rkcarguy

I am searching for Fd's and I'm looking for a roller/dead engine car to swap a 2JZ or Rb25 into. I am about a 6 weeks away from starting the project, spent today cleaning the shop up making a hole, and the guy buying my R33 is waiting for about $3G to come his way and it's his-that's what I'm waiting on.
My questions are:

How is the FD harness split? Does the whole engine harness to the ECU come out with the engine, or does it split in the middle and the ECU side is one with the car harness?

If I get an auto car, can I use a JDM clutch pedal and master(local importer has a FD clip) or is it all backwards?
I can weld and fab(my profesion), but I'd like the master and pivot part of the pedal to bolt in, if it's backwards I need to source the USDM parts or look for a 5sp car instead-but I found a clean auto for the right price.

Lastly, any annoying trouble spots to watch for on higher mileage FD's? Like power stuff not working rust in places etc?

Thanks in advance for the help, master in the import world, but completely new to the FD. Time to learn.....

drew32

Two questions:

Is the R33 legal? And what type is it?

EDIT: And pics of it please.

rkcarguy

The R33 is as legal as they get now that motorex is gone. For proprietary reasons I can't offer the extensive details of how I licensed it, but it's a legit assemebled vehicle in WA State. I already had a Patrolman and ICE agent show up thinking they were going to seize it, I showed them my paperwork and then the door. It is a R33 GTS-T rear drive with the RB25DET. It's is currently in the body shop getting prepped for paint, the buyer is wanting to paint it a darker shade of gunmetal so we are holding on that, but if it takes too long I may offer it for trade for a FD and cash. The glass/lights and bumpers are all removed for paint it's not much to look at right now. Specs are:
Car
-1994 Skyline R33 GTS-T
-RB25DET 5sp 250HP/246FT/LB Torque
-64,000KM
Installed Upgrades
-Nismo 95mm Exhaust(3-¾”)
-Nismo Side Skirts and Rear Bumper
-Factory Aero Urethane Front Bumper
-18x9 and 18x8 Brand New TSW Kyalami’s with Yokohama’s
-K&N Large filter and mafs adapter
-300KM/HR Nismo guage cluster
-Momo wheel, hub, and blue alum extender
-Precedio sport springs
-Strut tower bars F/R
-Blitz BOV
Extra’s
-Nismo braided stainless brake line kit
-New Timing Belt
-New Water Pump
-Tensioner Pulleys(timing belt)
-Full engine overhaul gasket set
-Extra Headlights, Tail lights, Side Markers, Fog Lights
-Front Bumper and Aftermarket ½ bumper/spoiler($530-it’s brand new)
-Tein HR full coilovers in good condition
-KYB Blues with Apexi sport springs good condition
-2 Trunk lids with different spoilers
-JDM double din CD player-good working one
-Nismo front strut bar with brake master brace
-Extra dash bezel-planning on painting one to match
-A-pillar pod with Apexi boost and temp guages with memory/warning
Needs
-Clutch is tired, was fine, slips with the 18‘s.-Use 1990+ 300ZX non turbo
-Power steering low pressure hose leaks on steering box-clamp has cut into it.
-Stereo doesn’t play any music
Paperwork
-Copy of De-registration certificate-Original is retained in Japan.
-State Patrol Inspected/Rebuilt 240SX Title. Inspection sticker in place.
The state patrol and customs officials visited my shop thinking they were going to seize my car. Copies of USDOT and Customs importing regulations, and my cars papers sent them walking. Car is a legitimate “assembled vehicle”.