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Happy Friday!

Just got this picture back from Craved Coatings of the finished product.

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Cost around $308 including courier back to me. Should last for another 3 rebuilds at least ;)

Hopefully they arrive Mon/Tue. Gotta book the car in at Racepace now, which will make it a bit more than a year since the last motor died.

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Covers arrived back from Craved Coatings yesterday.

The below photo still doesn't do them justice. They're a deep metallic candy red. Pretty close to how I originally painted them.

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Will take a better photo of them in better light once they're on the car.

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  • 6 months later...

Aaaaaand WE'RE BACK!

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Admittedly, got the car back around a month ago but haven't had time to post anything about it.

 

Been pretty busy with the new home.........for the GTR. House with rear, drive through access and a nice big garage that will get some work done on it in the new year.

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On a run-in tune @315rwkw 18psi. Gotta find time to get it between 5-800kms so I can take it back for a retune back to 335rwkw @20psi.

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  • 2 weeks later...

Thoroughly enjoyed reading through all 25 pages, gave me some motivation for mine when it comes back from an engine rebuild.  Time to get saving.

 

Car looks awesome!

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It makes me happy you have this back....updates!



Update?

Just a bit dusty and unloved ATM. Haven't even done enough KM's for run-in of the new motor build yet. Gotta set some time targets, I think.

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I know that a couple of people have said this, but I just read the whole thread start to finish in about 30 minutes glued to my screen! The way you have done your interior has seriously inspired me to buy lots of goodies off RHDJapan [emoji23] Recently got into my first GTR and this is my first post on the forums ?

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11 hours ago, Bennjamiin said:

I know that a couple of people have said this, but I just read the whole thread start to finish in about 30 minutes glued to my screen! The way you have done your interior has seriously inspired me to buy lots of goodies off RHDJapan emoji23.png Recently got into my first GTR and this is my first post on the forums ?

Welcome and congrats on the new R. The interior is a nice way to start off on one of these cars, if you just got yours. They look a bit bland these days and little bits and pieces really lift the overall look.

39 minutes ago, Anfanee said:

So how about those time targets? :banana:

Yeah I hear you. First service on the new motor will be in Jan so maybe a bit quiet till then unless I get motivated.

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  • 3 months later...

Updates!

First service on new motor and re-tune done. Back to where it was and it feels good.
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Recruited & trained new staff member to give it a wash.IMG_2554_zpswoy1pfw4.jpg

Also changed the wheel decals to current gen ones. (still in red)

 

Current state (yes i keep a document with all this info) :

337.4rwkw @20PSI 98RON.

Factory Pearl Metallic Black (732G)

Chassis Manufactured: September 1989


Engine

Racepace Forged Stage 1 Motor (N1 Block)

-Block/Head inspected, water and oil gallery plugs removed, hot tanked, crack and pressure tested.

-Block bored and honed (strainer plate), decked to correct compression height, crank tunnel line honed to RPM specs. Strengthen weak points in the block (similar to N1 block)

-Oil galleries modified, tap galleries, fit thread plugs, modify water galleries, new welsh plugs.

-Conrods resized, bushes, replaced and individually honed to suit piston pins

-New OEM R34 GTR Crankshaft, rotating assembly fully balanced

-Race Pace Custom Forged Piston and ring set (86.5mm)

-Improved combustion chamber shape

-Nissan N1 water pump

-OEM Nissan gasket kit

-Race Pace custom main and big end bearings.

