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Gts-t Grand Master

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As the title states i am trying to work out where in the country is the best place to buy a RB26 from a 33GTR. Ultimately i would like to get the 33GTR half cut, minus panles and brakes so i can remove the engine myself (read:carefully) at my workshop.

I am not looking for the cheapest R32 engine i can find. Instead i am looking for a good quality R33 engine with around 100k kms or less on it.

Everyones input would be very much appreciated!

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i would say the easys place to find one would be japan but it takes abit of time, finding the engine then getting it on the boat and then waiting for it to come.

you could try

http://www.justjap.com

as they have halfcuts and engine for sale :)

Gts-t Grand Master

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i would say the easys place to find one would be japan but it takes abit of time, finding the engine then getting it on the boat and then waiting for it to come.

you could try

http://www.justjap.com

as they have halfcuts and engine for sale :)

I said in the country for a reason, its is not the easiest option for me to grow wings and fly to japan and find one and send it home.... for me anyway.

Anyone know anywhere else apart from just jap, really looking to hear from people who have actually purchased one and what there experiences were etc.

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I said in the country for a reason, its is not the easiest option for me to grow wings and fly to japan and find one and send it home.... for me anyway.

Anyone know anywhere else apart from just jap, really looking to hear from people who have actually purchased one and what there experiences were etc.

or u could just go to just jap!....

Duncan Grand Master

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I wouldn't bother looking for a good engine, just buy any engine and rebuild it when you get it. A 100,000klm r33 engine wont be much better than your average 150,000klm r32 engine, especially if you start turning the boost up.

Build it up first and *know* that you have a good engine instead of taking a chance with a second hand one

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I would reccomend Ultimate Performance Imports in Melbourne, speak to Dean.

Ultimate Performance Imports

I purchased a 33 GTR motor from Dean about 18 months ago, he told me they did a leak down on it and it was a very good, and that it was. When the motor arrived we took bearing caps off etc to check it and it was one of the cleanest motors internally my workshop had seeen. So much so it made 340 kw atw without a hitch and is still a very healthy engine. Would not hesisite to purchase another engine from them.

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I wouldn't bother looking for a good engine, just buy any engine and rebuild it when you get it.  A 100,000klm r33 engine wont be much better than your average 150,000klm r32 engine, especially if you start turning the boost up.

Build it up first and *know* that you have a good engine instead of taking a chance with a second hand one

thats EXACTLY the truth duncan and i have recently had to rebuild my "low km" rb26 which is f**ked a piston ring, so i would buy a cheap as shit motor and rebuild it to stock even, atleast u know its fresh :D

100 000km is alot for a rb26, my workshop said anything around and over that many km's and they dont last with more boost etc

good luck

Brad

Blitz Grand Master

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seb has a r33 engine in the norther beaches only removed to be replaced by a tomie crate engine

pm me if you want his number

at least you can compression test it and give it a good look see

pete

What Pete says.

Im pretty sure Sebaz still has his engine for sale

Gts-t Grand Master

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What Pete says.

Im pretty sure Sebaz still has his engine for sale

Thanks guys, exactly what i was looking for. Duncan hadnt considered that opttion thanks for pointing it out!

I have to rush out now, i will get back to this when i have time in the next few days.

Mick

krzysiu Grand Master

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You can do that but one day if you are called for a Full EPA you will not pass as the engine is older than the car. Guess thats the only downfall but hey, how often are you called for a full EPA? lol

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