1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32
- Three owner example originally maintained by Avance Meito
- Over $60k invested state side to make a reliable daily weapon
- HKS 2.7L build 600hp
- PPG-built transmission
- HKS Hypermax & Cusco Arms
- N1 Style
This Black Pearl Metallic 32R has been well maintained both overseas and stateside. The first owner owned this car from 1990 to 2010 and the second owner from 2010 to 2018 – a period in which the car was maintained extremely well.
Early setup and maintenance was carried out by Avance Meito – a famous drag GTR specialist located in Nagoya. Now refreshed in the United States, this example provides a balanced street highway motive through a modern, high quality setup in an excellent condition chassis.
Powertrain & Drivetrain
A genuine HKS ___ stroker has been paired with a Garrett GTX3582R 82/66 turbocharger and a Haltech management setup that puts down a responsive but controllable 550whp conservatively on E85. Supporting mods include a triple Walbro fuel pump hanger, 1050cc injectors, upgraded fuel rail and pressure regulator along with upgraded cooling for air and oil. It’s been well maintained, starts and idles with ease and has runs extremely clean. It’s been fully serviced by Redland Performance with fresh fluids for both engine and driveline.
The factory 5-speed has received full treatment from Pfitzner (PPG) with an upgraded 1-4 helical gearset and upgraded shift forks paired to an XClutch organic clutch & flywheel package and an aggressive PPG short shifter.
The drivability of this example hasn’t been compromised by the engine setup or the driveline modifications. Gear changes are direct and the clutch is easy to work with. It can sit at idle with no temperature issues making it easy for day to day use and highway pulls.
Footwork
Suspension fine tuning is made possible by a set of HKS Hypermax coilovers in excellent health paired with Cusco adjustable upper control arms front and rear for fine camber adjustment. The 18×10 Regamasters are wrapped in a squared set of 275/35 Bridgestone RE71RS 200tw tires. The HICAS system has been deleted in this example which mechanically simplifies the setup.
This combination of parts and tire setup not only keeps the car planted in corners but makes the powertrain output very manageable – further elaborating on the great street mannerisms of this build.
Exterior
The exterior is sleek. A dark theme, low-drag highway style with a complimenting set of 18” Regamaster Evo wheels and gold finished OEM calipers. The paint presents ___ condition with very minor chipping on the front end and there are no defects on the wheel faces or barrels.
The factory headlights and tail lights show no yellowing and all bulbs are in working condition. Other than a small carbon duckbill, N1 style side spat, n1 bumper ducts the exterior is relatively stock. Factory wing is available.
Interior
The interior setup is not only extremely clean with a flawless dash and carpet but continues the dark themed low profile aesthetic of this 32R with a set of carbon-backed BRIDE Stradia adjustable buckets, a 350mm Personal Grinta steering wheel and a Safety21 roll cage that keeps the factory dash fully intact.
The fully functional AC control unit has been relocated to the center console and two Defi gauges reading ___ temperature and boost pressure have been put in place with a gloss black mounting face.
The Nismo black face gauge cluster reads just over 77k kilometers and is fully functional including the backlighting. Next to the cluster sits a Haltech multifunction gauge for easy viewing.
Powertrain & Drivetrain
- HKS 2.7L (per og auction sheet)
- Garrett GTX3582R (82/66)
- Vibrant V-band clamps & elbows
- Titanium 4” turbo inlet with Vibrant filter
- HKS intercooler piping
- HKS tubular exhaust manifold
- Haltech Elite 2500 ECU with CANbus and accessories
- Radium triple fuel pump hanger
- TI Walbro 274 & 285 fuel pumps
- ID1050 injectors
- Tomei fuel rail
- R35 GT-R Hitachi smart coil kit
- NGK 2667 spark plugs
- Custom AN PCV breather
- TRE front oil cooler with AN lines
- Midori High Power MR rear section exhaust
- Upgraded intercooler
- PPG heavy duty selector fork 1-2 & 3-4
- PPG sandwich plate
- PPG helical 1-4 gear set
- Xtreme organic twin disk clutch
- Driveshaft Shop 6061 One piece driveshaft
- PPG short shifter with Nismo knob
Compression test in 2023 by ACI Dynamix showed 165psi across all cylinders
Oil, transmission, differential fluid, coolant refreshed, aligned by Redland Performance 10/26
Tuned on full E85
Footwork
- HKS Hypermax IV SA coilovers
- Cusco -10mm front upper control arms
- Cusco -10mm rear upper control arms
- Cusco subframe bushings
- Nismo aluminum strut brace
- Desmond Regamaster Evo 18×10 ET25
- Bridgestone RE71RS 275/35/18
Alignment performed by Redland Performance in 10/26
Interior
- Safety 21 8pt roll cage (dash saver)
- BRIDE Stradia II carbon reclining bucket seats with BRIDE sliders
- Personal Grinta 350mm steering wheel
- Nismo black-face gauge cluster – 77k km
- DEFI boost gauge and temp gauge
- Haltech Canbus multi-function gauge
- AC control relocation to center console
- Club RH9 floor mats
- Kenwood RTD131 head unit