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Hows it going everyone! I have joined here because I am the new owner of a 1994 R32 GTR Skyline here in the U.S. We don't have much if any support over here for Skylines anymore, so I have been gathering all my info and knowledge mainly from these forums, great use so far!

My main question right now is, how strong are these front and rear c.v axles? I have pulled the motor the other night, and I will be doing a full rebuild built for lot's of boost, are axles breaking a problem for GTR's? I'm looking for 700hp on 110 octane.

Here is a little shot of lasts nights work,

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Duncan Grand Master

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The whole drivetrain is pretty bloody good from the factory - only the most serious drag cars break anything except gearboxes.

But to be honest a genuine 700hp would put you in the "serious drag car" category so no guarantees

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My main question right now is, how strong are these front and rear c.v axles? I have pulled the motor the other night, and I will be doing a full rebuild built for lot's of boost, are axles breaking a problem for GTR's? I'm looking for 700hp on 110 octane.

At the motor or at the wheels?

MannyFresh Apprentice

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Well all the bushings are completely fubarred, the rear end clunks like no other lol. The engine had a severely blown headgasket. Was missing like 4 lower tranny bolts. Loose bolts and crappy just backyard style stuff done everywhere. Clutch slave wasn't bled. The body is flawlessly smooth though thumbsup.gif and paints decent.

I'm not too worried about it though, I will be putting my hands on pretty much every inch of this car. I really wanna use the r32 diffs with the v161 so I'm gunna flush all fluids and cross fingers, I have R34 diffs as spares.

I already have Energy Suspension Poly Euro Bushings to go all around the car. I have the V161 already too. Today I just ordered 87mm CP pistons and Manley connecting rods. Cosworth main/rod bearings with .001 extra clearance. ARP headstuds. I don't have main studs yet but will soon. I have a cometic gasket kit. I also ordered my PT6766h turbo today!banana.gif I'll be ordering cams and valve springs soon. I'm going to need a new water pump, and I'll also be using the Reimax oil pump, Greddy pan extension, 2-3qt Accusump system, and a bunch of other stuff. Once I get a few more things acquired I will be starting a build thread.

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OK so here is a little teaser of what is going down before I start my build thread. ALL these parts are IN HAND ready to go.

Getrag V161 trannydriveshaft shop 1000hp front cv axlescusco front differentialdriveshaft shop rear axle bar upgradecusco rear differentialmanley rods, cp pistons, cosworth main and rod bearings, custom CNC'd and port matched head, PNT intake manifold, Image Dynamics 1000cc injectors, AEM v2 engine manangement with boost solenoid, IAT, and MAP and wideband, Supertech 1mm over valves, dual springs, JUN cams, Precision 6766 twin scroll with H 3in outlet compressor cover, xs power manifold, Okada Plasma Direct iginition coils, Reimax oil pump, greddy pulleys, HKS cam gears, Accusump 2qt with electric solenoidOgura triple plate metallic clutch

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UPDATE!! Hey guys, no pics yet but only because the car isn't 100 percent done but it's somewhat close!

HERE IS MY ISSUE! Please drag racers chime in...

How many drag guys are exploding rear diffs? My fabricator wants me to do a Ford 8.8 IRS setup in my Skyline because I am trying to HOOK all 1000whp on slicks. He doesn't think the rear diff will hold up. So far I have DSS 1000hp axles, and an OS giken LSD back there...

I don't want to waste the money I spent on the DSS axles...but I also don't want to be replacing rear diffs all the time.

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