1997 Nissan GT-R

1997 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R (BCNR33)
Genuine N1 24U Block & T88-34D built by Garage Saurus
Original BN6 Deep Marine Blue exterior
GREX 6-speed dogbox
Full suspension and custom 3-piece Nismo LMGT3
VIN: BCNR33-041580
Link to walk around, fly by and in car pull: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYWwKS–310
Now available on trade-in from a repeat enthusiast customer of ours, the 1997 BN6 R33 Skyline GT-R presented here is a time capsule of Japanese tuning. Built by Garage Saurus and producing close to 800 horsepower from the pairing of a fully built RB26 engine and Trust T88-34D turbine, this power is sent to the wheels via a GREX 6-speed transmission with dog engagement. With only 97,000 actual kilometers (60,000 miles) this Kouki (late model) R33 GT-R is in exceptional condition featuring clean original BN6 Deep Marine Blue paint on all factory panels paired with a plethora of aero parts from the likes of Nismo, Garage Saures, and Top Secret. It is worth noting that this car is 1 of only 70 Kouki R33 GT-Rs in Deep Marine Blue. On the interior you will find all of the factory components in excellent condition wearing their red accents exclusive to the Kouki, in addition to the factory interior a handful of period correct parts have been added from the brands of Kansei service, Greddy, and HKS. As a complete unit this R33 GT-R is one of the best condition examples we have had the luxury to list for purchase.
BUILT FOR THE STREET
A GT-R in stock form is the equivalent of a block of modeling clay, the clay can be shaped into a multitude of different objects that can all perform a unique task. Shaping a GT-R to fit your desired use case is achieved by choosing specific parts that are greatly influenced by the conditions involved with the form of motorsport you’ll be engaging in.
Unlike the prepped drag strips in the United States the majority of Japanese drag strips are unprepped which results in cars built to race on a street like surface rather than the ultra grippy surface that is a prepped strip. As with almost all forms of motorsport the Nissan GT-R has garnered the attention of racers for its technical prowess and ability to not only produce large power figures but put them down through its ATTESA AWD system. With the GT-R being AWD, and the RB26 preferring to make its power higher in the revrange, it was a natural fit with the lower grip unprepped surfaces of Japanese drag strips. GT-Rs dominated the drag scene throughout the 90s and 2000s commonly running back to back 9 second passes, and some of the more highly tuned cars even dipping into the 8s.
COMBUSTION
An RB26 engine paired with a Trust T88-34D turbo was a staple in the world of GT-R tuning and arguably still is. The T88-34D was released by Trust in the early 90s and was the OG big turbo to run, with its ability to produce over 800hp it became the turbo of choice for many GT-R tuners. To aid in spooling the large T88 turbine this RB has had extensive internal processing including more aggressive Tomei camshafts, a port & polish on intake and exhaust side, other upgraded valve train components, pistons, rods, and a counterbalanced crankshaft. In addition to internal work a multitude of other supporting modifications have been added including a large volume Greddy intake plenum, a trust intercooler, Greddy charge piping, and an upgraded fuel system. If you’re going to make more power you’re going to generate more heat, to keep everything cool a Sard aluminum radiator and a Trust 13 row oil cooler have been fitted. Controlling the electronic side of things is an HKS F-CON V-pro Ecu and an HKS EVC III boost controller allowing for a low boost setting of 1.3 bar for normal fuel and 2.0 bar for race fuel, making an estimated 650hp at 1.3 bar and 800hp at 2.0 bar while reaching a peak rpm of 9000.
PUTTING THE POWER DOWN
The stock 5-speed transmission in the R32 and R33 is not known for being the strongest especially when wanting to transfer 800hp to the asphalt. F