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Hey All,

I recently getting into the import scene; I don't really know much about cars at all regarding the engine, driveline, suspension etc but would love to learn. I've currently got a very basic S13 SR20DE; I'm looking into getting a R32 4 door and make it into a nice streeter; nothing more but nothing less.

I read continuously on everyone's member's rides on this site; I love to see a project get build and what was once an average thing turns into a magnificent thing. Although I don't understand much what the people are doing it still interests me.

At the moment I'm making a modification list for my new car, this way I am prepared on what needs to be done and keeps me motivated to finish the project. I was wondering if someone could post any possible links or tell me where I can seek information regarding the 'ultimate street setup' for a 4 door skyline. I don't want to go overboard but I don't want to go under board either, I want it to handle and run extremely well. I know to do this, it's going to cost money and I know some people like to do it half assed and be hell tight on money, but not in this case. I see if I am going to be putting in the effort it should be done right and correctly, so I am prepared to spend whatever it takes to get the best of the best for my car.

So what would be the best and potential modification list regarding the best brands for the, so for this is my idea:

Engine:

- Turbosmart E-Boost 2Boost Controller

- K&N Pod Filter with 2 ½ inch Air Intake

- Greddy / Trust Type R Blow Off Valve

- Bosch 040 Fuel Pump

- Cusco Oil Catch Can

- Nismo Oil Filler Cap

Cooling:

- Greddy / Trust Air Diversion Plate

- R32 Airflow Metre

- R32 GT-R Front Mount Intercooler Kit

- R32 GT-R Radiator

- Nismo Low Thermostat)

- Nismo Radiator Cap

Driveline:

- Comrade C's Short Shifter Kit

- Nismo Rubber Gearbox Mount

- Exedy Heavy Duty Button Clutch Kit

- Exedy Hyper Clutch Flywheel

- Nismo Clutch Pivot Ball

- Nismo Clutch Pedal Box/Bracket

- Nismo Steel Braided Clutch Hose / Line

Suspension:

- Cusco Strut Brace Type ALC40 (Front)

- Cusco Strut Brace Type OS (Rear)

- SydneyKid R32 GST-T Suspension Kit (Superior Suspension)

Brakes:

- R33 GST-T Brake Conversion

I know most of you guys are going to say go re-search which I will,. I know I am a 'newbie' and I'd admit that, but I feel like I have to learn some how and without know mates know anything about imports and performances modification this is my resort to help me.

Anyway sorry for the long post and I hope I can get my head to understand everyone.

I'm open to all opinions and I may admit I may have gone overboard so feel free to scratch parts out which won't be really needed.

Thanks and I await your replies.

Edited by dickie
Hey All,

Engine:

- Turbosmart E-Boost 2Boost Controller - Get a Blitz ebc

- K&N Pod Filter with 2 ½ inch Air Intake - Get a 3A racing pod

- Greddy / Trust Type R Blow Off Valve - Rice not needed

- Bosch 040 Fuel Pump

- Cusco Oil Catch Can - Rice not needed, a catchcan is a catchcan

- Nismo Oil Filler Cap - Rice not needed

Cooling:

- Greddy / Trust Air Diversion Plate - Only make for GTR's no rb20 versions as far as i know

- R32 Airflow Metre - Z32 Airflow meter

- R32 GT-R Front Mount Intercooler Kit - Get a Blitz Return flow intercooler

- R32 GT-R Radiator - Standard one is fine

- Nismo Low Thermostat) - Not needed if streeter

- Nismo Radiator Cap - Rice not needed

Driveline:

- Comrade C's Short Shifter Kit - If you want to wear out your syncros faster

- Nismo Rubber Gearbox Mount

- Exedy Heavy Duty Button Clutch Kit - Heavy Duty should be fine, your choice if you want button

- Exedy Hyper Clutch Flywheel - Not needed

- Nismo Clutch Pivot Ball

- Nismo Clutch Pedal Box/Bracket

- Nismo Steel Braided Clutch Hose / Line

Suspension:

- Cusco Strut Brace Type ALC40 (Front) - Rice, dont need brand name strut brace

- Cusco Strut Brace Type OS (Rear) - Rear strut braces do very minimal for r32 suspension. Not needed

- SydneyKid R32 GST-T Suspension Kit (Superior Suspension) - Sydneykid/super suspension is shutdown, alternative found here http://erd.com.au/index.php?option=com_seb...=store&ck=2 which i have

Brakes:

- R33 GST-T Brake Conversion

You wont need a z32 airflow meter if you are not upgrading turbo, injectors and getting a tune.

