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Contents

Features16 Quickie

Silvia with more style than you can handle

20 HigH 5Voted by you, we take a look at the top SS Nissan features of all time

26 So tHirStyOne sick S13 with turbo KA power

32 Street kiNgSTwo of Americas sickest Nissans

44 aNgeliNa BearThis months sexy model bares (almost) all for us!

48 el toroThe quest to build one of the quickest GT-Rs in Europe

54 tHuNder dowN uNderPicture-perfect R34 from Australia

76 oNce you go BlackAmerican power in a Japanese chassis

82 Back iN tHe dayAnother awesome Datsun 510 to fall in love with

Departments6 oH, Hi!

10 Hole SHot

12 uSual SuSPectS

70 etc.News, random photos, tech questions and more

74 readerS rideS

88 weB SPotligHt

89 HaPPy eNdiNg

Tech60 Break it dowN

Nissans Variable Valve Timing explained

66 NiSSaNS BeStEight engines you need to know about!

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Bernices nails. Ultimately, we had to give it to the

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Brought the Ratchet Bunny to a random GtG in Orange county. What meet should I bring it to next?

Bought season pass to Disneyland. so far Ive only used it once. anyone want to ride its a small world with me?

anytime I get to see my 100-year-old grandma Du, it makes me the happiest person alive!

I locked my keys in the car at 6 a.m. while checking the waves. For the first time ever, I couldve cared less. #westcoastbestcoast

Youngn on the block?! Yep. I just turned 25. #cakecakecake

champagne and Georgia blading. couldnt think of a better way to spend the Holidays. #dirtystank2013

When new tires arrive in the mail it is best practice to then fully roast the old set.

Note to self: If the eyes go lazy enough for welfare, it is time to stop drinking.

Had to pull off the pcH to snap this sunset while coming home from camping in santa Barbara.

Working hard on our Ken Gushi/GReddy Rocket Bunny FR-s shoot. sometimes you just have to take a step back and breathe. #blessed

Getting some shots in at the Wtcc hot pit. Man I really wish I wore a hat that day. #blessed

Yeah, thats my legacy wagon. It doesnt run, but it looks cool. #blessed

started the new year with my first J Boog concert. Hopefully going to the california Roots Festival in May for my birthday!

tried hot sauce made out of scorpion peppers said to have over a million scoville Heat units.

Bought myself a juicer to start my juice fast. I should be done by the time this issue comes out. Holla! [He quit already MJ]

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Style Or PerfOrmance: Where DO yOur allegianceS lie?

Words Jonathan Wong Photos Colin Waki

The art of building a car for style alone is often

times just as impressive as those who choose

the way of performance. Theyll argue back and

forth endlessly, but at the end of the day these

arguments are all valid; it ultimately remains the owners

choice on how they choose to modify, just as it is yours to

dress, style and go about any of your daily business. For Keita

Kikuchi, he tends to fall on the stylish side but he knows fully

well that its what makes his car stand out. In fact, he was so

hard up about the lack of mods under his engine bay that he

refused to pop the hood (its not entirely stock, as it sports the

required basics). Were okay with that

What drew us to this particular Silvia was its approach to exterior styling. Part

of the last generation of the S-chassis, the S15 has a unique silhouette all its own

but Keitas has been modified classically to help retain this perfection with parts

from the 326power collection, such as a 3D STaR aero kit using a front bumper,

roof spoiler and side skirts. The custom color combination could be considered a

little wild with its copper accents, yet its fashionable without being gaudy. The roof

is done in true Japanese style, a brushed green metallic look that we think is a nice

touch. Keita also selected black faced SSR Professor VF-1s to help fill the widened

Super Made fenders and custom-pulled rear arches.

Suspension is a primary area of modification for Keita, so he installed coilovers

and several different types of control arms to help pull off its slammed look and

to help keep the tires from hitting the fenders, which it did until he had it set up

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[Tuning Menu]1999 Nissan Silvia S15OWner Keita KiKuchiHOmeTOWn Obu, aichi, JapanOCCupaTiOn Just an Ordinary Japanese salarymanengine 2.0l sr20det; hKs power Flow with custom intake pipe; hpi exhaust manifold and downpipe; blitz intercooler/piping; Koyo radiator; Gp sports megatech cooling fan and radiator hoses; nismO thermostatFOOTWOrk & CHaSSiS 326power coilovers, rear toe control arm and camber plates; saito 8-point rollcage; yura mOde front lower control arm; ikeya Formula front toe control arm; mcr Factory original memberBrakeS Gp sports brake padsWHeelS & TireS 18x10" +11 (front)/ -1 (rear) ssr professor VF-1; pinso 215/35r18 tires; Weds sports lug nutsexTeriOr 326power 3d star aero kit including front bumper, side skirts and roof spoiler; d-maX rear wing; super made fenders; masa hood; custom rear bumper; satO autO pearl white paint, body work and headlights; custom taillights; Kspec GaraX hid kitinTeriOr bride seats; nardi steering wheel; yashio Factory Okachan water temp gauge and shift knob; carrozzeria cyber naVi head unit and speakers; diamond rear speakersTHankS YOu murayama car, satO autO, mcr Factory, Garage relationWWW mcrfactory.com; 326power.com

properly. Even the slightest change in ride height affects the alignment, Keita

explains. Every time you make these changes, test-drive the car over and over until

youre satisfied. Inside, the car bursts out at you in a sea of red with Bride seats,

custom upholstered rear seats, center console and floor mats. Even his jungle gym-

like 8-point Saito roll cage is wrapped with red cushioning to match.

Keitas ride may not be the typical drift machine that were normally accustomed

to seeing when it comes to the S15 chassis but its still a very cool looking

alternative for those who crave a difference without sacrificing performance where

it counts. Style maintains its argument for another day


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The people have spoken! We recently put 30 of our favorite

Nissan feature cars online for people to vote and comment on.

after thousands of votes via social media and sifting through

e-mails, weve nally come down to the top ve Nissan features in

Super Street history according to you!

Words Sam Du Photos SS Staff

THe HoTTeST NiSSaNS feaTureD iN our magaziNe voTeD by you!

The 411 The holy grail of Nissans. While we would all sell our left nut

to own an R34, wed probably sell both to get our hands on an original

Hakosuka. We featured this GC10 from BIKO Works four years back and

its beauty is still engraved in our memories. BIKO Works specializes in

modifying and selling vintage Japanese cars so it was one of the main

stops during our visit to Japan in 2010. This particular '71 GT-R still uses

the venerable 2.0-liter straight-six S20 but with side-draft carbs and

velocity stacks. The wheels are staggered Watanabe R-Types while the

suspension received custom coilovers. Brembo calipers, plus a Protec front

lip and flares finish the Skyline up. yeah, theres no crazy engine swap or a

list of mods, but who cares? The Hakosuka is simply sexy and with BIKO

Works modifications, its no mystery why its in the top five!

