Hi Everyone,
Im new to the sight and need your advice! I will start with the Mods to my car, then get into the issue. (issues)
1997 R33 GTR V-Spec
75000ks
5500ks on New Engine
HKS F-Con Pro ECU
Greddy Profec B Spec2
Worked Head
Worked Block
Worked Crank
Ported and Polished
Race Balanced
HKS 272 Cams
HKS Adjustable Cam Gears
HKS 1.2 Metal Head Gasket
SARD 800cc Injectors x 6
HKS Filters x 2
SARD Intank Fuel Pump 280LPH
BDC Industries Fuel Rail
TurboSmart Adjustable Fuel Preasure Regulator
Nizmo N1 Oil Pump
Nizmo N1 Water Pump
Nizmo Thermostat
Tomei Valve Springs
CP 86.5 Forged Pistons
CP Piston Rings
Eagle Forged Rods
Eagle Rod Bolts
ACL RaceCrank Bearings. Mains and Big Ends
Garrett T28 RS 60 Turbos x 2
Redline Headers
Redline Dump Pipes
Redline Oil Baffle
Redline Racing Radiator
SplitFire Ignition Coil Packs
Gates Racing Belts
Greddy Air Diversion Plate
Greddy Clear Cam Cover
Greddy Oil Cap
Greddy Radiator Cam
AfterMarket Intercooler 115mill
AfterMarket Remote Oil Cooler
AfterMarket Oil / Radiator Catch Tanks
AfterMarket Cold Air Box
AfterMarket Hicas Remover
Assorted Braided Lines
Earls Fittings
Motul V300 Engine Oil
Nizmo Twin-Plate Clutch
Nizmo Flywheel
HKS Silent Extreme Exhaust
Kakimoto Tuned Length Downpipes
TEIN EDFC Suspension
18-10 inch Vaulk Racing Wheels
Ok, thats about it for the go-fast bits....Have done a 5500k run-in on the new Engine. Did a mild Tune at 2500ks (10psi / 4500max rpm = 300rwhp) Anuther Tune at 5000ks (17psi / 6500max rpm = 425rwhp) Now the problem. Took the car to the Tuner this morning. Up until this morning, the car had HKS 600cc Injectors. Tuner is VERY careful and didnt want to push the tune last time (90% duty cycle or something). Told me to get some 800cc Injectors. We fitted these this morning. Put car on the Dyno, did a couple runs...all is good! 18psi / 7000max rpm / 70% duty cycle = 525rwhp. Im happy. Tuner happy. OK LETS DO IT!!! Next, up the boost to 20psi / 8250 max rpm / run the car up and coolent starts pissing out of the radiator overflow tank. (about 1 liter) Damn. Might be the Head Gasket says Tuner. WHAT says i?!?!?! How can this be? Metal Head Gasket. Engine built to handle 23-24psi. Not even close yet... Did some sort of test with a container on radiator. Put in blue liquid. If liquid turns Yellow, blown Headgasket. Liquid does NOT turn Yello but... there are some bubbles..... Worried look on Tuners face.... Couple of options came up. I dont like any of them! Spent a bloody fortune on this thing! Now, what are your thoughts??? Do i need to do the Head Gasket? If so, how can this be? Its HKS. Its only done 5500ks. WTF?!?!?!?!?!?!? (Im pretty upset) Anuther question. Does anybody out there have similer mods? What kind of RWHP can i expect? My goal is 600 + rwhp. Possible? Also, the Cams are set to 0 degrees (i think thats how you would say it) Is this ok? Car is at full boost at 4750rpm and pulls like crazy to RPM cut. NO drop in torque. Line is dead flat. Its amazing. Is the setting ok? I would like it to boost earlier but i dont want to lose top end... Will this happen? Sorry to blab on here. ANY help would be hugely appreciated. Look forward to you replies and help. Thanks