Who currently owns a GTR?

[Racer 20]

Sorry I'm such an ass/arse. But, what do you mean octane fuel ?

[R33]

What is the octane level in the US fuel? It's 97 in over here in Malaysia. The problem with Japanese imports is that the engine is tuned to tha Japanese 100 octane fuel When the engine is run on lower octane fuel, detonation could take place, especially when the boost is high. The problem is really bad in Australia where the octane level is 95! The normal solution is to restrict the boost level. Another solution is the addition of octane booster in the fuel. I don't do that everyday as 97 octane is acceptable for everyday use at the boost level I am now running. But on track days, I have to add the juice.

[Racer 20]

Then, no. I don't but I'm guessing I should used it since I mostly use my GTR for the track. :sun:

[R33]

Racer:smoka:

Tell me when you use the octane booster. How your car reacts to it. I use Wynn's Race Formula Boost and sometime HKS. HKS is damn expensive though. Do fill me up on the brand you use so that comparison could be made.:licker: BTW, did you know that Apexi has a kit for the GTR R33 for up to six hundred hp? Cost the equivalent of USD8 grand over here. I am seriously thinking about it now Can't wait to smoke them tarmac

[Racer 20]

Apxi. Cool. I was considering a Vailside or WestWings. Is the Apxi one on there web site? Let me check... :smoker2:

Edit: "Apxi" = Apexi :sun:

[R33]

Hi Racy, interested in the kit? Sure you are:sun: It's not in the Apexi website. You could find it at www.speedworks.com my in the "performance kit for popular cars" section. I think you should do it first so that you could tell me the performance of the kit But I reckon your suspension has to be upgraded to hold that kind of power.

[Racer 20]

Currently, I can't get to the site. It doesn't work for me. But I guess I should upgrade my suspension first. :bandit: umm, do you know a good tuner?
BTW, I'm alos planning on purchusing a new tv in a few months so my GTR will probably be :alien: ated by me.

[R33]

Sorry Racer, I missed a dot in the URL. It's www.speedworks.com.my. I went there yesterday. The kit includes: twin turbos/downpipe/induction kit (together with the air filters)/all pipings/wastegate/550cc injectors/high pressure fuel pump/GT cam shafts/adjustable cam pulleys. The Apexi power fc ecu is recomended, so you have to buy this too. In fact in Mlalaysia, you need this ecu because the tuner refuses to tune it using my F Con!! But the tuner did not seem to know his stuff. He did not say that the gasket and pistons need changing. I don't think the standard gasket and pistons could take six hundred horses without breaking! I just don't trust him:o :o I suppose you can get a better tuner over there who could install this kit properly. Enjoy:frog:
As you know, I use HKS Hiper Damper with Eibach springs on my GTR. They are tuned really well to provide a good street ride and track drive. They are height adjustable too. Next week I am going to improve the handling further by installing HKS torque controller. This stuff would enable me to move the torque to the front tyre as and when needed (unlike the stock unit which pushes the torque to the front toooooo late while cornering). I even could program it according to the track I am on! Or for the rain! Fun fun fun.....










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[Racer 20]

Thanks dude. :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: Man I LOVE that one. Anyway, how much was that suspension upgrade? BTW, for excellent stoping power what do you recomend?

Thank you for your time. (like that one too )

[R33]

The Hiper Damper and Eibach springs cost me circa USD 3600. Damn expensive but worth it. I have yet to change the brake but my friend installed a set of AP Racing 6 pistons calipers and 14 inch pads on his GTR and they are just the best! Cost about USD 4500 though!

I am goint to install the HKS Electronic Torque Controller which is going to improve the handling further. It just cost USD 700. A guy in Australia improved his GTR's handling just by dabbling the GTR's lateral sensor. Go to www.autospeed.com/A_0060/article.html to read about his DIY which really improved the handling. You could try it yourself if you are ok with those kind of stuff. As for me, I am useless at those thing, so I will install the HKS thingy soon! :licker: :smoker2: :sun:

[Racer 20]

Thats cool. Does the torque converter give you more low end torque or is it just for handling characteristics.

[R33]

Just for the handling. You can program when and how much torque should come to the front. You can also turn your GTR into an AWD car all the time if you want:sun: Or turn your GTR into an AWD only in the rain:smoker2: Or leave it on AUTO mod where the unit will decide by itself based on yoyur driving characteristic. All in all, it's better than the stock 4WD. For another USD180, you can install another thingy to work with the ETC. This thingy can be programed to distribute torque during drag race. Eg: you can decide to distribute 30% of the torque to the front when you release the clutch at the start of a drag and let all the torque go to the rear at say 80kph after "take off":frog: On that program, my friend's GTR recorded 4.2 sec from 0-100kph! And his GTR is supposed to be slightly less powerful to mind! Imagine the time on your 420hp GTR!:finger:

[Racer 20]

Wow. Who sells this again??? :smoker: :smoker: :sun:

[R33]

HKS my friend. And if I am not mistaken, Blitz also has an aftermarket torque controller. But I have not seen them. I am installing the HKS unit sometime this or next week. Perhaps you want to wait for my report on its performance before deciding:smoker2:

[Racer 20]

Sweetness my friend. Just post a thread when your ready to review. Maybe other GTR owners would like to here your review.