5 biKo WorKS KPgC10 SKyliNe gT-rOriginally Featured May 2010


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4 roCKy auToS S31 fairlaDy zOriginally Featured October 2010

The 411 Contrary to BIKO Works clean and tidy Skyline, Rocky

auto is the exact opposite when it comes to retro Nissans.

They go HaM! The Japanese tuner set out to build the baddest

S31 on the planet by swapping in an RB26DETT into this old

chassis. Upgraded with an HKS turbo and a bunch of other

goodies, the Fairlady puts down 580+hp! But waitthats not

all! The body features custom flares, front lip, rear diffuser and

a carbon hood from Rocky auto. The wider body allows those

massive 18x10/12" Work wheels to fit along with meaty tires

for necessary grip. Badass is an understatement when it comes

to this Z!

3 auTo SeleCTS r34 SKyliNe gT-rOriginally Featured September 2011

The 411 White is right when it comes to auto Selects '02

GT-R. Taking cues from the Nismo Z-Tune package, it sports a

twist that includes a custom carbon-fiber front bumper and lip

spoiler, plus hood. and with the color-matched 18x10.5" Volk

Racing TE37s, this is as sexy as an R34 gets. But not built just

for looks, the V-Spec II summons power from a bulletproof

RB thats been stroked to a 2.8-liter using HKS pistons, rods

and crank. The turbo is a massive T88 from Trust allowing this

boosted beauty to reach upwards of 800hp. Fast and fionnnee,

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2 miNeS r34 SKyliNe gT-rOriginally Featured March 2007

The 411 Legendary The Mines R34 was designed as a street car but ran

time attack races whenever it felt like. Owned, driven daily and raced by

Mines founder Michiro Kiikura, its got everything from their catalog which

includes larger turbos, carbon clutch, cams, full exhaust and more. Lets

not forget the custom suspension, 18" magnesium wheels built by BBS,

aP Racing brakes and carbon aero pieces. The total package equated to

a 621hp work of art. Not too shabby for a car that worked double duties

as a grocery getter and weekend toy. Its remembered as one of the finest

rides in JDM historyexplains why so many of you love it!

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1 Paul biSCHoffS KgC10 SKyliNeOriginally Featured March 2010 and Super Street Retro 2011

The 411 Thisistheone! Paul Bischoffs car is the peoples

champ, and we cant argue with you at all. This old school car

is what wet dreams are made of. While this 71 Skyline isnt

a true GT-R, it looks the part with the front and rear flares,

plus NISMO spoilers. The classic Watanabe wheels are picture

perfect and the engine bay even has a bit of a twist. Ditching

the factory L-series, Paul swapped in a more reliable RB25. Its

a non-turbo, but we dont mind. With ITBs out of the RB26,

ported head, modified intake manifold and plenty of other

upgrades, its still plenty of power for this light chassis. Kudos

go out to Paul. We are all madly jealous of you!


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The term style is always an interesting topic

of discussion amongst automotive enthusiasts.

you can ask any number of people and they will all

give you varying descriptions of what they dene as

style. It often sparks arguments as well because enthusiasts

just cant simply come to an agreement of what is good

taste. What many people forget, however, is that style is

purely subjective. What you like may not be what the other

person likes and vice versa. The dawn of the Internet-age,

and specically social media, has really blurred the lines of

subjectivity. People no longer sit back and listen to what the

other has to say; instead, they just speak. Rarely do people

value the opinion of othersthey just want their opinion out

rst because they must have their say. The biggest problem

that exists today is that people lack any sort of understanding

(and common courtesy) for their fellow man.

Within the tuner community, style has become a

template. Enthusiasts years ago created the archetype of what

many today see as style and if you stray from that, youre

committing blasphemy. any attempt to try something different

from the norm gets you ostracized, which is a shame really.

The whole idea behind modifying cars in the beginning was to

create something completely your own. When did we lose that?

Today, we are stuck creating something of our own that isnt

our own at all. you change a color accent, switch out a part and

then all of a sudden, its considered original. Theres nothing

wrong with conformity, however, and if thats the road you

choose, then so be it. But why be like everyone else? Generate

some heat. after all, a little controversy never hurt anyone, right?

Kyle Ranauro is no stranger to controversy; in fact, every car hes built has

sparked a bit of talk. Hes a different type of guy that is into cars just like the rest of

usexcept he prefers the road less traveled. Take a moment now to look at his 1991

Nissan 240SX. Some of you will dig it, most will hate, a few will offer the typical car

is cool but the wheels kill it, and many more just wont understand it. It bears styling

cues from many different genres of automotive modifications that when combined,

create a very unique profile unlike many of the Nissan S-chassis builds were

accustomed to seeing. Kyles S13 is also executed in a way that it would be relevant in

Japans ever-thriving car culture. Here in the States, there are only a select few who

can really appreciate the method to Kyles madness. Its a love/hate thing with this

S13; you either appreciate the hell out of all the work invested or despise it. If you

are the latter, thats completely normal because his previous two builds (both Nissan

S-chassis as well) generated a similar reaction.

Ive always loved the S-chassis, Kyle says. Ive built an S14 as well as (an

S13) coupe, but the hatchback in particular was a platform that I really wanted to

mod. There was a vision that I had for a very long time of how the car would come

together and I just wanted it to come to fruition. I worked on and off on this car

over the course of six years, but a trip to Japan awhile back really helped to change

my perspective. What I noticed was how different their tuning culture was; the

enthusiasts there were less critical of one another and people seemed to be very

willing to take risks. Their open-mindedness was refreshing and really motivating.

Ranauros inspiration from Japan was equaled only by his admiration of american

muscle and Lowriders growing up. The challenge for his hatchback was to mesh the

various worlds together to create something entirely uncommon. When the time

came to start putting it all together, he soon realized that incorporating the different

styling elements wouldnt be the problem. as Kyle explains, I encountered obstacles

every step of the way. a lot of it had to do with how low I wanted to drive the car and


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>> Were still mind-fucked this car isnt on air ride.

how big of wheels I wanted to run. Its uncommon for S-chassis

guys to run 18/19-inch stagger on these cars but it was a look I

was dead-set on having. It was just difficult to keep the car as

low as possible while still having the wheels tuck. My patience

was definitely tested; I had issues with the C/V axles binding,

being either too short or too long, the suspension itself binding,

breaking tie rod ends, centering the power steering rack, etc.

It was a nightmare. I should add that I was also doing all this

work out of my garage.

