Big Rizza

Just thought I would refresh your memory a bit!!! Anyways, I've got an R32 GTS-T sedan in WA (that's the big one on the left ). I bought it wingless and see no reason to add one on. Just haven't felt the need for more down force in my daily driven vehicle...

I think you'll find all comments were made in fun and were not meant to offend. EDIT: Oh, and yes it is possible to fit a GTR bodykit on a GTS-T.

Shop around and you might find an S13 with a lot of that stuff already done to it, such as audio upgrades, engine power ups, bodykits, rims etc. It might not be EXACTLY how you want it, but you'll save heaps if a previous owner has done it for you. EDIT: Also, 200rwkw at 17 years old is asking for trouble, whether it be traffic infringements, defects, accident, injury, or worse...

I looked into this a while back and Distinctive Car Imports & Auto Wholesale in Western Australia are both working on SEVS compliance as we speak (type? read?). DCI should have their demo in stock already. Im sure other states would have workshops working hard too. Patience... In the mean time you can wet your appetite with info from http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/ ----------- After a long wait, the Toyota Aristo (Lexus GS300) has been ruled as eligible for import under SEVS for May 1991 to August 1997 models (JZS147 and UZS143). The Aristo is a luxury automatic transmission only 4-door sedan which was produced in RWD with the same famous 3.0 L straight 6 twin turbo and non turbo engines available in the Supra as well as the impressive 4.0 L V8 powerplant used in the Soarer (available in the 4WD model only): Twin turbo JZS147 2JZ-GTE 3lt 206KW/1680kg IL6 Engine -122kw/tonne. Non turbo JZS147 2JZ-GE 3lt 169kW/1580kg IL6 Engine - 107kw/tonne. 4WD UZS143 1UZ-FE4ltr 191 kW/1 740kg V8 Engine -109kw/tonne. We are aware of at least one workshop with two Aristos already here for SEVS testing. But it may still be some time (possibly another 6 to 12 months) before the first workshop is approved to comply this model. Once this happens, we will then be able to source them to order directly from auction, for import to Australia. We will provide a further update to our Mailing List to let you know as soon as it can be done, so stay tuned. The vehicles are great value in Japan and with about 200+ to choose from at auction each week they will start from as little as $13,000 complied. With the performance of a Supra in an unassuming 4-door sedan with leather and sunroof options, these will make excellent family cars and are destined to become extremely popular in Australia as they will be one of the best value for money imports available. With plenty of power from factory they can also be easily and reliably upgraded just like the Supra, with a full range of bolt on upgrades available off the shelf. If you are interested to see what is available at auction in Japan and the sale prices, please ask for a free 7-day trial of our auction search system for this model. Given the level of interest to recent free trial offers, we are limiting this to the first 100 people to respond. Some basics on Aristos with a couple of quick links: http://www.toyotaimportsforum.co.uk/aristo/index.htm http://superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/130_0508_nob/ Article about modifying and drifting the later model (which is not eligible for import but the information is comparable to the JZS147) Of course, plenty more information is available on the net.

How about building an R324 using the Bee*R kit instead? That way you'd have a genuine GTR (so no harassment) and you'd look like you have an R34 (so you are happy). The cost of an R32 GTR plus the Bee*R kit would probably end up being similar money (maybe a smidgeon more) to an R34 GT-T plus R34 GTR panels. But you'd have to look into it more closely to be sure. http://www.bee-r.com/main/news/b324dori1.htm For that same reason my dream car is a Mazda RX-7. http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/au/st...sp?StockID=2772

Wow, my RB20DET with just a 3 inch cat-back, pod filter and stock boost level made 177rwhp on the same dyno... Something definitely not right with your car!!!

There's a 180-odd page thread on the RB30 bottom end swap already in the FI section. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...ndpost&p=315154 Enjoy!

