Member halooix
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- Products for the Nissan - Skyline - R33 GTS-t S2 - ECR33
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- Last updated on 21st Nov 2008
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My R33 Skyline
I currently drive this 1996 Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-t (ECR33) and have owned it for 3 or so years. Starting off relatively unmodified with only an exhaust and BOV it has had a complete rebuild with many modifications. The modifications have gone through a number of iterations including the standard turbo, an Apexi turbo kit, a HKS GT-RS and now the GT2835ProS turbo kit all from Nengun.
Performance
The turbo selection has been in pursuit of both outright power and response, the GT2835ProS kit fits the bill with big power capability whilst maintaining good response. I can't wait to get it back out on the track.
After blowing a ringland on the standard engine using the HKS GT-RS turbo the engine now has been completely rebuild by Racepace performance featuring GTR RB26 crank, rods and forged pistons. During the rebuild the GT-RS was replaced with a GT2835ProS turbo kit, which mounts to the standard exhaust manifold and includes a dump pipe, oil & water lines and other short parts for easy installation.The aging Fujitsubo exhaust was also replaced with a Greddy Titan cat back exhaust with the nice titanium finisher on the end muffler. This was mated to a new HKS front pipe connecting to the turbo kit dump pipe. A Greddy radiator, Nismo engine mounts, Nismo injectors and a number of other supporting modifications were made for the increased power.
After tuning on the Apexi Power FC the power output was ~ 275kw's (370hp) at the rear wheels which should translate to a solid 400hp at the flywheel.
- Full rebuild using RB26 forged pistons, crankshaft, rods, etc. by Racepace Motorsport
- Apexi Power FC with Boost Controller and Hand Controller
- Apexi Power Intake
- Billion Radiator replacement hoses
- Custom Candy Apple Rocker Cover
- Custom Chromed Crossover Pipe and Intercooler Piping
- HKS GT Sports GT2835Pro S Turbo Kit
- HKS Stainless Front Pipe
- Greddy R-SPL HG FMIC
- Greddy Radiator
- Greddy Titan Exhaust
- Greddy Turbo Timer
- Nismo 550cc Injectors
- Nismo Twin Plate Coppermix Clutch Kit
- Nismo Braided Clutch Line and Strong Release Pivot
- Nismo Engine Mounts
- Nismo Fuel Pump
- Nissan Z32 AFM + Tomei Plug
- UAS extrusion honed black HPC manifold
- UAS extrusion honed chromed intake
- Splitfire Coilpacks
Handling
Future modifications include a set of new lightweight Japanese wheels with semi slicks, upgraded brakes and a number of suspension improvements to add to the Tein coilovers.
- DBA DB4000 Slotted Rotors
- Race Brakes RB74 brake pads
- Cusco Brake Cylinder Stopper
- Cusco OS Front Strut Brace
- HICAS Lock Bar
- Solid rear subframe mounts
- Nismo Rear Strut Brace
- TEIN Super Street
- TEIN Castor Rods
Style
Not really style, just interior stuff :)
- Alpine iPOD HU
- Audison SRx4 4 channel amplifier
- Audison SRx1 1 channel monoblock
- Bride MO Type Rails
- Custom boot moulded 12" enclosure
- Custom amplifier rack install
- Defi BF Boost Gauge
- Defi 52mm Oil Pressure Gauge
- Defi 52mm Oil Temperature Gauge
- Defi 52mm Water Temperature Gauge
- East Bear R34 GTR Seats
- Defi Controller II
- Focal 6.5" Splits K2 Power Front
- Focal 6.5" Splits Polykevlar Rear
- Focal 13" Polyglass subwoofer
- Momo Racing Pedals
- Nismo Aluminium Gear Knob
- Nismo Clear Indicators
- Nismo Racing Harness
- Nismo Key
- Pivot Speed Meter + Shiftlight
25 Comments
yellowhart responded on Sunday, 7th October 2007
Hello Halooix!
The 350 sound like V6 sound hmm more like bubbling sound kind like skyline but more smoother;)
Thanx for droppin by bro!!
The 350 sound like V6 sound hmm more like bubbling sound kind like skyline but more smoother;)
Thanx for droppin by bro!!
192 responded on Monday, 8th October 2007
I like your tuning...
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jtzilla responded on Tuesday, 9th October 2007
dayum bro nice sleeper, just wanna know when you had ya HKS GTRS did you required a rebuilt? and was that turbo responsive how everyone claimed it to be?