To accomplish the exact look that he had envisioned while

still keeping the functionality of the vehicle, Ranauro devoted

time into cutting the rear fender well and re-welding sections

of it to get more wheel clearance. All four shock towers

were hammered, folded and stitch-welded to provide room

underneath so that the S13 could still turn lock-to-lock while

planted to the floor. Even the frame rail was made slightly

thinner by cutting and re-welding it to maintain its structure.

Camber adjustments and everything related to holding the

suspension together is made possible by various components

from Parts Shop Max, Ikeya Formula and Megan Racing.

Sitting over the front and rear Work Schwert SC4 wheels

are authentic (and rare) BN Sports Type 4 blister fenders

from Japan. These FRP pieces give the S13 a much stouter,

aggressive faade and the rears have even been bowed-out

an additional 15mm just to house the 19x10.5" wheels. The

most distinctive aesthetic alteration is undoubtedly the rear

hatch, which is from BN Sports as well. After seeing the

Ferrari hatch in photos years ago, Kyle knew that he had

to acquire one for his build. He scoured the web night after

night before eventually landing the discontinued part. His joy

turned to grief when it arrived in America broken in half. I was

devastated, he remembers. I could blame the seller or the

shipping company, but what it came down to was that I was

unlikely to ever find another BN Ferrari hatch. It is such a rare

and obsolete piece so I had to suck it up and repair it myself.

Completing the BN Sports package is still an ongoing struggle

for Ranauro, as he has yet to be able to source an authentic

kit. In its place at the moment is a VIS Racing BN replica, a B

Speed aero kit. He will be the first to admit that it doesnt fit

the greatest, but it will have to do for now until he can unearth

a complete kit from Japan.

The one-off louvered hood created a conundrum of its own.

Being that such large sections of the hood had to be cut out

for the louvered panels, the frame ran this risk of becoming too

thin, ultimately causing the hood to fold or twist. He had to call

upon the expertise of sheet metal designer, Rod Louvers who

knocked the hood out in one sitting. When we asked Kyle why

he chose to go with this specific design for the front of his car,

his reply simply was, I just really like louvers. Touch, Kyle.

Touch.

You would think that with such a strong Japanese influence

that it would almost be a lock that he has a SR20DET Silvia


>> You call it louvered, we call it the cheese-grater-special.


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>> turbo Ka makes 475whp!


[Tuning Menu]1991 Nissan 240SX Hatchbackowner Kyle RanauRohomeTown Huntington BeacH, caoccupaTion independent contRactoR foR lo JacK coRpoRationengine 2.4l nissan Ka24de; Jim Wolf technology c78 camshafts and cam gears; Supertech VQ35 valves; iSKy valve springs; niSMo titanium retainers, 740cc fuel injectors and engine mounts; oeM Z32 12mm head bolts and Maf sensor; ed pink machined engine block; custom-spec Je pistons; calico-coated piston rings; carillo connecting rods; modified factory crankshaft; apeXi power intake; Xcessive Manufacturing intake manifold; Walbro 255lph fuel pump; tomei 185002 type l fuel pressure regulator; JgS cast turbo manifold; custom exhaust system; Magnacore spark plug wires; ngK-R spark plugs; MSd digital 6a ignition control box and Blaster SS ignition coil; custom ignition coil heat shield by Jason fisher; garrett 3070 .86ar turbocharger; custom turbo elbow, intercooler piping, downpipe and oil pan; HKS blow-off valve; tial 44mm wastegate; gReddy Spec R intercooler; Setrab 25-row oil cooler; Summit oil filter relocation kit and thermostat switch; K&n oil filter; Koyorad 52mm aluminum radiator; iSiS blue silicone cooling hoses; flex-a-lite electric fans; custom engine harness, harness bracket and throttle body pulleyDriveTrain niSMo mechanical 2-way lSd; Jim Wolf technology high pressure plate, 1-sided metal disk and 11lb aluminum racing flywheelengine managemenT Blitz SBc-id sequential boost controller; Jim Wolf technology RoM tune and program flashFooTwork & chaSSiS parts Shop Max competition coilovers, front camber plates, rear camber plates, rear camber control arms, rear toe control arms, max knuckles and rear subframe solid riser bushings; H&R 14kg/12kg springs; carbing front strut bar; cusco rear strut bar; Megan Racing front lower control arms and rear lower control arms; ikeya formula front tie rods; tein outer tie rod ends; Kazama rear traction rods; prothane suspension bushings; canton baffled power steering reservoir; dif steering rack linkage bushing; modified rear fender wells, front frame rail and front/rear side shock tower apronsBrakeS oeM Z32tt front/rear brake calipers and brake pads; dif Z32-to-S13 conversion brake lines; Wilwood brake proportioning valve; chasebays master cylinder plate and interior brake line kitwheeLS & TireS 18x9.5" +/-0/19x10.5" +/-0 Work Schwert Sc4 wheels; federal 595 Super Steel 215/35R18 and 225/35R19 federal 595 Super Steel tires; custom wheel lip pinstriping by Mannys auto art; Muteki chrome lug nutsexTerior ViS B Speed aero kit; Bn Sports ferrari hatch, type 4 blister fenders; oeM hood w/custom louvers; oeM corner light delete; dupont fiat Verde chiaro paint; type-X altezza-style taillightsinTerior autopower 6-point rollcage; Bride Zeta Xl fRp drivers seat and fg seat rails; oeM S14 Zenki passenger seat; nardi steering wheel; MoMo steering hub; nRg steering wheel quick release; crystal shift knob; custom instrument display panel; odyssey pc680MJ-a battery relocated under passenger seat; autometer eS Series tachometer, digital fuel pressure water temperature, mechanical boost and mechanical oil pressure gaugesThankS you My Mom and pop; my aunt frannie; all my friendspaul, frank, alyssa, Ryan, young, June, Jason and ian for keeping me going and helping my bad habits; Sly alviar; clark down at Jim Wolf technology; Steve Millen; Jason fisher; Manny; Mike filion at prodesign; allen Hsu at Work Wheels uSa; Bryan, Bernabe, Santiago and fernando at dr. detailwww jimwolftechnology.com; partshopmax.com; workwheelsusa.com

motor under the louversbut that is not the case. The heart

of this S13 is a turbocharged Ka24DE. For those inquiring,

it isnt turbocharged with some random kit either, just

so Kyle can say that it was boosted because he couldnt

afford an SR-swap. His Ka is built and assembled to handle

some punishment. The Sly alviar-assembled cylinder head

has been upgraded with Jim Wolf Technology cams and

valvetrain components from Supertech, Isky Racing and

NISMO. The 2.4-liter block holds custom JE pistons, Carrillo

connecting rods with Calico-coated rings and a modified

factory crankshaft. Kyles Ka block has also been O-ringed

for maximum sealing to ensure that it can handle the high

stresses of boost. The Garrett 3070 turbine helps to get

this motor well above 400 horsepower (475whp to be

exact) with the assistance of precise tuning from Jim Wolf

Technology. after building this Ka motor, I dont think Ill

ever mess with an SR20 swap again. I love the power, torque

and most importantly, the reliability.

