Markdett's r32 GTR restoration and full engine rebuild.

[markdett]

Nice build, its rare to see someone actually doing everything.

Reminds me of my build, which was best part even better then actually driving the car :P

Your using speedflow 200 hose/fittings which I regretfully used aeroquip kevlar/rubber hose (sorta like speedflow 120 series). No fuel smell FTW!!!

Don't stop, keep it up, for myself I found the end was the hardest part. Most people take the cheap way out (used parts, ebay pieces, etc...) and try to get it done, you on the other hand are doing it all the right way.

@Nismo S-tune; its proabably similar to the tomei M20x1.5 to -6. I think almost all JAP rails are -6, HKS is no different.

Thanks for the kind words man!

Yeah speedflow 200 series FTW. Thinking of running an ethanol mix so planned the fuel lines in advance. Also its the only hose we use when doing turbo's too. Find its more resiliant to heat. Have had a few cases where the rubber ones burn from the inside out.

I think my build has got to the point where its going to take as long as its takes. Not going to rush anything just yet, still have a few expensive items to buy (nismo intercooler, Tomei TI exhaust etc). But plan is to have its key turned by the end of the year, which gives me plenty of time!

[rob_96]

Great build love the colours and Quality of parts

[tman7878]

This is such a sick build.

Very interested to see what this car makes numbers wise.

Good luck with the build!

[markdett]

Thanks!

Hopefully will pull 500hp. Had a customer with much the same mods pull 550hp on 98octane, pulled 620hp on e85. Same customer has recently upgraded to the new garrett GTX2863's and is making 670hp on e85. Thing is pretty savage with boost by about 3500-4000rpm.

[tman7878]

Thanks!

Hopefully will pull 500hp. Had a customer with much the same mods pull 550hp on 98octane, pulled 620hp on e85. Same customer has recently upgraded to the new garrett GTX2863's and is making 670hp on e85. Thing is pretty savage with boost by about 3500-4000rpm.

From what I've seen this thing should pull 500 easy! When you planning on throwing everything in?

[markdett]

From what I've seen this thing should pull 500 easy! When you planning on throwing everything in?

Just got to set up my front diff and put the sump on and in she goes.

Its usually the tidying up and electrical side of things that are going to be the most time consuming after the engines in.

[tman7878]

Just got to set up my front diff and put the sump on and in she goes.

Its usually the tidying up and electrical side of things that are going to be the most time consuming after the engines in.

Yeah not a big fan of electrical! Toss up pics if you've got em!

[nimblestix]

Do you recall how much the new engine harness cost?

[markdett]

Do you recall how much the new engine harness cost?

Got it for under 500aud. I now work for a Nissan dealership so it cost me what it cost the dealer.

[garetth]

Wow this is impressive!

[LuckyGTR]

Thanks man.

How is the getrag for fitment. Gonna think about putting one in mine. You just get a rear shaft made and use the 34r gearbox mount? Also what about the switches?

My bad for the long awnser ,


Getrag his marvelous , hamner the floor (worth it)
2 wire to conmect
Speed sensor his bolt on fron r32 to r34
Driveshaft too

Easiest tranny to install imo , pull type his very easy to get in

Works perfect !!!

[markdett]

Havent updated in a long time. Ill let the pics do the talking......

Picked up an abflug front splitter for $100. Needed a little love. Its probly going to get smashed up anwyays so why not?

Mounted my map sensors to the main harness cover. Prob the easiest/cleanest way to mount these.


Speedflow 200 series fittings with Teflon braid.


Got my heat sheilds ceramic coated. Using TI bolts to mount them. They have a "purple haze" finish.

Rear turbo oil drain. Has an extra provision from the return of the oil from my catch can.

Fitting for the Nismo catch can.

All ready to be dropped in.

Body got towed to work ready for the engine to be dropped in.

In she goes.




OS twin plate now fitted.



How the HiOctane sump sits with the engine in the vehicle....Perfection

[markdett]

Started with all the pipe work






Decided where to mount the fuel reg!

Front bar on, Had to trim the intercooler duct so it could fit.

We are almost there!

For some LOLs.

[LuckyGTR]

i love it , **** TWIN TURBO GTR , but this one , wow awsome job bro , keep up the good work i really love the engine bay ,

[markdett]

i love it , **** TWIN TURBO GTR , but this one , wow awsome job bro , keep up the good work i really love the engine bay ,

Hahah cheers man. Ill see how the twin fluffers treat me. Prob will go big single in the not too distant future