Beginners Info Needed

[WRATH9GTR]

Hi all looking to buy an GTR R32 as it's the look i like most out of the GTR'S just trying to do research first before seriously taking the next step and buying one, power wise i'm not really wanting to go more than a better fmic, exhaust, and a bit more boost maybe a little large huffers i do have a motec m48 not sure at this stage if that is worth keeping it for the GTR?? as a lot of guys seem to use power fc's? and since the R32 is a lot cheaper these days makes it a good time to find what i'm looking for and at a decent price.

so any do's and don'ts on what i should be looking out for in the R32 GTR i've read that the pre 92 model had issues with the oil pump which was rectified in post 92 models also i like the fact that R32's can be switched from awd to rear wheel drive by replacing the fuse with a switch, just a couple of things i've read so far so any more help on buying a GTR would be much appreciated.

Also what i would like to know is what type of internals from factory does the RB26 in the R32 GTR come with ie: forged rods? forged slugs? ect.. is there a book on the GTR with such info? and most importantly are the five speed gearbox much stronger than a WRX one as the wrx gearbox really lets it down once you up the power somewhat.

PS: only looking for a reliable daily driver with about 260-280kw atw

regards wayne

[R31Nismoid]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/bu...e-f-t35129.html

Have a read of that

[R31Nismoid]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/bu...e-f-t35129.html

Have a read of that

[willL]

look for a 93 or 94

standard fmic is fine for the power you are wanting to achieve and GTR boxes are stronger and have less issues than early model rexxy's do.

[MRSAMO]

People will say look for a post 89, 90, 91, etc.

Basically the newer the model the better the condition should be.

Not totally true.

I've seen 94 examples that looks more shocking than the first bunch that came out in 89.

Before I got my R32 GTR I avoided 89 models because being the first years I thought they may have some initial teething problems as with any first year models. However, if there was a problem then most if it should have been already rectified by their original owners anyway.

That said, getting a latter model would usually be better.

[WRATH9GTR]

  R31Nismoid said:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/bu...e-f-t35129.html

Have a read of that

Thnx will have a good read indeed

cheers

[paulr33]

the skyline gearbox is bulletproof in comparison to the wrx gearbox

you wont have any issues with gearbox even with abuse

make sure you have some spare $ on the side in the case of other issues, gtr's can be costly

[BeEnAr]

look for a later model not for better condition of the car, but for the upgrades to the engine, Oil collar being the main one

[WRATH9GTR]

  BeEnAr said:

look for a later model not for better condition of the car, but for the upgrades to the engine, Oil collar being the main one

I here ya BeEnAr i'll do just that.

cheers

[Bozz]

When you think you've figured out how much it will cost to fix any issues you've found, add approximately 30-500% for all the other unknowns and remember you pay the GTR tax on all parts.

They're not a cheap car to own, even if you do all of the work yourself.

On that note, I love every single minute I spend in mine. Well worth it.

Edited January 25, 2010 by Bozz

[WRATH9GTR]

  Bozz said:

When you think you've figured out how much it will cost to fix any issues you've found, add approximately 30-500% for all the other unknowns and remember you pay the GTR tax on all parts.

They're not a cheap car to own, even if you do all of the work yourself.

On that note, I love every single minute I spend in mine. Well worth it.

Yeah i figured that as my last car was a jap legacy import, genuine parts were at crazy prices, but cars are our passion and i dont know anyone who finds there passions cheap, besides you only live once.

PS: i hear ya about loving every minute in your ride i'd say thats passion wright there

cheers