Hi 
I'm new here, looking for some high powered Skyline Information, especially the GT-R33 model as that's pretty affordable and, from what I hear, could be converted to LHD.
More specifically, I wanted to know what sort of driver aids / traction control / differentials etc are on that car (stabilising system, ABS, controllable center diff, that sort of stuff) and if they can be switched off to have some sideways fun (no RWD as that's too inefficient for my liking). Are there versions of the R33 with and versions without these systems?
And what are the limitations of the engine when going up the power path? I understand the basic things like exhaust, air filter, ECU and turbos need changing, but when should I change the injectors, the cams, the conrods and pistons, is a stroker worth it, etc..
There seems to be this infamous HKS gearbox talk. What's that all about? How much can the standard gearbox take? I hear this box is extremely expensive? What type is it?
Shall I buy a 600 bhp R33 from an importer or an internet auction in Japan? Or would there be considerable risks such as turbo or engine failure involved and I had better buy a standard one and give Sumopower lots of money?
What about the clutch? Is twin plate any good (I heard the twin plate on Andy's car broke at TOTB? Why is that? Wrong install or too weak?) or do I need a triple plate or paddle or what?
Sorry for the long crap newbie post
I appreciate your help
I'm new here, looking for some high powered Skyline Information, especially the GT-R33 model as that's pretty affordable and, from what I hear, could be converted to LHD.
More specifically, I wanted to know what sort of driver aids / traction control / differentials etc are on that car (stabilising system, ABS, controllable center diff, that sort of stuff) and if they can be switched off to have some sideways fun (no RWD as that's too inefficient for my liking). Are there versions of the R33 with and versions without these systems?
And what are the limitations of the engine when going up the power path? I understand the basic things like exhaust, air filter, ECU and turbos need changing, but when should I change the injectors, the cams, the conrods and pistons, is a stroker worth it, etc..
There seems to be this infamous HKS gearbox talk. What's that all about? How much can the standard gearbox take? I hear this box is extremely expensive? What type is it?
Shall I buy a 600 bhp R33 from an importer or an internet auction in Japan? Or would there be considerable risks such as turbo or engine failure involved and I had better buy a standard one and give Sumopower lots of money?
What about the clutch? Is twin plate any good (I heard the twin plate on Andy's car broke at TOTB? Why is that? Wrong install or too weak?) or do I need a triple plate or paddle or what?
Sorry for the long crap newbie post
I appreciate your help