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[Xeaon]

Ok heres my plan. All comments most welcomed.

Im 17years old. Currently learning on a old Bluebird.

Im a huge skyline lover, but do not have the cash to buy one.

Knowing insurance for a turbo car is too pricy for my age.

I have access to a rb25de engine.

So Im looking for a skyline without an engine and some light body damages. Im wanting to do it up.

My question is should I do this? If so where would I come across a skyline without an engine. Interested in either a R32 or R33 GTS.

thanks.

[red900ss]

Originally posted by Xeaon

My question is should I do this? If so where would I come across a skyline without an engine. Interested in either a R32 or R33 GTS.  

thanks.

Brendan do you want to answer this? :bahaha:

sorry Xeaon, try one of the importers maybe. Or put a post in our "Wanted" section.

[Xeaon]

Originally posted by red900ss

Brendan do you want to answer this? :bahaha:

sorry Xeaon, try one of the importers maybe. Or put a post in our "Wanted" section.

Hey yeah sorry. Was thinking this might be for the wanted to buy.

I will post there also. But I still want your opinions on it. Thats why I posted here. Hope that makes sense.

[red900ss]

Yes that's right the wanted section is for wanted to buy....

This thread asking for advice is in the right spot too.

[Xeaon]

Originally posted by red900ss

Yes that's right the wanted section is for wanted to buy....

This thread asking for advice is in the right spot too.

Cheers, so your advice?

[red900ss]

Originally posted by red900ss

sorry Xeaon, try one of the importers maybe. Or put a post in our "Wanted" section.

"Groundhog Day!" :uh-huh:

[Roy]

Its not a Skyline, but i would have thought an NA SR20 Silvia would be a great car if you did not want to be paying too much on insurance, purchase price etc.

They have something like 110kws (slightly more then Aus SSS Pulsars) and are RWD and readily available as 5 speeds.

With light weight, adequate brakes, and tidy susp i would think they would be entertaining to drive. (im guessing about 6 to 8 grand)

Either that or be patient and wait for a car whose owner cant afford an engine repair. Only if you want to throw a RB25 into it, id look for a car with a blown RB25 to start with, there is always hidden $$$ in even the simplest of conversions.

[B-Man]

Brendan do you want to answer this?  

My pleasure Col !

Xeaon,

Congratulations for choosing one of the best performing and value for money performance cars available. And welcome to SAU.

I agree that Insurance for a turbo car for you at 17 will be difficult and expensive.

You are very wise to look at a RB25DE powered car - I have driven an R33 GTS4 and they go pretty well for a N/A - Maybe consider one of these ? Alternatively if $$ are a major consideration, if you can find an R32 that needs a new motor, this would be an exellent conversion for your RB25DE - The R32s are lighter than the R33s so you will get better power to weight ratio than the RB25De in an R33.

I myself have an R33 (with an engine, but it has lost compression in 2 cylinders) hence red200ss' suggestion that I answer your question - Unfortunately my car is not for sale as I am building it up with forged pistons, gapless rings, shot peened and linished rods, possibley RB30 block, replacing the EMS ECU for Autronic or Motec, lightened flywheel, electronic boost contol, Viscous coupling diff, and many more fun mods.

You see, I have a score to settle with a certain SAU member -

Regards

B-Man (or Uncle Chop Chop to Dino .... you'll get yours)

Your muma Dino !!!! You will never chop me again (when my car is working anyway)

[Xeaon]

B-Man thanks for your reply.

$$ is a big factor. So Im thinking R32 GTS is the way to go. What sort of price range would I be looking for a R32 GTS with a blow engine? Would me doing the engine swap be worth my time and money?

thanks.

[red900ss]

Originally posted by B-Man

Your muma Dino !!!! You will never chop me again (when my car is working anyway)

me sings "...and the A/C was on,

and a passenger tooo-eee-oooo..." :singer:

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[Roy]

You will have to look long an hard to find a GTS with a blown engine.They arent very common in the first place with most imports being turbo.

You can get a RB25DE powered R32, there are a few around, this way you will either have a spare RB25DE laying around, or you can sell the spare motor to help funding.

Id expect you would pay between $10-14k for a RB25DE R32 GTS. (Can anyone confirm this im not too sure)

[red900ss]

Originally posted by Xeaon

What sort of price range would I be looking for a R32 GTS with a blow engine? Would me doing the engine swap be worth my time and money?

thanks.

Very hard to say. I've never seen one for sale, not to say there aren't any out there.

Check with a workshop as to the full costs of converting as this may well make it not cost effective. A rough R33 GTS4 with a blown engine would be ideal like B-man said, but there's very few of these around with good engines anyway.

Good luck.

[Xeaon]

Yes R33 GTS4 does look tempting also.

Well I have about 6 months to find one as Im in no rush.

Will have a look around and keep you updated.

Curious how much a rb25de would go for? any ideas?

[B-Man]

Like Roys said - you will be hard pushed to find an R32 or R33 for sale with no engine...

Prestige Motorsport has an N/A R32 auto 4 door for sale for approx $5700 - check out their web site - www.prestigemotorsport.com.au

Your RB25DE plus a 5 speed (maybe $1500-$2000 fitted) would be quite tidy for way under 10K.

Hope that helps.

B-Man.

[Xeaon]

thanks alot for your help B-Man.

Looking for a 2door though.

Will keep a look out.

[Silver-Arrowz]

If you can wait till next year, import a car under the "over 15 year import" rule. Save heaps cause you don't need to comply (I think).

Prestige sent details of 2 MR2's, one turbo and the other non turbo for under 10k.

[B-Man]

Originally posted by Xeaon

thanks alot for your help B-Man.  

Looking for a 2door though.

Will keep a look out.

Dude, the 4 door looks HOT !!

[B-Man]

[Majanal]

My suggestion would be if you have 6 months to spare and a spare engine then get in contact with Prestige motorsport or J-spec Imports www.j-spec.com.au and talk to them about looking for a car with a blown motor. the seem to come up pretty regularly in Japan... might save a bundle like I did!

[Xeaon]

thanks majanal have emailed both.

might save a bundle like I did!

So you did the same? How much did you save and what car,engine. thanks.

x3.