tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47059735842995180382011-11-27T17:52:47.619-08:00Blog from a Skyline owner and fanatic in Canada.wingnuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256937914239836379noreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705973584299518038.post-82055539876331020912009-11-21T13:27:00.000-08:002009-11-21T13:35:23.968-08:00Well, it's time to retire this page as I n longer own a Skyline GTR. I did have a Gts-T for a short while, but have moved on to another line. <br /><br />I can be found running around in a Pulsar GTi-R these days, and will be starting that blog later today...<br /><br />It's been fun,<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4705973584299518038-8205553987633102091?l=gtrincanada.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>wingnuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256937914239836379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705973584299518038.post-52194777514811667742008-08-26T21:07:00.000-07:002008-08-26T21:23:43.116-07:00Once again, Rob from RIPS NZ pushes the limit on the RB30 conversions.<br /><br />Start with a RB30 block, fill it with one-off pistons, rods, billet crank, custom main caps and girdle/AWD adapter. Then slap it in the face with a set (count: two) GT3037 hair dryers....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3223/rb33build040br2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3223/rb33build040br2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Just a taste of what an RB30 can do....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-siV6iQWoU"><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-siV6iQWoU</a><br /><br /><br />More info: <a href="www.ripsltd.com"> www.ripsltd.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4705973584299518038-5219477751481166774?l=gtrincanada.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>wingnuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256937914239836379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705973584299518038.post-38453994108215736662008-07-04T19:51:00.000-07:002008-07-04T19:55:21.360-07:00Just read Brian Crower has introduced a 2.9L stroker kit for the Nissan RB26 engine.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.briancrower.com/makes/nissan/images/tb48_stroker.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.briancrower.com/makes/nissan/images/tb48_stroker.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Stats:<br /><br />2.85L 87.5mm Bore x 79mm Stroke. (Some sources say up to 87mm bore)<br /><br />BC 4340 billet steel crankshaft (79mm stroke) (Probably full counter)<br /><br />4340 steel billet, pro series connecting rods with ARP fasteners<br /><br />CP aluminum forged pistons (any bore size or compression ratio<br /><br />9310 nickel carbon steel allow wrist pins<br /><br />Ductile iron plasma top rings, tapered second ring, low tensions oil rings<br /><br />Fully system balanced and ready for install<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4705973584299518038-3845399410821573666?l=gtrincanada.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>wingnuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256937914239836379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705973584299518038.post-86418204622002693712008-06-03T19:40:00.000-07:002008-06-03T19:42:26.849-07:00..is back from paint.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/imprezatweaker/TARGA%20GTR/P1020255.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/imprezatweaker/TARGA%20GTR/P1020255.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/imprezatweaker/TARGA%20GTR/P1020260.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/imprezatweaker/TARGA%20GTR/P1020260.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4705973584299518038-8641820462200269371?l=gtrincanada.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>wingnuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256937914239836379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705973584299518038.post-64616061252019638442008-04-24T19:48:00.000-07:002008-04-24T20:39:55.379-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/48586797StageaARXTurbo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/48586797StageaARXTurbo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />...I've become partial to roomy vehicles. My current family mover, the Pontiac Montana is alright, <span style="font-style: italic;">for now</span>. Which brings me to the wagon of all wagons, the Nissan Stagea.<br /><br />It's latest incarnation, the M35, is pretty sedate and included a change from the RB series engine to the VQ. Available with either a 2.5l or 3.0l V6, and certain variants made 4wd and HICAS available.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/stagea-autech.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/stagea-autech.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The WC34 ran from 1996-1998 as Series 1 models, and 1998-2001 as Series 2. Series 1's had the RB series engine, in a 2.0l and 2.5l capacity. Models were available in 2wd and 4WD similar to the GTR's. Series 2 models got a mild face lift, the NEO derivative of the RB engines and again available in 2 or 4wd. The big dog, the Autech 260RS Stagea, was available with the 280 HP RB26DETT and the ATESSA-ETS AWD system lifted from the Skyline GTR. IT was also equipped with Brembo brakes.<br /><br /><br /><br />An interesting version was the JDM-Option Magazines R33 GTR based project car, the Speed Wagon.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/tokyo-auto-salon-part-1--2006011904.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/tokyo-auto-salon-part-1--2006011904.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">One of my all time favorites, and I'm not much of a fan of conversions, is a R34 GTR converted 260RS, a "real" R43 GTR Wagon,<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Car%20pics/600DSC50015.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Car%20pics/600DSC50015.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;">The Stagea ended it's run in June 2007, <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/nissangtrwagonpf4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/nissangtrwagonpf4.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>putting a cap on yet another of my favorite Nissans. Who know's, maybe someday, we'll see the return of the 260RS...<br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4705973584299518038-6461606125201963844?l=gtrincanada.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>wingnuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256937914239836379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705973584299518038.post-82134988284376232802008-04-22T15:23:00.000-07:002008-04-22T15:52:26.939-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ivoac.ca/pn/modules/PNphpBB2/images/attach_mod/ivoac_gtr_2_889.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.ivoac.ca/pn/modules/PNphpBB2/images/attach_mod/ivoac_gtr_2_889.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />IVOAC/GTRC members have plans to take on the Targa Newfoundland in a R32 GTR. 1 of the two Targa races that I know of (the second being the Quit - Targa in Australia), they've thrown in a twist. They plan to drive the race car from Vancouver, race, and back to B.C.<br /><br />Official discussion here: <a href="http://ivoac.ca/pn/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&amp;file=viewtopic&amp;t=1418&amp;postdays=0&amp;postorder=asc">IVOAC Targa Challenge</a><br /><br />They've gained some sponsors and enlisted some knowledgeable people, including members of the <a href="http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=523000">Automotiveforums.com R34 World Challenge race car</a> team. Most notable addition to the team is Sean Morris. More info can be found on his <a href="http://gtrusa.blogspot.com">blog</a>, who adds years of Skyline experience to the mix. Sponsors include the likes of <a href="http://www.braveautointernational.jp/">Brave Auto International</a> of Japan and <a href="http://www.ztune.ca/">Z-tune Motorsports</a> in Canada.<br /><br />I'l track there progress here as things get rolling.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4705973584299518038-8213498828437623280?l=gtrincanada.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>wingnuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256937914239836379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705973584299518038.post-18471989508003627722008-04-21T11:32:00.000-07:002008-04-21T20:12:17.853-07:00<a href="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/DSC00133.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 320px;" alt="" src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/DSC00133.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>GTR Canada members in the East and West had gatherings yesterday.<br /></div><div><br />In the West, a gathering of 15 or so...<br /><a href="http://forums.gtrcanada.com/showthread.php?t=34604">More pics....</a><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/CIMG1699.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 320px;" alt="" src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/CIMG1699.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Out in the East, track time for some..<br /></div><div></div><div><a href="http://forums.gtrcanada.com/showthread.php?t=34597">More pics...</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><p></p><div><br /></div><p></p><div><br /></div><p></p><div><br /></div><p>Looks like good times.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4705973584299518038-1847198950800362772?l=gtrincanada.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>wingnuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256937914239836379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4705973584299518038.post-25259259898510591352008-04-20T19:35:00.000-07:002008-04-21T07:55:54.064-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/DSC01800.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n282/wingnut_GTR/Blog/DSC01800.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Car sits.<br /><br />Snow started Saturday, goes till Tuesday.<br /><br />Two days ago, I could see my grass.<br /><br />On the plus side, I now know what a drag spoiler would look like on an Element...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4705973584299518038-2525925989851059135?l=gtrincanada.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>wingnuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10256937914239836379noreply@blogger.com1