No Crust Racing

I did a stint in auto journalism and it always goes the way the publisher wants

"Wood, who reached out to Jalopnik via email to boast of this rare conquest," Steve... mate.

Given what I know some people have paid for R33 GT-Rs, not even series 3 and in shitful condition, this is a steal.

Just for my knowledge, I thought it was only N1 R33 turbos that weren't ceramic? V-spec were still ceramic or have I got it wrong?

f**king lol, right o Benny, put down the pipe mate.

N1s

Agree re LMGT4s, so much hype for such little visual pleasure. You have the perfect combo "normal" R33 GT-R, normal as in not an N1/ 400R etc, so imo you should be aiming for like 1-2 drives a year and only short distances and only on perfect roads and weather conditions, it's a collectable in its own right. God i wanted that when it was for sale, congrats

Looking good.

Only just. Lets worry about it when the parts move from the boxes into the block.

Do you want to tune my SR when it's done? It will be a baller one so you have to come to me because you will get all that e-fame and exposure by being associated with it...

I heard your tuner is no good so best go easy on it. This hasn't actually had a final tune yet has it?

Don't bend it plz.

And rather than sook about it, how about you just ignore it and keep doing whatever the f**k you want? Post more skid vids, I don't need another episode of Degrassi Junior High up in here.

Hey, did you know it's possible to post an update/pic etc, talk about it with people, and not take yet another unprovoked dig at everyone elses parts choices at the same time? #stopbeingsuchasaltybitch Love you xox

Same here, car tucked in the shed, get to it next year. Just makes me sad seeing all my new engine bits sitting there

Neat, I like.

I bought an old Land Cruiser... which might get boost yet lol

Smart man.

Whatever you do, don't share your plans on here or ask for any unbiased advice. Just make you choice, fit it all up, get a dyno sheet and just post that, but don't talk about the turbo selection, because it will be wrong - no matter what you choose. Also your life sounds like mine at present, new house, new shed, engine on hold

Least you got to find out the service was good, always a nice surprise.

Wall of text update. So my season is done, the last round of the year is this weekend and I am just too busy at the moment to make it (just moved house, dealing with that and a number of events etc). I've been told that it wont matter and I'll win my class anyway, so happy days. The car is now parked in the shed at the new place, as is all the engine gear which I am yet to send away to start the build. My concerns about the new driveway, dirt and steep, where partially realised when the first attempt to get up it failed (2wd territory on road tyres) have since put slightly more aggressive tyres on it, as it got a puncture and was due for rubber anyway, but I doubt it would be possible in the wet so I'll use the Land Cruiser for that and either just tow in with that or swap to the territory down the bottom of the driveway (terri is heaps nicer to tow with). Oh yeah, bought an old cruiser for around the place, just a petrol 80 series auto, dual fuel (not that it matters lol), dual batteries, CB, ARB rack and winch bar (no winch yet), basic lift and AT tyres, awning, some shitty home made rear drawers etc. Will tidy up some small maintenance things then either get a J pipe made or find a half decent manifold and throw an XR6 turbo on it, as they had a supercharger option from factory that requires no other parts to work, as there's enough resolution in the AFM, injector capacity etc (we're talking like 4-8psi) but makes a big difference. They weren't even intercooled 0_0 but I thought it couldn't hurt to throw a small R33 or XR6 core on it. Have no experience in a proper 4wd so went for a spin with my dad around the property and up into the bush, completely changed my understanding of what even a basic car like this can do, lots of fun. Started thinking about the new shed, thinking like 9 to 10m x 12 to 14m or so with enough wall height for a hoist, god that will be a game changer. Obligatory pic of Cruiser.

When treated well and not too heavily modified, they are such a good thing. I wonder how long some of them would have gone if Nissan had of put a good breathing system on them (and I mean any Nissan engine of the typical JDMs we all buy).

Don't be like that, it will be great when it's on track and you are enjoying it.

Should've just bolted on some small flares you spud. Car is looking good otherwise.

Good afternoon Benjamin, I have reason to believe you may have taken ownership of an R33 GT-R recently and, perhaps more importantly, this car may be of a higher specification than many others. Would you be so kind as to share some images and details of the car in question such that we may all enjoy its beauty and outstanding quality? Cordially yours, Dan.