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my girlfriend and i recently picked up our first skyline, 96 r33 series 2 4door non turbo was a score with only 32,000 on the clock when we picked it up!

so far we have installed a full clarion system K&N Panel filter and 2 1/2" cat back exhaust its going in for a dyno tune soon and was thinking of advancing the timing, what other mods could be done for under $1500? thinkin extrators highflow cat and a chip and possibly a bigger cam?

any help is appreciated thanks!

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Nice find dude!

In all honesty, dyno tuning it with just a catback/filter is a waste of coin, as any tangible gains will be negligible. You're better off waiting until after you've done everything else on your list.

If i were in your position, i'd put my money towards suspension mods and work on the handling side of things, rather than molesting what appears to be a pristine engine. Much as i love my NA, i'm aware that the power road for it it quite expensive and doesn't really go far. But living on the great ocean road, turning and stopping is where all the fun is!

If you're really keen on more power, save your money and put it towards a 25/30 conversion.

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Nice find dude!

In all honesty, dyno tuning it with just a catback/filter is a waste of coin, as any tangible gains will be negligible. You're better off waiting until after you've done everything else on your list.

If i were in your position, i'd put my money towards suspension mods and work on the handling side of things, rather than molesting what appears to be a pristine engine. Much as i love my NA, i'm aware that the power road for it it quite expensive and doesn't really go far. But living on the great ocean road, turning and stopping is where all the fun is!

If you're really keen on more power, save your money and put it towards a 25/30 conversion.

I agree with the above. Get the best set of tires and a suspension upgrade you will not regret it, especially when the road turns twisty :down:

Nice ride btw!

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yea think we'll leave it fairly stock n just wait till my gf can drive turbo.. sway bars n strut bars sound the go love the windy roads plenty where i am!

Good man.. :)

Then Id recommend good tyres.. and a decent huggy seat, fixed back are bext but there are sacrifices you make for it.

If you can squeeze the budget.. coilovers are amazing..

by the way.. good work on getting a four door.. :)

Four door love

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depends on what you want to use the car for? in all honesty you wouldnt even be pushing the limits of the car on the streets with stock suspension.

a quick freshen up with new or reconditioned shocks and some bushes will satisfy

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why would bushs n shocks be stuffed already at only 36,000k's, car drives tight as on the road with not one single rattle!

cars being used mainly as a cruiser its my girls first car shes only on her l's so the only time it gets drivin hard is when im behind the wheel :blush:

think were just gunna put some 18" work or rays rims with nice dish on the back n maybe some coilovers and finish the stereo

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you found a non-turbo with 5studs! im so jealous right now -cringes- unless the 4drs came from the factory like that?

nice find tho, bet it sounds mint too. dumped n dished would set it right off imo :blush: also think about pulling that spoiler off

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like i said think were just gunna put some 18" work or rays 5 or 6 spoke rims with nice dish and a inch or 2 lower and coil overs when we can afford it!

exhaust sounds awesome now i've done a few k's on it! its only an auto but for my girlfriends first car its bloody nice!

i like the look of the spoiler but thinking of trying what it looks like with out it

its factory 5 stud wheels pretty sure the series 2 where all 5 stud?

do these have a speed cut at 180kmh? only taken it to 180 once, didnt go over. bit worrying doing that with cracked tyres n it bein illegal n all...

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because car mileage isn't really any indicator of condition. bushes do degrade over time and these cars may have been sitting around for quite some time. all i'm saying is give the basics a quick look over to check before diving in and buying new stuff.

why would bushs n shocks be stuffed already at only 36,000k's, car drives tight as on the road with not one single rattle!

cars being used mainly as a cruiser its my girls first car shes only on her l's so the only time it gets drivin hard is when im behind the wheel :(

think were just gunna put some 18" work or rays rims with nice dish on the back n maybe some coilovers and finish the stereo

5 stud doesn't sound correct. show us a picture of the brake/caliper set up.

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dont know how many other skyline owners have tried tellin me its not a factory 5 stud????

trust me shes a 5 stud from factory, the series 2 r33 4 door non turbo has n extra 10kw then series 1, duel airbags, same brakes as the turbo model (4 piston front) AND 5 stud wheels and better interior!

car has just done 36,000k's the bushes look like new to me

i'll get some better pics later along with interior shots.

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dont know how many other skyline owners have tried tellin me its not a factory 5 stud????

trust me shes a 5 stud from factory, the series 2 r33 4 door non turbo has n extra 10kw then series 1, duel airbags, same brakes as the turbo model (4 piston front) AND 5 stud wheels and better interior!

car has just done 36,000k's the bushes look like new to me

i'll get some better pics later along with interior shots.

36000k on a 12yr old car? most imports get their clocks wound back

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36000k on a 12yr old car? most imports get their clocks wound back

Definitely. I'm not trying hang on your car mate, but I seriously doubt it's only done 36,000km. If you haven't taken it in for a major service I'd do that now. My mechanic even said to me that a lot of older Skylines have been wound back at one point or another and the best you can do is give it a good check over, service and start logging its history from there.

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you're all just like boostcruising i will take some perfect photos of the car with a decent camera to prove it! the car is absolultly immaculate i drive it everyday! u cant wind back the k's that low n hope it looks like it has that many!! if ur ever passing thru coffs i will show u!

i dont need to check shit!

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