Bigpower

A mate of mine has been toying of upgrading for a while now. He spent over a year turning his 2.0DTi Vectra into a 3.0 V6 with just about every body panel "tweaked". Problem is he had more fun actually messing with the car than actually driving it now that it is finished.

Anyhow, he has ideas about a R34 Skyline GTS. I have little knowledge about this breed of the Skyline, but IIRC there are several versions. Anybody care to fill me in, with suggestions as to which would be the most desirable?

Cheers

There was no R34 Gts !!

They made the GT which has the RB20 normally aspirated 2.0 litre version of the stright six, they also made a GTT which was the single turbo derivative, why they called these GTT rather than Gts Im not sure, presumably to celebrate the Neo variable valve timing version of the RB engine.

They also made a GT-V with a normally aspirated RB and the Attessa quasi 4wd system, and there are a couple of four door models with the non and single turbo engines.

Im not that up on "non GTR's" to be honest, not because Im a snob, its just they are not the versions that always interested me.

Hope this helps - and you would probably be best off with a single turbo version for tuneability, four doors are cool, rare and spacey, and cheap. But they arent as stiff as a 2 door, and are flippin enormous if space is an issue !!

J.

Yep no GTS on the R34 you have the GT a non turbo 2L or the GTT which is basicly a GTST but nissan decided to change the name between the R33 and R34 so 2.5L single Turbo RWD. It runs the RB25DET NEO engine which gives standard power figures of 280BHP with a top speed in the region of 170 according to Nissan.

I have a GTT and it has some lovely features and prices are cheap at the moment if a skyline is an option and you want RWD then the GTT is the one i would go for mainly because of value for money. for about 9K you get switchable traction control for those rainy days, ABS and the RWD is just great fun plus tons more. I have had both R33 GTST and R34GTT and i am so happy i changed. Also when it comes to upgrades and power increases you cant really beat the RB engine as long as you let her warm up and cool down properly and change the oil about every 3K she wont let you down.

I even think my R34 is 10x better than the Elise I used to have and I thought nothing could replace that car

heres a bit more info on the GTT

SKYLINE R34 GTT

Features

Garrett Ceramic and Nylon Turbocharger with intercooler in L/H wheel arch

Neo Variable Valve Timing

Xenon Gas Discharge Headlights

HICAS 4 Wheel Steering

ABS brakes

Climate Control inc A/C and Auto mode



General Data
Curb Weight 1410 Kg
Length 4580 mm
Width 1725 mm
Height 1340 mm
Wheelbase 2665 mm
Turning Circle 10.2 m

Chassis & Body
Body Type 4 door saloon or 2 door coupe
Layout Front engine/RWD
Wheels F/R 17 x 7.5 JJ (+40 Offset)
Tyres F/R 225/45 R17
Brakes Ventilated: 4 pot front, 2 pot rear
Steering Rack & Pinion (front) HICAS (rear)
Suspension F/R Independent multilink

Engine
Type (see below) RB25DET Twin cam, in-line 6, Turbocharged with VVT
Displacement 2498 cc
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Max. Power; HP 280 @ 6400 rpm
Max. Torque; Kg-m/ft/lbs 249 @ 3200 rpm
Bore x Stroke 86.0 x 71.7
Redline 6800 rpm
Fuel Injection Nissan EGI (ECCS)
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 litres (14 gals)
Fuel Super Unleaded (97 octane) or better

Performance
0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) 6.4 s (approx 6.2 s, 0-60 mph)
0 - 400m 14.28 s
0 - 1000m 26.91 s
Top Speed 280 km/h (175 mph)*

Drivetrain
Transmission 5 speed manual
Gear Ratios Maximum Speed in Gears (* theoretical)
1 3.214 62 km/h (38 mph)
2 1.925 101 km/h (63 mph)

3 1.302 154 km/h (96 mph)
4 1.000 200 km/h (124 mph)
5 0.752 280 km/h (175 mph)*
Reverse 3.369 59 km/h (37 mph)
Final 4.111

Bladerider wrote:There was no R34 Gts !!

:lol: Told you I was not that clued up.

Thanks for the info guys

For upgrades and power increases a 2JZ will beat an RB every time,

And neither is anything like in the same league for parts, options, poer and cheapness when compared to any of the Yank V8's !!! They're expensive, unreliable and dont have much torque. But they are nice to say you have, and usually have a nicer car (imho) wrapped round the engine !!!

J.

Bladerider wrote:For upgrades and power increases a 2JZ will beat an RB every time,
And neither is anything like in the same league for parts, options, poer and cheapness when compared to any of the Yank V8's !!! They're expensive, unreliable and dont have much torque.
J.

Yeah, you are right J. You know what mate............you can't stop thinking about one :thumb:

I know,

I wish I had some money, I'd love another 34

Matt posting the pics in the other thread doesnt help !!!

But then I really wish I'd bought that Camaro too, and then I havent owned a ferrari or a Lamborghini yet either !!!



J.xx

Bladerider wrote:For upgrades and power increases a 2JZ will beat an RB every time

Dont think he is worried about modding it TBH. Although most people say that! I would have to consider the Supra myself, but he seems set on the R34

Posting on Xmas day, hardcore user =D>

Another quick question to ressurect the thread

It seems most of the R34 GTT's have a triptronic gearbox. This raises alarm bells to me, but has anyone had experience of this gearbox? Also is the HICAS system as bad as I am lead to believe the 300ZX version is?

Cheers