R32 Gts-T [Rbr 322]

[Ripp3r]

I'm not too sure as to whether my car is really a build up. I'm not doing any of the work but I sure am throwing all my money into it if that counts.


Started off with a race only s13 rolling shell that I was stripping and getting ready for paint. Bought a crashed r32gtst on ebay with a rb25det conversion in it from interstate with intentions of transferring it into the s13. I did an excel sheet up and couldn't justify spending all that money on a track only car. So I bought an R32 gts-t with an rb20det showing head gasket issues (bought it for the rego).
So this is where the money trail begins

First "My Goals" for the build:

- I want the car to remain stock looking on the outside with all the money where it should be.
- I want to use quality brands from now on and not cheap knock off's
- Nis-tuned with a goal of 230rwkw + (I'm not too sure what to expect atm)

Spec's so far:
RB25DET series 2 motor and gearbox (custom made HD gearbox mount)
Top mount TO4E T3/T4 turbo (looking at upgrading atm)
Exedy HD clutch
FMIC with custom piping to use existing holes in the engine bay
TEIN's all round (not installed)

42mm alloy radiator with twin thermo's (not installed)
GATES water pump and timing belt kit (not installed)

Stock r32 gts-t rims with Toyo R1R's on the front and cheapies on the rear

Plans to put 32 GTR carbon bonnet, grill, boot and spoiler but painting a white coat on the exterior to take the attention away from the colour change. Will still be lighter than the OEM parts

The S13 shell

The crashed 32 with 25

RB25DET out and ready to go. Looks like its had some work done to it before but can't confirm

It's in this baby now

[Ripp3r]

update:
Went through the stage of not knowing whether i wanted to keep the car or not as there is still another 4-5k to get it where id like it.. so I hadn't done much till now.. Gave me time to save for stuff and still have money left over i guess though.

Installed gates timing kit, HA teins and twin thermo's since last post
Just bought:
- BPP top feed aftermarket fuel rail
-14mm 1000cc injectors
- fuel regulator
- a better bov to plumb back in
- eboost street bc
- a gear knob so i can change gears haha
- HKS pod filter kit with z32 afm
- Still deciding what fuel setup to go and whether i go an e85 tune or 98.. its not a daily so filling up is not an issue
Not getting the carbon stuff anymore.. cant be bothered spending the $$$$

Next is to install all the stuff and get a nistune.. aiming for a bit more now 285-300rwkw.. probably pump around 15-16psi through on the tune

Next to buy is :
R33 gtr brembo brakes
Clean up all the lines in engine bay and go braided for everything that can be.

Will post pics of dyno sheet in a month or so as it'l probably take me that long haha

[Ripp3r]

Bought an Aeromotive "stealth 340" intank fuel pump (American brand)
and will go e85 for sure now.

[Ripp3r]

tomei adjustable intake & exhaust cams arrived from japan today.

[Ripp3r]

All below has been installed!!

(10/06/14) Tomei 256 degree 8.5mm lift poncams, tomei ex camgear, front adjustable castor rods , eboost street 2 bc(mounted in the centre console) , GFB bov, aeromotive intank stealth 340lp/h fuel pump , Bosch 1000cc half size sidemount 14mm injectors with turbosmart fuel regulator and aftermarket fuel rail to suit, hks pod kit , r35gtr afm, Splitfire coilpacks, crank angle sensor and varex remote twin tip muffler. Goes in for the united e85 tune(e85 is close to home and close to work so just makes sense) this thursday/ friday night.

I'l buy another sd card reader so I can post up pics because i know reading isn't very much fun without some visual goodies

[dopey]

Looking toward to pics, what are you aiming for, power goals, use. Ect

[Ripp3r]

285-300rwkw on caltex e-flex (not united e85, some reason i had e85 in my head haha) if i cant get that il go a low mount 3076r and aim for higher.


Still need to upgrade front brakes, delete abs unit which is leaking and get a hicas elimination kit

[dopey]

When do you hope to get it in for the tune ?

[Ripp3r]

just waiting on a spacer to get machined up to mount a bigger single fan instead of the twin thermo's.. so hopefully this week

[Ripp3r]

Mechanic says it will be booked in for a tune on thursday night. Plan on being there for the tune. Will use my go pro for better pics and maybe some video on the dyno.

[Manuel Kasko]

Sounds like an interesting build! Good work so far with sticking to your goal of good brands.

Can't wait to see the dyno graph.

[Ripp3r]

bummed. Car wasnt ready. custom fan shroud wasnt ready so no fan on the car equals no tune. didnt bother taking a picture of engine bay as it still needs some wiring cleaned up. looked pretty neat though. also looked super stealth with the newly installed varex twin tip..

Could be another week + to go. Mechanic's can't wait to get it out of their workshop haha. so many things have come up delaying getting this car ready for a tune.

[Ripp3r]

So the car's been in for tuning this week but it isn't looking promising. Turbo is worse than I was lead to believe from the seller. At the moment it won't hold more than 16psi which is only getting 230rwkw right now, ill know the exact figure in the next few days. I really don't know whether I can be bothered putting money into another turbo or just selling it to someone else as a great platform for more power. Might just wait for my tax return before I make up my mind.

[Ripp3r]

Tune is done and I'm picking her up tomorrow. Car made better progress but still not as close to 300 as i'd have liked. A high boost setting of 16psi and a low boost of 12psi. I'll post the dyno sheet tomorrow with exact figures

[Manuel Kasko]

Nice! what was the final figure?

[Ripp3r]

after driving it home tonight I don't feel like I need more than 259.8rwkw haha.. omg its f**king fast

[Manuel Kasko]

I have been happy with 250rwkw for nearly 2 years now. I'm going to start chasing 300rwkw now haha