have to settle for a GT-R gearbox, unless you can find a manual one from the R32 GTS4.

Clearly, if you get a half-cut, then you get the good brakes as well.

[Atreyu]

An RB25 will fit, you cant use the GTS-T gearbox though, remember Stageas come with an RB25 and awd. Cheers blind elk, didnt know the sump patterns are different!

You would be best off buying a manual Stagea front cut with gearbox, that might be harder to find but you will/should get the gearbox/pedals/brakes etc etc.

To be honest you might as well save your money now and buy a turbo car later on...

Edited October 19, 2006 by Atreyu

[macca_r33]

An RB25 will fit, you cant use the GTS-T gearbox though, remember Stageas come with an RB25 and awd. Cheers blind elk, didnt know the sump patterns are different!

You would be best off buying a manual Stagea front cut with gearbox, that might be harder to find but you will/should get the gearbox/pedals/brakes etc etc.

To be honest you might as well save your money now and buy a turbo car later on...

Ok thanks, god damn ugly 4 stud wheels haha...

[raZ1911]

How much does a manual Stagea front cut with gearbox cost?

[Mr.Massive]

With a gearbox a good 2-3k.