Question on converting a R32 GTS

Hello all. I have been reading this forum for a couple weeks now, but just now signed up. Anyway, my question is this: Is it possible to buy a r32 GTS and eventually convert it to a GTR with swaps? Or would it be stupid to even consider it? The initial shock of $30k kinda hurts...



DreamcastSi
Its Thinking...

Not worth it and the r32 has to already be converted to us standards is it? Or are you planning on buyin from motorex?

My only real way is through MotoRex and I work at Toys R Us so buying a GTR is a little out of the question right now. But if I can eventually do swaps and make a GTS into a GTR, I think it might be worth it. I make enough to pay my car payment, my insurance, and my scool loan payments. I have done the calculations, and it looks like with a GTS-T, I would have the same insurance rate, just a higher car payment. Thats kinda my reasoning for wanting to go with a GTS for now... And I keep seeing threads about MotoRex halting importation on R34's, but I see other threads saying its all Skylines. Just confused.

(edited for capitalization)


DreamcastSi
Its Thinking...

Importing a skyline r34 is legal its just there not doin legalazation on it.

ok... bad wording on my part... So it is just the OBDII cars? Good. Hopefully Iwill have a chance to call Motorex or RBand ask them a couple questions about the cars and the process...


DreamcastSi
Its Thinking...

dont get a gts, ill put it to you like this: dx civics will beat you

dont get a gts, ill put it to you like this: dx civics will beat you
I had the scariest feeling... Anyway, just got off the phone with Progressive, got a quote for a Skyline GTR, which the closest comparable car would be a 300ZX2+2(...) and said it would be only $157 a month. After I realized this was $30 cheaper than what I'm paying for my 2001 Focus... I think I might try to spring for at minimum the GTS-T...

So get the T and put the gtr engine in it then do the tranny etc until its a full blown gtr.

That was kinda my original plan, but since insurance is so cheap on all of the r32's... htat kinda made my decision for me. One last question. Motorex doesnt have a price listed for a GTS-T. Would you happen to know a ballpark figure? I'm trying my hardest to stay under the $300 a month range. Thank you everyone for the help. I really appreciate it.

I have a 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS I was considering converting to a 1964.5 Mustang. Do you think it will work? Would it be a waste of $?

I think it would 1 of my friends is restoring a BOSS 302 stang not sure what year im not that big of guy on old muscle cars even though my town has alot of collectors cars.

Ok. I called Motorex today. The lady that I talked to was unable to give me a price for a GTS-T. She also told me that no import orders will be taken til the end of the year. Then she informed me it would be easier if I bought the car first, then had them do the work on it. Sounds a little odd to me...

Very odd.... :eek7:

Ok. I called Motorex today. The lady that I talked to was unable to give me a price for a GTS-T. She also told me that no import orders will be taken til the end of the year. Then she informed me it would be easier if I bought the car first, then had them do the work on it. Sounds a little odd to me... :smokin:
would that be cheaper than bying the whole thing from motorex, i mean you buy for; lets say 5thousand then get it shiped over, which is ???? and let motorex do their thing :evillol:

I was gonna do the exact same thing if I couldn't get a GT-R, swapping the engine into the GTS.

your best bet is to get a 2 door GTS-t. Mechanicly you can do a complete conversion although it costs much more money. by complete I mean rb26dett swap and attezza member, 4 wheel drive, brakes and suspension. some people try to do just an engine swap. This is usually done with an RB26DETT and a 5 speed transmission from an R33 GTS25t. The 5 speed from the RB20 is not very good. This means doing some customizing to the existing oil pan/ tranny setup. Either welding the tranny shut
http://blacklinux.com/pages/public/cars/skyline/2004/may/photos/DSCN4384.JPG
or making a custom oil pan.
Either way you need one of these trannys
http://blacklinux.com/pages/public/cars/skyline/2004/may/photos/DSCN4364.JPG
There is a shop in Okinawa Japan that does these conversions and they charge 2200 USD for the RB26DETT with harnes and ECU, turbos and small parts. 500 for the 5 speed tranny and another 500 for piping and intercooler. to do a rear wheel drive conversion on a GTS-t they charge 5000 USD for all parts and labor. to do the same conversion, but a full one, 4 wheel drive and everything, they charge 7500 dollars. these costs are all after you suply the GTS-t to them. It seems kind of stupid to me though because a real GT-R can be had in okinawa for less than 8 grand so....

hope this helps some, oh yeah the name of the place is "speed factory" and it is in the town of Itoman in Okinawa Japan.

http://blacklinux.com/pages/public/cars/skyline/2004/may/

Thanks for the info. Is that a price for just parts? Cuz if it is for parts and all ther labor, It would be off to bring it over here, legalize it, bring it back to japan, do the swap, bring it back over here, then fight customs again... But hey... its an option...

for that cost just save up and buy an R32 GT-R. I know, I want one too. Figure 8-9 grand for a decent condition stock R32 GT-R plus 16-20 grand to legalize it... or just fucking move to canada and get an 89.