Shinrai

Haha!! Yes, they probably could float! I am sure that they perform well and grip like a m'fr but they look too bulky for my liking. I do like the rims though.

Thank you! What's wrong with the Racing Hart wheels? They're 19" rims with 275's all round.

A little off topic... But whoever it was that rated my garage as a 1 out of 5 would you care to identify yourself and elaborate as to why? I really didn't want to rate my own garage but I added a 5 out of 5 just to balance it out and bring it back to the original 3 out of 5 as it has only had two ratings (mystery person and myself). Is this really a 1 out of 5 GT-R? Anyways, I know it really doesn't mean anything as I am very happy with my car and that's all that should matter but I am still curious as to the motivation behind the rating. Can't wait to add the turbo's after the Christmas craziness and really get some power behind it!

Very good question Paul, as R31Nismoid has also stated I may be better off going with the -9's if I have no intention of building the engine at a later stage. To be completely honest, I am not so sure what I want to do as in the back of my mind I would still love a R34 or possibly even a R35 one day, which I then may decide to go all out on... So I may end up going with the -9's after all as I do love a responsive, punchy set-up.

R31Nismoid, to clarify I am after a minimum of 320awkw (not rear wheel as you mentioned), so that would equal approx. 370rwkw (I think) but I would like the scope to increase power later on if I desire. So wouldn't that make the Garret GT2860R-5's the better choice? My tuner also recommended to go for that or the HKS 2530's. How much lag are we talking about with the -5's? Wouldn't support mods like poncams and adjustable cam gears counteract this? I posted a link to the Garrett turbos on the previous page that make available an install kit which totals $2,000 less than the HKS equivalent. HKS 2530 full install kit=$4,560 + Actuators=$300, Total=$4,860. Garret GT2860R-5 inc. Actuators=$2,420 + Install Kit=$440, Total=$2,860. Is there something else I would need to install the Garretts?

Thank you for the advice on the oil cooler. I will look into these sort of modifications also. Although, I am surprised that you noticed what I didn't have but missed what I did... A Haltech Platinum Pro ECU with a MAP sensor, therefore I will not need a Power FC DJ as you suggested.

Yeah, I kind of got what he was eluding to. That word is just one of my pet hates as I have heard it overused lately. Back to topic, if technology is present to allow a more user error forgiving ride then doesn't that allow for a more fun and engaging drive as you can easily and "safely" reach ridiculous speeds. And for those more skilled, surely it can only add to the potential that the car can reach. I know how good my R33 GT-R V-Spec feels, I can only imagine what a R35 has to offer.

A little off topic but WTF exactly does clinical mean in this context? Sorry, that I am sounding a little passionate about this word but I have seen it so overused lately and I still can't figure out exactly what is trying to be portrayed. Are you saying that when you drive the GT-R, you feel like you are in a Dental Surgery? Hehe...

Thank you... I had done some reading through that section. However, there have been some suggestions of differences with the Garrett turbos vs. the HKS. I was just attempting to gain clarity on what these differences are across the range. It seems there is really a negligible difference. With the price difference, it seems I will end up going for the Garrett GT2850R-5's.

Oh ok... Then what about the 2860R-10's? Sorry about all the questions, I just like to get all my facts together before moving forward with any plans. http://www.kudosmotorsports.com/catalog/ga...line-p-463.html

Are you saying that the link I provided is not supplying genuine items? He didn't mention along those lines when I asked a few questions via e-mail.

Thanks for the reply... However, there seems to be more than a little difference with the price. So far the best price on the HKS 2530's is $4,560 plus an extra $300 for the actuators... http://www.performance-wise.com/page41.htm (about half way down the page). And the best price on the Garrett 2850R-5 is $2,420 including the actuators but I will need to purchase the install kit for an additional $440. http://www.kudosmotorsports.com/catalog/ga...line-p-302.html As you can see going the Garrett route, I will save $2,000!! Unless anyone can recommend a cheaper HKS dealer? Also, just another quick question... What do the Garrett 2560R-7's compare to? Are they somewhere between the HKS GT-SS and 2530?

Which is why I questioned the 330kw figure above. Thank you for pointing out that one person has already posted some info. I was just wondering if anyone had direct comparisons between the HKS 2530's and the Garrett 2860-5's. I realise they are meant to be the equivalent to each other but there must some differences however slight they may be. Is one more reliable than the other (build quality)? Is there any difference in performance characteristics? Or is it really as simple as the HKS costs more because of the name.

Shouldn't GT-RS turbos be capable of more than 330kw? Is that an all wheel figure? I thought they would hit around the 350awkw as they have a larger compressor than most of the commonly used turbo's like the HKS 2530's or the Garrett 2860-5's. Speaking of which... Could anybody offer any direct comparisons between these two turbo setups? I have noticed that the Garrett's can be bought a fair bit cheaper. What would be the difference between the HKS 2530's and the Garrett 2860-5's?

Mike33GTR, are you referring to the standard fuel pump and injectors? If so 300awkw would be close to the limit. If you are planning to go beyond 300awkw, then you would need to look at larger injectors etc.