New Skyline Owner

[Jl102183]

Okay heres the deal with me guys. Right now I have 37k saved up. I want either Skyline or one of the new Rx8's here the problem.

I live in the US, and besides Motorex really isnt a way. Which i don't have a problem going threw Motorex, not a problem. I read threw lots of the posts and saw Sami's post on the 700hp build up for 12k. Now where can I actuly get it tuned in the states. Anybody know a good company or website. Or a site with actuly staged upgrades with power references.


Thanks alot

[Jl102183]

Oh i'm going to be getting a R33 spec v

I thought that might help

[SkylineUSA]

From what I know, your going to be looking with parts, labor, and a tune about 15k-18k depending on where you go for your parts, and labor. 37k will get you a nice R32 with a few thou left over for mods. I will tell you this. I had my heart set on a R33, but the more I was around the R32 that is what I wanted instead.

MotoRex's prices on them are around 50k unless you get one of the other models, which are very nice as well. But I would go with the 32s. Same engine, lighter, sleak looking, and BADASS. Just ask the R32 guys.

[Evomaniac]

r33 spec v? it's actually v spec and it's only for the gtr and motorex's cheapest r33 v spec is from 43,000 and that is literally the CHEAPEST from them for the r33 gtr.

[SkylineUSA]

Another thing, don't get wrapped up in the numbers. Its crap. You have to build the car witha set function in mind. There are plent of cars with less power that are married to the rest of the car, that will out perform the bigger horse power cars.

What are you intentions? Just 700hp? On the street, you can get away with 500 and have plent for playing, nit to metion less stress on the engine.

[Jl102183]

Well really i'm looking for speed actuly, and looks. thats why i wanted the r33 well can someone point me to a good link or shop on the east coast of the USA

[SkylineUSA]

For a Skyline?

You have to go to MotoRex. If you just want fast and looks, get a Supra. It would be in your price range. Your 19, and you have 37k to put down on a car? Man, I wish I had money.

[Evomaniac]

Man you must have some pretty rich parent's huh well i'm 23 right now and i own 2 skyline's a 400R and a gtr r-34 v-spec both from prospec yup i know that not that many people know about them onbly skylineusa and me i think oh well when i was your age all i was driving was a old ass gts-r r32 producing 200 hp and yes this car does exist it's a 1986 version check your info people and don't be saying that it's not real because it is but i quickly bumped it up to 390 hp later man was that rb25 useful and durable oh well i sold it for about $15000 later and bought my self the 400R that was a few month's back.

[Jl102183]

Well the deal with me is this. When I graduated High School I went into computer tech school. In which i picked up my MCDBA and CCNA (Microsoft Database Administrator and Cycso cert). And then i landed a 52k job. I still live at home with parents so no bills.

Oh btw with the Supra yikes, man Supra's went from the shit to ricer boys cause of TF&F the only really car that didnt that was a main car is the Rx7 because people are so "scared" of the rotary.

[SkylineUSA]

If your pullin that cash, and livin at home buy a R33.

I still would get the R32, and mod the crap out of it.

[MrSky]

I would definately go with the R32 just cause its so much lighter than the rest of them. Also if you added all the carbon stuff like doors, hood, trunk, dash, seats it would be in the 2900-3000lb range. That with about 7-10K in engine-suspension mods you would likely be running low 10's in the 1/4 but very streetable. Thats just not nearly as possible with a 33 or 34. Yes it can be done but much more costly.

In the end youll need to decide on what your ultimate goal will be with the car. Daily driver or Sunday Crusher!:sun:

good luck!

[Jl102183]

Well I have to keep this car street legel. So defently weight reduction was the first thing. Actuly what was first on my list was complete sparco interior, CF hood, CF wing from c-west, Toyo Tires and OZ rims. Then I was going to 1/4 mile it and see how much i needed to dump under the hood. I really don't want to run NOS, but I wouldn' object to it. The only thing is I can do the interior and body kit, I know someone that melds and paints.

But can someone please point me to a decent Nissan shop other then Motorex because they only offer 600 HP

If possible I wanted to be able to stay at 14PSI, 2 60 shots of NOS and run low 11's that was my initial goal. Simple because it's street legel and you can stop at any gas station here in Delaware and get 93-94 Octane. Only the select places will sell race gas and select airports, And from the MPG I've been reading i'll need least about 6 gallons to make it to the nearest one to my house.

[SkylineUSA]

I think you need the car first.

Here is my take on it (a guy with no money). All the lightweight stuff is nice, but unless your really going to competivly race the car its a waste. That stuff is not cheap.

N2O on a RB26DETT is not a good idea, unless its a direct port. Sean, got his whole set-up for free. You would pay a good chunk, whats the purpose of 2 60 shots anyways, just run a 150 shot with a progressive controller and be done with it. The way the intake was made it is not a good idea to run a single line shot on the intake tube. Personnal, I like to be able to drive my car, when I set up my N2O I am only going to runa 75 shot, but then again I can install that myself to keep the costs down, again poor man with a GTR is not a good combonation.

[MrSky]

You do realize how much it will be to make it 600hp and still be reliable dont you? Anything higher than that and your buying $2000 custom cranks, 400 on bearings and a host of other goodies. Check the prices and then make a decision. It adds up really fast. Remember molding will ADD the weight you lose from the carbon fiber. The stock look is still really nice if you ask me.