R33 Turbo, Check, Now How Much To Get It Fitted?

[nissan_gtr35]

Hi All,

Just got hold of a R33 S2 turbo for my R32 Gts-t as the standard one is 186 000km old and starting to head out the exhaust!!! I have relentlessly pondered the option of replacing the turbo myself, however due to time restraints (i need the car working, and working well in 3 weeks time), an extreme lack of tools and work area at the moment i am succumbing to the idea of taking it to a workshop to get it done.

I have considered Boostworx, but due to me living and working in the northern suburbs i would like to go for something more local such as Morpowa. From what ive read in the forum Morpowa seems to have a good reputation so i think the first stop might be to Morpowa.

Has anybody got any idea what i should be paying for this to be done? Or would i be better off just buying the tools and dealing with the process myself? And just to add to this i have the tutorial done by Gordon at project32.net so i could theoretically do it, with lots of swearing and grazed knuckles

Cheers

Laine

EDIT: I also need and R33 elbow, anyone able to help??

Edited August 11, 2007 by nissan_gtr35

[rad100]

hey would be nice to know as im hunting down a r33 turbo! just sold mine and realised i wanted to put it on lol stoopid me! hahahaha

[nissan_gtr35]

hey would be nice to know as im hunting down a r33 turbo! just sold mine and realised i wanted to put it on lol stoopid me! hahahaha

Yeh i will let you know if i do end up going that way. Since i posted it last nite i have had some valuable advice passed my way, and lets say for the sake of $300 or so labor, i could do it myself!!! Not sure at the moment ill see how i go and if i get time most of all!

Cheers

Laine

[lows_13]

Its generally around the $250 - $300 mark, depending on which gaskets you change if any.

As long as you have the R33 inlet snorket piece everything will go smooth.

[nissan_gtr35]

Its generally around the $250 - $300 mark, depending on which gaskets you change if any.

As long as you have the R33 inlet snorket piece everything will go smooth.

Yeh, i have the turbo to exhaust manifold gasket already. Got it from a nissan dealer a while back for about $30 brand new.

But im just in need of the elbow piece so i will be making some calls tomorrow!!

[sneaky1]

Hi All,

Just got hold of a R33 S2 turbo for my R32 Gts-t as the standard one is 186 000km old and starting to head out the exhaust!!! I have relentlessly pondered the option of replacing the turbo myself, however due to time restraints (i need the car working, and working well in 3 weeks time), an extreme lack of tools and work area at the moment i am succumbing to the idea of taking it to a workshop to get it done.

I have considered Boostworx, but due to me living and working in the northern suburbs i would like to go for something more local such as Morpowa. From what ive read in the forum Morpowa seems to have a good reputation so i think the first stop might be to Morpowa.

Has anybody got any idea what i should be paying for this to be done? Or would i be better off just buying the tools and dealing with the process myself? And just to add to this i have the tutorial done by Gordon at project32.net so i could theoretically do it, with lots of swearing and grazed knuckles

Cheers

Laine

EDIT: I also need and R33 elbow, anyone able to help??

go speak to the boys at jesters by city dismantlers. have seen their work and its high quality. they are doin a top mount t3/t4 conversion on my 32 atm and they are cheaper than most by far.

[theminuz]

import spares at windsor gardens or any general import wreckers should be able to help you with the elbow.

i have played around with mine, i put a rb25 one on my rb20det and was no troubles with the fitment. can be a bit fiddly with the water and oil lines, but no big drama's.

one thing i can suggest is make sure you know how to set up the vacume line which goes to the actuator... the rb20's and 25 turbo's have a different set up - which me and two qualified mechanic friends couldnt work out... we decided to take it around the block as is and ummm accidently hit 18-19psi maybe twice and yeah... cya later oil seals in the turbo lol.

just make sure u work this step out before install if u do it. i have learnt from my mistake lol.

alternatively i have an rb25 turbo sittin on my bench waiting to be gutted and hiflowed

[nissan_gtr35]

one thing i can suggest is make sure you know how to set up the vacume line which goes to the actuator... the rb20's and 25 turbo's have a different set up - which me and two qualified mechanic friends couldnt work out... we decided to take it around the block as is and ummm accidently hit 18-19psi maybe twice and yeah... cya later oil seals in the turbo lol.

Ouch thats nasty!!!

Yeh i think the RB20/RB25 turbo swap tutorial on project32.net goes through the need for the weld in nipple on the intake pipe for the actuator. Havent fully read through it in detail yet but i will get to that as soon as i have time. Movin house currently!

[lows_13]

Also, take to actuator off your RB20 turbo and put it onto the RB25 turbo, as the min boost is set higher

on the RB20 turbo.

[nissan_gtr35]

Also, take to actuator off your RB20 turbo and put it onto the RB25 turbo, as the min boost is set higher

on the RB20 turbo.

Check, already got that one sussed!! Thanks anyway