Kyle Ranauro has been the subject of hate fodder ever

since his first S-chassis build, but hes taken it all in stride.

What he has learned over the years is that you cant ever

please anyone but yourself so theres no reason to give into

peoples expectations. Personal style is exactly that: personal.

Build a car in your vision and create for the satisfaction of

ones self, not for the approval of others. We feel that this

Fiat Verde Chiaro-toned street sweeper is exactly what the

community needs. It helps to inject some new life into a scene

that is becoming increasingly cookie-cutter.


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Attention whores? yes, its true; these colorful Nissans yell for

attention on the outside, but look a little closer and youll see

theyre far from trailer queens. youre lookin at two street- and

track-driven warriors. Neither is stanced out and they both share similar

modications to the chassis and motorno crazy engine conversions or

forced induction kits, but just the right amount of mods to improve the

cars ability to attack the road course while still keeping the reliability

and comfort level for the street. The GT-R and Z are also reader-built

rides, which makes them that much sweeter to showcase in our annual

Nissan issue.

Two of AmericAs hoTTesT NissANs iN oNe feATure... we musT be iN heAveN!words Sam Du PhoTos Sean Klingelhoefer

Street KingS


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Yellow FeverLets face it; there isnt much that compares on the road today

to the Nissan GT-R. The R35 is a powerful, balanced and

basically turnkey track car. It performs leagues past other

competitors similarly priced, giving any Godzilla owner the

biggest bang for their buck. and while it still has a price point

of $100K brand new, pre-owned R35s are dropping into the

$40K-range so theres a reason to get one more than ever

that is, if you earn more than what we do here! But for people

who have the means and can appreciate the GT-R for what it is,

they have a vehicle they can really take advantage of like Tim

Pu from Irvine, Ca. He picked up this '12 model and already

knew what to expect. The GT-R is a fast car! he exclaimed.

But I also wanted to have that wow factor, too. It also had to

be a streetable car that served track duties a few times a year.

and what better place to modify the car than The Rs Tuning in

Tims own hometown?

The Rs Tuning is a fairly new tuner but weve been seeing

nothing but sexy machines coming out of their shop, such as

last years Nissan issue cover car. So with the mission to make

Tims GT-R pop on the street, nothing says look at me better

than bright yellow, right? Precisely! Theres possibly no color

that screams for attention more than the yellow wrap used

on this R35. But underneath the vinyl is what makes this car

speciala mash-up of carbon-fiber body parts. The front

bumpers, side skirts and hood are from Top Racingultra-rare

in the GT-R community and all made of carbon. These parts

were actually the first Top Racing R35 parts imported into the

U.S. according to The Rs Tuning. The madness didnt stop there

with Password JDM fenders, also constructed of carbon and

modified by The Rs Tuning to flow. The rear fenders are from

Wald, while the diffuser is something to admirea combination

of Wald and Difflow pieceswhile the Seibon dry carbon trunk

features a monstrous spoiler from Kognition. Its hard to believe

that with all these different companies used on the exterior, a

car would come together nicely. But it definitely makes it one of

the most recognizable GT-Rs weve ever come across.

The fly bodywork is only just a piece of this R35s puzzle

though. The Rs Tuning continued on to develop the right

handling package for the car. First, the chassis received a KW

sleeve kit designed to work with the factory struts and mounts,

also giving the GT-R a tad sportier ride. New camber arms

were also thrown in to help align the car with -2.5an ideal

setup for the cars street and track duties. For rollers, 20x11"

Volk Racing G25 wheels along with 285-series Nitto NT01 tires

provide impeccable grip for the all-wheel drive beast.

as for power, the twin-turbo V6 already puts down more

than enough for a guy like Tim with a factory-rated 530hp and

448 lb-ft of torque. But who doesnt like more? Without going

overboard, The Rs added an MxP downpipe and exhaust, an

upgraded fuel pump, HKS intake and Cobb Tuning flash. With

some ECU tuning by SP Engineering, the 3.8-liter improved to

545hp and 535 lb-ft.

While many might look at Tims spec list and consider it

minor, its done with the right purpose. The car breaks necks

as it did in the Mackin Industries booth at SEMa last year. Its

also a solid car to spend hours cruising on a long road trip, as

the GT-R proved traveling back and forth from Orange County

to Las Vegas for SEMa. and lastly, it can dominate on the track

as it posted some of the best results and lap times in last years

Optima Challenge. Straight up all-star status if you ask us!

>> Since its nearly impossible to fit passengers in the back seat anyways, we approve the custom cage and harness bar by The Rs Tuning.


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GReaT GodzillaS Other awesome R35 GT-Rs featured in Super Street history:

The rs TuningWhile only featured in the Fast & Furious 6 for a few seconds, this BenSopra-kitted R35 is still one of our favs. Not just pretty on the big screen, its also 800hp and was handpicked by Paul Walker to be in the movie.

Sumo PowerFeatured a few years ago, this GT1 racer is swapped with a 5.5L V8 and converted to rear-wheel drive. How badass!

Phoenixs PowerCapable of 1000hp with a JUN 4.0-liter stroker kit and Trust/GReddy turbos, plus carbon-ber body kit and custom blue paint, this JDM GT-R is pretty hard to beat!

Andrew BynumWe wouldnt have guessed it but two-time NBA champion Andrew Bynum rolled around in this widebody Wald GT-R. Its too bad he was traded off the Lakers and hasnt been as good since!


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[Tuning Menu]2012 Nissan GT-Rowner Tim PuHomeTown irvine, CAengine HKS intake and spark plugs; mxP downpipe and exhaust; Deatschwerks fuel pump; Cobb Tuning AP005 software flash; tuned by SP engineeringFooTworK & CHASSiS KW sleeve coilover kit; The rs Tuning camber arms and rollcageBrAKeS Project mu steel braided lines; dry carbon-fiber front brake ductswHeelS & TireS 20x11" +15 volk racing G25 wheels; 285/35r20 nitto nT01 tiresexTerior Top racing carbon-fiber widebody front bumper, hood and side skirts; Password JDm carbon-fiber widebody fenders; Wald international rear fenders and carbon-fiber diffuser (top section); Difflow 5 element diffuser (lower section); Seibon dry carbon trunk; Kognition rear winginTerior recaro Pole Position seats with The rs Tuning brackets; Schroth six-point harnesses; AutoTecknic shift paddles

>> Using parts from Top Racing, Password JdM, Wald, difflow and

Seibon, the GT-Rs exterior magically works together like a Swedish House

Mafia remix of Coldplay.


