What Other Performance Mods To Make A Better R32 Gts-T?

[yoshiii335]

Hello

I have a r32 gts-t with pod, fmic return flow, full 3 inch turbo back exhaust with a split turbo down pipe, sports cat, after market blow off valve, coil packs moved to the outside of the engine next to the wind shield wiper motor with some kind of aftermarket ignition wires connecting them and the spark plugs( this was done by the previous owner), Nismo 2 Way LSD and now a electronic boost controller.

Besides getting a bigger turbo, metal head gasket, bigger injectors and higher flowing fuel pump, adjustable cam gears, after market cams, and a tune, what else can I do to increase the performance of this car? Engine wise or otherwise?

I want to keep up with Toyota MK IIs, Toyota Crowns, WRX STI, EVOs, Cameros, Chargers, Challangers and 370 Zs.

[hypergear]

If you want more power, do a high mount setup, and externally gated it. Cam shafts are not necessary.

[GTSBoy]

8" wide wheels, sticky tyres, teflon brake lines, BMC stopper, better pads, new brake fluid, full set of new suspension bushes, adjustable caster rods, HICAS delete.

All these things should get done before adding power.

[Blackkers]

Another thread and you don't seem to listen to advise anyway

[yoshiii335]

Another thread and you don't seem to listen to advise anyway

Whatever If you dont want to post dont, how do you know what I am listening to or not?

[yoshiii335]

8" wide wheels, sticky tyres, teflon brake lines, BMC stopper, better pads, new brake fluid, full set of new suspension bushes, adjustable caster rods, HICAS delete.

All these things should get done before adding power.

8" wide wheels, sticky tyres, teflon brake lines, BMC stopper, better pads, new brake fluid, full set of new suspension bushes, adjustable caster rods, HICAS delete.

All these things should get done before adding power.

Ok thanks

I have the hiscas delete, I am looking into Federals for the sticky tyres, I am looking into the steel brake lines, had to change the front upper arms to Nismo, my car failed inspection because a stock arm was bad. Nissan Japan wide was out of stock upper arms and they said that the Nismo bushing would not fit stock arms. So I ordered the Nismo upper arms. I am going to put Nismo suspension on. I have the rear upper arms also. So buying all of the arms slowly.

My shocks are HKS Hypermax IIIs. Are adjustable caster rods the same as tie rod ends(pillow ball ends)? If so I dont want to put aftermarket on again. My first r32 gts-t I put aftermarket adjustable ones on and it was great for cornering but the ride sucked. Its was too hard.

I am looking into the BMC stopper also.

I put the metal subframe bushing spacers on the whole rear subframe to help until I get the new bushings from Nismo.

8" tires would be 225's? I have 214 17 45 on the front and 225( or 235) 17 45 on the back. I think I have AA rated tires on front and back. They are good brands. But I am going for the Federals.

Thanks

Edited August 12, 2014 by yoshiii335

[GTSBoy]

Caster rods are the rods that run forward from the (front) lower control arms to the front ends of the chassis rails. They control the fore-aft motion of the front suspension (ie there should be none!). When they are not adjustable (stock) they do not allow you to adjust caster - they just set it at whatever the factory decided was good +/- the huge amount of slop provided by the OEM hydrolastic bushes. Adjustable caster rods (which would have rose joints on the front end, yes) are much much better. They allow you to add a little extra caster (always desirable) and they replace the sloppy bush with a nice hard metal joint. Because of where they are they don't actually take a lot of the ride load, so they don't contribute to vibration and harshness. I use them. I would not put rose jointed suspension arms anywhere else on a road car though.

8" wide wheels means 8" wide wheels. Not tyres. The tyres you then put on thos wheels are somewhat up to you, especially depending on whether you choose 16", 17" or 18" wheels. 16x8 is same size as R32 GTR and works well with the standard GTR tyre size of 225/50-16. 17x8 is same as R32 GTR Vspec and works well with 235/45-17. These are both alomst exactly the same rolling diameter as the original GTSt size (205/55-16).

When you say "Federal" - which tyre are you talking about? The RSR or something else?

[yoshiii335]

Caster rods are the rods that run forward from the (front) lower control arms to the front ends of the chassis rails. They control the fore-aft motion of the front suspension (ie there should be none!). When they are not adjustable (stock) they do not allow you to adjust caster - they just set it at whatever the factory decided was good +/- the huge amount of slop provided by the OEM hydrolastic bushes. Adjustable caster rods (which would have rose joints on the front end, yes) are much much better. They allow you to add a little extra caster (always desirable) and they replace the sloppy bush with a nice hard metal joint. Because of where they are they don't actually take a lot of the ride load, so they don't contribute to vibration and harshness. I use them. I would not put rose jointed suspension arms anywhere else on a road car though.

8" wide wheels means 8" wide wheels. Not tyres. The tyres you then put on thos wheels are somewhat up to you, especially depending on whether you choose 16", 17" or 18" wheels. 16x8 is same size as R32 GTR and works well with the standard GTR tyre size of 225/50-16. 17x8 is same as R32 GTR Vspec and works well with 235/45-17. These are both alomst exactly the same rolling diameter as the original GTSt size (205/55-16).

When you say "Federal" - which tyre are you talking about? The RSR or something else?

Yes the RSR, the sticky ones.

Oh ok I understand now. How about the Nismo caster arms? If I do put adjusting I can only go with IKEYA formula, because they are the only aftermarket suspension parts company that is legal for road use besides Nismo.

