New pics of my R34...

[psd1]

Silver all the way, it's the best...you can check the poll!!!

Wow, glad to see it's getting close, it's been a LONG time coming.

[gtrsam]

Dont mean to rain on your parade but the turbos you got will be a lot more laggy then the 2530's but they will give more power. I was very close to buy this but after some investigation from Airtune they told me that these turbos a re little to big for a 2,6(if you want good response) but good for a 2,8.

Originally Posted by Alecci

According to the company that sold these turbos to my friend Klaus (whom I bought them from), they are Garrett GT2560R-JP which are equivalent to the US/EU version of Garrett GT2871R.

I don't how much of this is correct, but they flow more power than the HKS GT2530's and they are more responsive as well. I've been told that a guy in Japan dynoed his R33 GT-R (?) to 738 PS @ flywheel.

I've also had the opportunity to experience the characteristics of these turbos compared to the HKS GT2530's, and the Garrett ones seemed much more responsive. Both setups were mounted to the same car/engine, and according to the owner no other changes had been made to the engine in between.

A friend of mine also ran the HKS GT2530's on his Rod Bell tuned R33 GT-R, and my impression was the same there (that the HKS ones are less responsive).

In the end it doesn't really matter, as I'm not looking for high power figues (anymore, I was in the past) but rather a responsive car with more emphasis on drivability, durability and driving experience. As long as they can make 600 PS I'll be satisfied.

[Alecci]

Originally Posted by gtrsam

Dont mean to rain on your parade but the turbos you got will be a lot more laggy then the 2530's but they will give more power. I was very close to buy this but after some investigation from Airtune they told me that these turbos a re little to big for a 2,6(if you want good response) but good for a 2,8.

Yes, I've heard that as well. People don't seem to agree on the characteristics on these turbos. I've had the opportunity to feel the difference myself though. On the other hand, maybe the setups on those engines were more suited for the Garrett turbos than the HKS ones.

For the moment being we'll just have to wait and see. Though I hope these turbos will do nice, I actually wanted a set of HKS GT2510's. If anyone knows someone that may be up for a swap, please let me know.

On a positive side note, the workshop installing the new camshafts for me decided to sponsor me a bit, and the head is now fully race ported and polished.

On Sunday I will start to re-assemble the engine/gearbox. I've been held up for a while for varying reasons.

[m92fs]

I love your R34 ... the colour is perfect, and that new bonnet ... damn :P

[Alecci]

Time for an update I guess...

I got my head back from the workshop on Monday 19th November. Since then I've been spending a good deal of time in the garage trying to put all the pieces together. One of the employees at the workshop has been and will be of great assistance in getting it sorted.

So far we've managed to get most of the engine ready for dropping it into the car. A few things remain, I will be replacing the oil and water piping for the turbochargers with steel-braided hoses. I've been to some shops today in order to get hold of the stuff needed, and hopefully that part will be completed this weekend.

When that's been achieved I'll just have to mount the rear turbocharger and the gearbox, and then finally we're ready for the engine installation.

Now for some pictures...

The first few pictures shows the cleaned, ported and polished head. New camshafts, valve lifters, valve guides, valve springs and valve seals have been installed.








This is my mate Janne Lennartsson mounting the head to the block. He's employed as a professional engine builder at the workshop that did the work on the head (also my new sponsor), Bo Ridstrom Racing AB.


The head is in place. At the time the picture was taken the camshaft pullies were not mounted correctly, so we had to take the stuff apart and reset the engine again before putting it back.


The new lightweight engine pulleys have been added.


A sideview picture, just for the fun of it. I guess you can't tell from the picture, but there's also new engine mounts made by Nismo.


And then the other side. One of the throttle bodies were added to make it look more complete. I have since taken it off to clean them all properly.


Finally a pic of the very, very dirty car sitting in a corner in the garage waiting to the engine and gearbox to be installed. Soon, very soon...


I have some more pictures on the camera that shows further work that has been done, but I cannot find the USB-cable to connect the cam to the computer. I'll try to look for it during the weekend.

I hope you enjoy it.

[steven_c]

Originally Posted by Alecci

The last engine parts has finally arrived, including a set of used BBS LeMans 18"x10" ET20 to replace the stolen standard items.

Here's a pic of the new parts, in the top end you can make out the new GReddy Titanium Exhaust.



And here's a shot of the car with the new wheels mounted. Both the car and the new rims are very dirty.