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goT THe BlueSIt feels like forever since we featured a 370Z in the mag. We

honestly try every month to nd one thats sick enough to show

you. There have been plenty of stance examples and hardcore

track cars, but nding one with the best of both worlds is slim

to none. But we nally hit the jackpot once we discovered

Jonathan Sacketts matte blue beauty at SEMa last year.

Jonathan lives in Chicago and the majority of the work on

the Z was done by him and his buddies in his garage. The car

was shipped to The Rs Tuning before SEMa because there was

a small chance that his Z couldve landed a role in the next Fast

& Furious movie. No word yet on that, but Jonathan knew his

prized possession was in good hands and we couldnt let the car

go to waste in Southern California without a photoshoot.

Like the GT-R, the beauty of this car is that its driven on

the street and track while having a panty-droppin exterior.

The front fenders impressed us first. Inspired by the BenSopra

widebody kit, Jon had aNL autobody in his hometown

fabricate the beautiful pieces. We cut the fenders, drew the

lines out and rolled the extra piece in. The fins are made of

carbon-fiber. The rest is pretty much the stock aluminum fender

that we rolled in, explained Jon. For five weeks, we worked on

them and incorporated custom side skirts to match.

From there, wheels and brakes were picked out. I had

installed the StopTechs and then bought Enkei PF01s that

would clear the brakes, he continued. The offset made the

wheels stick out too much. Since we were doing all this body

work on the car, I thought why dont we just make everything

wider?


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The Z went back to the body shop, as the front Stillen

bumper and the carbon-fiber amuse rear had to be widened.

The side skirts and rear quarter panels required more work to

flow with the wider setup while the vented front fenders were

also redone so the Enkeis could sit flush.

Just when Jonathan thought work was done to the body,

he had another brilliant idea for the rear. I was always a fan of

dual center-exit exhausts. Maybe because Im a huge Formula

One fan. So thats where the idea to put one started. The body

shop and I went and welded the custom v-band exhaust all the

way to the headers up through the center of the car. We did it without sacrificing

the rear fog lightthat also flashes when I brake like an F1 car, he mentioned. We

definitely dig the overall motorsport feel of Jons Z. Finally, complementing the bad-

ass exhaust setup was a custom duckbill spoiler installed on the rear hatch.

With the body complete, the car was painted its factory grey color, but of course

thats not what you see here. after seeing The Rs Tuning GT-R that was featured at

SEMa two years ago and also in the Fast & Furious 6 movie, Jonathan followed suit

and wrapped the car in the same matte blue.

Up to bat next was the chassis. Jon cared about every dollar spent and part

that went into his car so he wasnt going to put junk in his ride just because it was

GeT lUCkyNotice the stickers on Jonathans Z? He was inspired by the Rauh-Welt Porsches and how each RWB car has a theme and name behind it. It inspired Jon to name his own 370Z, and after a quick listen to Daft Punks hit song, it hit him! While were not sure if the car really gets Jonathan lucky, its denitely a cool phrase, so cool Jonathans even come out with his own clothing and stickers with the name. Hook us up with some shirts, bro!


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THe RS TUninG and THe FaST & FURioUSIn our last Nissan issue, The Rs Tuning BenSopra-kitted GT-R graced our cover. At the time we shot it, we knew it had plans to make it in Fast & Furious 6 but had no clue how much exposure it would get. Months later, we watched the movie and you can see the car in the nal scene parked in the driveway. While a quick appearance, its pretty awesome this 800hp GT-R we rst saw at SEMA '12 in the Mackin booth made it on the big screen! According to Rs Tuning owner Ricky Kwan, their relationship with the F&F franchise will continue with possible cars being used in an upcoming Toyko Drift 2 movie. Our ngers are crossed!


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sponsored or because everyone was using it. So Jon started

with the suspension installing Swift Spec R springs. Out of

the hundreds of reviews I read, they were the one spring that

focused on true performance. as for the brakes, I improved my

driving using the stock brakes, and then moved to pads, then

rotors and finally bigger brakes after getting to a threshold.

These StopTechs are amazing now!

at its current state, the Z is completely dialed-in without

going overboard or having maintenance issues. I have advanced

my driving with this car and didnt do too much at once. The car

would always be faster than my driving and I would build it more

once I got to a limit, then Id push myself further. When the time

is right, Ill continue to tune the suspension and engine more, he

concluded.

The Rs is already planning a more extravagant rollcage and

new steering column, but honestly we like how the car sits. Now

it can be driven day in and day out, plus it looks extremely unique

in the Nissan community. We hope itll inspire other Z33/Z34

owners to do their homework, think outside the box and build

show-stopping cars that arent afraid to be driven.

HoTTeR THan THe aMUSe 370z?No doubt, the hottest outt for the Z34 has always been the Powerhouse Amuse kit. But its also been the most played out kit for the chassis of all time! Do you think Jonathans beats it? You tell us! And if you if you think you have a 370Z we cant miss, e-mail us at [email protected].

[Tuning Menu]2009 Nissan 370Zowner JonATHAn SACKeTTHomeTown CHiCAGo, iLoCCuPATion firefiGHTer PArAmeDiCengine CSf radiator; Stillen intake; fast intentions long-tube headers; custom 3" exhaust; Z1 34-row oil cooler; uprev tuneDriveTrAin Six-speed manual with nissan vLSD upgradeFooTworK & CHASSiS Swift Spec r springs; rollcageBrAKeS StopTech 380mm front, 355mm rear Trophy race brakes with six- and four-piston calipers, stainless steel lines and track pads; Stillen brake cooling duct systemwHeelS & TireS 18x9.5" +15 front, 18x10.5" +15 rear enkei Pf01 wheels; 275/35r18 front, 315/30r18 rear Toyo Proxes r888 tiresexTerior custom widebody Stillen front fascia, front fenders, rear quarter panels, side skirts and carbon-fiber vestito rear bumper; Aerojacket carbon-fiber rear wing; Craftsquare carbon-fiber mirrors; Seibon carbon-fiber B-pillars; matte blue vinyl wrapinTerior Sparco evo ii seats, five-point harnesses and r325 steering wheel; Works Bell short hub and rapfix ii quick release; niSmo shift knobTHAnKS You The rs Tuning; element Graphics and Design; CSf racing; A&L Autobody; Aero Jacket; Tire Stickers; special thanks to all my friends and family


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M eet Angelina Andrada! We knew we had to feature her after running into her at events all over SoCal last year. Shes one busy bee but weve nally tracked her down to bring you

these sexy photos. Angelina is possibly one of the most fun,

silly, enthusiastic and beautiful models to grace this magazine

so be sure to welcome her as a SS girl and remember to say

whats up to her on Instagram!

