Just got r33 gtst allready have an oil leak. Need help/advice

[oweban]

Probably true - I don't know anything about hyper gear so can't really speak for or against them

[bitz]

6 minutes ago, KiwiRS4T said:

Obviously you won't be using the "performance shop" that sold you the car. Can't suggest a shop in Adelaide but would say Hypergear will give you better bang for buck than GCG.

No, I won't be using them. Im in for Sydney for the record. 

[oweban]

Lots of good places around Sydney - whereabouts in syd are you?

[bitz]

North Sydney, which makes things bloody hard.

[oweban]

One of the saunsw regulars is from cammeray - I'll ask him who he goes/went to.

[bitz]

Cheers mate. Really appreciate it. 

[inmaniac]

Do NOT go the G2. Waste of time and money.

Get the G3. I've got it, responsiveness is still great with minimal mods and you've got a higher boost limit.

[bitz]

7 minutes ago, inmaniac said:

Do NOT go the G2. Waste of time and money.

Get the G3. I've got it, responsiveness is still great with minimal mods and you've got a higher boost limit.

 

I was leaning towards that, that's good to know. I was planning on giving them a call tommorow to pick their brains.

I don't have the funds to do everything at once so I was thinking of doing the turbo first incase this noisy stock one detonates and causes more problems. Is there any potential issues running something like a g3 on a stock side mount and ecu for a while?

[GTofuS-T]

On a stock ecu you'll have to keep the boost at or not much above standard, so the side mount will be fine.

[oweban]

Without a boost controller the solenoid will lock it off anyway

Unless f**k the solenoid f**k the IWG open that bitch up and baaaaang

[inmaniac]

12 hours ago, bitz said:

 

I was leaning towards that, that's good to know. I was planning on giving them a call tommorow to pick their brains.

I don't have the funds to do everything at once so I was thinking of doing the turbo first incase this noisy stock one detonates and causes more problems. Is there any potential issues running something like a g3 on a stock side mount and ecu for a while?

You'll be tempted to up the boost, but if you can resist that temptation then no, no issue.

The problem you will have is that the G3 comes with an 18psi spring. Additionally, if you go the route I did and ask for an OEM spring, you'll have problems with boost control later and need an aftermarket wastegate (which is what I did).

So, you have 2 options here:

1. Get the G3 now and ask for an OEM spring. This gives you reliability for the moment, but means you'll need $100-$150 for an aftermarket wastegate later.

2. Wait until you have the other supporting mods, then get the G3 with the 18psi spring.

If I was you, I'd wait. I suggest reading my build thread (linked in sig) about why you should do things right and be patient. It's worth it in the end mate.

[bitz]

Im going to sneak her into work late saturday /sunday and stick her on a hoist and go to town with a mate that knows a bit more than me. Just noticed shes loosing coolant aswell (out the bottom thank god) So probably got a lot of fixes before i even start to think of mods. Given how shit this car has turned out to be i might make a new thread under "restorations" lol and document it as i go along if anybody would be interested.

Edited September 1, 2017 by bitz

[inmaniac]

Yeah mate, I'm sure lots of people would be interested in a thread following what you're doing.

100% - fix your problems first. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that modifications, especially for power, just put more stress on your vehicle, so it needs to be in tip-top shape first before planning anything.

Whenever I buy a car, I ensure I go through everything I can from tip to tale. If it has an unknown service history (like this one sounds) I'd be considering a major service including all belts, water pump, etc before considering any mods.

Lots of work and lots of love required, but it'll be worth it in the end!

[oweban]

then you can go and do dumb things like getting brand new GTR rear guards and getting them retrofitted... _looks at self sadly_

[bitz]

Time will tell. Just found out I can't use the hoist at work due to insurance stuff 

Il get under her tommorow as best as I can with a scissor jack on the street to change oil and plugs and find the source of this coolant leak.  If I find anymore dodgy shit I'm tempted to sell it and buy a better example. Fingers crossed it doesn't come to that.