Dropping In New Engine

[darkrams69]

Im from the NA section, and my DE shat itself the other day and im going to chuck in a turbo.

Questions are;

- Things needed;

- Engine

- Turbo

- dump

- exhaust (manifold etc).

- Intake piping etc and intercooler.

- Turbo engine wiring loom (i assume?)

- Turbo dash

- turbo ECU

is there anything else im missing?

ALSO is it possible to fit a RB20det into a R33 up against the 33 5-spd manual? i can get a cheap 20det which is in VG condition and money is scarce so getting this engine might be the best option..

so can it be done? does it mount up? will the engine loom integrate? can i use a 33 dash?

Thanks for your help guys. i want to get this car back on the road, and when i start the swap i'll make a thread following the progress.

[NYTSKY]

Just go to a wreckers and buy a front cut. Will come with everything you will need.

[darkrams69]

@NYTSKY

I thought that, but at roughly $4k for a front cut, i can get nearly everything i need for $1500 with a good searching of the For Sale forum, like i was saying, money is a bit tight and i need the car back on the road asap (old engine is gone).

Thanks for the idea though

[R31Nismoid]

It's going to cost $1500 just for a good condition RB25 + loom at the very least.

You expecting the rest for free or something?

There is no way you are going to get a RB25DET in, running, with the full cooler setup, exhaust etc etc for $1500 mate.

Front cut is the easiest way to go, and overall cheapest.

Then sell off the parts you don't need. Struts, panels, A/C components, brakes etc.

[darkrams69]

Fair, i might be a bit idealist with $1500, i've seen decent rb25's for $1000 .. so hoping for some good deals, get the exhaust and intake piece all stock, but your right, i'm gonna be looking at a bit more.

Though in terms of bits and pieces, is that all i need? or is there something im missing?..

Also, any thoughts on the RB20 install? straight bolt on the gearbox? is that right?

Hassles with installing it into a R33?

Thanks guys

[Mr.Massive]

Hey mate,

Get a 25det - I have obtained a bare engine for cheep and am slowly building it up, a lot of your NA gear is compatible (CAS, AFM, alternator etc) so that will save you some money. It's not that expensive, I have gone for a lot of aftermarket bits and that is the reason why I'm down a bit of money, however if you want everything stock your looking at $2000 (DIY).

[darkrams69]

agreed, between you (mr massive) and nismoid, $2000 is a pretty good guesstimate with getting good prices on all parts.. but i am having trouble sourcing them all, and i need the car quick.

And the rb20 isnt such a bad engine, mate has a r32 gtst and it goes pretty good, bit more powerful then then rb25de... not as torquey i'll admit but, for the cost factor, i can get the rb20det, including turbo and manifold for $500 (good condition motor, not stuffed) off a friend.

So thats why im considering this option, im not fussed with getting the best spec'ed engine. So after that i'd need engine loom for rb20det, ecu, intercooler and piping ofcourse, exhuast from manifold back. and thats it right?

Would the R33 turbo dash work with the rb20det anyone? and is there any complications i dont know of?

Thanks everyone again

[darkrams69]

UPDATE: alright, i've sourced a good S2 RB25DET, they've included;

- intake manifold

- exhaust manifold

- turbo

- loom

- ecu

- exhaust

- intercooler and piping

Questions;

- Any bits im missing? anything you guys can think of?

- Do i need the Turbo dash? or will it plug up ok and i just wont have the Boost Gauge?

- On my car i dont have the Aux thermo fan, do i need it on the turbo motor?

- Can i use my DE AFM and Airbox or do i need DET units?

- Does the fuel pump need changing?

Any comments you guys have are welcome, everything said so far has helped and is much appreciated... ill be getting the motor in 2-3 weeks, picking it up from Sydney.

I'll be re-freshing the motor with gaskets and the likes, and getting the head cleaned up before i chuck it on the car... so i'll do a little write up of refreshing the motor, the head work done and the install.

Thanks again to everyone

Edited February 11, 2010 by darkrams69