dunnman99

Sorry, the color threw me off. I have a S3, 1997 Vspec, Sonic Silver. The cam covers and top are Black. I thought the 1998 R33 and R34 were Red.

Has the engine been replaced? With and R34 Rb26DETT?

Thank you, I guess I should have been more specific this is on an R33 Vspec RB26DETT. I am planning to remove all intake pieces a day early and then start on exchanging the turbos the following day. One day for y-pipe removal and wrapping and one day for reassembly. Thanks, keep the tips coming. I am building a tip list. If I have the time, I will attempt to build a tutorial with key operational pics. Cheers,

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Well I am about to embark on this fun trip to hell. I am having a bit of a spinup hesitation on one of my newly rebuilt turbos (the rear one). I have 2 new turbos in a box awaiting installation. I have full tubular headers, and dumps installed already so I am thinking space will be at premium. I am not planning to pull the engine but I am planning 3-4 days to do it. I have new braided lines just incase inthe hard lines don't fit just right. I am going to also take the opportunity to wrap the y-pipe and dumps as well and install turbo blankets while everything is taken apart. I have no shop manuals or instructions, so I am relying on the good ole internet for any tips.

Ceramic impeller destruction So I finally got my car back. Ceramic impeller on the back turbo went during a standard service at the shop i regularly visit. Fortunately I have a warranty on the car and the engine replacement was covered. I have attached some pictures to show what happened. The shaft on the left is what usually happens when the ceramic impeller decides to let go, but mine actually spun itself out of the shaft press fitting. The piston in the picture was #6, and it was in the best shape of the bunch #4 & #5.The piston walled were completely gouged and the valves took a beating as well. The shop was just returning from a short run around the block and on deceleration so the materials ended up in the cylinders and the impeller in my new exhaust pipe. The funny thing is I was just scheduling a return date to have the turbos built with billet internals...Well now they are. Seasoned block, re-built heads, new crank, new pistons, refurbed rods..now she is back on the road. If you are ever in the NT and you need the best Skyline / GTR mechanic within 1200km..Dion over at AutoSparky in Alice Springs is your man. I can't thank him enough for all he did. This man is truly a wizard among the GTR ranks.

Hello, I would like to put my name on the air box...shipped to Alice Springs,NT. Let me [email protected] Thanks