I think they are closer in weight than you might realise. There's only 60-odd kgs difference. A 'cruiser with an extra passenger or a full tank of fuel would weigh more than a Range Rover. Toyota Landcruiser Sahara (4x4) Body: 4 Door Wagon Transmission: 5 Speed Auto Engine Size: 4.7L Engine Type: Multi Point F/INJ List Price: $84,200 Engine Specifications Cylinders: V8 Valve Gear: Dohc Engine cc: 4664 Bore/Stroke: 94x84 Compression Ratio: 9.6 Power kW: 170 Torque Nm: 410 Dimensions Seats: 8 Height mm: 1850 Wheel Base mm: 2850 Kerb Weight kg: 2510 GVM kg: 3260 GCM kg: 6760 Steering Steering: Vrr&p Turning Circle metres: 11.8 Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity litres: 141 Towing Capacity kg: 3500 Wheels Drive: 4WD Wheels: 8x17 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue Vehicle Summary Body: 4 Door Wagon Transmission: 6 SP Auto Sequential Engine Size: 4.4L Engine Type: Multi Point F/INJ List Price: $141,900 Engine Specifications Cylinders: V8 Valve Gear: Dohc Engine cc: 4394 Bore/Stroke: 88x90.3 Compression Ratio: 10.5 Power kW: 225 Torque Nm: 440 Dimensions Seats: 5 Height mm: 1863 Wheel Base mm: 2880 Kerb Weight kg: 2572 GVM kg: 3050 GCM kg: 6550 Steering Steering: PaR&P Turning Circle metres: 11.6 Capacity Fuel Tank Capacity litres: 105 Towing Capacity kg: 3500 Wheels Drive: 4WD Wheels: 8x19

All of them are excellent. They should all be included on the site!

Top Gear magazine is available in my local newsagent... maybe try yours?

I skimmed the article - what "secrets" were revealed? There were no photos... There were no pricing announcements (other than sub $40k start price)... It MIGHT get displacement on demand... I can also it also MIGHT be able to fly. MIGHT means nothing. There will be a price rise... There is ALWAYS a price rise. Powered by upgraded engines from the VZ... The VZ engines were brand new, they wouldn't replace them already would they? Heavier than previous model... New models are nearly always heavier. New safety features... It was bound to happen. So what "secrets" were revealed?

Could maybe look into a Mitsubishi Mirage Cyborg R front cut? From Autospeed.com Mirages aren't noted for their potent engines. The Cyborg R changes all that in one swift charge up through the gears. We're not exaggerating, the Mirage's MIVEC engine is the best small atmo engine we've ever sat behind. It's got instant throttle response, a generous amount of low-down torque, a strong mid-range - and from about 5500 rpm up, it simply rockets. It puts out so much torque up high, you can just hold-it-hold-it-hold-it in one gear. RaaaaaAAAAAAAA!! So how good is it? The MIVEC engine is far more flexible than a 2.2 Honda V-TEC, for example. You never find yourself wishing it had a little more torque here or there - it's always ready and willing to pull. And willing the Cyborg R certainly is - especially in acceleration. Our timed 0-100 km/h test revealed that the little terrier could rival many "fast" cars. The needle swung past the triple digits in around 7.8 seconds - not bad at all...and with that instant throttle response it feels even faster! The heart of this giant killer is the MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve and Lift Electronic Control System) 4G92, using a bore and stroke of 81.0mm and 77.5mm respectively. This amounts to 1597cc and with a 11.0:1 CR, DOHC, 16 valves and EFI, it generates 129kW at 7500 revs and 167Nm at a skyward 7000. That way-high rpm at which peak torque is developed never feels like that on the road - there is always instant, strong response. How strong? Well, with the fairly slippery tyres of the test car, you could drive along at low rpm in first gear with the clutch out. Stomp on the loud pedal and the front tyres would then actually chirp on dry pavement as the torque hit! This is one highly efficient engine - its 81kW per litre puts it way ahead of the Honda Integra VTi-R with 69 kW/litre. But, of course, you always need to feed it premium unleaded to keep it running happily. (Remember, Japanese fuel still has higher octane than even our Shell Optimax) It's amazing how many wonderful qualities the Cyborg R has. It's a versatile sized car with ball-tearing performance - yet it still delivers around 8.5 - 9 litres per 100km fuel economy (with some enthusiastic driving too, we might add!). This is helped by the fact that all Cyborgs have a 5-speed (though non-LSD) manual transaxle. EDIT: Oh, and the important part of the article: Buyers' Guide Released in the early 90s, the Mirage Cyborg R retailed in the Tokyo area with a RRP of 1,880,000 yen. That sounds like a lot - and it is when you consider it's around double the price of a Japanese base-model Mirage. Now's here's the important bit... The vehicle we had was on loan from Adelaide Japanese Imports. It had been imported for race/rally use only, and their asking price is $7500. That's a lot of fun for the money - even though it isn't complied and ready to hit the streets. As far as both AJI and we know, there isn't anyone else in Australia bringing them in - let alone complying them. But Bob Dunn (of AJI) says that the MIVEC engine (and that's what really wakes this baby up) goes into the front of a CC Lancer without problems. His price for a half-cut with everything (not including conversion labour!) is $3000. So if you can pick up a CC Lancer cheaply, a half-cut for three grand (take away what you'll get for the stock CC engine) and add a couple of grand for suspension, brake and wheel upgrades, you'd have a bloody top car for a reasonably low price. Of course, if you can afford to buy a complete Cyborg R to strip it of its engine, Recaros, body kit and factory good-bits, that'd make it even better!

