[R32 GTR Engine Build in the U.S.]

She's coming along!  The waiting is the hardest part...

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

@Defiance772 Did you buy a car?  

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

2 hours ago, Defiance772 said:

I’m looking at a car tho at an import place nearby on Monday so hopefully I leave there with a r32.

Be very careful if you’re dealing with Montu Motors. While they do have some good cars, they also tend to have some pretty bad ones, and you have to know what to look for. Unfortunately they represent all their cars as being really good, and that’s just not the case. 
 

[R32 GTR Engine Build in the U.S.]

Quick progress update:  

This process has taken much longer than anticipated, but the end is finally near!  The machine work was recently completed and the engine is being assembled.  Since I've waited this long I decided not to postpone the cams and E85, so on with Tomei 262 cams and a set of Tomei springs and cam gears.  Chassis mods include Fortune Auto 500 series coils, a set of 17" RPF1's, GKTech front upper control arms, new OEM tie-rods, and GKTech HICAS delete.  

Here are a few pics of the progress (the car on the lift is prior to coilovers being installed).  I can't wait to get behind the wheel again!  

 

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

On 9/21/2020 at 9:26 AM, LiteraCola said:

Definitely let me know when you get it back on the road; I'd love to meet up and check that thing out! 

Car is almost done!  I'm planning to pick it up next weekend and I can't wait.  How's it going over there in KG?  You still driving the R33 or have you put it away for the winter?

[Hello From The UK]

Welcome!

I can't wait until we're able to import Stageas to the states! I'm a wagon enthusiast...

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

3 hours ago, LiteraCola said:

Definitely let me know when you get it back on the road; I'd love to meet up and check that thing out! 

I certainly will.  I haven't seen an R33 up close, other than spotting one on the highway, so I'm excited to see yours!  

 

Check out the build thread:

https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/481155-r32-gtr-engine-build-in-the-us/

[Sam's R32 Gtr N1]

Very nice car! Looks awesome

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

58 minutes ago, LiteraCola said:

I've been driving the nuts off mine, all over the place

I'm jealous! I didn't get much seat time before the bearings retired lol. I'll definitely make up for the lost time though! 

 

 

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

1 hour ago, True Slide said:

I got the date wrong, its OCT 4 not sept for the skyline meet. in NJ

I've had to adjust my expectations on this projects timeline, and I'm not hopeful to have my car back that soon, but maybe I'll get lucky. 

[R32 GTR Engine Build in the U.S.]

As you may have seen in the Newbie section, I recently imported a beautiful, one-owner R32 from Japan and, wouldn't you know it, I spun a couple of bearings after just a week of driving.  I wasn't planning to rebuild so quickly, but I guess that's how it goes with these cars.  Because I was concerned about prolonging the life of the motor, I had already purchased a Haltech, Koyo radiator, fuel filter, spark plugs, wide band, boost controller, etc. - just the basics for a healthy stock motor - and was scheduled for a tune, but never made it that far.  Fortunately I was just outside of the driveway when I felt it go so I was able to shut it down immediately, preventing a more catastrophic failure like a rod through the block.  

I debated tackling the rebuild myself with a mechanic friend who's a Nissan wiz, but ultimately decided to have it done by the pro's at Driver Motorsports in Virginia, USA.  If you haven't already checked them out then do yourself a favor right now! Driver Motorsports Website & Driver Motorsports YouTube.  I quickly fell way down the rabbit hole and this has turned into much more than I had originally planned, but isn't that how it always happens?  My goal is to retain a fairly stock or OE appearance, but I need mo powa babeh!  As I write this post the block is at the machine shop patiently awaiting it's turn, and I hope to have the car back with enough time to rack-up a few miles (km's) before winter is here.  Fingers crossed!