Ok wheel size.

So for the 17x8 the 235/45-17 can fit on the front or is this the back?

Edited August 13, 2014 by yoshiii335

[GTSBoy]

Ikeya Formula caster rods will be perfect. I wouldn't use the Nismo ones. They're just a version of the OEM one effectively.

17x8 and 235/45-17 will fit all the way around the car. You do not want smaller tyres at the front of an R32 anyway. R32s tend to like to understeer. You need all the tyre you can get at both ends.

[Blackkers]

Whatever If you dont want to post dont, how do you know what I am listening to or not?

I among others have given you plenty of advice but you continue to ask the same questions..

also try google.jp once in a while

[Hattori Hanzo 69]

Rb25 Neo

GTX42

E85

[yoshiii335]

I among others have given you plenty of advice but you continue to ask the same questions..

also try google.jp once in a while

Thank you for any all advice you have given me, but the questions I am asking are ones that I have never asked before. I haved learned lots and now have a clearer understanding of what is good to do.

[yoshiii335]

Rb25 Neo

GTX42

E85

Thanks

But too expensive for the conversion here in Japan. Plus the yearly taxes involved the registration fee. Better to put a 26 if going to pay the money.

[GTSBoy]

Thank you for any all advice you have given me, but the questions I am asking are ones that I have never asked before. I haved learned lots and now have a clearer understanding of what is good to do.

I think you will find that the main issue that people are having with your many threads is that, whilst they are questions that YOU have never asked here before, they are in fact questions that have been asked on here MANY times before. As such, the answers already exist in written form that you can read if you'd just search.

I, myself, have been quite forebearing with you instead of arking up at you and telling you to search. The frustration of Blakkers and co is starting to become apparent however. In addition, you keep coming back talking about cams and cam gears and so on in the new threads, despite having been told in previous threads that cams will not help you.

[yoshiii335]

I think you will find that the main issue that people are having with your many threads is that, whilst they are questions that YOU have never asked here before, they are in fact questions that have been asked on here MANY times before. As such, the answers already exist in written form that you can read if you'd just search.

I, myself, have been quite forebearing with you instead of arking up at you and telling you to search. The frustration of Blakkers and co is starting to become apparent however. In addition, you keep coming back talking about cams and cam gears and so on in the new threads, despite having been told in previous threads that cams will not help you.

Hello

I have researched here and on other forums but the questions I have specifically there are no clear answers. I have spent hours researching on this site and others. If I ask questions, its because I cannot find the answer or I dont understand.

Thank you for helping, I have learned lots.

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[gtr jet]

Hello

I have a r32 gts-t with pod, fmic return flow, full 3 inch turbo back exhaust with a split turbo down pipe, sports cat, after market blow off valve, coil packs moved to the outside of the engine next to the wind shield wiper motor with some kind of aftermarket ignition wires connecting them and the spark plugs( this was done by the previous owner), Nismo 2 Way LSD and now a electronic boost controller.

Besides getting a bigger turbo, metal head gasket, bigger injectors and higher flowing fuel pump, adjustable cam gears, after market cams, and a tune, what else can I do to increase the performance of this car? Engine wise or otherwise?

I want to keep up with Toyota MK IIs, Toyota Crowns, WRX STI, EVOs, Cameros, Chargers, Challangers and 370 Zs.

MORE BOOST!

[Kanaric]

Hello

I have a r32 gts-t with pod, fmic return flow, full 3 inch turbo back exhaust with a split turbo down pipe, sports cat, after market blow off valve, coil packs moved to the outside of the engine next to the wind shield wiper motor with some kind of aftermarket ignition wires connecting them and the spark plugs( this was done by the previous owner), Nismo 2 Way LSD and now a electronic boost controller.

Besides getting a bigger turbo, metal head gasket, bigger injectors and higher flowing fuel pump, adjustable cam gears, after market cams, and a tune, what else can I do to increase the performance of this car? Engine wise or otherwise?

I want to keep up with Toyota MK IIs, Toyota Crowns, WRX STI, EVOs, Cameros, Chargers, Challangers and 370 Zs.

Where are you? Canada?

It would not be hard to keep up with Chargers and Challengers, lol. Most are V6s, most of the V8 ones are R/Ts which are 4000lb cars with 375 crank hp and 5 speed auto trans. Modded STIs or stock?

If you want to keep up with those cars you might be able to do it with your mods now + powerfc and boost controller. However you probably will be needing a turbo upgrade like you said you are going to get. I don't see what you need to ask here, everything is obvious. Brakes, tires, suspension, etc you have everything else. IDK what laws are in Japan but on my car in the US I have 235/45/17 f and 255/40/17 r setup on Kumho Ecsta XS tires which most local autocross people use and they are exellent and inexpensive. Only needed to roll the rear.

Rb25 Neo

GTX42

E85

Overkill.

Thanks

But too expensive for the conversion here in Japan. Plus the yearly taxes involved the registration fee. Better to put a 26 if going to pay the money.

You live in Japan as a citizen or english teacher or are you like some American in the military or something? I wouldn't own this car if I lived in Japan and wasn't in the US military, the amount you have to pay isn't worth what you get in a RB20 car as there are many many many better options. Unless you are american and want to bring it back with you you have picked the wrong car to make massive power and drag race new Camaros and Mustangs.

Edited August 16, 2014 by Kanaric