R33 Gtst, A Few Questions

[vxsr33]

Does anyone know what power level a gtr fuel pump (unsure which model gtr pump it is) in a r33 gtst will support up to? Would 250rwkw be fine?

I think i got ripped off hard by a tuner when i first got my car, he took my new bosch 040 (I think) pump and said he put in a gtr pump instead, he said the bosch one was too big for 180rwkw. Plus he charged me $300

[GTSBoy]

You got ripped. 040 is a perfect replacement pump for that sort of power. I put one in my R32 when it was still making not much more than 140rwkW as an RB20.

[tridentt150v]

Does anyone know what power level a gtr fuel pump (unsure which model gtr pump it is) in a r33 gtst will support up to? Would 250rwkw be fine?

I think i got ripped off hard by a tuner when i first got my car, he took my new bosch 040 (I think) pump and said he put in a gtr pump instead, he said the bosch one was too big for 180rwkw. Plus he charged me $300

Sure did.............don't go back to that shop. If you do you will eventually end up with a tow away [as he steadily strips parts off your car over time].

I would also question if he did actually put in a gtr pump, have you seen it? Can you be sure?

Dodgy as!!!

Tell us where you are located [generally] and ask for tuners in your area that others use.

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

Does anyone know what power level a gtr fuel pump (unsure which model gtr pump it is) in a r33 gtst will support up to? Would 250rwkw be fine?

I think i got ripped off hard by a tuner when i first got my car, he took my new bosch 040 (I think) pump and said he put in a gtr pump instead, he said the bosch one was too big for 180rwkw. Plus he charged me $300

LOL dafaq?

[vxsr33]

Yeah, im a massive idiot for letting him rip me off like that. He even lied and told me to use my petrol up so it would be easier for him to drop the fuel tank. Even though you dont need to to change the fuel pump!

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

where did you go?

[admS15]

Name and shame time.

[vxsr33]

Sure did.............don't go back to that shop. If you do you will eventually end up with a tow away [as he steadily strips parts off your car over time].

I would also question if he did actually put in a gtr pump, have you seen it? Can you be sure?

Dodgy as!!!

Tell us where you are located [generally] and ask for tuners in your area that others use.

Yeah i will never go there again. I usually do everything myself and always have a go, but in this case i was impatient and just wanted the car to run right again.

I only took his word for it, the car hasnt had any issues since and i notice the fuel pump is more audible.

I live in melbourne western suburbs. I was planning on getting the car tuned at chequered tuning when i get everything together.

[vxsr33]

where did you go?

The place was called garageworx in hoppers crossing.

[GTSBoy]

I only took his word for it, the car hasnt had any issues since and i notice the fuel pump is more audible.

See this is an interesting point. GTR fuel pumps aren't real noisy. My 040 (in tank obviously) can be heard running from anywhere within 10m of the car.

[tridentt150v]

told me to use my petrol up so it would be easier for him to drop the fuel tank. Even though you dont need to to change the fuel pump!

Better if your fuel is low, helps to find the clip and release the slide bracket etc. Plus you can put your hands down in the tank and check how the sock and pump are sitting afterwards.

I had a Nismo pump that got louder and louder over time. Swapped it for a Walbro - one of the new type turbine ones- and can't hardly hear it.

[vxsr33]

See this is an interesting point. GTR fuel pumps aren't real noisy. My 040 (in tank obviously) can be heard running from anywhere within 10m of the car.

Its not overly loud, but you can definitely hear it. Does the loud 040 get annoying or is it ok?

[GTSBoy]

It doesn't annoy me. It is quite loud in the car though. I have tinnitus from years of driving with the fuel pump, exhaust (which is not too loud but does add to the volume) the noisy arse tyres I usually use and the stereo wound up to 95% output to try to hear it over the mechanical din.

[vxsr33]

Im about to swap a hypergear r34 highflow into my 33 gtst. Ive looked in the hypergear thread for info but there is so much information and i cant really find anything on installation.

I just want to know what to look out for, what parts i will need and should i be replacing the turbo and manifold gaskets? And if anyone can link me to info or a tutorial that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[admS15]

It will pretty much bolt straight up with the braided oil line hg supplies you with. one of the water lines has to be slightly manipulated into place. Other than that it is 100% bolt on. It would be wise to replace all the gaskets and even exhaust manifold studs while you're there. I decided not too replace the studs on mine, a few months later a couple of them snapped and I had to do the whole job again. It's well worth taking the extra time and spending that little bit more and getting it done right so you don't have dramas later on.

[chiksluvit]

Doing the water lines back up can be ugly too if you can't get the bolt in on 90 degree angle

easier if you just get a braided line to replace the one closer to the engine, so you just have to manipulate the angle of the turbo to do up the outer one closer to the strut tower

and yes change all the bolts and gaskets, rest is straight forward

[vxsr33]

Thanks a lot fellas i appreciate the help.

Where would be the best place to get the braided lines and also which gaskets will i need besides the manifold and head studs as they were changed about 10,000km ago.

[chiksluvit]

I got mine off ebay, mamba makes a good kit comes with studs, lines, and even oil drain

I only used one water line out of the kit, studs and the oil drain gasket

[vxsr33]

I got mine off ebay, mamba makes a good kit comes with studs, lines, and even oil drain

I only used one water line out of the kit, studs and the oil drain gasket

Ok great i see the kit on ebay i will look into it

Thanks again : )

[vxsr33]

A have a problem guys, one of the bolts attaching the downpipe to the turbo is snapped off. Any way of getting it out? Im guessing im going to have to drill it out.