R34 Gtr Vspec Build

[wedge_r34gtr]

thanks matt - It gets better :-)

Edited September 24, 2012 by wedge_r34gtr

[34GeeTeeTee]

thanks matt - It gets better :-)

Am tuned to this build cant wait to see it in person!

[nomnomv8]

Nice looking pipes mate !! Btw where did you source the R-tune intake snorkle and how much was it if you dont mind me asking?? I am in the same situation as you in that department and have opted to make a custom box around my pods with a modified snorkle dumping into the box

[wedge_r34gtr]

Nice looking pipes mate !! Btw where did you source the R-tune intake snorkle and how much was it if you dont mind me asking?? I am in the same situation as you in that department and have opted to make a custom box around my pods with a modified snorkle dumping into the box

It wasn't cheap - just over $400 - I got it from nengun (RHDjapan also sells it). I um and erred about it for a few days as i couldn't find any results (besides the ones on the nismo website) but decided to grab it to give it a go. My intention is to run it back to back with the stock snorkle to see if there is any difference.

That's not a bad idea for a pod box - it would provide a nice cold air flow for them. The nismo intake might be a bit over priced for the function in this case and it may be better to grap a stock snorkle.

Mines also does an after market intake too - but this is carbon and about $900 from memory

[Piggaz]

The standard airbox is fine. Spend the money elsewhere.

[wedge_r34gtr]

The standard airbox is fine. Spend the money elsewhere.

Paul - Any idea what the stock airbox/snorkle is rougly good for - 350-400awkw was mentioned to me?

I've already bought it, so i guess i got a bit of nismo bling lol.

Edited September 24, 2012 by wedge_r34gtr

[Piggaz]

Paul - Any idea what the stock airbox/snorkle is rougly good for - 350-400awkw was mentioned to me?

I've already bought it, so i guess i got a bit of nismo bling lol.

Ive personally made 426 on -5's on about 23 psi. Racepace have done 460ish on -5's using a R33 GTR airbox IIRC.

[wedge_r34gtr]

Ive personally made 426 on -5's on about 23 psi. Racepace have done 460ish on -5's using a R33 GTR airbox IIRC.

Sweet! should be all good then. Although, I guess i did waste my money a bit then .

Edited September 24, 2012 by wedge_r34gtr

[Weapon]

Your not the first and won't be the last to spend useless money especially on a GTR.. We are all guilty of that every now and then lol

Looks really good so fa, although unique my only dislike are the rims lol However I see thats on the to do list so all is good

Will be interesting to see what your feedback is like with that transfer case mod and 400+ kw

[wedge_r34gtr]

Lol thanks mate. Yeah the rims are a hate of mine aswell, but getting the engine and running gear sorted is the priority at the moment.

I'm pretty keen on a set of black te37sl, but we'll see.

I'll defiantly report my feelings about the tc mod once it's running.

[Weapon]

Yea Sl's will look good against the silver thats for sure mate..

Will definitely be keeping tabs on this build

[SS8_Gohan]

mind if i ask how much the transfer mod was?? PM if you like

[wedge_r34gtr]

pm sent :-)

[nomnomv8]

Standard airbox is fine but sounds like shiet

Also interested in the transfer case mod as my box will most likely be coming off soon for a refurb might as well get the rest of the driveline sorted. Pm me also when you have some time

[wedge_r34gtr]

Block machining complete

Wasting no time after the hone, bottom end assembly began.

And I can’t forget the marketing shot for Nitto.

Edited September 26, 2012 by wedge_r34gtr

[34GeeTeeTee]

A maaaaaagaaaaaaaaaaawd! Looks awesome! So glad he got you pics throughout the build process!

[wedge_r34gtr]

Update - Everybody loves a good head (job).

At the same time I bought the r-tune intake, I wasted some more money on useless parts and sent Paul this photo saying I’ve just added 20kw to the engine.

Paul jokingly made the mistake of sending me back photo’s of a port job he’d done on a customers’ wrx engine saying “so did I”.

I hadn’t planned to get any head work done, but I don’t plan on drinking 16,000 schooners when going down the pub either, sometimes these things just happen. So a phone call later and Paul spent the next few days porting my head…. Sorry Paul.

Port job – some of these were taken before polishing

Then came a clean

Valve springs & retainers

Head assembly

And my finished extended sump

[wedge_r34gtr]

Assembly - Pictures speak for themselves (the hotside is my old turbo’s just for fitment etc)

I decided on VHT wrinkle red for the rocker covers. I was going to get the plenum done too, but decided against it. Not sure why. Also, the twin turbo pipe is just for show – The ARC piping kit replaces it.

[UWISSH!]

Looks good mate,

Who did the covers for you?

[wedge_r34gtr]

Thanks mate,

Paul sprayed the covers - his becoming master jack-of-all-trades