Vehicle Description
*1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R*In the United States, most people's
introduction to the R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R was through videogames.
With its twin-turbocharged inline 6 and all wheel drive, it was as
dominant in games like Gran Turismo, as it was on the race track in
the Japanese Touring Car Championship, but unfortunately, it was
never offered for sale in the United States. Now that the cars are
more than 25 years old, they are legal to import from Japan, and
American buyers can finally experience the outstanding performance
of the GT-R stateside. This 1990 Skyline GT-R is no ordinary
example, benefiting from more than $80,000 in mechanical upgrades
that turn it from a quick car into a supercar beater.This GT-R is
finished in a beautiful shade of black, and is largely free of
exterior modifications. Sitting on a set of Desmond Rafamaster Evo
5-spoke wheels, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4s, the
car looks rather understated, even when you factor in the rear
decklid spoiler. A large, but not oversized single exhaust tip
pokes out from beneath the rear bumper, and a very JDM rear window
wiper is fitted. The only angle of the car that really clues you in
to what lays beneath the hood is the front view - where a sizable
front-mount intercooler is clearly visible through the bumper, but
without that, you might mistake this for a stock car.Open the door
and you are met by a pair of Bride bucket seats, upholstered with
black Alcantara outers and a gray "Bride" gradient fabric in the
centers. In front of the driver sits the stock 3-spoke steering
wheel, which frames a gauge cluster that will look familiar to
owners of many 1990s Nissans, except for the gauge in the top left
that shows the torque going to the front wheels. The two rear seats
remain in place and a very period set of HKS "oil slick" floor mats
with neon colored striping sit in the footwells up front.Where
things get really interesting is under the hood. The 2.6-liter RB26
is a notoriously stout engine, but this one has been completely
gone through and is now built to handle up to 1,000 horsepower.
This project began by completely tearing down the engine and boring
it .30 over, it then received an uprated crankshaft, main bearings,
rods, pistons, valves, head studs and oil pump. A metal head gasket
was installed to handle the boost from the large single BorgWarner
turbocharger which replaced the smaller twin-turbo setup. The head
received a three-angle port and the individual throttle bodies were
all rebuilt with anodized hardware. Now, the car runs on a Link G4+
ECU with an uprated fuel and ignition system. Built by GT-R
specialists U.P. Garage in University Place, WA, the engine is
currently tuned for 500 horsepower but could easily be dialed up
for significantly more.While getting these engine modifications,
other systems in the car were upgraded to handle the power as well.
The 5-speed manual gearbox received an upgraded clutch and
flywheel, and the notoriously temperamental HICAS four wheel
steering was removed. A set of coilovers were installed with
upgraded camber arms, and control arms, and the suspension received
urethane bushings all around. Improved brake rotors were fitted,
along with ceramic pads which give the double benefit of improved
stopping and minimal brake dust.With just 8,000 km added since
completion of the engine build, this GT-R remains in excellent
condition and is ready to be enjoyed. With receipts for more than
$80,000 invested in the drivetrain alone, this car represents a
fantastic deal for someone looking to enjoy a high-power GT-R at a
fraction of what it would cost to have one built. There is no
better way to find out just what the US was missing out on with the
R32 than getting behind the wheel of this GT-R on your favorite
road.*Key Features* * U.P. Garage 1,000 Horsepower Engine Build *
Tuned for 500 HP * Overbored .30 * BorgWarner Single Turbo Upgrade
* Metal Headgasket * Upgraded Crankshaft * Upgraded Main Bearings *
Upgraded Oil Pump * Upgraded Rods * Upgraded Pistons * Three Angle
Valve Port * Link G4+ ECU * Rebuilt ITBs * HICAS Delete * 5-Speed
Manual * Upgraded Clutch/Flywheel * Coilover Suspension * Camber
Arms * Control Arms * Urethane Suspension Bushings * Desmond
Rafamaster Evo Wheels * Bride Seats * 4-Point Harness * Air
Conditioning Delete*Additional Information* * Build Invoices and
Full Mod List * Import PaperworkFor more information on this 1990
Nissan Skyline GT-R or any of our 100+ High-Performance, Exotic and
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