Cut out all the rice and spend the money on performance mods (injectors, turbo, tune) or suspension bushes (adjustable camber, adjustable castor)

What your list should look like:

HKS2530

GTR Injectors

Return flow intercooler

Z32 AFM

nistune ecu

Bosch 040 fuel pump

Bilstein/kingspring suspension (refer to link above)

adj castor bushes

adj camber bushes

Front and Rear Swaybars

You wont need a z32 airflow meter if you are not upgrading turbo, injectors and getting a tune.

Cut out all the rice and spend the money on performance mods (injectors, turbo, tune) or suspension bushes (adjustable camber, adjustable castor)

What your list should look like:

HKS2530

GTR Injectors

Return flow intercooler

Z32 AFM

nistune ecu

Bosch 040 fuel pump

Bilstein/kingspring suspension (refer to link above)

adj castor bushes

adj camber bushes

Front and Rear Swaybars

perfect setup for the engine there imo ^^ , gtr intercooler is fine though . I personally have a dead set hate for king springs for personal reasons , but really you need to explain what you want to do with the car (i.e drift , drag , circuit or street .. or all of the above) before getting into suspension setup . if i were to go and buy new suspension for my self it may be totally different to what you need if you understand what i mean? , if you want detailed to the Nth on what i would do to one , and why , i will tell you , but it might not be what's good for you :P . what about wheels tyres and body?

Edited by toffy

Hey thank Rekins that's really really helpful, I really appreciate your effort to do all that, thanks again. I will look into the mods you suggested and do a bit more research, thanks again you smarty pants :cool: .

Thanks to you also Toffy, thanks for your input and opinion. The reason why I am going spring's rather then coilovers is because I did research and the outcome of it was to have springs if just daily driving and being a steeter. You will feel more comfy and it will satisfy your needs compared to coilovers, hence why I am going to springs but I am thinking about tein super streets but I don't know. I need to look into more detail I think.

Oh yeh I can post my body and wheels as well, here's they are:

Exterior:

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Bonnet

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Grill

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Front Bumper

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Front Lip

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Side Skirts

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Pods

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Headlights

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 Clear Headlight Covers

- Xenon Headlight Conversion

- Window Tint 20%)

Wheels & Tires:

- Front: Nissan Skyline R33 Factory Option GT-R Rims 17 x 9 + 30

- Rear: Nissan Skyline R33 Factory Option GT-R Rims 17 x 9 + 30

- Front: Toyo R1R Semi-Slicks 215 – 40 – 17

- Front: Toyo R1R Semi-Slicks 235 – 40 – 17

Thanks again guys for both your advice really appreciate it :( , will look into a bit more and do a bit more research and post back what I have changed etc. Still open to opinions etc on what I should do ; so feel free to write what ever.

Thanks again.

Edited by dickie
perfect setup for the engine there imo ^^ , gtr intercooler is fine though . I personally have a dead set hate for king springs for personal reasons , but really you need to explain what you want to do with the car (i.e drift , drag , circuit or street .. or all of the above) before getting into suspension setup . if i were to go and buy new suspension for my self it may be totally different to what you need if you understand what i mean? , if you want detailed to the Nth on what i would do to one , and why , i will tell you , but it might not be what's good for you ;) . what about wheels tyres and body?

