scoooby slayer Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 well im on the lookout for a supra but i got offered this today for £4.5k [sHOCK][/sHOCK] guys reckons its 500 bhp im not sure its that much but it does motor. still on twin turbo set up but has a slight engine rattle but only at 3k revs. above and below this is fine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Is that the one on ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Tempted! I guess it comes down to your reasons behind wanting either car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 32 rear with 33 front? 500bhp on stock turbo's.... hum i wouldnt think so. thats a big bhp upgrade from stock. But im no skyline expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'm not feeling it, could just be the bad pics though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_A Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 32 rear with 33 front? 500bhp on stock turbo's.... hum i wouldnt think so. thats a big bhp upgrade from stock. But im no skyline expert Don't think it's got an R33 front mate, just aftermarket lights, he's also removed the ambers too. I've always had a soft spot for the R32's, wouldn't have one over a Supra though, though perhaps you're asking on the wrong forum as I dare say we're probably a little biased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 guys reckons its 500 bhp im not sure its that much but it does motor. still on twin turbo set up but has a slight engine rattle but only at 3k revs. above and below this is fine ? Slight rattle = potentially expensive.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Never been a fan fan of the overall styling on those early GTR's or the interiors but they are a capable motor car. Personally for £4.5K, I'd put in a bit more and get a Supra TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoooby slayer Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 32 rear with 33 front? 500bhp on stock turbo's.... hum i wouldnt think so. thats a big bhp upgrade from stock. But im no skyline expert you dont know there stock turbos or not. i dont but doesnt come on boost til 4k revs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 It looks ace Isn't that still a bit cheap for a "500bhp" one though (if it isn't a dog that is)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Isn't that still a bit cheap for a "500bhp" one though (if it isn't a dog that is)? Yes. There's several tuned R32 GTR's on the oc at the moment ranging from around £9-15K for that sort of bhp. And they don't have completely standard looking engine bays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) you dont know there stock turbos or not. i dont but doesnt come on boost til 4k revs ? Thats the thing. As little as i know about skylines. I would imagine if its running 500bhp. the engine bay wouldnt look like that Show me a dyno sheet and ill eat my words. After looking arorund apparently some aftermarket turbos will get up high into the 400's. If i was considdering buying it id want to know what was on the car Edited June 11, 2009 by Guigsy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I would imagine if its running 500bhp. the engine bay wouldnt look like that That's what I was thinking I know that some that are totally stock have been dyno'd and showing about 350bhp without anything done (just the way it's happened) but another 150bhp is a bit much especially with it looking in that guise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 like the r32s they dont age well though, get a supe!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoooby slayer Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thats the thing. As little as i know about skylines. I would imagine if its running 500bhp. the engine bay wouldnt look like that Show me a dyno sheet and ill eat my words. After looking arorund apparently some aftermarket turbos will get up high into the 400's. If i was considdering buying it id want to know what was on the car il have to try and find out i think. just dont want to miss a bargain does seem pretty quick. not 500 bhp but defo 400 it felt like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) 500BHP on std turbos:rlol: R32 tubies are ceramic just like the J spec, you can get around 400BHP from steel turbines and more boost, but after that you need bigger ones, The rattle at 3K can be the first sign of big end wear, R32 for 4.5K run away. Edited June 11, 2009 by Tricky-Ricky (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoooby slayer Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 500BHP on std turbos:rlol: R32 tubies are ceramic just like the J spec, you can get around 400BHP from steal turbines and more boost, but after that you need bigger ones, The rattle at 3K can be the first sign of big end wear, R32 for 4.5K run away. what is it with you guys i have said dont think it is 500 bhp but its not impossible on a tt setup. doesnt come on boost til 4k revs so something isnt standard. ive driven a standard r33 before and didnt come on boost nowhere near as hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 i'm looking at r32's at the moment and i'd walk away if i were you. even the gtr forum discusses (when theres more than 3 members online...quite rare lol) that standard turbos will get you the high 300's, possibly 400bhp, but only with loads of other mods and a very watchful eye on the temp gauge. 4.5k would get you a nice gts etc, but i wouldn't touch a gtr for less than 6k. would make a good project maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoooby slayer Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 i'm looking at r32's at the moment and i'd walk away if i were you. even the gtr forum discusses (when theres more than 3 members online...quite rare lol) that standard turbos will get you the high 300's, possibly 400bhp, but only with loads of other mods and a very watchful eye on the temp gauge. 4.5k would get you a nice gts etc, but i wouldn't touch a gtr for less than 6k. would make a good project maybe i dont think the turbos are standard. i drove a standard r33 and the r32 comes on boost later but much harder. gonna have a more in depth look at it tmrw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 We still arguing over an over estimated horse power rattling engine?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 what is it with you guys i have said dont think it is 500 bhp but its not impossible on a tt setup. doesnt come on boost til 4k revs so something isnt standard. ive driven a standard r33 before and didnt come on boost nowhere near as hard. Take my advice, the guys posting in the thread know a hell of a lot. They are warning you away for a reason. You either heed their advice or not and I know what I would do. P.s. I think the guy should try harder with his pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoooby slayer Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 the gtr has large fmic and 660cc denso injectors. bb turbos. only one air flow meter is plugged in ? but has apexi monitor thing in car so im wondering if that might be a piggy back ecu thing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest phrozen Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 slight rattle?? usually turns out to be the bottom end starting to fail...trust me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 There are quite a few upgraded turbos that are almost straight swap in the R32 for the std so the power is possible and unless your clued up you'll never know I'd be far more worried about the rattle in the engine. GTR engines are expensive to rebuild. I'd wait for a better example as it is a buyers market. Either that or offer him £3.5k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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