Guest jay_jay Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hi guys Im new here, been looking at supra's for a while and now am looking for a change. I have a Nissan Skyline R33 GTR to a fair spec so looking to swap/sale the skyline for a twin turbo supra. Hoping to find out some info on here like what to look for etc etc Any help would be great CHeers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Welcome buddy, You have started your search in the right place friend; lots of info and people here willing to help out a fellow member. Post up some photos of the skyline..! we are photo junkies here...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_jay Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Welcome buddy, You have started your search in the right place friend; lots of info and people here willing to help out a fellow member. Post up some photos of the skyline..! we are photo junkies here...! Glad to hear here some photo's if it works............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Welcome. Do you know if your looking for a manual or auto; Facelift or pre facelift etc.. I assume you will mod the car therefore are you looking for a stock car or one with a bit of work already done? Loads of info in the FAQ section or just fire away with your questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_jay Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Welcome. Do you know if your looking for a manual or auto; Facelift or pre facelift etc.. I assume you will mod the car therefore are you looking for a stock car or one with a bit of work already done? Loads of info in the FAQ section or just fire away with your questions. Thats the thing.... im not to sure lol What box is stronger on a supra a manual or auto? On skylines the auto box is less an useless is there a difference in the engine between the pre facelift and facelift models? I do know that i would like a aerotop TT if i can find one or if some wants to swap my skyline for one Power wise...... something over standard would be nice. Body wise again some nice mods like wheels and suspension would be a bonus I would like to know what to look out for when buying one? for example on the skyline the front suspension tops are good for rusting. So is there any weak points to look out for. One more question........ would you recommend a standard engine or a rebuilt one? How much power can the standard engine take? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) Thats the thing.... im not to sure lol What box is stronger on a supra a manual or auto? On skylines the auto box is less an useless is there a difference in the engine between the pre facelift and facelift models? I do know that i would like a aerotop TT if i can find one or if some wants to swap my skyline for one Power wise...... something over standard would be nice. Body wise again some nice mods like wheels and suspension would be a bonus I would like to know what to look out for when buying one? for example on the skyline the front suspension tops are good for rusting. So is there any weak points to look out for. One more question........ would you recommend a standard engine or a rebuilt one? How much power can the standard engine take? Cheers Below is the basic supra buyers guide. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?67644-What-to-check-when-buying-a-Supra For more or less the price range of your current car you should be able to pick up a 1996 TT Manual with BPU mods which is a really good start..! There is more information and products available for the non VVTI models. The 6 speed Getrag V160 gear box is the one to have, they are bullet proof which can hand big BHP without any issues, the Auto's aren't safe to hand much more then 500bhp. Edit: Black 202 is by far the best colour..! Edited November 21, 2011 by Brazil (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Welcome bud. Thats a lovely R33 youve got. The Supra autobox is excellent but if ur going for a car with a fair amount of power (400+ish as a rough gestimate) u should be looking for a 6speed manual. The twin turbo engine is good for as much as 1400 bhp and more with the right mods. On here, search for "Jamie P". His is a monster. Happy hunting anyways bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Welcome! Nice looking Skyline! Get a TT6 mate...budget as always will determine what you get, but if you want big power has a look in the classifieds for an already built single! There are a few crackers up for sale at the moments that I would have jumped at if they had been for sale when I was looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_jay Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks for the advise guys Now just got to sell the skyline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Speak to jurgen at j m imports, he could possibly get you a good deal on your gtr, and he has some amazing high powered supras in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_jay Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 PM you back matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_jay Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Speak to jurgen at j m imports, he could possibly get you a good deal on your gtr, and he has some amazing high powered supras in. Will do mate thanks for the heads up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 nice skyline bud! whats the spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_jay Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 updated spec Engine Wossner Piston kit 86.5mm Machine bore to suit pistons and machine gasket face Nissan RB26 crank ACL standard grade mains bearing ACL standard grade big end bearings Nissan N1 oil pump Nissan water pump RSP 1.2mm Metal head gasket RB26 Nissan Engine gasket kit Nissan Timing belt kit, including idler & tensioner pulleys NGK spark plugs - Heat range 08 Fuel Filter RB26 conrods RB26 AFMs R34 GTR Fuel rail and injectors. Replacement Coil Packs New O2 sensors Stage One turbos. Blitz Air filters and piping Modified twin turbo pipe Exedy Sports Clutch RSP Custom chip with dyno printout (Car running 417.4 bhp) Interior APEXI AVCR black APEXi Turbo Timer with O2 sensor, A/F ratio Aftermarket exhaust Defi BF gauge - Water Temp Defi BF gauge - Oil pressure Defi BF gauge - Boost pressure Defi control unit Nismo 320KPH white face Speedo Nismo white face 3 centre gauges Nismo Gear knob Carbon Fibre effect bash and gear surround MONO steering wheel DVD player Handling Tein Super Street Suspension Ultralite Atec 9x18 alloys with 265 tyres Exterior Carbon effect wrapped boot. Carbon effect wrapped Spoiler blade GTR spoiler end caps Yellow painted brembo brakes Clear side repaeters Other Hornet Alarm and Immobiliser Coolant hose kit- Blue, BCNR33 Breather hose kit-blue, BCNR33 Heater hose kit- blue, BCNR33 Just recently been to TR RACING and had both cam seal replacing as they were leak oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I think i seen you about, where in Essex roughly are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_jay Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 near braintree/chelmsford matey but drive everywhere lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hi and welcome to the club, nice car good luck with your supra search !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_jay Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Cheers Guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 near braintree/chelmsford matey but drive everywhere lol Then it could of been you then, I'm around that area because my mate is there. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_jay Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Then it could of been you then, I'm around that area because my mate is there. Good luck with your search. cheers matey wrong time of year to sell now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cossiedave Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 hi jay i have just swapped my 32 gtr for a supra lol , welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Another good place to find out if somebody is willing to swap your car for a Supra would be Piston Heads..! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_jay Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 hi jay i have just swapped my 32 gtr for a supra lol , welcome to the club your username looks familiar lol what supra have you got matey?> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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