triggerhappy Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 First post so take it easy. I bought the mrs a series 2 33 which was pretty stock apart from slammed suspension and pod filter. All i have done so far is a front mount intercooler. i am getting a boost controller in the next few weeks. What other reasonably cheap mods can i do to give it a bit more go? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 OK, it was your first post, so we'll take it easy. Now have a search for the other 9 gazillion threads that started out just like yours and read the answers in those. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7364855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerhappy Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Cheers with no idea about turbo cars what are the key words i can search or a subforum i can browse Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7364904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerhappy Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I dont need anything given to me on a plate just a place to start reading cheers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7364905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 There is a stickied thread here in forced induction. Here is the link... http://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/66556-forced-induction-quick-ref-guide/ try this as a starting point Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7364927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerhappy Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Cheers much appriciated. Coming from a ls1 to turbo was a big change but when i drive her car im already feeling like it needs more. Thanks once again Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7364938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeDog Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 In a nutshell (and I'm assuming it's a GTST, not a GTR, but it's worth you mentioning these things): Forget about the boost controller at this stage Do a full service if you don't know the status - oil, oil filter, air filter, coolant, plugs, check wiring Think about a timing belt replacement if you don't know how old it is If you do the timing belt, also replace the water pump, crank & cam seals, tensioner & idler pulleys Test for boost leaks New fuel pump for safety - if it's still got the original one it's around 20 years old 3" Turbo back exhaust, including high-flow cat Z32 (300ZX) or R32 ECU plus a Nistune daughter board - this will allow a tuner to modify the factory tune R32 Wastegate actuator (10 psi vs 5psi stock) Get it tuned by someone who knows what they are doing - 210+ RWKW and a different car to drive Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7364960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerhappy Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Cheers for that It does have a 3" exhaust front mount and timing water pump etc have been done 60000km ago. I was suprised drives better than a few cars i have driven lately that are less than 5 years old. ECU is in the works as well as a tune. The 32 wastegate actuator i take it is a stock item on the r32 and pretty easy to come by. It is actually sounding quite cheap to do what i need. Suspension will be the hard bit as at the moment its a bit to low and before to long i can see me or her leaving the front bar on a speed bump or something Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7364989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerhappy Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 and yes mate its a gtst 96 model Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7364993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I would strongly suggest avoiding Nistune with an R33. There are numerous other ECU's that will plug and play such as PoweFC (older tech) through to Adaptronic, Haltech, Link. I would consider carefully what you want from the car as careful selection of parts in the first place will save you thousands. If you want more than 200rwkw then you are into the world of aftermarket turbos and new injectors. Each change will require more tuning so take your time to figure out realistically how you will use the car and how much power is needed to achieve it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerhappy Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Cheers and 200 kw should be pleanty for her and me when i drive it. Def needs a tune but will wait until i get an ecu and wastegate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjman Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Cheers for that It does have a 3" exhaust front mount and timing water pump etc have been done 60000km ago. Is this going on the timing belt change info from its Japan days or has it been done in Australia? (kms get wound off in the importation process). Is the 3" exhaust from the turbo back or just the cat convertor back? also does it have a higher flow cat? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerhappy Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 3" turbo back and the previous owner did the belt and what not. I can tell its been done because its slightly too tight by the sound of it. Probably going to get my mate to chuck a new one in for a peice of mind before the tune anyway Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerhappy Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 ECU better off getting new or second hand ok. Seem to be a few power fc around at good prices but from what i read its old technology? We are not going to mess with it just driven daily after the tune. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeDog Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 If it's going to be a daily & you you don't want huge power I would stick with a Nistune. Others will tell you different, but a Nistune will do the job for you, as it does for me. Yes - 32 wastegate actuater is stock on an R32, and is a direct replacement on an RB25Det. If you want more than 10psi you can leave the current boost solenoid installed, either in stock wiring or hot-wired to be always on higher boost. Note I haven't tried this - our solenoid has been removed. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 There's a couple of points relating to the above post that need clarifying though. If you use an R32 ECU to do Nistune then you don't get working VCT unless you install a separate way to switch it in and out. if you use a Z32 ECU for Nistune then a few other things don't work as well as they should. You need a decent tuner who has done these R33 Nistune jobs before to make it less painful. If you use an R32 ECU then the stock boost solenoid cannot be controlled, because the R32 doesn't even have one. R32 10psi actuators are not exactly lying around in piles, because every stock turbo R33 owner wants one. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerhappy Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Cheers guys better start looking around Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C34 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Check nistune website, but I'm sure that Matt just released an update allowing the r32 ecu to control vct. And in the scheme of things it's very easy to control with other methods (eboost 2, window switch) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggerhappy Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Cheer and if anyone has the above mentioned bits for sale in SA let us know Cheers! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgaz Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 anyone tried these? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=766024038 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/446752-r33-s2/#findComment-7365536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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