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Let me try ask it more simply. Does anyone know whether the rumour is true that Nissan only fitted the boost restrictor to reduce horsepower as per the 'gentlemans agreement' power rating? And was designed and intended to run without it in place which is why the hose was marked with a yellow ring to make it easy to locate and remove? I dont mean to sound like a prick but im not asking whether i should do it, im going to do it or looking to boost off into the sunset wondering if turbos will go bang. Im not asking whether the ecu is capable of running more boost etc, i just want to know whether the stories I've read about the boost restrictor have any truth to them, that's all.

Well no i haven't answered my question because my main questions were whether anyone can confirm whether other peoples comments I've read are correct in regards to whether they were designed and tuned to run 1bar, whether the boost restrictor was only fitted to decrease the power output from factory etc and whether that answers the question of whether the factory turbos can safely run that boost because im sure Nissan would have been quite aware of the factory turbo limits but a lot of people say no so just trying to find out whether its just a myth or not. I never once asked whether the factory ecu can handle it or not,

Yeah, i have no doubt the ecu will handle 1bar no problem. Im trying to get more info on the truth to the comments about the boost restrictors being placed there to decrease the power output as per the gentlemans agreement and that the gtr was infact designed to run 1bar without turbo reliability issues like a lot of people seem to think removing it causes. More than just a handful of people strongly suggest against it where some have said nismo even reset some ecu's from factory as an option i presume to run 1bar so im just trying to get clarification if anyone has a definite answer as im probably not the only one who has wondered

Ok, i know there are a few posts regarding this and its quite an old topic but through research it seems opinion is quite divided and a few comments on another post of mine have added to my curiosity. Im just wondering if i can get a few definitive answers as these cars are quite old now so some people would have had a lot of experience with them over the years now. Ok so, as most people know, the famous brass boost restrictor inside the hose marked with the yellow band when removed apparently increases the factory boost to 1bar. Now while a lot of people have the opinion that 1bar is not safe at all others say its perfectly safe and after a comment that i have come across on other forums around the world even that the boost restrictor was placed in the hose to keep the cars horsepower output under its actual tuned potential under the 'Japanese gentlemans agreement' at the time and that the car was actually always intended to run 1bar and that the hose housing the restrictor was marked with a yellow band for the ease of locating it for removal after purchase. Can anyone confirm whether this is the case or not? As i know they do run quite rich from factory which makes me think this is one possible reason? Also, cars fitted with the 'nismo sports resetting' ecu's apparently increased boost to 1bar along with removal of the speed limiter. Now if this is the case, one would presume running 1bar of boost would be quite safe being a nismo option or were these ecu's maybe tuned richer again to counter the boost increase? Would be good to get more clarification on this. Thanks guys Any Also, apparentlecusports resetting

Thanks for the advice. Yeah. Definitely wouldn't go just chucking a reset ecu in and driving round hoping for the best. Was just wondering whether they were all 'reset' to the same specs and can't quite see how an ecu would adjust boost pressure with the restrictor still in place. Might remove boost restrictor at a workshop and get it put on the dyno and get the shop to try both ecu's and see if they can tell what differences they can pick up in the nismo reset one as opposed to factory untouched one.

Anyone? Lol

Thanks for the posts guys, interesting stuff. To me it seems that 1 bar boost wouldn't be possible via a 'reset' ecu if the boost restrictor is fitted anyway would it? One would have thought the 'reset' tunes were all the same from factory as the cars would all have been sold with the same factory setup in regards to exhaust etc unless nismo exhaust systems were a factory option which the ecu's were reset according to if these options were fitted for the buyers. Any opinions on whether getting a nistune board fitted and a custom tune as opposed to even a used power fc would be more beneficial as I imagine the tuning time and costs wouldn't be much different and ive seen power fc's and hand controllers sell as low as $600/$700

Fair enough. Yeah I could try that I guess. I just figured all the nismo factory resetting would be the same tune for all of them being apparently only 1 bar of boost as opposed to factory boost pressure. Im guessing that a little extra boost is all you really get with it as the speed limiter removal isn't really a gain. In saying that the boost is increased to 1 bar, why is there so much debate on removal of the boost restrictor being 'risky' considering it increases the boost to roughly 1 bar too so if nismo are happy to do it from the factory as a reset, you would think it cant be too unsafe? Any idea on what the general cost of a nistune should be?

Ahh I see. So in saying that would it still increase boost to 1 bar with boost restrictor still fitted? I take it this wouldn't be a bad option for a car fitted with just a front pipe back 3" exhaust then? Would there be much point cost and performance gain wise buying something like a power fc or getting a nistune done with only exhaust upgrade? And does anyone know whether these 'nismo sports reset' ecu's can be nistuned? Thanks

Hi guys/girls, I recently went through a box of car parts and came across the factory ecu that came out of my Series 2 Stagea Autech 260rs and noticed the ecu has nismo factory sports resetting stickers on it. I've tried searching the forum here and also google but cant seem to get any decent answers as to what the sports resetting did/changed etc. Can anyone help? Thanks

Hi guys, ive tried searching for info but cant find what im after even through google. I'm sure its all on here somewhere but just curious as to the upgrades/improvements that were made through the R32 GTR (just base model is fine) year models as obviously 'series 1' always has its issues to be revised. I am looking at a 1994 model at the moment which is the last of the R32s so I figured it would be the best year to go for having hopefully had most weaknesses addressed and even cosmetic upgrades made. Could someone maybe list the differences between the year models or maybe post a link to a discussion that will answer my questions Thanks

not surprised at that price!

No sorry, bought it with the factory bbs wheels shown the pics from a dealership last year. It only came into the country last year too lol.

Never seen or heard of them coming in dark blue :-/ and not sure why you would get rid of the momo steering wheel especially after only 63000 km lol. Just doesn't seem right. I won't bother fast checking it because I've already got one so not overly concerned

I'm pretty sure only series 2 came with the white gauges

Stumbled across this on carsales. As far as I knew they didn't come in that colour, wrong steering wheel and wrong rear spoiler. What are your thoughts? http://carsales.mobi/cars/details/?R=12004912&Cr=0&trecs=3

Will come with 6 months rego too.

Even if the paint is peeling, a $200 smash repairer re paint bill is nothing to put someone off this thing. Very cheap

Thanks for the compliment mate. It really is in awesome condition. It seems Gtr wagons are not the flavour of the month though lol. Good car with good mods for the price

Sorry for the late reply guys. i honestly have no idea what turbo's they fit. I just purchased them from the guy i bought my turbos from. Maybe someone else who has used or knows more about these could help?

Thought I'd add a pic of it with 20" rims. These rims are not included in the sale though but may consider selling them with the car at extra cost

Hi everyone. Just thought I'd post the link to my for sale ad here incase a stagea enthusiast or someone interested in an autech comes across it. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/387577-fs-stagea-autech-260rs-series-2-2001-model/page__pid__6179579__unlockUserAgent__1

Bump?

And makes me think I'm charging to little for mine!

Ahh so this is the one lol. hopefully mine comes back better than this. judging by the photos I'm 100% sure it will lol