Jayt V
Jayt V
niko responded on Sunday, 14th October 2007
show us the engine bay i'd love to see it
rondissa responded on Monday, 22nd October 2007
Pretty cool, 370hp is a lot of power.... Impressive
Christian responded on Friday, 26th October 2007
Vrrrmmm Vrmmmmm
Mar4ix responded on Thursday, 13th December 2007
Nice .... very nice
halooix responded on Saturday, 5th January 2008
Thanks guys :)
sebastian p responded on Sunday, 6th January 2008
thanks Halooix for checking out my profile, i like the bnr32 gtr better it's more of a race car (it's a beast) the r34 is more of a luxury car but still fun to drive
Chuki responded on Monday, 18th February 2008
Very nice Ride *thumsup*
steiner responded on Monday, 25th February 2008
im up in mackay QLD. ill be getting a r33 gtr soon. cant wait to start my next project. your skyline looks pretty sweet! where u from?
kindemann responded on Thursday, 29th May 2008
i would love to have the apexi power FC on my swift, haha. nice car, btw. yup, i would love to see the engine bay as niko requested!
patak responded on Sunday, 1st June 2008
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from patak cyprus-larnaca
Majo responded on Saturday, 14th June 2008
Well im going to upgrade my ignition. Now i have 375hp and 580Nm
Majo responded on Monday, 16th June 2008
Im going to use the splitfires also. Hoping that it will solve my problems with the ignition.
rallyeman responded on Monday, 30th June 2008
You have a great car too man!!
Skyline R33 is one of my favorite "super" cars....:-)
Skyline R33 is one of my favorite "super" cars....:-)
Dexter responded on Monday, 28th July 2008
Helo halooix,
thanks for the comments bro. your ride look great too. hope one day i can drift R33, and feel the power of RB25.
Cheers
thanks for the comments bro. your ride look great too. hope one day i can drift R33, and feel the power of RB25.
Cheers
C4a0s responded on Sunday, 31st August 2008
Hi halooix,
thanks for the comments :) Would love to own the legendary skyline one day. Any interior pics?
thanks for the comments :) Would love to own the legendary skyline one day. Any interior pics?
BinO responded on Sunday, 5th October 2008
....beast....
Nay responded on Monday, 20th October 2008
nice car - looks exactly like my step-dads gts-t, only he had to sell it cause the car costed too much to maintain. Turns out when he got his engine rebuilt they didn't get him his forged pistons and they used cheap japan ones which weren't made right. He babied the car along but eventually the pistons blew. Hope you don't have that kinda trouble with yours.
Nay
Nay
Riv4i responded on Wednesday, 5th November 2008
I never realised how much work had gone into your car! Very nice car!
Are we going to see something similar on the 350Z soon? Haha!
Are we going to see something similar on the 350Z soon? Haha!
halooix responded on Wednesday, 5th November 2008
Don't want to be too negative about the 350Z but I'd rather sell it and go R34 GTR than modify it. That or strip down the R33 to the shell and build it back up for some more serious work, the brakes need some more as does some of the suspension, but even now it has more grip and corners nicer than the 350Z.
I think the standard tires on the 350Z are a massive let down in particular, you get a little understeer and then oversteer and then the traction control, stability control goes nuts and makes me laugh ;)
I think the standard tires on the 350Z are a massive let down in particular, you get a little understeer and then oversteer and then the traction control, stability control goes nuts and makes me laugh ;)
EJ20_daze responded on Wednesday, 5th November 2008
Mr. Halooix very nice setup.
My only "comment" is about the inlet and outlet of the intercooler, you should earn travelling distance and some hp by setting the outlet piping from the left (as i look the image). I think in RB engines the intake plenum is from the left (looking as we open the hood).
the wheels are Yokohama AVS?
My only "comment" is about the inlet and outlet of the intercooler, you should earn travelling distance and some hp by setting the outlet piping from the left (as i look the image). I think in RB engines the intake plenum is from the left (looking as we open the hood).
the wheels are Yokohama AVS?
halooix responded on Thursday, 6th November 2008
Thanks for the comment! I have the Greddy kit that follows the standard intercooler holes and therefore slightly longer piping. Its a tradeoff but means I won't get (as much) grief from the boys in blue for cutting the chassis..
To change it (and I have looked at it because its so much neater!) you are looking at a Greddy or other brand plenum, new intercooler kit and cutting the chassis.
I haven't seen any actual data to support the reduced piping (as it will still be pretty long anyway) has a major improvement on response, air pressure is pretty fast after all ;)
I will get some photos at some stage of the engine bay to help explain. The wheels aren't AVS unfortunately, came from the previous owners and I haven't been able to find much about them. I also had Buddy Club P1's on there with semi's at one stage and liked the look of some of the Weds wheels which have now been discontinued :(
To change it (and I have looked at it because its so much neater!) you are looking at a Greddy or other brand plenum, new intercooler kit and cutting the chassis.
I haven't seen any actual data to support the reduced piping (as it will still be pretty long anyway) has a major improvement on response, air pressure is pretty fast after all ;)
I will get some photos at some stage of the engine bay to help explain. The wheels aren't AVS unfortunately, came from the previous owners and I haven't been able to find much about them. I also had Buddy Club P1's on there with semi's at one stage and liked the look of some of the Weds wheels which have now been discontinued :(
SuperDave responded on Tuesday, 11th November 2008
Not a bad mix of mods there! The power curve looks 'meatier' than mine, haha.
Where abouts in Australia do you come from? Noticed the Commo in the background of the 350z picture ;)
Where abouts in Australia do you come from? Noticed the Commo in the background of the 350z picture ;)
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My 350Z
My new 2008 350Z daily driver. The new VQ35HR features the dual intakes and provides 230kw. Very different to the Skyline, the power delivery is much more linear and without fanfare.
Perfect for a daily driver, but needs some modifications to really give that adrenalin rush!