I was a bit suss on kingsprings thinking they were for the commodore bogans. However what makes them great is that they are progressive spring rate. So daily/city driving they are soft, once you push them, they stiffen up and provide the stiffness you require

So they are a great combination with good quality bilstein shocks. Coilovers are linear spring rate, so you either have very hard all the time or very soft all the time. I like the flexibility of progressive hence my choice towards kingsprings

Exterior:

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Bonnet

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Grill

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Front Bumper - Doesnt need to be N1, can cut the holes and put in the slots yourself

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Front Lip

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Side Skirts - Wont fit on gtst body, due to larger rear guards on gtr

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Pods

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Headlights

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 Clear Headlight Covers - wtf is this?

- Xenon Headlight Conversion - ???? do you mean a Chinese HID kit? forget it, all they do is blind others on the roads and piss me off

- Window Tint 20%) - under 18% or go home

Wheels & Tires:

- Front: Nissan Skyline R33 Factory Option GT-R Rims 17 x 9 + 30

- Rear: Nissan Skyline R33 Factory Option GT-R Rims 17 x 9 + 30

- Front: Toyo R1R Semi-Slicks 215 – 40 – 17 - i dont even think this is proper rolling diametre

- Front: Toyo R1R Semi-Slicks 235 – 40 – 17 - i dont even think this is proper rolling diametre

Thanks again.

Read this: http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

Work out a proper rolling diametre on the 2nd page. (find standard r32 gtst tyre/rim size)

Also i believe those tyres you listed are overkill if its just a streeter, get some bridgestone Adrenalins

You wont need a z32 airflow meter if you are not upgrading turbo, injectors and getting a tune.

Cut out all the rice and spend the money on performance mods (injectors, turbo, tune) or suspension bushes (adjustable camber, adjustable castor)

What your list should look like:

HKS2530

GTR Injectors

Return flow intercooler

Z32 AFM

nistune ecu

Bosch 040 fuel pump

Bilstein/kingspring suspension (refer to link above)

adj castor bushes

adj camber bushes

Front and Rear Swaybars

+1 !!! great streeter setup. also add a decent diff of some sore depending on what you want the car for... 1 way / 1.5 way / 2 way.... decent seat / gtr seats.

Hey Guys,

Thanks all for your input etc. I have spent some time in finalising my list so here it is, please give me your opinions and tell me what you think, open to everyone's thoughts and advice so fire away please :blink: .

Thanks in advance.

Engine:

- R32 GT-R Injectors 444cc

- Blitz SBC Spec-S Boost Controller

- 3A Racing Pod Filter

- Bosch 040 Fuel Pump

- D1 Spec Oil Catch Can

- Nistune ECU Type 2 Board

Cooling:

- Z32 Airflow Metre

- Blitz CS Intercooler Kit, Return Flow

- PWR R32 GT-R Radiator

Driveline:

- Nismo Rubber Gearbox Mount

- Exedy Heavy Duty Clutch Kit

- Maltech Steel Braided Clutch Hose / Line

- Nismo Clutch Pivot Ball

- Nismo Clutch Pedal Box/Bracket

Suspension:

- Cusco Strut Brace Type ALC40 (Front)

- Bilstien Shock Absorbers

- King Springs

- Whiteline Swaybar 24mm Heavy Duty Blade Adjustable Front

- Whiteline Swaybar 24mm Heavy Duty Blade Adjustable Rear

- Whiteline Front Castor Rod Bushes

- Whiteline Front Upper Camber Bushes

- Whiteline Rear Upper Camber Bushes

- Whiteline Subframe Alignment

Brakes:

- Maltech Steel Braided Brake Line = $

- Bendix Ultimate Brake Pads (Front)

- Bendix Ultimate Brake Pads (Rear)

- R32 GT-R Callipers (Front)

- R32 GT-R Rotors (Front )

- R32 GT-R Callipers (Rear)

- R32 GT-R Rotors (Rear)

Exhaust:

- AM Performance Stainless Steel 3" Split Dump Pipe With Screamer

- 3" Custom Catback Exhaust With Straight Muffler & Twin 3" Pipes, Gutted Cat

Wheels & Tires:

- Front: Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R Rims

- Rear: Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R Rims

- D1 Spec Racing Wheel Nuts Set

- Front: Toyo R1R Semi-Slicks

- Rear: Toyo R1R Semi-Slicks

Exterior:

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Bonnet

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Grill

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Front Bumper

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Front Lip

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Headlights

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 Clear Headlight Covers

- Window Tint

Interior:

- Nismo Leather Gear Knob

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Front Seats

- Genuine Nardi Deep Dish Cone Leather 350mm

- D1 Spec Steering Wheel Quick Release Hub Lock

Edited by dickie
Hey Guys,

Thanks all for your input etc. I have spent some time in finalising my list so here it is, please give me your opinions and tell me what you think, open to everyone's thoughts and advice so fire away please :cheers: .

