Skyline R34 GTT weaknesses?

[Yotis]

Hello all,

Just like to have an idea on some weaknesses (if there is any) on skyline R34 GTTs ? Other than the weight factor of course.

[sewid]

Series 2 has a bit of an ugly front bar with less airflow for a fmic.

[franks]

apparenty the largest bolt on injectors you can put into them are 550cc from nismo...but im really unsure about this.

also, the turbo sux ass. it might spool up quick, but as soon as you run higher boost through it, it starts to whinge - you might even lose your exhaust wheel to your catalytic convertor.

the other gripe i have is the stupid climate control display, in sunlight you cant see a friggin thing because of the glare! but i think this is a generic skyline problem...

[wld33r]

didn't know there was s2 in r34gtt???

[Yotis]

sewid:

I thought they all look the same ? Actually this leads to another question.. eheh Is there more info on the diff between series 1 and 2? I wasnt even aware of there is a series two of the R34 GTT.

As to the front bar.. I have an after market bodykit and it dont look too bad.

franks:

Interesting about the injectors.. will keep that in mind.. The stock turbo seems ok for me, as I'm sorta running standard boost atm

I agree with the climate control annoyance.. but guess I can live with it

[Assassin]

apart from its turbo...there's not weaknesses...its just too beautiful!! =)

[LaL]

The turbo on the GTT is rated at 250HP so yes its weak... you might want to upgrade with a R34 GT-R TURBO .. that is a good option and really cheap.

[3R1K]

s2 got 20 extra torque, s1 rated 343 Nm, s2 rated 363 Nm

[Abo Bob]

apparenty the largest bolt on injectors you can put into them are 550cc from nismo...but im really unsure about this.

also, the turbo sux ass. it might spool up quick, but as soon as you run higher boost through it, it starts to whinge - you might even lose your exhaust wheel to your catalytic convertor.

the other gripe i have is the stupid climate control display, in sunlight you cant see a friggin thing because of the glare! but i think this is a generic skyline problem...

What kind of higher boost are you talking about Franks? Have you blown one? I haven't gone to higher boost yet but I'm not far from it.

Weird about the injectors. I would have thought that would be the same as the older RB25's. 550 would be ok with a not too crazy turbo upgrade though wouldn't it? (2535?)

Anyone know about the limits of the fuel pump?

[franks]

wouldnt be worthwhile putting a GTR turbo on as they have a T2 flange and the RB25 needs a T3 flange (it could be the other way around) - so an adaptor plate needs to be made up.

best upgrade for the RB25 in regards to a bolt-on turbo, with an internal wastegate, would be HKS 2530, 2535 or 2540.

abo bob, are you coming to dinner tonite?

higher boost, 0.8bar and daily driven? im starting to find that the turbo won't even hold 0.9bar!!!

0.8bar with regular squirts and the turbo starts to whine like it has a leeking gasket somewhere. i almost think its the compressor or exhaust blade touching the housing :)

as for fuel pump, im on 200rwkw using stock fuel pump and injectors and i havent even maxed my injectors yet (according to powerfc). i'll be close though if i can run 1.0bar...

[Abo Bob]

Interesting. I've been hanging to check out your car man and I'll be there tonight. Also I think you might have something to say about mine when you hear it. I've had a whine (we'll find out tonight if it's the same one as yours) since I got the car.

Boost is stock and holds it fine. Car goes good but the guy I bought it off says the sound it makes is not normal and is curious to check it out at the next service.

[franks]

my car looks like a piece of shit at the moment nothing to write home to mum about thats for sure!!! sideskirts and rear pods are off, but, they'll be back on this saturday - should scrub up a little better

my turbo doesnt start whining until it hits 0.8 or so bar repeatedly :Paranoid: under normal driving conditions its fine...if yours is whining continuously on stock boost, then i suspect a dying turbo - good excuse to upgrade

[Gav]

Hello all,

Just like to have an idea on some weaknesses (if there is any) on skyline R34 GTTs ?  Other than the weight factor of course.

Only ONE turbo, only TWO wheel drive, doesn't have SIX throttle bodies :devfu:

Sorry - felt like a bit of stirring today. I actually thought long and hard a year or so ago about whether to by an R34GTT or R32 GTR. The GTT is still a great car with plenty of potential.

[51jay]

I agree with Gav. As for the wgt factor....it still goes harder than the R33. I got the jump on one at the dragstrip but he fairly blasted past me around the halfway

[Yotis]

Whew.... so far looks like I dont have a hard job later on in fixing up any weaknesses Thank you all for the valuable information.

BTW.. If memory did not fail me.. there was a skyline in the current special edition of HPI that has a r34 GTT engine in it and it was using 700cc injectors..

[Bass Junky]

"Other than the weight factor of course. "

Are you calling my car fat??

[AutoTrust]

the only weakness in any skyline is the clown in the drivers seat that insists on making it faster, sexier, louder, etc!!! oh and the plastic exhaust impeller that likes to turn into powder when given curry at higher boost settings!! and the fact that the rear tyres wear quickly..... Oops, no thats the driver again!

[Bass Junky]

Plastic exhaust impeller?? or ceramic exhaust turbine, and plastic compressor impeller ????

[franks]

i wouldnt think a plastic exhaust impeller would last very long...

[Yotis]

"Other than the weight factor of course. "

Are you calling my car fat??

Haha.. yes its fat.. then again so is mine