Project Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R – Part 4: Borg Turbo and Vibrant exhaust install
It’s been a few months since we’ve posted anything about the R33 GT-R. To bring you up to speed, I’ve had nothing but joy come to me while in and…
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Project Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R – Part 3: Borg Warner turbo and Full Race exhaust manifold
Let’s talk turbos. Okay, I have to admit something. Through the years I’ve literally run a dozen different turbos from four different turbo companies with my personal projects, but I’ve…
Project Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 – Part 2: Volk wheels and Falken tires
Before even acquiring the Skyline GT-R R33, I had already decided on the Falken tires and Volk wheels. Fortunately, I had ordered them ahead of time because both were back-ordered…
Project Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 – Part 1: I finally have one!
I’m going to tell you a story—a story about a 46–year-old boy who never grew up and now (whether fortunately or unfortunately is up for debate) will never have to.…
Project DBA R35 Nissan GT-R, Getting Some Serious Power With M-Engineering!
So you have probably been following the progress of our R35 GT-R build over the past few articles. We had installed a full complement of bolt-on power parts from Greddy,…
Project DBA R35 Nissan GT-R, Adding a Radium Coolant Tank
As we prepare our max effort bolt on GT-R engine for tuning we decided to use Radium Engineering’s Coolant tank as a final touch to clean up our engine compartment. …
Project DBA R35 Nissan GT-R, Helping the Breathing
The CBA R35 GT-R which was made from 2009 to 2011 was held back significantly by a restrictive air intake. This was improved in 2012 in the more powerful DBA…
Project DBA R35 Nissan GT-R Bolt On Power Mods Part 2, Fueling for 1000 Hp
The stock fuel system of the R35 GT-R is not adequate for anything much more involved than a mild reflash. The stock fuel pump and injectors do not have much…
Project DBA R35 Nissan GT-R, Keeping Limp Mode Away With More Cooling
So the Achilles heel of the mighty R35 GT-R is one that plagues most Japanese high performance cars, an inadequate cooling system. We are not sure why this seems to…
Project DBA R35 Nissan GT-R, Bolt On Power Mods Part 1
Our last work on our project R35 GT-R was to do the suspension and brakes to bring them up to a high level and address some of the R35’s shortcomings…
DIY Alignment: The Basic Version
One day you have an alignment shop sponsoring you and your car gets set up and rides the track perfectly. The next day you move to the other side…
NX GTi-R: DIY Aero and then Some!
2020 is the year that is anything but a crystal clear 20/20. Everything seems to be blurred as our world works through this pandemic. While the year started with such…
Building the Nissan R35 GT-R VR38DETT For Safe Bolt On Power!
The R35 GT-R is an exceedingly capable car. With tons of support from the aftermarket and a basically strong platform, it is capable of world-class performance. The VR38DETT is an…
Project STurdteen, Plumbing the Motor and Getting Her Ready to Run!
So we have rebuilt the engine and the transmission for Rathyna’s Turd. Now came the job of putting the engine back in the car and undoing the clusterfuck of plumbing…
Project S-Turdteen Fixing the Transmission
Well, Rathyna’s S13 not only had a roached engine, but her transmission had given up the ghost as well. It didn’t shift well, third gear was broken and her clutch…
Project STurdteen: Building the SR20DET Engine
Rathyna’s S13 drift car’s engine was thoroughly hammered with little compression. In our last article, we rebuilt her cylinder head with Portflow Design replacing her worn valve guides and eroded…
Update: The Team America BNR32 Is On Its Wheels Again!
If you have been following the saga of the Team America BNR32 you know it has been in hiatus for quite a while. Brian Kono of Afterhours Automotive has been…
Nitto NT01 Tires in R35 GT-R Specific Sizes
The Nitto NT01 Tire has been one of our long-time favorites as an all-around value, race or track day, extreme street car tire. Now the NT01 has come out in…
Giving the LS3 More Power With Comp Cams and FAST!
If you have been a long time reader of MotoIQ, you probably know of our Social Media Manager, Rathyna Gomer’s LS-powered 350Z drift car. Rathyna is known around here to…
Project R35 GT-R, Saving Weight With a Greddy Titanium Exhaust System!
As we have complained about before, the R35 GT-R is a big heavy beast. In our previous segments of Project GT-R, we were able to carve off about 60 lbs…
Bringing the Heat: Under Control!
Bringing the Heat: Under Control! by Frank Ewald Cover Photo by Martin’s Action Photography With our first track day and Knox Mountain Hill Climb 2018 now behind us, we can…
Controlling the Heat: Koyorad Radiator
Controlling the Heat: KoyoRad by Frank Ewald In the last article we discussed how HeatShield Products were being used to contain the heat. This article is looking at the installation…
WATCH: Easy and Effective R35 GT-R Aerodynamic Improvements
WATCH: Easy and Effective R35 GT-R Aerodynamic Improvements! Check out how we increased the downforce on our GT-R by 13% and reduced the drag coefficient all the way down to…
Project R35 GT-R, Really Improving the Aero with Verus Engineering
Project R35 GT-R, Really Improving the Aero with Verus Engineering By Mike Kojima While its somewhat bulky looks are deceiving, the DBA R35 GT-R is one of the most aerodynamic…
WATCH: IMPROVING the R35 GT-R! Part 5 – Advan Wheels & Toyo Tires
WATCH: IMPROVING the R35 GT-R! Part 5 – Advan Wheels & Toyo Tires! Join us on our multi-part journey to improving what is arguably the best car ever made. Inexperienced…
WATCH: IMPROVING the R35 GT-R! Part4 – Brembo Brake Rotors and Pads
WATCH: IMPROVING the R35 GT-R! Part4 – Brembo Brake Rotors and Pads Join us on our multi-part journey to improving what is arguably the best car ever made. Inexperienced…
IMPROVING the R35 GT-R! Part 3 – Whiteline Bushings and SPL Arms, Links & Spherical Bearings
IMPROVING the R35 GT-R! Part 3 – Whiteline Bushings and SPL Arms, Links & Spherical Bearings Join us on our multi-part journey to improving what is arguably the best car…
WATCH! IMPROVING the R35 GT-R! Part 2 – Forged Performance Sway Bars
WATCH! IMPROVING the R35 GT-R! Part 2 – Forged Performance Sway Bars Join us on our multi-part journey to improving what is arguably the best car ever made. Inexperienced “tuners”…
WATCH: Project 350Z – How Fuel Cells Work and Proper Installation
WATCH: Project 350Z – How Fuel Cells Work and Proper Installation We dive into the details and installation of the FuelSafe / Radium Engineering race-legal fuel cell system in our…
WATCH! IMPROVING the R35 GT-R: Part 1 – KW Suspension 3-way Adjustable Clubsport Coilovers
WATCH! IMPROVING the R35 GT-R: Part 1 – KW Suspension 3-way Adjustable Clubsport Coilovers You've read the article, now watch the video! Join us on our journey to improving what is…
Team America BNR32 GT-R First Update in a Long Time!
Team America BNR32 GT-R First Update in a Long Time! by Mike Kojima So most of you probably thought that the Team America GT-R was dead, long abandoned to…
Project DBA R35 GT-R, Putting the Suspension All Together With SPL Parts and Whiteline
Project DBA R35 GT-R: Putting the Suspension All Together With SPL Parts and Whiteline by Mike Kojima Now we are in the home stretch for upgrading our GT-R’s underpinnings with our…