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R32 GTST - 600KW+ RB28/CD009 Build
TurboTapin replied to TurboTapin's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
Bon took me a little while to figure out how to get a link from a Facebook post. Just to clarify the comments are on the original post about them partnering up with Speedtek. Not much love it seems. ‼ NEW BRAND RELEASE ‼ We're thrilled... - Platinum Racing Products | Facebook -
R32 GTST - 600KW+ RB28/CD009 Build
TurboTapin replied to TurboTapin's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
If ever you want a good laugh, go read the comments on PRP's Facebook post about the partnership with Speedtek. -
R32 GTST - 600KW+ RB28/CD009 Build
TurboTapin replied to TurboTapin's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
Yes, that's the one! Thanks. I remember going Speedtek over Neat due to the price but clearly it didn't pay off. Fun fact, PRP started distributing Speedtek parts back in August. Now there's no mention of them anywhere on their site. I don't want to speculate but all I can say is it didn't take long for that partnership to go awry. -
R32 GTST - 600KW+ RB28/CD009 Build
TurboTapin replied to TurboTapin's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
That's unfortunate to hear, yet I'm not surprised :/. As for the S14 final drive, I don't want to lose out on another summer. My assembler wants the diff out and so do I. If the 4.08 ends up being a pain, i'll deal with it next winter. There's also another Australian company that makes R32 billet final drives. I can't remember the name though. -
R32 GTST - 600KW+ RB28/CD009 Build
TurboTapin replied to TurboTapin's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
Unlike the US, we've had skylines here for decades. Parts are somewhat easily found. I also have a new Nismo 1.5way LSD which wouldn't fit in a 350z diff. It would end up costing me a lot more with no little benefit. If it ends up confirmed that the Speedtek parts are the issue, I might be making a flight over to Australia for the pleasure of tossing the parts through their window. Reading up on them more and more, I see I should have avoided them from the beginning. -
R32 GTST - 600KW+ RB28/CD009 Build
TurboTapin replied to TurboTapin's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
My assembler called me yesterday to state he's taking the week off. (He's on the verge of retirement). He also unfortunately told me that the next time he works on my diff will be the last as it's becoming a waist of time for him. With this in mind, I purchased a 4.08 Nissan ring and pinion and another new pinion bearing. So whether it's the pinion or bearing, next time he touches the diff he should have all the replacement parts needed. My Speedtek was a 3.3, so 4.08 isn't the final drive I was really aiming for with my CD009 but I should have a bit more gear then the original 4.3. I also bought a complete used low km S13 VLSD 4.08 diff as a backup... Just in case. Winter tire laws are over here in 3 weeks and I'll be damned if I'm not driving my car by then. -
R32 GTST - 600KW+ RB28/CD009 Build
TurboTapin replied to TurboTapin's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
My assembler finally got around to my diff on Friday and wouldn't you know, there's still issues with the new parts sent by Speedtek... It seems the pinion gear has bad runout with the shaft itself. He's going to pull it apart again today and confirm with the shaft on a V block in the small chance it's actually a pinion bearing manufacturing defect but I'm not holding my breath. If this is the case, I'll push for a refund and look elsewhere. As I'm sure this process will take months yet again, I'm going to go pickup another stock r32 vlsd locally and run that this summer so I can at least get the car on a dyno and enjoy it this summer. -
Vehicle with air pressure sensors?How do i go about new wheels?
TurboTapin replied to HYBRID VL's topic in R35 GTR
New wheels as in season (Winter/Summer)? If so, no. Moving them that often will destroy them. TPMS valve stems are surprisingly fragile. If this is from an old set to a new set of wheels that will remain on the car all year round, then yes you can move them. Depending on the vehicle and year, you may have to reteach them if they change position. This can be done without any special tools on older Nissans (Jumper under dash that you ground out 5x) and does not apply to newer Nissans (They self-learn as you drive). -
Drive By Wire Conversion options
TurboTapin replied to outsidergarage's topic in R Series (R30, R31, R32, R33, R34)
I run one of your R32 350Z Pedal/Bosch 82mm kits. I'm very happy with the kit and more so now with the revised pedal adapter plate. I'd definitely recommend it. -
That's not entirely true.... I've owned three Atoto head units and one of them has worked well 😆
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The Tragic Story of the Boy and His RB30
TurboTapin replied to Radical_Goodspeed's topic in Engines & Forced Induction
Although they do seem to work, I personally would never trust epoxies on a block. I would constantly be concerned every drive is my last. Although cast iron is a pain in the rear to weld, it's very doable and this small part looks like a perfect candidate. I would also put more faith in brazing it vs a 2 part epoxy as well which will still require a lot of pre heat and post slow cool but would be easier to do. -
I hate to disappoint, but my 272 9.30 lift Kelford cams idle butter smooth. I doubt your 260 Poncams will lump, unless idle control gets funny. I also watched the street syndicate video a few days ago that was posted here and he does a decent job of explaining how to set up rotational idle. You should be set.
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Howdy from Texas. Just bought a clean low mileage E-WGNC34
TurboTapin replied to ATX-RS4's topic in Introduce yourself
Nice car! Welcome. -
Hello from the US - looking to buy ER34
TurboTapin replied to Charlie26's topic in Introduce yourself
I presumed most Americans imported their skylines from Canada since we've had them around for decades. We have a plethora of JDM shops in Montreal that export to the US. Just food for thought. I'm constantly selling parts to Americans on FB groups as it seems you guys cannot buy OEM JDM parts direct from the dealer, which I still have a hard time believing. -
I run a 6boost twin gate manifold with a 4" downpipe and retained AC. I went with 2x 45's as well but it hugs the firewall a lot more then what you have pictured. I'm roughly 10mm from the rubber air conditioning drain but with heat wrap on the downpipe, it's fine.
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One piece drive shaft
TurboTapin replied to Predator1's topic in Suspension, braking, tyres and drivetrain
Have you verified your driveshaft uni angle? With my single piece driveshaft on an R32, angle between trans and diff was far from ideal. I had to drop the engine a bit (Slotted out engine mounts) to get proper angle of -2/+2 between the two. -
R32 GTST - 600KW+ RB28/CD009 Build
TurboTapin replied to TurboTapin's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
I received the replacement gear and pinion from Speedtek. My diff assembler is currently working on it. I've been having an intrusive thought of replacing my gen2 6466 with a Next Gen 6670. They're sales pitch is it's rated for 1100hp and spools like a gen2 6466. The car will be sitting in the garage until spring anyways... I'm not 100% sold on the idea yet but leaning towards it. Even if it does spool a little later, I would welcome it for torque management as my current gen2 6466 spools much faster then originally anticipated. Anyone looking for a well priced gen2 6466 with ~500km's at low boost ? 😅 -
Emanage Ulitimate IGN cut help
TurboTapin replied to Inxlusion's topic in General Automotive Discussion
First time I've ever heard an Emanage refered to as an EMU. I should have read the title. I thought we were talking about an Ecumaster EMU, which are great. I agree, they're garbage. -
Emanage Ulitimate IGN cut help
TurboTapin replied to Inxlusion's topic in General Automotive Discussion
Since when are EMU's considered no bueno? What's wrong with them? -
V36 350gt tow a jetski?
TurboTapin replied to Luke1738's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
After a quick google search, they sell many tow bars for them, but the maximum towing capacity is 1000lb's. Just shy of 500kg. More than likely be just fine.