My Gtr, A Real Beast..

[rev210]

Do any race cars run stock airboxes?

Plenty,

Including some of the hotter factory specials like the Nismo versions of the GTR of various flavours Z tune , R tune etc..

The mines R34GTR has stock airbox/ BOV, a lazy 600+ HP and notorious response.

Someone can try and tell people it doesn't sound good but, they will be seen as being faggy for saying so.

Why pay money for Pods when they are a step backwards in power on a GTR without a cold air box and feed?

Even with a CAI forking out over $500 to set it up nets you at best 2hp or so. It's what you call a good waste of money. $500 is better spent on something else.

[snozzle]

thank you

[Tony de Wonderful]

Plenty,

Including some of the hotter factory specials like the Nismo versions of the GTR of various flavours Z tune , R tune etc..

The mines R34GTR has stock airbox/ BOV, a lazy 600+ HP and notorious response.

Someone can try and tell people it doesn't sound good but, they will be seen as being faggy for saying so.

Why pay money for Pods when they are a step backwards in power on a GTR without a cold air box and feed?

Even with a CAI forking out over $500 to set it up nets you at best 2hp or so. It's what you call a good waste of money. $500 is better spent on something else.

I found this pixxor of an Mines R34 GTR replica.

Doesn't look stock to me.

[snozzle]

i cant see any pod filters either

[Brandon]

Do any race cars run stock airboxes?

I believe sav_man's 33 N1 which he ran Targa with is the stockest I've seen with just exhaust system done and ecu. Everything else is stock. Pushing more than 300rwkw with more than 95% duty on injectors. So yes it can be done but it all depends on what your objective is. For his, I think he just wanna keep the whole N1 version of the car as much as possible.

Councillor: Do what everyone suggested. My pick for exhaust would be Kakimoto Regu 06&R because of the very distinctive RB brumble they have (yes I've heard a few exhaust and by far, the Kaki's the most distinctive) and the "titanium" looking tip (if I hadnt got my Trust TI-R, I would be getting this). But if you prefer quieter ones, get the HKS Slient. The HKS one will be loud or sound good on high rev but on idle, its pretty docile.

Ultimately if you're not after high power, getting an ecu after the exhaust's been done is required. You will be amazed by how much difference a tune can do. Not so sure about the oil cooler though (its a good to have for street car imo, not a must have). If you need it, get it. If not, dont bother. I wouldnt have a clue because mine came with the factory oil cooler.

I'll say this, DO NOT get dumps for your GTR unless you're doing turbos too. The labour cost is ridicules if you're just doing dumps. And if you're not running really high power, its probably bugga all difference.

[kingscorp]

I believe sav_man's 33 N1 which he ran Targa with is the stockest I've seen with just exhaust system done and ecu. Everything else is stock. Pushing more than 300rwkw with more than 95% duty on injectors. So yes it can be done but it all depends on what your objective is. For his, I think he just wanna keep the whole N1 version of the car as much as possible.

Targa rules say the intake system (including Injectors) must remain standard!. Also the car must run on a standard ECU, in other words you can change your ECU so long as when the scruitineers plug in the original ECU the car must run.

Ash

[Brandon]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...-s-t301285.html

Looks like a good buy for 500bucks. Maybe look at that before sourcing something new.

Ash: Thanks for the info but yea, sav_man's N1's running very well for a stock car.

[rev210]

I found this pixxor of an Mines R34 GTR replica.

Doesn't look stock to me.

That particular car has plenty of 'similar performance mods' but, is actually a 'replica' meaning it's not built by mines. It has plenty of extra modified bits that aren't the same as the mines car.Although quick, It's slower than the mines car.

have a look at the vid link I posted and you will see the stock airbox. they even point at it for you.

There have been some back to back tests on the stock air box that prove it's not a power restriction.

[kingscorp]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...-s-t301285.html

Looks like a good buy for 500bucks. Maybe look at that before sourcing something new.

Ash: Thanks for the info but yea, sav_man's N1's running very well for a stock car.

They are a good thing from factory. I guess they have been homiligated for motoracing so the factory item must be good.

Ash

[Brandon]

Yes thats what I heard. Thats why my advice to TS is not to do that many mods unless he's got plans for really higher power. Personally I feel after tuning, the car already is very quick and enjoyable.

[rev210]

Yes thats what I heard. Thats why my advice to TS is not to do that many mods unless he's got plans for really higher power. Personally I feel after tuning, the car already is very quick and enjoyable.

Some good advice from a GTR owner.

On GTR's the 'bolt on boy' approach can see your car go slower and be less enjoyable to drive. Planning out what you want to improve carefully will see you get the best results. Always consider carefully the 'why' before handing over of cash. And it does take some time to filter out the good advice from the ordinary on these forums. It's worth it though.

[NISSAN GTR]

black rims on silver body makes me f....ckn yawn = boring as hell

[Brandon]

Some good advice from a GTR owner.

On GTR's the 'bolt on boy' approach can see your car go slower and be less enjoyable to drive. Planning out what you want to improve carefully will see you get the best results. Always consider carefully the 'why' before handing over of cash. And it does take some time to filter out the good advice from the ordinary on these forums. It's worth it though.

Yea... work out whats a MUST have and what are the GOOD TO HAVE items. Most of the time I see people spending heaps on good to have items and its really make the car a money pit when you add everything together. Its like Macca's upsize, 1 dollar more you get more but ask yourself, can you finish it?

black rims on silver body makes me f....ckn yawn = boring as hell

Sound like a boost comment. If the owner likes it, I dont see a problem with it.