Turbo To Non Turbo

[dragster39]

hey im a p plater which really sucks eg no turbo's, im looking at buying an r32 skyline but the problem is there isnt a lot of non turbo

ones around for sale so im looking at buying 32 gtst and converting to n/a. just wondering the basics on wat it would take to convert it and would it be worth it. the best decision would be to look for an r32 with a rb25de but i dont like the odds of finding one. if any one could give us a heads up that would be great, thanks.

[N-DAWG]

Short answer: Find someone with a non-turbo that wants to do an engne swap.

Long and detailed answers:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Re...ml&hl=turbo

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Tu...hl=remove+turbo

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Co...hl=remove+turbo

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Co...hl=remove+turbo

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Na...hl=remove+turbo

[paulr33]

even if you convert it or remove the turbo

the car model is still a GTST so it still exceeds factory power to weight, so you still break the law

even though its now N/a and makes jack all power

just buy a GTS and then GTST later

[N-DAWG]

Not only that...it'd be a modification that requires engineer approval. Not sure where you are..but the law in Brisbane for P Platers is any modification that requires an engineer certificate...unless of course you got your provisional licence issued prior to the July 2007 cut off....like me

[dragster39]

Not only that...it'd be a modification that requires engineer approval. Not sure where you are..but the law in Brisbane for P Platers is any modification that requires an engineer certificate...unless of course you got your provisional licence issued prior to the July 2007 cut off....like me

yea mate i live in ipswich makes alot of sense cheers.

hopefully i can find a 32 with an rb25de in it shouldnt exceed the 200kw limit if not i could detune it i guess

[N-DAWG]

I'd love to see a RB25DE that can exceed the 200KW limit lol Remember though, your VIN still says it's turbocharged, the car model is still a turbo, and it still requires a Queensland Transport Mod Plate to be issued. If you get pulled up, it may go unnoticed that it's a DE conversion, or if you get a mod plate it will have been well, modified requiring engineers approval.

To be honest, the only way you'll really get by with it is to get a non-turbo to begin with.

How long till you're off restrictions? There's other non-turbo cars out there (besides Skylines) that will be a great starting point for you. Even if you got a non-turbo S13 or something.

[sonoramicommando]

RB25DE s well short of 200kw - GTS25 s the way to go if you want a N/A R32, as RB20DE s way too gutless.

and also it sets you up for 25DE+T for later, which is a good performer.

Edited February 6, 2009 by sonoramicommando

[cuppas]

impractical.

ibtl

[Lwood]

What I've been told was the manufacturer says its a turbo and even if you take out the turbo, it still says "turbo-ed" and a cop that's had a bad day has a reasonable excuse to interpret that as a turbo car.

Plus i would check because I'm pretty sure in Queensland that counts as a modification and on your P's its no engine mods from what i hear... please anyone correct me if I'm wrong as this is just what i have been told, Also it would run really sloppy as there is not compression!!

[N-DAWG]

Here ya go:

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/resources/...ns_brochure.pdf

[djhatzigiannis]

if u take the turbo off etc it will run like shit, the car is meant to have a turbo on it...mayb try n find a rb25de neo motor then do some work to ur handling etc n some work on the engine then turbo cos a rb25de+t would be an animal...u would need an engineers certificate etc. I saw a rb20 de last night at RE customs make 86rwkw sounded tuff as but i think 25de is the way to go

[dalostcambo]

ROFLMAO!

Saw that one, all noise, no power!

Had to block my ears from all the racket!

[djhatzigiannis]

i was expecting more...oh well its was dump'd not much else u can do on red p's but

[s1.533]

if your car is non turbo.

when their [cops] behind you running your plate would they know if its turbo or non turbo?

[N-DAWG]

When they run the plates on the system it's no doubt going to mention the make and model etc... If you're lucky enough to have a cop not know the difference between say a GTS and GTSt then you may be in luck unless they pull you over.

[Mattikin1]

i got a na r32 and am considering selling not sure it needs a few things fixed but i will fix them and swap you for a r32 gts-t if you buy one worth a try.

[Silver_GT]

it comes up turbo/non turbo on the car details when they punch ur plate in. so it'd cause some dramas there, unless you got a engineer cert. and went n got a blue slip and re-rego'd your car as a non turbo, hence changing the rta's details, hence changing the police's records.