Thanks in advance.

Engine:

- R32 GT-R Injectors 444cc - hks gt2530?

- Blitz SBC Spec-S Boost Controller - over kill? turbosmart type might be easier

- 3A Racing Pod Filter - no keep the factory air box , and use a k&n filter

- Bosch 040 Fuel Pump

- D1 Spec Oil Catch Can . no , get a custom one made and make sure it can breathe [more explanation under this quote]

- Nistune ECU Type 2 Board

Cooling:

- Z32 Airflow Metre - this is an engine mod for better tuning capabilities

- Blitz CS Intercooler Kit, Return Flow

- PWR R32 GT-R Radiator

Driveline:

- Nismo Rubber Gearbox Mount- and engine mounts!

- Exedy Heavy Duty Clutch Kit

- Maltech Steel Braided Clutch Hose / Line - over kill , leave this till last

- Nismo Clutch Pivot Ball

- Nismo Clutch Pedal Box/Bracket - or just get the one you have braced

Suspension:

- Cusco Strut Brace Type ALC40 (Front)

- Bilstien Shock Absorbers

- King Springs

- Whiteline Swaybar 24mm Heavy Duty Blade Adjustable Front - 27mm i think?

- Whiteline Swaybar 24mm Heavy Duty Blade Adjustable Rear

- Whiteline Front Castor Rod Bushes

- Whiteline Front Upper Camber Bushes

- Whiteline Rear Upper Camber Bushes

- Whiteline Subframe Alignment

Brakes:

- Maltech Steel Braided Brake Line = $

- Bendix Ultimate Brake Pads (Front)

- Bendix Ultimate Brake Pads (Rear)

- R32 GT-R Callipers (Front)

- R32 GT-R Rotors (Front )

- R32 GT-R Callipers (Rear) - same as gtst, unless your talking v spec brembos?

- R32 GT-R Rotors (Rear) - as above

Exhaust:

- AM Performance Stainless Steel 3" Split Dump Pipe With Screamer

- 3" Custom Catback Exhaust With Straight Muffler & Twin 3" Pipes, Gutted Cat - don't gut the cat , just get a 'race pipe' ;)

Wheels & Tires:

- Front: Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R Rims

- Rear: Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R Rims

- D1 Spec Racing Wheel Nuts Set - if you must?

- Front: Toyo R1R Semi-Slicks

- Rear: Toyo R1R Semi-Slicks

Exterior:

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Bonnet

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Grill

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Front Bumper

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Front Lip

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R N1 Headlights

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 Clear Headlight Covers

- Window Tint

Interior:

- Nismo Leather Gear Knob

- Genuine Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R Front Seats - and rear?

- Genuine Nardi Deep corn Leather 350mm

- D1 Spec Steering Wheel Quick Release Hub Lock

^^ commented :yes: . the air flow meter is just a sensor that meters the amount of air travelling through the pipes for the engine to ingest, z32 being 80mm and reading a higher voltage means your tuner can adjust your air fuel ratio at higher air flow rates (more power)

note: this is just my opinion :)

where is the turbo upgrade? Youve listed every supporting mod except the turbo.

if you not replacing the turbo, you dont need gtr injectors or z32 afm. They are only required once you start pushing 200kw+

Suspension setup sounds just like mine :cheers: Superpro is another company which makes suspension bits for skylines, they are competitive in price so have a browse of them.

Look at QFM HPX brake pads, a cheaper and better option (imo) than bendix's

R33 GTST front calipers can also be used for the fronts (prob cheaper than gtr calipers)

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