GTS questions

[Gibson]

Hey guys, I just bought my first Skyline and I have a ton of questions. You guys have a really good community here so I figured I'd post them up...

The car I bought is a near-enough-to-mint that it doesn't matter 1992 Nissan Skyline GTS Sedan (non-turbo) with just under 80,000 km's.

My first question: How is general reliability for the RB20DE motor? I plan on using the car as a year rounder (winters on) and I'm wondering what is likely to go wrong with the motor?

Second: I know I'm going to have to get the timing belt/water pump done pretty soon and I was wondering if anyone could tell me a great place to take the car in Calgary to get this done. Also, how much is it likely to cost?

Third: I need to install a block heater so I was going to go to Nissan and order one, but is there a way to get a cheaper one? And same question as above, are there any specific places I should take the car to get the block heater done'?

Fourth: Are any fluids really difficult to find over here or is it fairly simple to go and get any that I need locally? Same goes for the battery.

Fifth: My brake rotors and warped and since they aren't the same as GTS-T rotors, what will work as OEM replacements? I've heard Nissan Altima brakes will work but I thought I'd check...

Apologies if any question have been answered before, I thought I would just put them all in one thread. I'm sure I'll have more.

Thanks guys!

[BrianV8]

1.) The N/a motor is completely reliable.

2.) Its way cheaper if you buy the parts and do it yourself if you feel comfortable with it

3.) If there is such thing as a skyline block heater the shop your getting to do your water pump and timing belt should be able to find one for you.

4.) Fluids there are many threads on whats best if you search the gts tech threads. I use royal purple 10w40 in the summer and royal purple 10w30 in the winter, tranny and diff get royal purple 75w90 Max Gear oil.

As for the battery, get yourself a good one. I like the optima red top myself. You will have to cut off the factory connectors and get some bigger bolt on ones for our american batteries that contain cold crank amps lol.

5.) As far as breaks go don't quote me on this but i believe they are the same as a 240sx due to being 4 lug. Anyone confirm that?

Other than that whatever questions you have search through the tech and discussion forums there is lots of information.

[love_boost]

for the clock heater i think you just have to get your frost plugs measured and then they order one to fit.
another thing you can do is get an inline water heater (goes in the rad hose and serves the same basic function). also can get the oil pan heater.

[Gibson]

Whoa, totally got distracted and forgot about this thread.

Thanks for the replies guys, appreciate it.

I took my car for an insurance inspection and the mechanic noted that my oil pan is dented and cannot have an oil pan heater attached to it. How much does a new (or used) oil pan cost? I need to get something installed soon, it's starting to get cold here.

It is 4x114.3 bolt pattern so I imagine the brakes would be the same as a 240sx, but I'm still waiting for confirmation on the proper rotors.

[BrianV8]

i am pretty sure 240 is correct, not positive though. maybe do some googling

[Saskacer]

Yes the 89-93 240sx are 4x114.3 and some of the 94-95 are 4x114.3 aswell.

[RABBIT]

RB20DE is amazing!

[BrianV8]

Funny gas wrote his N/A off. He was going to build it up. Would have loved to see what an N/A rb20 could do built up.

[RABBIT]

Funny gas wrote his N/A off. He was going to build it up. Would have loved to see what an N/A rb20 could do built up.

ive seen a couple built ones in datsuns (510's and S12's) they scrrreeam... ish is crazy

[BrianV8]

really hey, what kind of power can they make?

[M13]

ive seen a couple built ones in datsuns (510's and S12's) they scrrreeam... ish is crazy

correct, they sound sick with ITB's

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check the first car out. RB24DE!!

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infact, this RB25DE sounds sick too.

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[BrianV8]

thats pretty cool, i'd love to see how much you can get out of a 3L block bored and stroked with high compression pistons and the works. Great skyline sound with no turbo lag

[DrMango]

My GTSt is a daily driver too and im wondering if its common to remove a frost plug and install a block heater? My other option is to install an oil pan heater like was mentioned before but are they pretty good for a cold alberta winter? In your opinions, which is more effective, cost not being an issue?

Kyle

[love_boost]

block heater if cost is not a problem.
the oilpan heater only heats the oil, which makes it good for lubrication but not really for cold starting.
the block heater heats the block up so that the fuel will ignite easier. my car started good until -35 or -40.

[Skym]

correct, they sound sick with ITB's

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He has won quite a few trophies with that car.