So Im Getting A 34

[GTR_STEALTH]

Ok guys im pretty keen on getting an R34 n/a for the missus. I wanna get a manual but its looking like i have to get an auto simply coz there's more out there and the manual is heeeeaps more.

How do the auto 34's go? Are they alrite cruisers? I drove a couple and it seemed ok, but maybe after a few months it would give ya the shits????

Also,

The guy importing it can put me onto a workshop that can convert it to manual for a couple grand. Would it be worth it? He rekons u dont need to change the computer and its pretty much a straight swap.

All opinions welcome....

EDIT: One last thing, i have a 3inch cat back zorst that was from me old 33 GTS-t, would that fit on the 34?

[Howie]

33 catback won't fit a 34.

Auto on the 34's pretty good, and bloody brilliant with a shift kit. Just ask some of the guys running big numbers on the auto.. e.g. Stan Satanic.

[GTR_STEALTH]

Thanks for that...

...what about in stock form just driving around in D? Does the lack of power give ya the shits after a few months?

[Howie]

Expect a drop of up to 10rwkw.. on the road it translates to nothing really, as the kick back to 3rd is pretty quick (fourth is really just a stall convertor). You'll make up the difference with an exhaust easily.

[Vik]

Yeah the R34 Tiptronics arent that bad to tell you the truth, ive been in a 2Dr Tippo and they hammer aswell.

In regards to the conversion, sorry man wouldnt have a clue.. Ask the guys in the Drivetrain and Transmission side

MRXTCZ

[GTR_STEALTH]

Can i put 91 petrol in it seeing as its n/a?

[GTS4WD]

yes

the ecu and knock sensors will sort it out

Edited October 28, 2008 by GTS4WD

[Oo oO]

Can i put 91 petrol in it seeing as its n/a?

goes betta with a higher octane tho, just costs more

[Vik]

I settle for nothing less than Premium in the R34.

Dont like the normal unleaded.

Even the manual and all states premium unleaded

MRXTCZ

[Howie]

Can i put 91 petrol in it seeing as its n/a?

No, you're not meant to. 95 octane is the minimum recommended fuel for your car (and most imports). My previous car had a head gasket issue, that I suspect was caused by running it on regular unleaded for an extended period of time.

[Oo oO]

good thing 2 use premium every now n then 2 if ya using normal unleaded or less pretty regularly

[Vik]

V Powah!

MRXTCZ

[satanic]

My GTT in its stock form was a bag of fun, this was coming from driving a 2.8L 5 Series BMW... The auto was quite easy to "tolerate" but I would highly recommend the gearbox overhaul from MV Automatics (about $3K-$4K for the whole works)

My latest conversion has come together very nicely... lots of R&D and once off parts required but it was worth it; RB2630 - never looking back now!

[satanic]

Oh and as for fuel... 98RON is a minimum on the GTTs unless you're a tuner and you can re-tune your AM ECU for the cheaper stuff (which would be awesome provided you didn't lose driveability/power).

[Eug]

remember that japan also have a higher octane rating than we do... i would recommend premium as a standard

[Vik]

Boys remember its for his missus, and secondly his looking for a NA for her. Not a GTT lols.

MRXTCZ

[Eug]

yeah but he would secretly drive it when the gtr breaks

[satanic]

Imagine the look on her face when she wakes up one morning and jumps into a 500hp GTT Overnight conversions FTW!

[Vik]

haha i was just about to say lol .

" Honey, the cars pulling alot lately, i seem to be going faster then normal traffic " .. " whats this boost gauge and turbo timer .. and constant whistling .. and vroom-chhhhhhhhhhhh "

MRXTCZ

[satanic]

Whistling? I'm thinking more like SCREAMING....

I think I'm officially on the hate list in Chatswood after my little squirt through there; screamer pipes n packed bus stops don't really mix too well