Why Do Some Gtr Have Front Air Vents In The Bar And Some Don't?

[Rydeit]

How come some r33 gtr's have those two vent holes above the number plates and some r33 gtrs don't. Im very curious so answers would be appreciated!

[Sunkist]

wasnt it a nismo option?

they're called n1 nismo vents

[Rydeit]

Im not sure? I would love to know though because the majority of the R-33 GT-Rs have them while a few select ones dont. Would love to know why

[Sunkist]

its just for more airflow towards all the cooling parts

FMIC

Radiator

oil coolers?

etc.

if you want them get on to Just Jap.

They sell em

[Rydeit]

Ohk so its not from standard. I was worrying my GTR had an aftermarket bar or something because i could've sworn nearly every gtr has these vents at the front.

[Sunkist]

no its a factory option from nissan to have N1 styled vents.

they make a difference though if you want the slightly better flow, you should get em.

[ironpaw]

I know a certain ARX which has these vents too...looks cool!

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

R33 GTR Series 3's came with the vents from factory.

Known as Series 3 Front Bar, they direct more air to the front mount intercooler.

R32 GTR's have this as well and is know as the Nismo Front Bar, applying the same purpose of direction more air to the front mount intercooler.

[Rydeit]

What the? Im worried mine isnt a series 3 anymore. Could you please help. Here is a photo

[Sunkist]

get the vin fasted.

Search 'FAST'

it will tell you what car and model it is.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Ohk so its not from standard. I was worrying my GTR had an aftermarket bar or something because i could've sworn nearly every gtr has these vents at the front.

Series 3 Front Bars can be bought after purchasing the car and added on later.

That does not make it a "Genuine" Series 3.

My R32 GTR is just a base model but has Nismo Front Bar and Side Skirt but does not make it a "Genuine" Nismo Edition.

What the? Im worried mine isnt a series 3 anymore. Could you please help. Here is a photo

That is a Stock Front Bar.

Get VIN Number off the Blue Build Plate you have in the engine bay and post it here - http://www.skylinesa...ou-want-fasted/

get the vin fasted.

Search 'FAST'

it will tell you what car and model it is.

+1

[Rydeit]

Cheers for the help im definitely going to get in contact with the old owner as i have doubts its a vspec or a series 3 at the moment

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Also check for the Active LSD light in the dash...

As spoken about in your other thread.

[Rydeit]

I cant find that light! When i turn the ignition on that light dosnt come up

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Is there a small circle / yellow dot light on the Speedo saying...

A LSD

Active LSD

?

[God_speed]

Hey Joe, also, unfortunately, the front splitter (black part below the bumper) looks like a Series 1 or 2 (like mine was). The Series 3 has a deeper front splitter with larger brake cooling ducts.

As above I think the N1 ducts were an option from 1995 (I have a Japanese brochure which shows them as part of the accessories I think) but every S3 I've seen has them.

Does your car have red trim (fleck) inside, or blue? Blue = S1 / 2, Red = S3.

[Rydeit]

Really appreciating all this help as i have held of events for the day to stay on here for further info. The interior has red stitching in the seats and the steering wheel! and there is no a lsd light

[Rydeit]

also the year is 1997 on the build plate if that helps

[FineLine]

Really appreciating all this help as i have held of events for the day to stay on here for further info. The interior has red stitching in the seats and the steering wheel! and there is no a lsd light

Your car may indeed be a series 3 but if it doesnt have the alsd it may not be a vspec.

If you can see your diff housing check if there are hydraulic lines running to either side of the diff at the top.

[Rydeit]

Damn don't think its a v-spec then. Im calling the previous owner and going to sort thing straight with him, Im worried it may not be a series 3 because i can't find any lights for the rear fog light (if it even has one) because they are ment to be on the series 3