Tell us what you do for a living.

By day I calculate debits and credits working for a CPA; by

night Im jammin to DJs beats and keeping the crowd bumped

on the go-go boxes.

Youre a busy girl! So howd you get into modeling?

A couple of friends asked me to help out with some

photography projects in college. I really enjoyed it and it quickly

evolved into a hobby. I had no idea my little hobby would turn

into being published in Super Street magazine!

Yep, we make dreams happen here so tell us where

youre from.

Im born and raised in beautiful Orange County. Someday I

would love to venture off and see what the rest of the world

has to offer. But OC will always have my heart!

Whats your ethnicity and do you speak any other

languages?

My mother is full Filipina straight from the Philippines and my

father is Irish, German and Cherokee Indian from Illinois. So I

turned out a little Happa girl! I can understand a Filipino dialect

called Kapampangan.

Fair enough. Well keep this interview in English. Any

nicknames you go by?

My family calls me Gelinits always been that way since day

one. Some friends call me Smalls, because Im itty bitty but

most people just call me Angelina Bear.

Itty bitty? Oh, you mean your height! So in your bio it says

you were born on Christmas Eve?

Im a Christmas baby! Proud to say my parents brought me

home from the hospital in a giant stocking. My mother still

proudly displays it in her living room every winter!

Well, Merry Christmas to us! Any special skills we should

know about?

I make a mean homemade ice cream sandwich! Dont ask me

how though. Top secret recipe If I told you Id have to kill you!

Did someone say cream sandwich? So what other hobbies

do you have besides modeling?

Well, I love souvenirs. Anywhere I go I need to get something,

even if its just a lame shot glass. Its sort of a tradition I have.

Speaking of shot glasses. Can we get you a drink?

Sure! Im always ready to party with a double shot of peach

Ciroc and a pineapple chaser!

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Our kind of girl! So what should guys be aware of about you? Any

bad habits?

Punctuality. I hate to say it but Im notorious for being late. I shoot a

text saying Im on the way but in reality Im still at home trying to figure

out what shoes to wear.

Think thats true with all girls What do you do when you have

free time to kill?

Ill go for a ride on my cruiser or skateboard and enjoy a simple day at

the beach.

OK, OK... Whats your biggest guilty pleasure?

Chili cheese fry burritos. One day, my best friend and I went drive-thru

hopping to find out which fast food place served the best chili cheese fry

burrito. Best day of my life! [Disgusting MJ]

Sounds kind of gross. Have any girl crushes?

Of course! The beautiful Mila Kunis and Kristin Kreukthat actress that

plays Lana Lang in Smallville. Theyre both amazingly gorgeous!

What cars have you owned and what would be your dream car?

My first car was a little red '97 Toyota Tercel that my girlfriends called

Baby Clifford. I now own a '13 Honda Accord which hasnt been blessed

with a name yet. But my dream car is a pearl white Lexus IS F. Someday,

someday

So if you had 24 hours to live, what would you do?

I would spend time with my family and the friends I love. Then probably

go buy a puppy since Ive never had one before.

Lastly, give us three fun facts about you.

I love to skateboard, I took first place in my NPC Bikini Fitness

Competition and I have intense road rage.

AngelinA AnDrADABirthday December 24Location Orange County, CAInstagram @angelinabearWebsite angelinaandrada.com

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The road To ausTrias quickesT and fasTesT GT-r

Alexander Keresztesi doesnt normally ask for much.

Except for the time he commissioned an R32 Skyline GT-R to

become the quickest car in all of austria.

attempting to outdo an entire countrys population at

anything is never easy. Doing so with a car that isnt native to the region

and whose tuning masses are every bit as unfamiliar with it as you think

they are doesnt help. Still, settling upon Nissans R32 chassis was the

obvious choice for Keresztesi: The R32 is the most famous Skyline, he

assures. It won all 29 races in the Japanese Group a Championship. The

machine is a legend.

a legend that in the hands of the 25-year-old austrian would go on

to nail the dyno needle at exactly 1,250hp. arriving at such an irrational

amount of combustion didnt happen without expense or grief, though.

Early on, mechanical failures presented themselves at the drag strip,

which ultimately led to what would prove to be a fortuitous

relationship between Keresztesi, his Skyline, and the

Words Aaron Bonk Photos Jordy de Droog

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people at Pro Import Motorsports. Its true that only six

Skylines call the country of austria homeonly two of which

are R32sbut no other Western European tuning house knows

the iconic platform better than them. The whole weekend we

spent together sharing thoughts on the car, Keresztesi says of

that first meeting. I realized these were the guys to bring my

R32 to.

Keresztesis initial plan was every bit as simple as it was

naive: to be the countrys quickest car on weekends and,

during the week, do things like pick up aunt Beatrice from

the dermatologist. It didnt take long for Keresztesi to see the

absurdity in all of that, and he soon appointed the Skyline

which hed later name El Toroas his dedicated track car. In

his words: all restrictions were gone. The car [was going] to

be mental.

It just so happens that Hollands Pro Import Motorsports

specializes in mental and soon put Keresztesi on the path

toward horsepower in excess of what any level-headed person

needs. It all starts not with the R32s standard-issue RB25DET

but with the larger-displacement and older RB30E engine

block. Even more cubic inches were wrung out of the 3.0L

engine with the help of a Nitto 3.2L stroker assembly. Boost is

made possible with a single, albeit large, Garrett GTX42 turbo

that helps generate more than 1,050 lb-ft of torque without

nitrous oxide. None of that means that Keresztesi has any

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[tuning Menu]Nissan R32 Skyline GT-Rowner AlexAnder KeresztesiHometown AustriAengine rB30e engine block; nitto Performance engineering 3.2l stroker crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, oil pump and gaskets; Pro import Motorsports modified rB26dett cylinder head, oil sump and lifter fuel pump; supertech valves, valve guides and valve stem seals; Jun Auto camshafts, valve springs and titanium retainers; HKs adjustable camshaft gear and oil cooler; ArP head studs; custom camshaft baffle plates; ross Performance crankshaft pulley; nismo water pump; Hypertune throttle body, intake manifold and fuel rail; custom intercooler piping and front-mount intercooler; ny-trex 150hp nitrous system; Koyo radiator; Garrett Gtx42 turbocharger; 6boost turbo manifold; tiAl 60mm wastegate; 4" exhaust; injector dynamics 2,000cc/min fuel injectors; Goodridge fuel lines and fittings; Weldon fuel pump and fuel filters; custom fuel swirl pot; turbosmart fuel pressure regulator; Plasma Projects ignition systemDrivetrAin Os Giken transmission and four-plate clutch; Ats/Carbonetic differential; custom driveshafts; driftworks HiCAs eliminatorengine mAnAgement Haltech Platinum sport 2000 engine management systemFootwork & CHAssis Bilstein dampers and springs; custom suspension modifications by nitron racing systemswHeels & tires enkei/nismo racing wheels; Hoosier dOt drag radial tiresexterior simpson parachute; custom lexan windows; custom front end; Garage saurus rear spoilerinterior custom FiA-spec rollcage; sparco seats; lteC harnesses; sparco steering wheel; racepak digital dashwww nitto.com.au; junauto.co.jp; proimport.nl


>> a haltech engine management system is responsible for tuning duties and works in

tandem with the column-mounted racepak cluster.


