New to the JDM community! r32 gts4 rb26 (need help)

[Eddie99]

Hi all to the community, I am new in the JDM scene and i am so exited!
i would like some advice from all and possibly what i can do, will try to add as much as detail in for everyone !

I have recently purchased a r32 gts4 skyline with a rb26 in it. so the previous owner had it for 6 years and always serviced ect it every 5000kms, the engine now has 180 xxx kms on it. back to the question, he had issues with the twins so he removed them and bought a single turbo garret gtw3884 and a manifold and wastegate to suit. he then lost interest and the car sat for 6 months. i have purchased the car like this and went to 2 tuning shops these are my options

Also i have made contact and the previous owner is happy to give me the previous twin turbos (gt2859r-9) - 20 xxx kms old 

1) tune shop 1- chuck n5s 2860s turbos, artec aftermarket manifold, hpi dump pipe + tune (parts 6k) + labour 4k (with tuning)

2) tune shop 2- bring the car in (with the twins again) and they will have a look at it because it might be the load limit and the turbos might be fine. they also said i might have to look into a rebuild as its at 180 000kms.

3) ????

also its got a old school apexi fc commander and i am planning to get a haltec ecu, walbro fuel pump and a few other bits
mods that i also know the car has is 880cc injectors, oem high flow.

thanks everyone for reading this! i hope all is having a lovely day / night

[PranK]

Hi and welcome Eddie.

The big question here is - what are you trying to achieve with the car? Street, drag, track, drift? Big power, usable power? 

[Eddie99]

Hi mate, Thanks heaps! 

Honestly just a weekend car, id be happy with 350-400ish hp 

@PranK

Edited September 8, 2022 by Eddie99

[The Bogan]

Keep the single + Sell twins to people who want "retro" stuff = Profit

[GTSBoy]

Sell twins. Sell single. Buy G30 + decent manifold and gate. Boost off into the sunset.

[joshuaho96]

On 9/7/2022 at 11:48 PM, The Bogan said:

Keep the single + Sell twins to people who want "retro" stuff = Profit

Aren't -9s discontinued? Probably could get a solid 80-90% of what they went for when new if they have very little use on them.

[Eddie99]

is that true? how much can i sell em for they are less than 20 xxx kms old and are GT2859R-9 

@joshuaho96

@The Bogan

[Eddie99]

exactly same set up my mate said too, How much can i expect to push with that and a better ecu if needed 

@GTSBoy

[GTSBoy]

On 9/8/2022 at 5:31 PM, Eddie99 said:

How much can i expect to push with that and a better ecu if needed

Depends which G30 you buy. How much do you want? The largest is rated to 900 engine HP. You might be happier with something capable of only 660 HP (the smallest G30) and make anything up to that much.

You will want to ditch the injectors, even though they are "large enough", because highflows are AIDS, and there is no reason to cheap out and risk an engine these days. Good injectors are only ~$100 each these days.

 

[Eddie99]

true mate but with 660hp shouldnt the engine be forged to handle that power?

@GTSBoy

[joshuaho96]

On 9/8/2022 at 2:30 AM, Eddie99 said:

is that true? how much can i sell em for they are less than 20 xxx kms old and are GT2859R-9 

@joshuaho96

@The Bogan

I see them discontinued in some sites but not others. Not sure what's up with that. As long as people are still selling new ones it'll depress the price of used ones.

[Murray_Calavera]

On 9/9/2022 at 12:50 AM, Eddie99 said:

true mate but with 660hp shouldnt the engine be forged to handle that power?

@GTSBoy

If tuned well it won't need to be forged at that power level. E85 makes that power pretty easy these days. 

Upgraded head studs and gasket would be good to do. Strong chances of you lifting the head otherwise. 

[GTSBoy]

On 9/8/2022 at 10:50 PM, Eddie99 said:

true mate but with 660hp shouldnt the engine be forged to handle that power?

@GTSBoy

 

On 9/8/2022 at 10:29 PM, GTSBoy said:

and make anything up to that much

You do not have to run "rated" power with any turbo. But otherwise, what has been said above by Muzz is also true.