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For those of you who know me I thought that I would start a little thread on the "re-build" of the Silver R32 Gtst that we know and love (well I know I do)...

As you may know, my R32 has been around for a while (since selling my R31) and has gradually undergone just about every bolt on enhancement that you can get... But it all came to a sticky end on June 21st of this year when we went to Wakefield Park.

I somehow managed to pop a less than 2 year old Garrett GT30/71R turbo, break an Xtreme clutches ceramic button clutch, badly damage the flywheel and destroy the water pump all in one lap!! (It must have been Reece's fault cos he was riding shotgun when it happened).

Anywho... I have a new Exedy clutch, machined flywheel, genuine Nissan water pump and best of all a brand new Garret GT30/76R turbo!! :(

For your enjoyment I will be adding updates as the rebuild progresses :)

Cheers

Mick

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I bolted the new turbo up to the manifold last night... Its a very snug fit! I may need to install an engine damper to reduce engine movement because the wastegate actuator is VERY close to the strut tower! :(

This is a comparison between the old GT30/71 and the new 30/76 (its definitely bigger!).

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Some more photos of the new turbo :)

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hmmmm t30-76r goodness i have one and they are fantastic cant fault it at all when the engine cuts out from the turbo timer you can here it still spinning for about 40-50 sec after everything has shut off pretty cool super responsive as well

Edited by rossco_01

only running 12 pound at 220 rwkw on stock internals and stuff FMIC high flowed by XTR apexi power fc and turbosmart 2stage boost controler i was going to put in an adjustable by apexi and get its final tune by ed at autotech

for 260-270 rwkw at 15-20 pound but now selling the car :(

Edited by rossco_01
Can you take me for a spin when it's up and running plz?. Considering which turbo I should get, would like to see how yours performs.

Certainly can Chris, when its all finished and tuned Im hoping to make 250 - 260rwkw I dont want to push the engine to hard (standard internals).

what a nugget

Mini Twoogle? :(

I somehow managed to pop a less than 2 year old Garrett GT30/71R turbo, break an Xtreme clutches ceramic button clutch, badly damage the flywheel and destroy the water pump all in one lap!! (It must have been Reece's fault cos he was riding shotgun when it happened).

i told you, you suck!

I popped my turbo that day...

Didnt you pop your motor? :D

duh, i was trying to. lets see, i done a RB20 and a RB30... hmmm can i take your car for a drive? im missin one :)

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