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Hadouken Grand Master

Hadouken

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Hey sau

Before you say search and all that usual stuff. I have done my fair share of searching, but would like something more specific.

I own a r33 GTR (vspec). I love her. And now with a little more power she is a bit of a killer. :).

But we all know that power is never enough and you are always left wanting more.

I would like to shoot for 350awkw maybe 400. But I believe that alot of money has to be thrown at her to achieve that.

Before I start extracting more power, I want to make the engine not go boom on me. I don't want to do a full rebuild as of yet. I don't mind doing a few internals but would like to leave the bottom end stock. Not forever though.

Basically I want to replace some parts, that won't completely rob the bank, and make my car that little extra reliable.

I will be upgrading turbos in the near future, thinking -5's

And going to get a new clutch. Something for daily driving, maybe a cushioned button clutch.

Would like to do work to the engine prior to that though.

Car won't be tracked regularly. Maybe once a year deal.

Does anybody have any advice on my approach to this?

Thanks for you're input.

Cheers

I want to do it right, and not sit around scratching my ass, that's why I'm asking you boffins. :).

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You'd better aim for 300-330 on standard motor for better life and smaller turbos than pair of -5s for nice response than slighty laggier -5s.

Look at 300-330kw thread on forced induction forums, heaps of info there.

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It seems as though the 300-330 mark is right for me :). I might chase more power later on. When I have the money to make it work that is!

Just wondering on other things.

Is it worth installing a baffle plate for a spirited street car?

And is it worth replacing the water pump?

I would like to do as many "little" things as possible to keep my engine in pristine condition.

Thoughts, advice?

Thank you very much.

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Sump baffle is engine out job, hardly worth it, just overfill by a litre on top of the high on dipstick.

Replace the water pump as part of 100,000km service which includes water pump, idler tensioners, cam belt - also good time to slap pair of adjustable cam gears while you're at it.

Should you want to go overboard, rebuild the motor.

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Thanks for that count. Truly sorry for my noobness. I just want to treat her well.

Well put it this way, the engine will be rebuilt when it either gives out due to age, or because I ran too much power.

Not keen on doing one so soon.

But thank you for the info. The car has made a big impression on me. Especially when you turn that key :D

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