Count Grantleyish

Hi all, John (ssxRicho) dropped by to have a listen, he said he heard loud screeching but all piping and clamps look to be fine. We went for a drive and see if it is happening, it didn't struggle to build boost. Only difference between yesterday and today, yesterday I drove roughly 600km and today, about 30km if any (not continuing though). Could it be a sign of turbos is on way out even though it is driving just fine, no white or blue smoke coming out of exhaust. So I'm puzzled once again, stupid GTR. So off to see mechanic for another opinion. Cheers Grant

Hi all, Just had someone PM'd me saying the hose or clamps has split so anyone with 33R have hoses in good nick to sell to me so I can test it? I have someone coming by to have a listen for me later this arvo just to be safe. Cheers Grant

I think you're into something there... On the bright side, I didn't need tow truck this time, pretty rapt about that to be honest.

^^^ Thanks for that, went to local boganbarn, they don't have one so, will go to repco tomorrow and see. Cheers Grant

Anyone know the cause or you're as stumped as I am?

This is what 5 people said to me!

Hi all, I have 33 GTR. It have the following performance modifications; - HKS Pod filter. - HKS front pipe (3" to cat). - 3" Gutted cat. - HKS 3.5" cat-back exhaust. - Boost restrictor removed. Last night, my friend and I noticed something strange. 4,000rpm, it make whistling sound and when it's warmed, it is struggling to build boost. I left it to cool down for couple of hours then drove home, I have no issues building boost to 14psi, after 20 minutes it was struggling to make 1-3psi. Tried this morning, it did the same then turned the car off for 5-10 minutes, got boost but didn't drive further to really check it again. No white/blue smoke coming out of exhaust. I still have oil pressure, and it is behaving like it should. Checked all the clamps, but after doing some researching it appears the vaccum hoses may be the culprit? I think the rubber hoses (afm to turbo or FMIC piping) may shrink from the sucking air from the turbos - which may be the case seeing the GTR is 14 years old? I'm not sure if the air is leaking - I'll need someone to try to hear it for me (I'm deaf so can't hear zip). Haven't checked the exhaust yet, but someone mentioned exhaust manifold gasket so will check it out. Any ideas or suggestions? Godamn GTR! Thanks in advance. Grant

^^^ Hehe but you can't say no to LOW though! I know I can't.

He broke it, mended it and then broke it again. Am I correct Hamish?

May have to replace some me thinks. I get boost until 20 mins later, I was struggling to get boost... Air leak or piping being sucked closed. Fun times ahead.

BTW does anyone know if Autobarn sells Norma Clamps (FMIC piping specifically)?

Went to my local boganbarn, apparently it opens at 9. And they didn't get my money today... And it's sorted and thanks all.

I had fun today so did Peter. Pity about the S15... The weather is the usual Melbourne '4 seasons a day' the fog up in Mt Macedon is unbelievable! I may have broken something on my GTR - I'm beginning to think cruises isn't for me! And many thanks to Dan for organising today cruise and route map. Cheers Grant

Just man up, you only live once right?

Let hope so, thanks for that. Cheers Grant

^^^ Both of above, When you've got cash, drop by to see me and the GTR! Cheers Grant

Hi all, I need to buy a pair of head light globe before the cruise begins tomorrow. So, any idea what time does the autobarn (or boganbarn for this matter!) open on Saturdays? Tried the website, can't find anything there. Thanks Grant

I'm surprised this drivel of a thread haven't closed yet...

Check these first intercooler piping if all good, take the cat out. Do you still have oil pressure? (if so, re-check the hoses). It happened to me a month ago (was expensive trip home by tow truck!) the culprit was the clamp that hold hose was broken, passenger side near the chassis rail - common problem.

I wouldn't be surprised if this is still up for grabs in 3 months (I know cos I've sold 2 Skylines before and I often wonder why I bothered to buy another one!). As usual, it's still up for grab folks!

The selling market is pretty much dead, no pulse. I have trouble selling my R33 GT-R which is reasonably priced and I'm open to negotations. Expect some dreamers, which is pretty much normal. It's the way it is.

Or this is chassis of N/A and dude put turbo in and saying it's p-plate legal? *shrugs*

Will dig the sheet up. 200-210 seems reasonable to me considering it's running on standard ecu - that being said, with Power FC/other ECU can make 240-250rwkw easily.

Hi all, I may be willing to entertain offers or swap for something interesting (i.e. drift car or modified GTST). Cheers Grant

Shane, You didn't include the pictures of airbrushed steering wheel though. I had a good look up close @ GOR cruise and I'll admit I kinda like it. Whats next for the 33? Cheers Grant