GT-R (R33) Archives

Project Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R – Part 6: Clutch, Diverter valves, catch cans, and Dyno testing. Going from bad..to great..to terrible.

Posted on September 11, 2022
byPabloMazlumian

It’s been several months since we’ve updated you on our Project Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R. We battled some gremlins and figured things out along the way, and are finally moving…

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WATCH: RB26 Bottom End Build: Rods & Pistons

Posted on September 9, 2022
byJeff Naeyaert

Our project R33 GTR is making good power, but it recently started to smoke. We tore it down and found detonation damage, so it’s time to rebuild the engine!…

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Project Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R – Part 5: New Fuel System by Radium, DeatschWerks, and AEM!

Posted on August 1, 2021August 2, 2021
byPabloMazlumian

Upon Modified by KC‘s installation of the the Borg Warner 8374 turbo, Rull Race manifold, and custom fabricated our Vibrant Performance exhaust system, it was time for dyno tuning. Unfortunately,…

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Project Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R – Part 4: Borg Warner Turbo and Vibrant exhaust install

Posted on July 12, 2021July 31, 2021
byPabloMazlumian

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

Posted on April 18, 2021July 9, 2021
byPabloMazlumian

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…

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Project Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 – Part 2: Volk wheels and Falken tires

Posted on March 16, 2021July 9, 2021
byPabloMazlumian

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…

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Project Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 – Part 1: I finally have one!

Posted on February 28, 2021July 9, 2021
byPabloMazlumian

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.…