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Following an initial and less-than-gratifying trip to the drag strip, El Toro was quickly dissected and committed to full-time track duty. After arriving at Pro Import Motorsports, the engine and drivetrain were removed, the chassis was stripped, and the custom, FIA-approved rollcage was cut, bent, and tted into place. Shortly thereafter, the R32 was prepared for paint and the one-off orange hue was applied. Meanwhile, the RB30E engine was being rebuilt to handle whatever the large-frame Garrett turbo could potentially yield. Forged pistons and rods along with all necessary machining make up the bottom end. Up top, a combination of Supertech and JUN valvetrain work in tandem with JUN camshafts and a cylinder head thats been thoroughly reworked at the hands of Pro Import Motorsports. A Haltech engine management system is responsible for appropriate ignition and fuel control, the latter of which is delivered by 2,000 cc/min. Injector Dynamics fuel injectors and a high-ow Weldon fuel pump. Before placing the engine in the chassis, a six-speed sequential gearbox was bolted up along with a unique, OS Giken four-disc clutch. Ancillary details followed, like tting the para-chute into place along with interior bits and any instrumentation before visiting the dyno where the engine was broken in and nally tuned to the note of 1,250hp. Sounds easy, doesnt it?

reservations against chemical horsepower, though; a 150hp-

shot of nitrous remains on tap in the event 1,400hp is ever

needed. It all sounds like a small explosion waiting to happen,

but Keresztesi assures that the engine is sound up to 1,800hp.

The drivetrain, however, has its own limitations.

Right about now is when wed normally tell you about the

engine that Keresztesi blew to smithereens or the body shop

that swindled him out of a deposit, but in his case, there is no

such story. as it turns out, assembling this 1,250hp GT-R was

about as uneventful and full of as many surprises as the time

you rotated the tires on your mothers LeSabre. Keresztesi

credits Pro Import Motorsports for that. Everything went

smoothly, he says. The only change of plan was when the

1,100hp barrier was broken on the dyno, the tuner went [past]

1,200hp.

Blasted tuner.

Speaking of tuners, Keresztesis relationship with Pro

Import Motorsports is the stuff automotive fairly tales are

made of. From the JUN head package to the FIa-approved

rollcage to the customized Plasma Products ignition system,

the Hollander tuning house handled every detail. all was taken

care of by the tuner, but they were in very close [contact] with

me, Keresztesi says.

I have my dream car now, Keresztesi admits. I always

wanted to have this kind of high-performance car. It had to be

Godzilla, and now I have it. all thats left now is making good

on that whole quickest-car-in-austria bit.

tHe BuilDup

>> a large-frame, Garrett GTX42 turbocharger

delivers 1,250hp worth of positive

pressure into the inline-six

and that doesnt account for the 150hp shot of nitrous thats also on tap.

>> You are my fire. The one desire...


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Thunder down under


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Were a bit jealous of Australians. One: they get to see kangaroos all day. Two: Nissan

sold the Skyline there. If youre like us, a Skyline is easily one of the top cars wed have

in our dream garage. Forget a Bugattiwell take a Skyline! Its pretty standard for most

enthusiasts here in the States to simply want any generation of Skyline solely because they

were never sold here. We always want what we cant have! But quite honestly, its not just us. The car is

still one of the most coveted cars in countries that sell themjust like our feature car here from Down

Under. David Lai from Thirroul (about an hour south of Sydney) could have bought any car he wanted but

he knew nothing compared to the BNR34, that last generation of the Skyline GT-R. While the cars over a

decade old, it still performs and looks better than most sports cars sold today. Just goes to show, Nissan

hit a home run with this car and for fanatics like David, it was a no-brainer when he had the opportunity

to pick up this twin-turbo beauty.

DaviD Lai shows us what were missing out on with his uLtimate gt-r

Words Sam Du Photos Alan Luy


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The amount of street presence the BNR34 embodies when it rolls up on the street

is phenomenal, he told us. Doesnt matter if its stock or rocking a full Z-tune kit,

people will always turn their heads, stare and admire its beauty. It also has the power

to back up its fierce look and an incredible all-wheel drive system underneath which

I believe makes it the ultimate JDM car to date. Strong words from an enthusiast

whos had his fair share of project cars. In his teenage years, David built a Honda

Integra Type R DC5 (another car we never got!), an aP1 S2000 and a V-Spec R34.

This purple GT-R is his second R34 (lucky bastard!), but thats just how awesome

these cars are. So for his second build, David decided he wanted the right combination

of form and function. The objective was make it the ultimate GT-R rolling on the

streets of australia which could turn heads, hit the track with no worries and have a

good amount of power to scare my passengers.

By all means, the Skyline is already a rocket out of the box but if David was going

to build his ultimate GT-R, he needed more power. F&E autowerks became his new

best friend as they took care of everything from the cars maintenance, to the majority

of the install work and dialing in the chassis for the track.

David started his journey by upgrading the engine first. Keeping the RB26s

twin-turbo configuration, the turbos were upgraded to larger Garrett GT2860-5s.

The entire exhaust system uses legit pieces from Mines Japan while the cams

were updated with a more aggressive version from Tomei. aRC, GReddy and Nismo

parts were thrown into the mix for better cooling and more fuel. Its pretty much

JDM heaven under the hood! While it doesnt sport a built motor and single-turbo

conversion like some powerhouses weve seen, Davids R34 was tuned to a reliable

460hpmore than plenty of power for a street car.

interior is pretty basic in Davids car but after our photoshoot, hes stepped up to recaro asm Limited seats.

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WeekenD WArriorNot just a pretty GT-R, Davids pushes the limits of his R34 on the track!

