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Psssttt Apprentice

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Hi Guys How are you all going...? This is my first post on this forum which I must say looks great...

Anyway...I have all my life been a through and through Holden fan and currently own a '96 VS Series 2 Commodore...for a long time I have been influenced by the japanese automakers and have always had a liking for R33 Skylines...so it has finally clicked hasnt it...lol...I now am in the process of updating...what I would like from you guys is to tell me where I can research or find info on everything R33...I want to be nice and sure on what I want...Id like to be familiar with all different models and specs etc...their differences and all the advantages and disadvantages...Im not one to get excited and rush into things even though im majorly excited and cant wait...but I want something that im happy with...anyway I know a little about them so im not a complete newb...I would like a 2-door obviously...has to be manual and of course turbo...to start with I dont want to do a great deal to it...Nicely lowered...nice kit...nice after market rims...few other cosmetic changes...as far as performance id like to get a nice front mount, little bigger turno...nice exhaust and intake system...boost it a little and Ill be happy as larry...until i feel the need for more :)...but I first must get used to it and to learn about it...Id like to get something that hasnt been played around with already...something thats recently imported and looked after...so yeah...I want to become part of the scene...any help would be much appreaciated and thanks in advance...

Cheers, Joe

lingeringsoul Grand Master

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another new guy, welcome!!!!

well forced induction section has lots of info on different turbos

cosmetic section has many photos oh all the different kit styles and rims

it's all there, juist gotta take your time and read through the stuff....it's gonna take a while but very good info.....

most of hte R33 would be bosted already before it even arrived here so it's gonna take some real sharp eye to find one in absolute pristine condition.

and also ignore what everyone says about the R33 being boats and too common.......they just can't appreciate the sexy curvy lines.

Psssttt Apprentice

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another new guy, welcome!!!!

well forced induction section has lots of info on different turbos

cosmetic section has many photos oh all the different kit styles and rims

it's all there, juist gotta take your time and read through the stuff....it's gonna take a while but very good info.....

most of hte R33 would be bosted already before it even arrived here so it's gonna take some real sharp eye to find one in absolute pristine condition.

Ok coll thanks...but what I wanted to know is the factory differences...like all the different models and specs...such as you have the R33 GTST...then the GTS25T and then you have things like the M spec and all that stuff...im just un familiar with that and id like to learn basically all that kinda stuff before I decide what im looking for...

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have a search bloke, its all in here somewhere.

have a look at this link, it covers the differences between series 1 and series 2 R33 skylines.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=17349

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NISZILA Grand Master

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Good luck in the search

This will give you a lot of info on buying a skyline and what to look for:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=35129

If you're looking for a service manual, I can point you to one too. Just send me a PM and let me know :)

Psssttt Apprentice

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Good luck in the search

This will give you a lot of info on buying a skyline and what to look for:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=35129

If you're looking for a service manual, I can point you to one too. Just send me a PM and let me know :)

hey cool thanks heaps guys...have found alot of info...I think so far im leaning towards a series II...96 up...they look nicer for one plus there are a few very nice differences...whats all too confusing for me right now is how there are "ECR33" and then "ER33" I cant figure it out...then ya got all the different combos...like GTS-T...GTS25T...M spec...then non m spec but series II...its very confusing...can anyone help me out in this area...Cheers, Joe

lingeringsoul Grand Master

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hey cool thanks heaps guys...have found alot of info...I think so far im leaning towards a series II...96 up...they look nicer for one plus there are a few very nice differences...whats all too confusing for me right now is how there are "ECR33" and then "ER33" I cant figure it out...then ya got all the different combos...like GTS-T...GTS25T...M spec...then non m spec but series II...its very confusing...can anyone help me out in this area...Cheers, Joe

type M is just extra bodykit and other small options.....R33 only came in GTS or GTS25T R32's came in GTS and GTST R34's came with GTT and 25GT

Psssttt Apprentice

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type M is just extra bodykit and other small options.....R33 only came in GTS or GTS25T R32's came in GTS and GTST R34's came with GTT and 25GT

Can anyone explain the ECR33 and the ER33?

Psssttt Apprentice

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Cool thanks heaps guys...Im definetly on my way now to buying my skyline thanks to you guys...I figured out that ECR33 holds the RB25DET and the ER33 holds a RB25DE...so yeah...I think an RB25DET is what im after...any quick replys as to the main difference apart from compression ratio?

