Hi all,
I've been reading up on your forums for a while now and figured it's time to make an account. Pretty awesome there's decades worth of (English) consolidated information on the R chassis, simplifying the ownership for newer American owners. I've had my R32 GT-R for about 3 years/7k KM now, and it's currently California emissions complaint(PITA). It's pretty much my weekend therapy cruiser.
Before the car was reverted to a CA legalized state, there was several aftermarket parts removed but, quite frankly, unknown parts may still be on the car. Before I bought the car, I was able to drive it once in it's modified/tuned state. Based off the powerband (~4.5k RPM peak boost), installed F-Con/EVC/HKS actuators/Sard 800cc Injectors, and spiked factory boost gauge, I think the turbos may be aftermarket. Butt dyno felt like 375-400whp. More on that later. Here's the configuration when I bought it: https://www.importavehicle.com/vehicles/363/1992-nissan
So, the true joy of Skyline ownership is beginning with some gearbox noise independent of RPM. I'm assuming throw out/thrust bearing over input shaft since it's a relatively consistent cadence and noise level. Either way, the box is coming out and I'm going to the drawing boards for a minor refresh project since "I'm already in there". I'm 99% going with a Nismo Twin non-competition model. There's a small chance I have a twin disk in it right now based on the floating disk chatter, quite forgiving engagement though.
Aside from addressing the clutch/gearbox, I'll be inspecting or considering upgrades for the following areas:
1. Inspect turbos while front pipe/transmission removed. Hoping a quick inspection of the exhaust wheels show they aren't ceramic, or I'll look for serials/codes.
2. Reinstall turbo back system. Already have the original RSR equal length (2x70mm to 80mm I think) the car came with. Will be buying a high flow cat (76mm) and likely a Fujitsubo exhaust (76mm). Not only do we have emissions issues here, we also have sound ordinances in some cities. I prefer a quiet-ish exhaust and not going for big power, so all good.
3. Replace coilovers. They ride like crap because of age and spring rates. A lot of the recommended brands you guys use aren't available here, like MCA, so I'll probably open a new thread to get some guidance.
4. Upgrade/refresh suspension components/bushings.
5. Basic engine health check. Compression, leakdown, leaks (if any), belts/hoses, etc.
6. Fluid flush, brakes, other misc. services.
6. Reinstall or buy injectors/buy new ecu and get tuned. No true power goals, just want it safe and flex fuel wouldn't hurt (it's $3.19/gallon for E85 vs $6/gallon for 91oct/95ron).
I have my work cut out for me. It'll be a lot of parts gathering and planning before I start working on it. Look forward to researching for my upcoming project.
Thanks for reading
