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Damn, when's the next cruise? Today was tops, will post pics asap

Sweeet. Should be easy to find P6. Ummm i'm lost as to the route were takin...don't usually head south of Syd, only when i hit Cronulla or Royal Nat. Park. I'm in a gunmetal grey 33. I'll be the lost guy looping olympic pk. C u's tom.

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Hey James (lol was gonna call you assasin) just checking on meeting at P6...my map tells me there's P6H, P6D, P6E...is it one large space? I'm assuming its gonna be easy to find you guys...just wanna confirm. Cheers

I'm coming alone (everyone gets busy when u call them hey? ) so i'll be packing lots of cds and duct-taping a bluetooth to my ear...

Yeh even if it rains who cares. But a light shower would be ideal if it does

That sounds sweet. I live close to Parramatta. Will be good if i can check this dude out. Cheers

Hope he does make it. Not sure yet. He's got a worked R32, very nice.

Me too. It gets higher in 3rd for me, by up to 2psi!

Yeh that's why i'm pi**ed just walked around the passenger side one day and it was there. If it was only one panel i'd be sweet...some a**hole keyed it i'm pretty certain. no idea when or who might've.

Haha ok good idea. I might have someone to bring but either way looking forward to some jokes (and boost)

U guys recommend bringing someone? or better to ride alone? i'm guessing it might get a little quiet in the car...

Yeh i'll be there. Sounds scenic. My first cruise since i got my baby.

Oh yeh i found that inside the tube from intercooler to boost controller is a small brass/copper restrictor that can be pushed out with a screwdriver. I took mine out and boost comes on stronger, earlier, though i didn't notice a massive difference. Anyone done the same?

Hey guys, my R33 has a ding and a large scratch, got them over the last few weeks just seeing if anyone knows a panelbeater in Sydney who they'd recommend to fix it, and possible a cost estimate if you'd know. Thanks guys

Hey! I have a Kenwood touch screen sat nav/tv tuner in my R33 - with no remote!!! You have my remote! Too bad the sat nav is in Japanese...and it talks to me in Japanese too...her accent sounds so cute...

Yeh it's good that u bring good karma to the car...my R33 has a ding and three scratches (one massive one 1.5m long...not sure how it happened) since i got it...only a month ago!!!

I only have the stock cam gears on my RB25, but i reckon until you'd completed the first basic mods there really isn't much point to chucking on the exhaust cam gear. only do it if you're gonna change the timing belt cause it'll save time for later.

Yeh spot on, the boost controller does exactly that. The spring and ball bearing inside blocks/leaks air to the wastegate actuator at a psi level you want to set, rather than the factory system (on R33's) keeping it between 5-7psi only. I'm running about 11psi but i was told the factory turbo can take up to 14psi ( ), but no more.

Yeh, take a look at my hand in the third photo...

Yeh i'm gonna see about getting it in the DIY section...Thx

Installing a manual boost controller on an R33 (stock intercooler) Things you need: Pliers Rag Small bolt Cable ties WD-40 (optional) Cotton Buds (optional) Time: 20-30 mins Difficulty: Easy For this guide I used a TurboTech (TT) boost controller. I've written it for the guys i've seen posting that aren't sure what manual boost controllers do, or how to install them. It's a small job and not worth getting a mechanic to install if you have the time. There's other threads about manual boost controllers, and also about the TurboTech valve, but i've tried to be more detailed. Feel free to give comments & suggestions. Here's how to install it: Locate the factory soleniod on the right side of the engine bay. Here's what it looks like: First you remove the top hose form the solenoid. It's a bit hard to budge so if you can't do it by hand grab some pliers and wrap a cloth around the hose before you start twisting it off. Once it's loose plug it with a bolt and cable tie it. Same story with the second hose on the solenoid. Remove it, it's connected to a tee-piece. The tee sits between hoses connecting the intercooler and wastegate actuator. The TT valve will replace the tee-valve here: There isn't much room to budge the tee out, so instead of risking a cracked or broken hose from excessive jerking just remove the hose connected to the intercooler. I sprayed a little WD-40 to make it easier, and used cotton buds to clean inside after it was off. Now you just remove the hose from the tee-piece, remove the tee and you'll have a missing space ready for the TT. Before you install the TT valve between the hoses adjust the bleed screw so you can blow freely into the top left barb. This keeps the boost level safe for initial adjustment. Install the valve so it looks like this: Make sure the clamps are fixed firmly to the hoses to prevent air leaking, or hoses popping off under pressure. Cable ties can also be used. So that's the finished product. The boost adjustment only needs 1/4 or 1/2 turns at a time. It's very sensitive so don't go crazy tightening it. Clockwise increases boost, anti-clockwise reduces it. It's safest to test it initially 'open'. Make sure when you take it out for a test you have a boost gauge - the valve works without it but it's just safer to recognise boost spike. Here's a quick list of BAR=PSI conversions so you can accurately read the boost levels. As far as i know stock Skyline turbos should be kept at about an 11psi/0.75BAR limit, as a short spike at higher boost could damage the turbine. 1 BAR = 14.5 psi 0.9 BAR = 13 psi 0.83 BAR = 12 psi 0.75 BAR = 11 psi 0.69 BAR = 10 psi 0.62 BAR = 9 psi 0.55 BAR = 8 psi 0.48 BAR = 7 psi Enjoy the extra boost! Notes: You should test the boost in different gears. I found that 3rd boosts a couple of pounds higher than 2nd. So try different gears throughout the rev range. Also you'll notice a serious mid-range power increase. That's where this valve does its best work. A final note- the hoses you connect to the TT valve have small round 'lips' inside which can cause some air restriction. Consider replacing these hoses with hollow ones for improved airflow. I haven't tried it, but i'm assuming it might bring on boost faster. nissansilvia.com has a thread talking about replacing the factory boost hoses. Good luck!