slow13dude

Hello all, I am considering getting the RB30DE modification done. Questions: Recommended engine builder to do this in Brisbane? Does the air conditioning still function as normal post-modification?

I'm assuming that Nissan can get the part if given the part number though?

Hello all, Could someone please tell me, where to source, or part number of this front bar/grille and accompanying sideskirts (I understand it was a factory option): File attached

What's wrong with the stock lists?

Sorry mate you've just proven you are a fanboy. The Germans and the Japanese are renowned for having the best automotive engineering. Sorry to burst your bubble.

If you're not a fanboy (and I am not suggesting you are), please find out more about the car and let us know. As you indicate, the weight of the HQ is 1800KG, which is rather heavy. To get a low drag time without Nitrous and fight the power-to-weight issue you're going to have to do a lot to the car. Plus in comparing Japanese to "Aussie" cars you have to remember the different philosophies: "Aussie": displacement is king Jap: forced induction to create more power, or create power more efficiently using the same displacement for NA. Plus weight balance and handling are just as important as the KW figure. Examples: RB26DETT: "206KW" using forced induction for 2.6L inline-6 engine VQ35DE: "206KW" using naturally aspirated induction for a 3.5L V6 engine "350" in HQ: "206KW" using naturally aspirated induction for a 5.7L V8 engine The beauty of Japanese automotive engineering is not the on-paper figures however, but the quality of engineering, the efficiency, the reliability and the refinement. The Japanese aren't stupid. Why not just expand the RB26 to an RB60DE and create mega power? Because that's not their aim.

Lol @ keyboard warrior

I wait a minute, or until the idle revs go down from their cold start "bonus" revs. That tells me the engine is ready to go. But even then I don't boost it until I reach operating temp (~70degrees oil temp). And I take it easy on the gearbox until then.

I'm not bagging commodores. However, if you chose poorly through the used car market then that is your responsibility, and does not reflect decent examples of a car.

Insurance companys do go on if the car is an import. Most will go with a big "NO" to comprehensive insurance on grey imports such as the R33. Your only bet then is insurers like Just Cars insurance. And comprehensive will still be hideous.

My money's on the hill being the limiter.

Somebody go live in Japan for 12 months and bring it back!

The Chaser is a performer to be sure, but the styling is boring, let's be honest. And so is the Altezza for that matter.

Seriously, you can rent a car for $50 a DAY. $500 for a 10 minute thrash around the block is EXTREME.

$500? Hell no. Maybe $50 for your time and the petrol used.

Sounds more like a gearbox problem than the clutch if gears are hard to get into.

400r :innocent:

15 year rule = gone. Import Stock GTR under $25K = no way, the only way is SEVS and that will push it over the $25K for sure - but it will be stock and have low Ks. Best bet is to look at the ones already imported (there are stacks of them around).

It's good for specs. That's about it.

Just had a look then, through all 14 pages. You must be looking at R32 GTRs or R33 GTST's because there ain't any R33 GTRs for under $35K.

All true, but my hope is that Ford persists and further develops their turbo cars. This is their first generation of turbo cars people! (Sierra notwithstanding). Think about Nissan --> The golden age hit full swing with the R32 GTS-T and kept going until the R34 GTR. So while the old DR30 and R31 turbo cars are "OK" they are not fan-bloody-tastic simply because they are the early generation.

Every car that comes in under SEVS has to be made "standard". So all R33s coming into the country now are standard.

We've scoured the tradingpost and carsales.com.au and see no sign of these magical sub-$30K R33 GTRs. If they exist show us some evidence.

True. But if nobody builds turbo cars, then none can be sold, and the industry dies out.

Back to a civilized argument: I'm quite happy for Ford to spend money developing turbo cars, because it means that there is a presence and a market for such cars. With Nissan and Toyota pulling up stumps on turbo cars, Ford's (and Subaru's) efforts mean that the presence and development of turbo engines continues.