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Just bought an r33, gtst series 2. 1995 with 91,000kms. Im looking to modify it and was wondering where to start... id like a list realistically where to start.. and where to go for both engine stability and reliability as well as power gains. Thanks boys.

Dan

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search is your friend. heaps of info on where to start.

exhaust

intake mod

sway bars

ebc

intercooler upgrade

suspension

good starting point. the list can go on and on depending on what your using the car for, how much power you want, ect. Ive done all that ive listed above including new clutch, exhaust cam gear, and other little nic nacks and im quite content as to how the car handles and drives at present. my next step is aftermarket ecu and possibly any other mods that may accompany the tune that I want but im in no rush cause as i said im quite happy with how it drives now....im more a responsive mid range torque guy myself rather than top end big f-off turbo power.

ah yeah forgot to add alarm at the top of the list.

yeh its booked to get an alarm this weekend. thank god. im not letting anyone toy around with it. It has a three inch turbo back exhaust already and a turbo timer. I was considering doing fmic and remapping ecu... but id rather little nicks and nacks to do to the car without upping boost and putting big f-off turbos on. and i know u understand.

Cheers mate. Dan.

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plenty of threads on best mods to do etc,

If I was you I would

1) leave it stock as a rock and enjoy driving a skyline

2) sell it in a year or two and buy a gtr with the money you saved :D

either way you will have fun

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