About the build:

CP pistons (86.5mm)

Manley rods

JHH block brace

ARP studs & bolts

Tomei gaskets

Nitto 1.1mm oil gallery restrictor

Ross head drain

Driver Motorsports custom catch can w/ sump drain

Nitto oil pump

Trust extended sump

Twin low-mount 2860R-5’s

ID1050’s w/ DW400 pump

NGK 7’s

Fluidampr crank pulley

Oil filter relocation

Haltech Platinum Pro ECU

Koyo radiator

Infiniti J30 fuel filter

Apex-i pod filters

AEM wide-band

AEM boost controller

Spec twin disc clutch

Cube short shifter

GKTech HICAS delete

GKTech front uppers

New inner & outer tie-rods

All new poly bushings

New rotors w/ Hawk pads

Fresh tires (tyres?)

Tomei cams, cam gears, and valve springs

E85 conversion

Fortune Auto coilovers

17" RPF1's 

 

 

Future Mods:

Somehow address the transmission (likely just a set of gears)

Maybe a big single turbo at some point (and bigger intercooler)

Address the cosmetic issues of a nearly 30/yo car

BBS LM's!

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

1 hour ago, LiteraCola said:

Hey dude, any word on the car yet? 

Sadly, no update at the moment.  Block has been at the machine shop since late August, but they're typically a 3-4 weeks turnaround time.  Hopefully soon though!

How are you enjoying yours?  Anything new?  

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

On 8/14/2020 at 7:58 PM, True Slide said:

Maryland is fairly close to me. Im in central nj and in September there will be a 2nd annual skyline meet if your interested

That sounds awesome, definitely interested. I'm hoping to have my car back mid,September

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

30 minutes ago, LiteraCola said:

Haha yes sir! Nice to see another skyline owner  so close! I’m over in MD a lot since I work over there, and my family is still there. 

Very cool! I've seen two R32's in Waldorf within the last two months, and a close friend of mine has a 32 and a 35, so there are a few in the area. We'll have to do a meet-up/cruise when I get my car back. Hopefully by end of September. 

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

13 minutes ago, LiteraCola said:

Welcome dude! I just popped up here recently as I’m a new Skyline owner myself. I’m in VA, but grew up in MD. What part of MD, if you don’t mind me asking? 

Haha I grew up in Virginia but moved to Maryland two years ago. I'm in Southern Maryland, Hughesville area.  You're just over the Harry Nice then, right?

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

1 hour ago, Cones said:

button end

*bottom end

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

1 hour ago, Old man 32 GTR said:

I’m guessing PRP block brace? -5’s are nice if you want to stay twins, but since it’s out... a single turbo conversion with a precision 64/66 would be even nicer. ?

welcome aboard 

I did give some consideration to a single turbo setup. No question they make power more efficiently, but I'm happy with a mild build at this point.  Also, retaining a fairly stock appearance is appealing to me so I decided to stick with the low mount twins. The forged internals and brace leave me the option to go nuts if I ever change my mind down the road. But that's assuming my wife let's me have access to the savings account again....  

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

26 minutes ago, Ben C34 said:

?

The front differential is integrated into the sump and, at higher HP levels, the twisting force can cause the block to flex and potentially crack. The brace is a billet girdle that reinforces the button end to prevent the twisting/cracking.  Mine is from JHH Racing. 

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

56 minutes ago, Matty George said:

Holy shit that’s no good. What are your plans with the car in the future

It's at a shop now in queue for the teardown, and it has quickly turned into one of those "since the motor is out" situations.  But if I'm going spend the money to rebuild the motor I should do it properly, right?  Forged internals, addressing the oiling issues, block brace, -5's, fuel, clutch, etc., etc. 

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

1 hour ago, Matty George said:

Hey man congratulations on the purchase. Nothing like a pure white GTR32. I have one as well exactly the same. Enjoy the ride and the moding journey. The cash goes pretty quick but the car goes even quicker??

You're not kidding. I'm learning that lesson very quickly - spun a bearing after less than 500 miles of driving.  ?

[Hi from the US; childhood dream car bought!]

Nice car!  

[Newb from Maryland, USA]

Hello to all!  My name is Tim and I recently imported an R32 GTR from Japan.  I am a lifelong car enthusiast and, like many enthusiasts my age, the Skyline has been a dream car since my Gran Turismo gaming days.  I have already spent countless hours reading through this forum, and I will continue to do-so, but I created this profile so I can be a contributor as well.  Hopefully a good one.  Cheers!