
GARAGE Saurus tuned R32 GTR to stage II
Apple candy red (hoc), low mileage 1992 R32 GTR tuned by Garage Saurus in Japan to stage II with initial UK upgrades and restoration by NewEra, GtArt and RK tuning.
Maintenance & continuing development by GBH Motorsport.
Autostyling by BBS, Colchester.
Full inspection service on arrival, July/August 2006.
Engine Specifications:
2.5 twin turbo: Initial mapping by Gary at GtArt on RR for UK fuel. Remap for cams on the fly by Dave at RK tuning. 417 hp atw on 1.35 bar @ 7,500 revs. /339 ft lbs torque @ 5,600 revs at GtArt prior to HKS step 1 cams & Apexi electronic boost control kit. Abbey MS complete remap on 23/6/07 474 ath @1.2 bar (6,800 revs)/418.7 ft/lbs torque @ 5,392 revs
Engine Misc.:
HKS Intercooler and piping, heavy duty metal gasket 1.2 mm., Greddy aluminium alloy radiator with nismo thermostat and hoses in red, Nismo uprated radiator cap, Trust/Grex oil cooler and remote oil filter kit [new UK fit, '06], remote HKS twin ignition amplifier & harness [new UK fit], NGK Racing iridium spark plugs [new UK fit], Rewired RSM [UK], earthing kit removed, new lambda sensors x2 [July, 2006].
Cambelt change on age, not mileage [new UK fit @ 38,463 miles, July '06].
Complete engine check by GtArt, August '06: compression tested, 'O' rings checked & coil packs cleaned & checked.
Mobil 1 15w-50 engine oil on arrival UK and every 3,000 miles. Changing to Silkolene Pro 10w-50.
Coolant change.
Engine bay steam cleaned UK 23/6/06 with electrics protected.
Tomei Steel gaskets for inlet plenum [RK tuning 9/06]
HKS step 1 cams, pulley and vernier kit, & remap for cams [RK tuning 9/06]
Cam covers, inlet plenum,induction piping & fmic pipes powder coated black [RK tuning 9/06]
RK tuning oil cap
FMIC refresh prior to light silver respray
Turbocharger & Induction:
Nismo N1 turbos, Apexi dual funnel oil impregnated mesh filters.
Fuel & Tuning:
Sard 700 cc. injectors (new UK fit,August 2006), Nismo uprated in tank fuel pump, Nismo fuel pressure regulator and steel braided hosing, modified standard fuel rail, standard R33 GTR AFMs [new UK fit], Apexi Power FC and Commander mapped for UK fuel [UK fit],
Apexi boost control kit wired to read through PFC commander [RK tuning 9/06] Fuel: Shell V-power only.
Exhaust:
HKS high flow exhaust downpipe, dual silenced high flow system (with Chrome Hearts cat. replacement pipe [UK fit])
Drivetrain:
Twin plate clutch with alloy pressure plate and lightened flywheel.
T.S. Dancer Grid 4WD Controller: Attesa/ RWD/ 50:50torque split.
Skylab Torque Split Controller Vers.II (9/07)
Tomei hicas lock [RK tuning 9/06]
Fluids:
Redline Heavy Weight Shockproof gearbox oil, fully synth. diff. (x2 diffs.) 75w-90 & trans. oil fully synth. Motul Dexron 3 changed prior to GtArt map.
Motul Dot 5.1 brake fluid with fitment ap racing bb kit (9/06) Bled & changed with fitment ss lines (07/07)
Suspension & bracing:
Tein Super Street suspension with adjustable front links(July, 2007 - GBH MS)
Cusco alloy strut braces front & rear
Cusco uprated anti-roll bar
Computerised alignment of suspension, camber & castor adjustment following tyre upgrade from 255 to 265s by SCAI. Rolled rear arches (10/06)
Custom mounted rose jointed front tie rod bushes (Feb.,2007- GBH Motorsport)
Inspection of rear sub frame bushes, condition report on steering rack components (Feb.,2007- GBH Motorsport)
Suspension set up adjusted for UK roads with corner weighting (July, 2007 - GBH Motorsport)
Brakes:
ap racing 6 pot big brake kit (black) 343 mm disc due to rim structure and Dpa grooved rear discs with std. nissan callipers [RK tuning 9/06], Nismo steel braided brake pipes (July, 2007 - GBH MS)
Rims:
WORK Meister S1 2 piece split rim deep dish alloys with colour coded spokes. Full split down rim refurb.(01/07) Large centre nuts/bolts sprayed black. Works rim stickers in silver. Red anodised 'Works' lug nuts matching ap racing bells.
Tyres:
Toyo Proxes T1-S 265/40/18s
Weight Reduction:
nil
Interior:
Black and red leather custom interior, including retrim to original GTR dash, door cards, centre console, gear & brake surround, centre compartment, steering wheel, headlining and rear parcel shelf.
Apexi Rev Speed meter & optional G sensor incorporated into dash, Vivid fuel pressure & boost pressure gauge in re-modelled glove compartment with red leather trim, Nismo 180 kmph white dial facia with ice blue or green light option, Nismo gear knob in black leather, custom painted kicker plates in candy red & gloss black, interior plastics in gloss black including seat trim, new R34 GTR original floor mats in black trimmed with red leather and custom black leather with red stitching boot retrim including secret storage compartment and removable black floor carpet (09/07).
Alpine CDA 9812RB headunit driving x2 Alpine SPR 136A 6" speaker sets front & rear.
Exterior:
High quality Window tint installation: light smoked front side windows to medium dark rear quarter and rear window (09/07)
Nismo bodywork incl. bonnet lip, boot lip and intercooler vents
Original N1 Model spec. headlights (restored 01/07)
D-Speed clear front indicators and Wise Sports LED rear lights [new UK fit]
Undersealed on arrival UK
Incorporation of rear fog lamps wired into rear light cluster
Fibre glass rear boot lip replacement remodelled by BBS and new nismo OEM front bonnet lip replacement (12/06)
Underbody sprayed in satin black (01/07)
New seals to front and rear windows (01/07)
New interior & exterior rubber door seals (01/07)
New exterior weather strip to doors (01/07)
PIAA Sporza carbon style wiper blades (03/07)
Improved refit of nismo bodykit and restoration work to front bumper including new fixings
Complete respray in House of Colour Candy Apple Red and silver ground coat with custom 'Garage Saurus' logo to the rear, rear GTR de-badged and satin black respray to underside of the bonnet, boot and shuts
Underbody & arches sprayed satin black & re-sealed on completion of respray
Replacement GTR rear quarter spats (08/2007)
Nismo kit external fixings replaced with red anodised mushroom headed speed bolts colour coded with ap racing brake bells (09/07)
Rear tow loops in black
Ganador mirrors
Replacement mint GT wing badges
New OEM Skyline bonnet ornament in gold & candy red enamel
Max Power featured June edition, 2007
Banzai feature July edition






