All out? Or keep it Minty fresh?

**gtrjerry73** · 05-07-2011, 04:20 AM

Hey guys this is my first topic on this forum And I'm brand new to the gtr scene. I recently bought a 1990 gtr and i am at a bit of a crossroads. My original plan was to upgrade to gt2860's and shoot for around 600 horse. However when I took it to Wayne at Jms, he started to shine a light on my rare find. Now I know it's a car and it's meant to be enjoyed but after looking underneath and sayin things like "this thing looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor" and the factory original windshield that looks like it was just replaced yesterday. And less than 80k on it I'm starting to think I should just rebuild the turbos and get rid of those brittle ceramic bits, remove the boost restrictor and leave it at that. I know it's my car and obviously it's my choice. I just want to get the opinions of gtrc-land and hopefully some insightful suggestions to sway my decision. Oh and uh... Sorry for the novel

**evilgtr** · 05-07-2011, 09:20 AM

More power !!! haha take those tiny snails off and throw the 2860's for it. The first time you smash the right pedal you will be happy you did.

**gtrjerry73** · 05-07-2011, 10:08 AM

Lol ya I probably should or I'll never really see what she's all about I launched it for the first time a couple days ago and really started to see how tough she really is......

**louis110** · 05-07-2011, 01:16 PM

Keep it minty!! Unmolested GTRs are such a rare treat nowadays.

**evilgtr** · 05-07-2011, 01:56 PM

you can still modify and keep stock apearance, a nice set of upgraded turbos and a clean tune will only add to the driving experience of the GTR as well and remove 1 of the issues that fail on a regular basis - stock turbos.

**gtrjerry73** · 05-07-2011, 05:17 PM

hmmmm decisions decisions :P ya even if i throw in the 2860's, and upgrade fuel and ignition and get a really good tune, intake exhaust, and just shoot for 450 ish that should still be pretty easy on the stock engine no? or does anyone know if steel rebuilt stock turbos would be able to throw down that kind of power without being maxed out? i drive my car pretty nice most of the time anyway so 600 might be a little much for me anyway.

**DougTaylor** · 05-07-2011, 06:54 PM

I'll have 2860-5s for sale pretty soon (going single) and all the rest of the piping etc and I can meet you in Red Deer.. As far as stock vs mods - I've modded mine quote a bit, but the classic look of the GTR is still there. I like the Fast and Furious look (ok, so I'm a bit of a ricer..)

**gtrjerry73** · 05-07-2011, 07:32 PM

Well I just bought a house so this will probably be a winter project but I'll keep you in mind for the 2860's for sure. I just don't wanna do too much to it cause it's the cleanest gtr I've seen around here anyway.