Can Someone Help Me?

[Caneva03]

Hi guys,

Im new to this site and have just recently become interested in getting a skyline. The type im looking at are the 1999 - 2000 model Nissan Skyline R34 25GT that are legal for a P plater to drive. The only thing is i dont know much about these vehicles. I want a manual sport car and am treading in the $15,000 and below price range. I have found a few cars on Carpoint and carsales but have got no idea what i am looking at in regard to the vehicle mechanically, handling, power output etc. I would also like to mention that i currently have a VY berlina and feel it is a bit gutless, it being a 3.8 litre V6, which is fine but i still think it is a bit sluggish when it comes to over taking etc. I was wondering if this model skyline (keeping in mind i cant have a turbo because i am on my P's) would be a bigger advancement power wise on my current car? I would also like to know mechanically does it have 4 valves per cylinder head or is it 2? Any other advice in regard to this car would be fantastic, as all the information that i get will come in handy if i ever go to get one.

Thanks guys

[180Roman]

Welcome

well... to answer some of your questions,

i personaly don't have a skyline so i cant tell you what its like,

but if you are looking for specifications like power, weight, valves per cylinder, what kind of suspension and so on, i find this site would have most of your answers

Enjoy the site, there is a lot of information here,

i think there is a pinned thread in the For Sale section with things to look out for when buying a Skyline

[adznight]

I find most of the holdens a bit sloppy feeling but that may just be me. Though the the R34 is only a 2.5ltr DOHC (4 vavles) with VCT it seems to go ok. Best thing is to take one for a drive I'd say

Some specs

NEO RB25DET - twin-cam turbo (206 kW (280 PS) @ 6400 rpm, 362 N·m (37.0 kgf·m) @ 3200 rpm)

RB25DE and DET engines produced from August 1993 also featured NVCS (Nissan Variable Cam System) for the intake cam. This gave the new RB25DE more power and torque at lower rpm than the previous model.

In May 1998 a NEO head was fitted, which enabled the engine to be classified as a low emission vehicle engine (LEV).

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

hey your learn somthing new everyday !

[KURAUN]

my brother selling a NA 34 auto for about $14.5k

got few minor mods but ver descreet

[zero-R33-]

Welcome!

Hope you get the car you're after

[Caneva03]

Thanks for the help guys! Yeh sorry man im looking for a manual Thanks again though.

[scotty014]

i used to have one, hear are some specs for ya. they are good to drive.

edit: post didnt work so well so ill just put up a link for ya instead

http://www.motortraders.net/imports/spec.asp?id=535

[Caneva03]

Sweet man thanku for that, was a big help. In conclusion i have noticed that my Holden has 5 more kilowatt so i cannot see the stock skyline being much more advanced (or any quicker) on my car?

[KURAUN]

mite be lighter car (i think) but because the holden is a bigger car, more family orientated itll for more boaty in corners and such

the skyline will handle much better and feel more responsive

[ujin]

Sweet man thanku for that, was a big help. In conclusion i have noticed that my Holden has 5 more kilowatt so i cannot see the stock skyline being much more advanced (or any quicker) on my car?

skylines have potential

[scotty014]

Sweet man thanku for that, was a big help. In conclusion i have noticed that my Holden has 5 more kilowatt so i cannot see the stock skyline being much more advanced (or any quicker) on my car?

it should be more quicker and rev more freely because it weighs less than a holden or ford im almost 100% on that because i have checked myself once before.

[ylwgtr2]

further more i think you will find the figures from holden will be exagurated

[KezR33]

Hi guys,

Im new to this site and have just recently become interested in getting a skyline. The type im looking at are the 1999 - 2000 model Nissan Skyline R34 25GT that are legal for a P plater to drive. The only thing is i dont know much about these vehicles. I want a manual sport car and am treading in the $15,000 and below price range. I have found a few cars on Carpoint and carsales but have got no idea what i am looking at in regard to the vehicle mechanically, handling, power output etc. I would also like to mention that i currently have a VY berlina and feel it is a bit gutless, it being a 3.8 litre V6, which is fine but i still think it is a bit sluggish when it comes to over taking etc. I was wondering if this model skyline (keeping in mind i cant have a turbo because i am on my P's) would be a bigger advancement power wise on my current car? I would also like to know mechanically does it have 4 valves per cylinder head or is it 2? Any other advice in regard to this car would be fantastic, as all the information that i get will come in handy if i ever go to get one.

Thanks guys

I had an R33 NA manual. For a P plate car they're pretty decent. I mean, I still had fun giving it the occasional squirt, and it overtook easily, but it was by no means a drag car.

If you want a good P plate safe car, buy a Supra. It's almost 40kw difference at the wheels, and when you're only talking about ~100kw on a Skyline it can add up to be quite a lot. The one I test drove surprised me anyway.