-RPM Circuit Cylinder Head : Replace valve guides/stem seals, cut seats, face valves, match chambers, surface, re-shim valve clearances to RPM specs

-New OEM Cam belt, new tensioner and idler pulleys

-Fully blueprinted, block painted and precision assembly

 

Apexi PowerFC & Hand Controller

Garrett GT2859R-9 (HKS GT-SS)

HKS Adj. Wastegate Actuator Kit

Tomei Metal Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

Standard Airbox with Blitz Filter

Nismo AFM’s

Nismo 600cc injectors

Nismo In-Tank Fuel Pump

HKS Intercooler Pipes

Tomei Oil Pump

Racepace 9L Extended Sump – Baffled With Trap Door

SFIDA Oil Cooler & Greddy Thermostat Controller Oil Sandwich block

Ron Davis 3 Layer Alloy Radiator
Nismo Thermostat

Splitfire Coilpacks & New Coilpack Harness

Racepace Adj. Cam Gears

Tomei Expreme Dump Pipes>

Racepace 3”>3.5” Front Pipe>Racepace Spec CAT>Racepace 3.5” Catback Exhaust.

 

Drivetrain, Suspension & Handling

·         Nismo Coppermix Twin Plate Competition Clutch Kit

·         Nismo Engine & Transmission mounts

·         Racepace Rebuilt & Modified Transfer case & ATESSA

·         Volk TE37 17x9” +0 Gloss Black – Falken RT615 : 255/40/17

·         Volk TE37 18x9.5 +12 Satin Black – Yokohama AD08R 265/35/18

·         Racepace Modified Tein Circuit Master RE Coilovers. 8KG/mm Front | 4KG/mm Rear Revalved & Modified to Racepace specs.

·         Whiteline Adjustable Front & Rear Swaybars & Links

·         Cusco Front Upper Control Arms

·         Whiteline Cradle Bushes

·         Whiteline Adjustable Castor Rod Bushes

·         Front Brakes: D2 8 Pot Calipers & 2 Piece Slotted 356mm Discs, Braided Brake Lines, D2 Street pads

·         Rear Brakes: DBA 4000 Slotted Discs, QFM A1RM Pads

·         Nismo Front (Brake Master Cylinder Brace built in) & Rear Strut Braces

·         Racepace Reinforced HICAS lock bar. All HICAS hardware removed/re-routed correctly by Racepace.


Body/Chassis

·         Nismo Optional Genuine 3 Piece Side Skirts

·         Nismo Optional Genuine Rear Pods

·         Nismo Front Bumper Ducts

·         Nismo Bonnet lip

·         Nismo Boot lip

·         Ganador Aero Mirrors (motorized)

·         GKTech Air Deflector Panel

·         OEM Brake Ducts

 

Interior

·         Nismo 320kph Speedo

·         Sparco 353 Suede Steering Wheel + Sparco Dual Horn Button Kit

·         R34 GTR Front Seats

·         Nismo Duracon Shift Knob

·         Superior Auto Creative Sunvisor Covers

·         Superior Auto Creative Carbon Shift & Handbrake Boot

·         Superior Auto Creative Carbon Armrest Cover

·         Leather Handbrake Handle Cover

·         Leather Door Trim & Passenger Door Handle Covers

·         Carbon Coated Interior Trim Pieces

·         Fire Extinguisher & CAMS Approved Machined Bracket

·         Carbing Multi Point Roll Cage


Electronics

·         HKS Boost Gauge

·         HKS Water Temp Gauge

·         N1 Headlights - Philips Vision Plus H4 Globes

·         JVC Head Unit & MB Quart Reference 6.5” Component Speakers

 

Other

·         Brand New OEM Headlight Switch

·         Brand New OEM Left & Centre Air Vents

·         Brand New OEM Door Handles

·         Brand New OEM Centre Console & Glovebox Mats

·         Brand New OEM Radiator Support Bushes

·         Brand New OEM Brake Line A-Clamps

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Did you ever get results from the fuel sample?
Any ideas on original engine failure? Action taken to prevent a repeat?

17 hours ago, Leroy Peterson said:

Did you ever get results from the fuel sample?
Any ideas on original engine failure? Action taken to prevent a repeat?

We knew it was fuel contamination and apparently the sample wouldn't tell us exactly what it was so we didn't end up getting one.

Guess i'll need to avoid small town servos. Will take gerry cans with me track day. Almost makes me want to go e85, if I'll be karting fuel around...

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