Why are engine rebuilds on Nissan Skylines so common?
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Hi,
I am currently trying to find a new car and as a kid the R33 GTR was sort of my hero car and now I could afford one if I wished.
I'm wondering how reliable they are?
Most stuff I read says the engines are pretty solid and over all the cars pretty solid.
But I come across alot of adverts saying the cars had an engine rebuild etc. Which makes me think hmm if I buy a non rebuilt one am I just waiting for something to go? Bottom end, turbos etc?
Sorry to the mods for sticking this here, the jap section seems pretty quiet!
Are people rebuilding because they want more power or because somethings gone wrong? I suppose its a bit of both?
I am currently trying to find a new car and as a kid the R33 GTR was sort of my hero car and now I could afford one if I wished.
I'm wondering how reliable they are?
Most stuff I read says the engines are pretty solid and over all the cars pretty solid.
But I come across alot of adverts saying the cars had an engine rebuild etc. Which makes me think hmm if I buy a non rebuilt one am I just waiting for something to go? Bottom end, turbos etc?
Sorry to the mods for sticking this here, the jap section seems pretty quiet!
Are people rebuilding because they want more power or because somethings gone wrong? I suppose its a bit of both?
Lots of food for thought thanks!
I have done this before, I convince myself its a good idea then I pussy out. Part of me wants a bonkers car before I settle down blah blah. The sensible half says are you mad! I suppose with all high performance cars expensive bills are to be expected but at the same time I'd rather not piss money away!
I have done this before, I convince myself its a good idea then I pussy out. Part of me wants a bonkers car before I settle down blah blah. The sensible half says are you mad! I suppose with all high performance cars expensive bills are to be expected but at the same time I'd rather not piss money away!
Hoofy said:
Had an R33 GTS-T that was virtually standard and an R32 GTR that was highly tuned in Japan. Neither experienced engine problems.
The R32 gearbox did do this to itself, though:
OS Geiken box... requiring new OS Geiken internals. £4k to you, sir.
Bloody hell, it has eaten itself.The R32 gearbox did do this to itself, though:
OS Geiken box... requiring new OS Geiken internals. £4k to you, sir.
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