Nissan Skyline R32 GTST GTR Starter USDM Compatible Part - Forklift Starter! RB20DET RB26DETT
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Nissan Skyline R32 GTST GTR Starter USDM Compatible Part - Forklift Starter! RB20DET RB26DETT
As with virtually every part for the Nissan Skyline R32 GTST and GTR, parts are in rare supply and hard to find. Starters are a typical wear and tear item that goes bad over time. Luckily, for your RB20DET and RB26DETT starters, there is a USDM replacement available for cheap that bolts right up!
A Nissan forklift starter is compatible with all models of R32 Skyline with a manual transmission. You can find links to them below:
RB20DET / RB26DETT USDM Starter - Amazon Link
RB20DET / RB26DETT USDM Starter - eBay Link
I didn’t have any luck finding these at local auto part stores, but Amazon and eBay both seem to always have inventory and quick shipping. These are stocked in the USA by most places, and while they are never advertised for the R32 Skyline, they bolt right up and fit perfectly.
The solenoid is in a slightly different location than the OEM unit, but again, it is 100% okay.
The starting sound is a little different but going on 2 years now with one, they don’t seem to be prone to premature wear or early failure. We used one in a 1992 Nissan Skyline R32 GTS4 with an AWD RB20DET, and confirmed it’s the exact same starter across the other models: GTR, GTST, etc.