Not much more to do about the exterior... I'll be adding a carbon trunk, carbon rearview mirrors and hopefully a set of Nismo carbon side skirts and rear spats prior to the beginning of next season. I've already got the Mine's air vents, but probably will not be fitting them until it's time for the respray. Still not sure on which colour though...

White or Sparkling Silver, what's your suggestion?

The head is at a local workshop for porting/polishing and installing the new camshafts. Unfortunately, everything has taken more time than anticipated, so the car will probably not get to taste the streets at all this season (maybe just for the annual MOT).

this is looking like a sweet car mate. nice work.. crash a car you can only make it better when it comes back out

[Hugo]

Great work man and the LM's are pure sex. Great addition to car!

[Alecci]

I made this update on some Swedish forums prior to my one-week vacation in Gran Canaria, and thougt I might as well share it with you people as well.

All the fittings and steel-braided hoses replacing the oil and water lines for the turbochargers have now been sorted out and fitted. I've also mounted some more stuff to the engine. Now basically all that's needed before putting the whole thingy back where it belongs is fitting the gearbox. I hope to have that completed during this weekend.

Unfortunately the car has amassed its fair share of dust standing in the workshop for about half a year, but I though this picture was so cool I couldn't help sharing it.


All hoses and fittings have finally been assembled. Of course I've replaced all the washers with new fresh copper items, and tightened all bolts the appropriate torque according to the workshop manual.


Another picture of the same things, but from another angle. The Trust/GReddy L-bow certainly make a good show.


Once again the same, but from a frontal viewpoint.


I choose this picture to show off the new clutch. It looks so sexy it's a shame one can't see it once the gearbox has been mounted.


A little close-up on the new hoses...


...and another one. Not much space to maneouvre, I can tell you!


The 4-way joint will later on be fitted with a mount to ensure it's lined up properly towards the head, and it will also be given a slight downward angle towards the turbochargers in order to not hinder water flow


The same thing applies here. I will have mounts custom-made for the purpouse of giving the lining of the hose some decency.


A picture from the inlet side... That Trust/GReddy intake plenum really is a neat piece. One sh!tload of hoses and cables underneath it, and it'll be the thrill of the christmas holidays sorting them out.


And then a corresponding picture taken from a rear angle. I'm thinking about replacing a lot of the rubber hoses with steel-braided items for good looks and good consience.


Last picture for the time being. Everything looks so nice and clean, just like it should be. All the top covers has been sent to a respray shop for colour-matching to the body. The new Sard fuelrail looks a bit patriotic considering the colours it's flying (the colours of the Swedish flag).


Like I said I hope to have the gearbox fitted this weekend, and maybe we will even have started the process of lifting the piece back into the car. At the same time we'll be fitting my new Trust/GReddy coilover suspension.

Over and out for now...

[jlck]

wow...nice worked....

[Kyuubi]

Wow...it's looking really great...even dirty, your GTR looks frig'n *HOT*!!..

[sky 1t]

Top Effort mate!
Keep up the good work, 100% commitment there.

[paul creed]

Is this the guy that works on Klaus' R34. If so, he's a clever guy. Top work!!

[Alecci]

Many, many thanks for all your encouraging and positive comments, they're most appreciated. I'm delighted to see that my concept for the car appeals to people on this board, as this is the place where the majority of Skyline-enthusiasts in the know hang around.

The gearbox and clutch were finally fitted on Saturday, and I now expect just one more day's work before the process of putting the machine back into the car take's its start. No pictures from that Saturday's work though, but I'll be sure to let the camera do its fair share next time.

Paul mate, the guy helping me along is not the same guy working on Klaus' car, although I've had a good deal of support from Klaus and his close friend/mechanic Wiktor since day one. My sincere thanks to them, and also to Perra who has also been very supportive in many different ways from the start of this project.

On a positive side-note, I now have a sponsor that will provide me with custom carbon products, so expect to see a few nice bits of such material to find their way onto the car.

I've also gotten my act together and applied for a spot at the internationally reknown Bilsport Performance & Custom Motor Show at Elmia in my hometown, which is due to take place during the Easter weekend.

Once again thanks for your views, comments, tips, hints and criticism! Keep 'em coming...

[Alecci]

A lot's happened since last update, but I don't feel up to the task of describing it all in detail. Here's a few pictures to give a general idea though.

New GReddy titanium exhaust fitted.


New GReddy coilovers waiting to be fitted.


Engine being mounted into the car.


New GReddy plenum fitted.


And the current state of the project.


Hoping to fire it up within the next two weeks.

Nismo side skirts and rear spats soon being ordered.

[pupsi]

Perserverence equalls a Wicked Car.