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My New R33 Gts-T - Questions

Jimmyboy91

By Jimmyboy91,
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Jimmyboy91

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Hi all,

i got my first skyline about a 2 months ago and have been enjoying the ride immensely, until i stupidly took it sideways around a corner ( accidentally, i was still getting used to having a power surge at 4500rpm).

Luckily all that seems to be damaged is the passenger door and the front bar.

anyways i have a few questions

1) when i started the car for the first time in about 3 weeks I noticed that there was a hell of a lot of grey smoke coming out of the exhaust ( it is extremely cold in the Blue Mountains ATM which may have accounted for some of the smoke, but it was def more than just steam)

2) there is a weird sound coming from what seems to be the turbo while the engine is cold - it sounds as if the fan is clipping something but as soon as the engine warms up it goes away ( this was happening before the crash) i'm not sure if this is meant to happen

3) i have a boost controller in the car and if this is not down at 1psi the engine will not turn off unless i put the handbrake down ( this was also happening before i crashed) is this bad ?

apologies if these questions seem stupid or are covered in other topics but i am new to this and have no mechanical knowledge so the more information i can get the better.

also if anyone has a spare R33 GTS-T Series II front bumper they are trying to sell or get rid of i'd be more than happy to take it off your hands yes.gif

thanks

James

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Hey bud, Thought me being a mechanic and a skyline owner i could give you a few answers.

# The grey smoke from the exhaust after sitting there for 3 weeks could be excess moisture burning off from inside te exhaust itself. Condensation will build up inside the exhaust especially in cold temps and being left for 3 weeks. If car is still running smooth with no problems then just keep an eye on it once you drive it more often. And make sure it doesnt have a weird smeel like burning oil or coolant(dont sniff it to long youll die lol)

# Does the car have a front mount intercooler? As in aftermarket big silver one in the front bar? If there is a big pipe running from the drivers side to the passengers side that runs over the cooling fan. If so they can touch. would have to probably hear the noise in person to pinpoint any further.

#Um the boost controller you speak of im thinking its a boost/turbo timer. This allows boost to be adjusted and the car to idle after key is turned off. If its a greddy item (most common) Check the timer setting for the turbo timer. You can also select to turn the timer off completely and the car will shut down as normal. Set boost at 10psi as a standard. If you have aftermarket boost guage check what boost the car is making to be sure everything matches up. As for the car turning off when handbrake down this is a standard safety/anti theft system which is linked to the turbo timer so a theif cant steel your car while its running with no key (also can be linked to brake pedal switch or clutch.

# Good place to find a second hand door and front bar along with anything else are SSS Automotive in Seven Hills.

Also there is a new Skyline Wreckers in Weatherill Park, just look them up on facebook they have a page.

Hope this helps any quiries just PM. My workshop is in Blacktown if your not to far up the mountains to come so i can listen.

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hey James,

welcome!

Sorry to hear about the situation.

I'd consider doing some form of driver training day.

SAU NSW holds some throhghout the year.

If you have no plans, the Texi is coming up - good chance to meet some members and join the club and see these guys control their 'lines!

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Quick correction, SSS are in Girraween on Gilba Road.

cheers i'll check them out asap

hey James,

welcome!

Sorry to hear about the situation.

I'd consider doing some form of driver training day.

SAU NSW holds some throhghout the year.

If you have no plans, the Texi is coming up - good chance to meet some members and join the club and see these guys control their 'lines!

yea that would be great unfortunatly i wont be able to come this w/e as i have work on sunday and uni exams on monday but def keen for the next event.

the clicking noise is probably a turbo gasket failure (i.e. its torn). once it warms up it expands and seals which stops the noise from occurring. thats my guess.

i'm getting it serviced soon i'll get them to check it out .. thanks !

thanks all for your help muchly appreciated

James

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#Um the boost controller you speak of im thinking its a boost/turbo timer. This allows boost to be adjusted and the car to idle after key is turned off. If its a greddy item (most common) Check the timer setting for the turbo timer. You can also select to turn the timer off completely and the car will shut down as normal. Set boost at 10psi as a standard. If you have aftermarket boost guage check what boost the car is making to be sure everything matches up. As for the car turning off when handbrake down this is a standard safety/anti theft system which is linked to the turbo timer so a theif cant steel your car while its running with no key (also can be linked to brake pedal switch or clutch.

and another thing my turbo timer dosn't let me go above 5 PSI which is really quite annoying lol any ideas how to fix this ?

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instead of chasing your tail trying to fix crappy hardware, just swap it out for something decent and easy to use. i dont even know why a turbo timer would have anything to do with a boost controller..... but whatever. rip that crap out and run your gear separately.

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The car can't boost less than the wastegate actuator is set, and though there's plenty of debate on these forums about that my gtt's one was set at 7psi exactly when I removed the stock boost solenoid from the circuit. Perhaps that is extra boost? Is it even connected?

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