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If he replies he's doing it on his own time when it suits him rather than me hassling him with the same questions he's heard a million times. So I'm happy to sit on it for now. Thanks heaps to everyone for your input. This is a good solid thread now. We just need the guy who posted all the average power figures to pop them in here (I tried searching but couldn't find them) then we can sticky this.

Ben's a member of these forums isn't he? Someone get him in here

So what's the consensus on boost needed to get into this power range?

Joe you're best of just hitting up some stores. Trying to keep this on topic so it can be maybe be made sticky down the track.

nsta: How long have you had your stock bottom end at that power? Tell me a bit more about your car/driving habits etc Everyone: What boost will GT-SS's need for the power in mind. Could the same power be achieved at lower boost on different turbos? Less boost means less heat and stress on the bottom end.

Yeah I've been there with the 33, ending up being the infamous dry solder joints that got me.

I think I remember seeing that some people had used two RB25 AFM's, yes no? If Nismo items are the way to go what's the going rate on a set of those babies?

Ahh didn't realise AFM was required. Where's SydneyKid lurking, thought he would've chimed in by now...

Ahh right-o I've heard some good and bad things about PFC's, what other real alternatives are there? Is Ben at Race Pace just a master who can tune a graphics calculator or does he recommend something?

This is all good news guys, I'm happy to hear that I at least have my head around the requirements. Yes I know I'll need a clutch, and shocks and likely brakes as well, nothing my R33 GT-R didn't have so I'm confident in those areas I just wanted feedback on the engine side of things as mine was only a mild tune 250awkw's. I've read of people having N1 cores put inside of there R34 GT-R turbo's and having the housing machined. Is this worth the hassle for the cost savings?

Some good info coming guys, really appreciate the feedback - Keep it coming By the sounds of it I'm on the right track and the stock bottom end will be strong enough given it's in good nick and gets treated well.

I know that this topic has been partial covered on many occasions across a myriad of posts, believe me I've searched and done plenty of reading. My goal will be 300-330awkw's (figure is due to seeming expectancy of RB26 bottom end) in a late model R33 or R34 GT-R(that will depend on market price at the time and inherent strength of the platforms - no I do not have the car just yet but I've owned a GT-R before and have clear intentions of going back when my financial focus can be shifted from housing and building capital). The car will be street registered but will not be daily driven. It will occassionally see the track but be more likely to see cruises and GT-R car club type events. Response is an important factor as my intention is to make the power in question on standard internals, don't flame yet keep reading, and don't want to be seeing rev's beyond 7 - 7.5k on a regular basis to ensure a happy bottom end. Now for my list of questions. - On average, what are people finding the limit of the RB26 bottom end is? I've read of people making up to the 330 or so awkw mark but how long have those engines lasted. I know this is a question of many factors but for those of you doing it on the standard bottom end who have had failures or are still running strong I want to hear from you. Anyone else can chip in too, just be constructive - Turbo options for this power seem to boil down to N1's, GT-SS's or 2530's (or the garret equivalent of each which is GT2860R-5 and -7 I think? Correct me if this is wrong). Will 2530's be wasted in this application? Will GT-SS's/N1's be pushed too hard if 320-330awkw's is achieved? The consensus seems to be 2530's spool a touch later but are a stronger turbo if you really want more power down the track whereas the GT-SS's/N1's have better response but run out of puff quicker. - If 320-330awkw's is achievable on the standard bottom end with reliability, what parts will be required beyond what I've listed? Comments welcome as I'm not rock solid on this. - Full exhaust, min 3" from turbo's right back to rear end. Much gain from 4" at this power? - Injectors, 600's? 700s? - Airbox is fine with panel filter (prefer this option for safety unless there is huge gains to be made from pods but then I'll build/get an enclosure) - Turbo's - Standard cooler is fine but getting to it's limit at this power? - Are coil packs required? - Boost controller - Full ECU, most of you guys run PFC's, anything else worth going for? - Excellent tuning - Happy to go to Melb (3hrs for me) for this and see Ben at Race Pace - Cam gears, not required from what I know but useful - Fuel Pump or Reg or both? - Oil cooler not required but good for the standard bottom end. - Upgraded oil pump required? - Sump baffle or oil control required? I know some of this is owner opinion and will come down to suiting the car to the driver preferences but I'm interested to iron out as much of this as possible and if necessary we can sticky the whole thing for future readers. I've been around a while and have contributed plenty to the forums while I had my R33's so I'm hoping you guys aren't gonna just say 'search it'. I'm looking for some solid informed opinions with the aim of helping out a lot of other guys who have the same questions. I've out for the evening but will check in tomorrow morning to see all the helpful and friendly responses Cheers

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Too easy. Thanks PranK

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I'm all for factory backing and the like but I think I'll have to commit and say this is just too damn expensive. If I owned a new GT-R I would not be going for this package and if I was looking to buy a GT-R and wanted more performance and factory backing I'd be waiting for the V-Spec or a Nismo S or R Tune.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/7088/code...er-grid-review/

The wait is over http://www.themotorreport.com.au/6855/nism...tuning-package/

All gone Thread can be closed.

I'd be going with low 11's - It's a catch 22 with things like that. You wanna know how fast she can go (track or drag) but don't wanna stress the car out. I had the same dilemma with my GT-R and opted for one mild track day and no drag Anyway, good luck with the sale mate, she's a beauty.

Posting for no other reason to say that this car is damn hot and is execatly what I want from my next GT-R. Have you run this down the quarter?

Looks like there's some pretty big things planned. http://www.themotorreport.com.au/6494/east...go-world-class/

My 96 R33 GTR V-Spec, have moved to practical cars and have never felt the same about driving since. I still love cars but my passion has dropped substantially. We called it Barney because it was midnight purple and roared like a dinosaur when you hit it. It was only a mild tune with 250awkw's but to date it is my fav of all the cars I've owned (of 6 now). I'll buy another GTR later when $$ permits me to have it as a weekend only car, R34 or 33 I'm not sure but I'll have another GTR. Barney had the following. R34 GTR Turbo's Bigger FMIC Splitfire's Nismo Dumps/Fronts Ganador Titantium Catback Sard Cat Apexi Panel Filter Impul chipped ROM ARC Radiator guide HKS Type S Coilovers Nismo adjustable camber/castor/toe Volk wheels, 255 rubber all round Alarm Tinted windows and lastly.. S3 Xenon headlights. He wasn't the best GTR I've seen but he was mine... Couple pics here Good times....

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