cameron4776 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'm getting ready to go look at a GTS-T R32 Type M. I'm not sure if the motor is worth it, cause it seems you have to put a lot of money into the engine to make some good numbers. Plus im going to have to take a big loan and have payments, so I wouldn't be able to do anything major soon. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Well... any motor that you want to make more power - will cost money. Whats the budget? If you cant afford to EASILY make repayments - you shouldn't be purchasing a skyline. I don't understand what your getting at here really. R32's are lighter and cheaper than R33's, hence RB20. R33's are more, hence heavier and RB25 come with them. RB20/R32 isn't a bad car for what it is, but its aging, 15+ years now Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3680857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron4776 Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Well I just got done turboing my civic and spent a lot of money and time on it. I guess I don't kno if I want to spend spend 17,000 on a slower car. BUt to me a skyline is a dream. Should I just save my money for a GT-R? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3680862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotRICE? Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Well... any motor that you want to make more power - will cost money.Whats the budget? If you cant afford to EASILY make repayments - you shouldn't be purchasing a skyline. I don't understand what your getting at here really. R32's are lighter and cheaper than R33's, hence RB20. R33's are more, hence heavier and RB25 come with them. RB20/R32 isn't a bad car for what it is, but its aging, 15+ years now Isnt it only about 50odd kg? Stick with your Turbo Civic for now and keep saving. If your after speed, then the Civic will whoop the Skyline hands down. Sae up, get a Skyline, model preffered, then spend some money on it. Could even buy a nana spec R32 and RB25 it? Im still relatively new so i dont know if thats an easy/cheap/worth it option. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3680863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron4776 Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 I haven't built my engine or anything thou. I'm only running bout 8psi. I raced one of my buddies wrx's and he is close to 280hp, and I stayed right with him. Idk I was wondering if I should wait for a skylline with the twin turbo. Insurance thou? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3680881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_sudakov Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 i rekon u would be disappointed with the r32 rb20. Id either keep saving for the gtr or get the r33 rb25 as its easier to get power out of than the rb20, unless ofcourse u like the look of the r32 like me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3680891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron4776 Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 This guy I know sells skylines close to me and the GT-r's he gets are like in the 20,000 range or more. I can't afford that right now. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3680901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilt-Toy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 my mate is selling a r32 with nistune and bigger turbo and full exaust and cooler etc for 11 grand. should have 200rwkw.. let me know if your interested Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3681083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron4776 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 Anyone know a good site for skylines that have already been imported to the u.s.a. ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3681517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32Abuser Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Isnt it only about 50odd kg?Stick with your Turbo Civic for now and keep saving. If your after speed, then the Civic will whoop the Skyline hands down. Sae up, get a Skyline, model preffered, then spend some money on it. Could even buy a nana spec R32 and RB25 it? Im still relatively new so i dont know if thats an easy/cheap/worth it option. Weight is R32 1260/80 (earlier 32's/later 32's) vs R33 1400+ so its around the 120 mark or a tad more. Dunno why everyone gets different specs but those are the ones from factory. The civic is a light car, with an alrite motor, however as you say, an R32 with an RB25 in it would have a truckload more torque available at lower rpm than all honda engines (stock for stock). Even a 20 probably has more torque at lower RPM than most honda engines stock for stock. Id rather an R32 RB20DET than a honda but thats just my preferance...Horses for courses Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3681602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Weight is R32 1260/80 (earlier 32's/later 32's) vs R33 1400+ so its around the 120 mark or a tad more. Dunno why everyone gets different specs but those are the ones from factory. Proof please.. show me the nissan factory information of the above weights? I've always known it to be: R32 early = 1290kg R32 late = 1320kg R33 gtst = 1370kg Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3681674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 According to Carizma Curb weight for R32: 1480kg http://carizma.com.au/Pages/Details%20-%20...e%20-%20R32.htm Curb weight for R33: 1530kg http://carizma.com.au/Pages/Details%20-%20...e%20-%20R33.htm Doesn't sound right to me.. According to Autospeed R32: http://autospeed.com/cms/A_0853/article.html?popularArticle This backs up what GTST said The GTS-t is notably lighter than its AWD counterparts (1320kg versus up to 1480kg). According to Autospeed R33: http://autospeed.com/cms/A_1105/article.html?popularArticle On the road, the R33 GTS25T coupe's 1360kg kerb mass is apparent. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3681700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 the Carizma ones are GTR weights Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3682018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 the Carizma ones are GTR weights Well makes sense now I think you were pretty much on the right weight Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3682031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron4776 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 Well im sure a RB26 would beat me, but i don't think a rb20 would. Plus I love racing on the interstate and torque isn't that big of a issue. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/208067-rb20det-worth-it/#findComment-3682606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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