My guess is previous owner chucked them in to increase the ride height on their vehicle, either for legality reasons or for clearing bumps and dodgy driveways... But still, wtf

^^^ plus the steam part would be run super lean to ensure the water is completely boiled...

I bought a 4 door car coz I have more than one friend...

Would the gains over a well designed multivalve, variable valve timing, variable valve lift engine make the enormous increase in development costs worthwhile? Imagine how much software development would need to go into programming such a thing?

That's gotta suck.. you buy an excel to save money and it goes and shits itself... You didn't happen to clip 180,000kms by any chance? That's when my old Hyundai went to shit...

Yeah, but it will help with the fuel crisis... So basically exchanging one problem for another, and the net gain is zero!

I'm trying to get my head around this 6 stroke engine. Correct if I am wrong: Stroke 1: Induction Piston moves down, sucking in fuel and air through the carby Stroke 2: "Primary" Compression Piston moves up, compressing air and fuel Ignition: Fuel is ignited as piston approached top dead centre. Stroke 3: "Primary" Expansion Burning air and fuel expands rapidly, pushing the piston down. Stroke 4: "Primary" Exhaust / "Secondary" Compression Piston moves up, driving out exhaust gases. Unlike a traditional engine, the aim is not to remove all exhaust gas in this stroke, but leave some hot gases present. It was mentioned in the article that he was experimenting with not letting the exhaust valves open at all druing this stroke! The remaining hot exhaust gases are compressed in this stroke as the piston moves up, increasing pressure and hence heating it up Water Injection: Water is injected into the chamber with the super hot exhaust gases, causing it to boil and create steam. Stroke 5: "Secondary" Expansion The water boils, rapidly expanding into steam, driving the piston down in a second power stroke. As the gas boils, heat energy is absorbed from the surrounding environment, effectively cooling the engine. Stroke 6: "Secondary" Exhaust Piston moves up, driving out the remaining gases through the exhaust valve. Rinse and Repeat. The advantage of this engine is that it has two power strokes for every 3 crankshaft rotations. This should give increased engine power over a four stroke engine, which has one power stroke for every two crankshaft rotations. Almost like two stroke power levels with better economy than a four stroke! The cooling effect would allow increased compression ratios, or more turbo boost pressure for skyline fans, without the need for higher grade fuels. Potentially, it could remove the need for an intercooler in turbo cars, greatly reducing losses through the induction system. Additionally, one of the power strokes uses water for power rather than fuel, so your fuel bill will be divided into half water, half petrol, and obviously water is a lot cheaper than petrol and will hence save you money.

Im running GTR rims and there's not rubbing at all... Only 205 width tyres though...

Stock GTRs aren't very fast by today's standards... 206kw just isn't much power these days, not when a stock 6 cyl falcon makes 190kw and even a Hyundai Grandeur can muster up 194kw. A 10-15kw advantage isn't going to feel like a huge improvement, even considering the weight difference

Best story I have heard all week, and I have heard some doosey's!!!

I too have HKS, and it's fine 99% of the time. Throttle on at about 2600rpm has a slight drone, but aside from that it is as quiet as you can expect.

I dunno... you've warned me of Americans... Could be dangerous... Oh well, I'll give it a look.