Psssttt Apprentice

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Cool thaks so much guys...look can anyone direct me to any threads that have info for a "new to the scene" guy as far as basic modifications and upgrades go...like what are the most common and basic upgrades performance wise...what do they cost...where to buy and what are the gains...Im an ex through and through holden man who only ever dealt with holden engines which I know back to front but turbo is a whole new concept for me...cheers, Joe

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dilmah Community Regular

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Although it's not exactly what you want, this may be of help:

Quick Reference: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=66556

RB25 Turbo Upgrade & Dyno: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=55845

This one in particular may be useful as for what to do first: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=45218

And of course lots more random stuff in the forced induction section.

HTH

Psssttt Apprentice

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Hi guys...how we all doing...happy easter btw...!

After looking around for 2 weeks things weren't looking so good...! My dad said it just might not be possible for me to get a skyline and I was shattered...! So I figured I'd just put a 5.0L in my commodore instead...even though it wasn't what I wanted I probably would have been happy...but then a very good opportunity arose and I think its like 99% done deal...My dads long time best mate has an R33. 95 Model...GTST! Well he decided that when he found out I wanted one he'd cut me a deal...He has a project mustang that he's working on and really wants to complete it and so this being the reason he wants to get rid of it. Now its not a 96 like a wanted and its far from stock like I wanted but there is a difference...this guy imported it himself and is the first owner in Australia...it has 78'000kms on the clock and it has driven 9,000 kms or so on Australian roads...he has all the papers to prove it. Now this guy is a fully qualified mechanic and an absolute petrol head...he knows he's stuff and everything he has done on the car is professional quality work...this being the reason I'm not turned off at the fact its been played with...the car is that moron colour that they come out in however its been re-sprayed a shade darker or so...not because it was smashed but because he didn't like the slight fading in some areas (He has photos that I've seen just before it was painted while it was at the shop) and knows people who did it for him next to nothing. I believe it has the following modifications...

  • Greddy Frount Mount
  • 3" Exhaust System from the turbo all the way back "Hitachi" (is what he called it I think)
  • GTR Injectors
  • Twin plate performance clutch
  • Bosch Performance Fuel Pump
  • Boost controller
  • Upgraded Turbo...he did tell me which one but I cannot remember right now...
  • Cam gear...
  • Air Intake system custom designed by him which is un believable...it is so cool...
  • Adjustable coil over suspension
  • Upgraded front brakes...!

Im not too sure if its been tuned fully yet...The engine bay has all been tidied up and he has a few other bits and pieces done to it as well but Im not too sure right now...he looks after it very well which I know of...I have known him since I was a kid and since he got this thing...I know he's looked after it. He runs it on 8 pound boost...he says he can run it a lot higher but its simply insane...he says he's scared of it...I have been in the car and driven it and I tell ya what...my god...it really is scary...! the car is in top shape...interior...outside...there are a few tiny things I don't like...he has a fibreglass front bumper which I don't like...its cracked in places also...the rear spoiler has been taken off and holes fixed and painted when the paint job was done...the wheels are shitty...few other cosmetic things that are crappy for me but nothing I couldn't return to its original condition...nothing that's permanent...all the rest is original...no side skirts or rear skirts...nothing....its pretty much in tip top condition everywhere...since I wanted a stock one I think all id do is put some nice wheels on it...change the front bar...remove the things and change the things I don't like...for example where the gauges are mounted...Id put the spoiler back on...adjust the suspension and Id be more than happy and its more than I could have imagined right now...I planned to get a stock one and just gradually get used to it and add bit by bit...but in this case...its all there already all very professional and looked after...! I think it would take me a long time to even give this thing a bit...I really would be too scared to coming out of a Commodore...lol...heres the deal...My '96 Series II Executive Commodore...3.8L Auto...(mind you my VS is one of the cleanest ones around and has a fair bit done to it) I get to keep my 5 grand sound system, I also give him my motorbike which I paid just over $1000 for and $6,000 cash which I know I could crunch him down to say $5,000. So this equates to about $14,000 - $15,000...considering the car owes him just over $32,000...I think its a pretty good deal...its just gone my birthday and he's upset he never got me anything as he always religiously has and being such good friends of my dad and the fact he really wants to finish he's much loved mustang...he's had enough fun in the skyline and would like to see it go somewhere where it will get looked after and he can still see the car...now I know before you guys go saying its shonky and no way...let me tell you...yes way...! this guy is the most genuine bloke in the world and is at my house everyday...there's no way if he says that there's nothing wrong with the car...there certainly isn't...he has everything to prove and back up what he says and if anything was stuffed on it...I'd be able to confront him tomorrow...lol...comes with 8 months rego...what do you guys think...I know its hard to say and there's no pics or nothing...but from the sounds of things...does it sound worth it...??? I may be joining the Skyline scene much sooner than I thought and definitely going much quicker...Im so excited...! Thanks for all your help on the research btw...! Cheers, Joe :thumbsup:

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