My rst track experience was at Winton Raceway in Victoria700km drive from where I live. I drove my GT-R down with my brother the night before the track day. Since this was my rst time, I used the rst session to cruise, learn the lines and see how the car behaved

whilst setting the car to low boost, 13psi, to take it easy. The next session I pushed it harder whilst still holding back at 6000rpm to set down a base time. But pulling into the pits, I noticed the car was smoking from the turbo side! It was blowing smoke like no

tomorrow. Major blow-by gases occurred in the intake system and leaked onto the turbos, which caused the smoke. I went out again for the third session to do a few laps and return to the pits to check if everything went ne and unfortunately, it did not. The car blew so much smoke as if it looked like it was about to catch on re, so I had to call it a day. I travelled a long way to do only two

and half sessions but it was well worth it! Before my next track day, we installed a Nismo oil air separator to help take care of the blow-by gas problem. The car was ready to go to Wakeeld Park this time, a two-hour drive from

where I live. On race day, the car performed superbly! No issues had occurred and the car was continuously doing hot laps. On the third session, the car experienced a big exhaust leak

due to hitting the front pipe on one of the rumble strips, which caused the turbo gasket to blow. So I called it a day after that incident. Even

though I didnt get many sessions in, I knew the car was running ne and have gured out what needs

to be done before my next race! David Lai


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[Tuning Menu]2002 Nissan Skyline GT-RoWner DaviD LaiHometoWn New South waLeS, auStraLiaoccupAtion Pharmacy StuDeNt aND aSSiStaNtpoWer 460hpengine Garrett Gt2860-5 turbos; mines Bellmouth dump pipes, Silence vX Pro front pipe and cat-back exhaust; custom test pipe, rocker covers and timing belt cover; tomei Poncams, cam gears and timing belt; Splitfire coilpacks; arc catch can and m079Gt twin-entry 70mm intercooler; 1000cc Power enterprise injectors; Nismo fuel pressure regulator and fuel pumpDrivetrAin oS Giken Str2cD twin-plate clutchengine mAnAgement haltech Platinum Pro ecuFootWork & cHASSiS Nismo r-tune suspension with custom 16kg/mm eibach springs; Nismo sway bars; Sri hicaS lock barBrAkeS Project mu Scr rotors and hc+ pads; heL braided linesWHeeLS & tireS 19x11" SSr SP3 wheels painted bronze; 275/30r19 Dunlop Direzza DZ101 tiresexterior Nismo Z-tune front bumper, side skirts, rear pods and clear turn signals; voltex type 5 rear wing; top Secret carbon-fiber front diffuser; craft Square tca-F mirrors; QeSt Lights LeD taillights and brake lightinterior Nismo kill switch; titanium gear knob; Personal Neo Grinta 330mm suede steering wheel; works Bell short boss kit and rapfix ii quick-release; Pioneer head unittHAnkS You matt at F&e autoworks; my brother tam; Derek Pham; vu Quach at Nakama and Dt Panels; the-lowdown.com

David didnt smudge on the chassis upgrades either. a Nismo R-tune suspension

was modified with stiffer 16 kg/mm spring rates. Nismo sway bars reduce any body

roll left in the chassis. Since the car comes factory with awesome Brembos, the

brakes received Project Mu rotors and padsa good option for a balance of track

performance and daily driving. as for rollers, pictured here are Davids SSR SP3s.

Theyve been painted light bronzea nice complement to the purple exterior. But like

any wheel whore, Davids got two more sets of wheels. a spare set of Volk Racing

CE28 sits at home in his garage while for the track, he rolls out 18x11" Volk Racing

TE37 Super Lap edition wheels with Hankook slicks. Having these two setups can

please the stance crowd and track lovers! he admitted.

The exterior is perhaps our favorite part of Davids GT-R. Its absolutely

breathtaking. The color alone sets the car apart from any other R34 and its a factory

color, too! available specifically for R34 GT-Rs, less than 200 cars were offered

in Midnight Purple III. David added his personal touch with Nismo goodies which

included the Z-tune front bumper, side skirts and rear pods. a Top Secret carbon-

fiber front splitter was added to make the nose more aggressive, while Craft Square

mirrors and a Voltex Type 5 wing give it a motorsport-feel.

There isnt a whole lot of aftermarket parts or custom work but thats the beauty

of Davids R34. Everything done to his GT-R was carefully thought out. Theres no

unnecessary junk, nothing is gaudy and its more than reliable enough to drive every

day or take it to the track whenever he wants. yes, were still jealous we cant have

this car over here in the States but we gotta give David props for showing us how its

done Down Under.

might look like a custom paint job but this is oe nissan midnight Purple iii, a specific color for the r34 gt-r.

1 of 3 wheel setups, these are Davids 19x11" ssr sP3s. he also has a set of volk racing te37s for the track and Ce28s as a spare.

instead of the factory-rated 276hp, Davids rB26 pushes 460hp!


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>> NVCS, or VCT, is nothing new. The R32

Skyline GT-Rs RB25DET engine made use of it on

its intake side as far back as the early 1990s.


Variable ValVe Timing, The nissan Way

Somewhere theres a perfect

balance between peak

horsepower, low-speed

response, reduced emissions,

and something you can afford. Variable

valve timing and lift have done their part in

getting us all closer to that. Nothing affects

an engines behavior more than its cam profile.

On otherwise equal engines, for example,

something as singular as a cam change can

turn an otherwise low-RPM brute into a

hyperactive, high-revving dickens. But not both.

Before variable valve timing, compromises

had to made, and almost always sacrificed the

torque for the high-RPM high jinks until an

acceptable compromise between the two could

be achieved.

Twenty-five years ago, variable valve

timing was considered exotic technology.

Today, almost every automaker uses it on even

their most entry level of econo-buckets. and

although Honda evangelists might have you

believe that VTEC is the first and last word

on the matter, the engineers at Nissan have

been dabbling in the technology responsible for

dynamically altering valve events for just as

long and with just as many iterations.

VCTIt all started in 1987 with Nissans Variable

Camshaft Timingthe VCT namesakewhich

dynamically adjusts cam timing throughout the

powerband but has since been entirely phased

out. Right about now you might be thinking

that 1987 happened a whole two years before

1989, which is when Honda introduced VTEC

on its second-generation Integra. Trouble

is, Nissan didnt necessarily promote its

whole variable cam phasing architecture as

effectively as Honda did with its, which makes

forgetting the fact that it came first forgivable

and easy to do.

also known as NVCS (Nissan Valve Timing

Control System) in some circles, here, duly

equipped cams can be advanced or retarded

relative to their gears. It begins with the ECU

telling an electric solenoid to turn on, which

directs a high-pressure oil stream through

the cam and into a slave mechanism that

ultimately changes the relationship between

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