Buying an R32 GTR and need HELPPP!!!!

[Justin Duncklee]

Hey guys.

I'm hopefully trading my 240 for a R32 GTR. Now, the guy is saying that it has a 2002 GTR motor in it. My first question is how do I tell that it actually is a 2002 motor?? is there a serial number I can look at? or something different about the motors? Anything I can check would be helpful to insure its actually a 2002 motor.

Also, He has it titled as a Skyline, how do I check to make sure its legitely titled??

It has some rear end damage... so I need to replace the entire bumper/ taillight supports, etc. He has all the parts. Just wondering if anyone here had any experience with this and could help me out. I know how to do body work and weld. I've just never done something this extensive.

Is there anything else I should check for before buying?

I'm going to start it up and let it idle for about 30 minutes, make sure everything is working right.

Thanks for any help, and any buying advice i can get.

[Gold Digger]

Hey guys.

I'm hopefully trading my 240 for a R32 GTR. Now, the guy is saying that it has a 2002 GTR motor in it. My first question is how do I tell that it actually is a 2002 motor?? is there a serial number I can look at? or something different about the motors? Anything I can check would be helpful to insure its actually a 2002 motor.

Also, He has it titled as a Skyline, how do I check to make sure its legitely titled??

It has some rear end damage... so I need to replace the entire bumper/ taillight supports, etc. He has all the parts. Just wondering if anyone here had any experience with this and could help me out. I know how to do body work and weld. I've just never done something this extensive.

Is there anything else I should check for before buying?

I'm going to start it up and let it idle for about 30 minutes, make sure everything is working right.

Thanks for any help, and any buying advice i can get.

I am really not sure on the visual characteristics between the different years of RB GT-R motors.

One thing I do know is that the R34 turbos were better turbos and that the crank collar issue was fixed between 94-95.

You'd be better off asking this in the RB forum and could probably get a better answer.

It wouldn't be too hard to just swap valve covers from an R34 onto an R32 and call it an R34 motor. I know a guy here that has an R32 with the R34 Nur Spec valve covers on his. It's a standard R32 block with R34 front pipe and turbos.

As for titleing it, there is no way to have a federally legal car, so unless you are prepared to deal with the firestorm that may be headed your way (read stickies and other posts here in the Skyline forum), I would suggest you practice a great deal of care and not advertise to the internet that you are getting a GT-R.

Homeland security, supposedly, has been having a field day with Skyline owners as of late.

Just a heads up for ya, mate.

[Justin Duncklee]

thanks GD

The guy just backed out of the deal... soooo oh well!! I'ma keep looking for a skyline. If anyone has one for sale in the Florida / South East US. Let me know.

so upset. lol fail.

[Vandrel]

Shoot me a email with the vehicle's details, pics and a VIN and I can check it out for you.

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