am thinking of purachsing an rb25 turbo from a series 2 R33 (apparently with the nylon compressor wheel)...

EXACTLY what would i need to make this fit onto my rb20?
eg oil/water lines? any other things?

also, what markings would this turbo have on it to ensure i am getting a series 2 turbo and not getting ripped off?

And.. when i get the turbo, should i get it checked out, or just get it bolted on?

finally, how much would labour be you think?

cheers,
Warren

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have you tried searching for this info? i could have sworn this has been covered a few times already

all you need is the elbow off the comp cover, everything else stays the same

http://www.project32.net/tutorials.php

you don't need much .. Series 1 turbo would do you fine.

I could do it for you probably if it was worth my while.. or just follow my guide.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=109532

this is the turbo.. (pics there)

it says 45v2 does that sound like one with the nylon compressor to you?
can someone elaborate?

its a little more $ than a standard rb25 one, but if its got the nylon wheel then i would pay it..


PS i did search and nothing concrete about what to use..

thanks gordon for the link!

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...topic=90242&hl=

ok the above thread confirms it is an r33 series 2 turbo with the nylon compressor wheel , and i paid $410 for it

unfortunately i am not able to do this myself, even though i can hold a spanner...

what do you think as far as price for a workshop to do the install?

wouldn't think it would take more than 3 hours with someone who knows what they are doing.. so 3 x $80 = $240

cheers...

also add the costs of new trubo/manifold and turbo/exhaust gaskets..

i would upgrade to a split dump at the same time if you have the cash.. they make a fair bit of difference. (if you havent already)

new copper gaskets on the banjo bolts are a good idea too.


might not hurt to get someone to check the turbo too (couple of places so they dont try to talk you into a rebuild), just so you know your getting what you payed for..

double post .. whoops

i've got a 3" dump already from BATMBL..

gaskets cost about $30 I think.
install should cost about $250-$300
don't forget to use the actuator off the stock RB20 turbo on the new turbo.
gives you 10 psi whout boost conrtoller as the stock one does.
oh..

other than the Elbow off the turbo, you will also have to drill and tap a nipple on to the compressor cover or intercooler pipe for the wastegate hose.
to drill the comp cover, you will need to take it off the turbo.
I guess same goes for intercooler pipe.

do you think its worth running my old boost controller, or just leave it alone with the rb20 actuato..

if i run my old 12psi boost, i know i'll get loads more airflow and i don't want to damage anything

up to you..
either way, there is drilling and tapping to be done

Personally I have no idea - all I know is as the seller of the turbo, a) it is in very good condition, and was inspected by Bill at Adelaide Turbo Services, and b) I got reamed by SAU member Hooman who I bought this off from as a "R34 Neo turbo" and paid $650 for it.

Brendan

no no.... it's a good price.
just saying that on the RB25, there is a boost controller solenoid.
the hose goes from the intercooler pipe to the solenoide then through to the wastegate actuator.
on the rb20, the wastegate spring controlls the bo