Not a Skyline... honest! Sleeper R33 saloon

[driftimports]

I'm not sure what the tuning plans are or how far I'll go with it, maybe just the typical "stage 1" modifications, but I'm looking into a turbo swap I've heard good things about to see exactly what's needed and how much it all costs.

The springs have probably settled 5-10mm which should be 30-35mm total, I'll have to measure tomorrow. Not a major drop, but I'm trying to keep it practical and not break the bank lol!

[driftimports]

No new photos just yet but hopefully I'll have some styling updates in the next week or so.

The 4-4500 rpm hesitation seems to have cleared itself, maybe as the ECU learned to cope with the extra airflow but I was plagued with the car cutting out when coming to a stop.

It was embarrassing having to start the car every time the lights turned green and no better having to hold the revs up, but at the risk of tempting fate I think I've eventually cured it.

I fitted a new fuel filter and replaced the spark plugs hoping it would be something simple. The old plugs were only a 5 heat range which I thought could have been the problem (think 6 is standard?) and I fitted heat range 7 which should still be good if the power levels go up. The car is driving so much better now and as a bonus the coil packs are looking pretty fresh (fingers crossed!)

Neither cured the cutting out so tonight I removed the AAC (idle control) valve, cleaned it before refitting and setting the idle. So far so good and it now idles at around 700rpm instead of 5-600 before.

The ride height has definitely settled a bit, the tape measure now shows just over 35mm drop at the back and nearly 40mm at the front. I'm booked in for a 4 wheel alignment tomorrow and next on the list is changing the gearbox oil.

Over and out for now but definitely more to come soon!

[Johnnyghia]

NICE

[Nismotony]

Have to say i like the car and the direction it's heading...After owning 2 4-doors i have alot of time for them..

I moved onto a 96 coupe and it just didn't feel the same but now i'm back in a 4-door but it's not a skyline. It's the bigger brother a stagea.

Anyways all the best with the project and i'll be keepin an eye on this tread to see where it goes

[driftimports]

No great progress updates, just haven't had the weather to paint the items I've been working on

I have fitted a Beat Audio 275 CD player, cheap 'n' cheerful but packed full of features and bought some spigot rings as I finally worked out the difference in centre bore.

Next on the hit list is changing the gearbox oil with some Millers TRX 75w90 semi synthetic oil.