Nissan Skyline conversion

[D_o_S]

Who manufactures a right to left steering wheel conversion for the Skyline GTR 34?

TIA

[JasonDTM]

Your best bet would be to find a wrecked German import... salvage the pedal cluster dash, and steering box.

[D_o_S]

Your best bet would be to find a wrecked German import... salvage the pedal cluster dash, and steering box.

But I thought that Skylines were right-hand drive only? Please explain...

[Skyline GT-R]

Yes they are, because of the engine Nissan was unable the make a left steering wheel version. You can see it as a little desing error...

[D_o_S]

So, can I have a Skyline with a steering wheel on the left side or not? Motorex (the US Skyline importer) says there are some versions with the wheel on the left...

[[XC] leviathan18]

if im going to buy a gtr 34 i really dont care where the steering wheel is xD

[D_o_S]

if im going to buy a gtr 34 i really dont care where the steering wheel is xD

Well, I'd like the Skyline to be my daily driver... and with the wheel on the right, that is a little complicated...

I was also thinking about a 350Z, and putting the RB26DETT into that... apparently it fits without modification...

Or an Evo?

[nfm]

Or an Evo?

MR version? Yes, regular, no. I would get a subaru impreza wrx sti 2004 on your place.

[D_o_S]

MR version? Yes, regular, no. I would get a subaru impreza wrx sti 2004 on your place.

Czech republic version, which is equal to non-mr AFAIK. I was also thinking about the Impreza, but the new model.

So, now its Skyline, 350Z with Skyline motor, Evo or Impreza... :brick: :brick: :brick:

Of course, I'm ready to dump some money on tuning each one...

[[XC] leviathan18]

350z with skyline engine sounds good skyline is well a skyline, evo XI is a nice beast the engine handles everything easy to tune a beast is corners (hey roads have those too) best handling you can have subaru eeeww FUGLY and the evo beats it (im evo fan so dont take my seriously in this)

why not a supra or rx-7?

[mnewxcv]

i like 1996 300zx twin turbo. but seems your in the market for a new car, so maybe a rx-8? not exactly a beast stock, but other than a skyline, i think its the best looking car on the road.

[nfm]

I don't think that he would like rx-7 or rx-8. D_o_S plans on modifying, so wankel engine isn't a good idea for that. Rotors will easily get worn out and they will leak fuel which will lead to all sort of problems.


So, now its Skyline, 350Z with Skyline motor, Evo or Impreza...
I would be happy with all of them expect 350Z, 1996 300zx twin turbo is also nice.

I like 4-cylinders, small turbocharged engines that evo and impreza has. The reason I told you about 2004 wrx sti is that it looks nicest from all imprezas at stock.

Get an impreza, you won't be disappointed :D Simple modification to it such as better muffler, downpipe, uppipe, headers, cold air intake, intercooler and a turbocharger make a beast of that car. My friend has that + many other upgrades and car runs very well. And parts were relatively cheap.

When i visited this year auto show in chicago, I liked new evo better than new impreza, but if mr isn't available in czechoslovakia, then eliminate evo from your list.

[[XC] leviathan18]

you can buy a normal evo and make it an MR for cheaper

[nfm]

Yes, that is true. Can anybody throw in extra info on cars they know?

[Soulburner]

Yes, that is true. Can anybody throw in extra info on cars they know?
Sure. Get an LS1 and call it a day.

:D

[nfm]

Sure. Get an LS1 and call it a day.

LS1 was the sh*t. It could withstand 800hp without a sweat. I remember when my brother owned a Camaro 2000 SS, there's was gazillion of aftermarket parts available, and they're available till today I think. Unfortunely he got rid of that car :( It was doing ~3.7sec from 0-60Mph easy, american muscle :D

[Soulburner]

LS1 was the sh*t.
*Ahem* look in my sig. ;)

[mnewxcv]

LS1 was the sh*t. It could withstand 800hp without a sweat. I remember when my brother owned a Camaro 2000 SS, there's was gazillion of aftermarket parts available, and they're available till today I think. Unfortunely he got rid of that car :( It was doing ~3.7sec from 0-60Mph easy, american muscle :D


3.7? i kinda doubt it.

[johnanderson]

might also want to look into an s2000.

[D_o_S]

might also want to look into an s2000.

Yeah, I was also considering that... but its a convertable, which I don't really like...

RX7 maybe, but I've heard there are problems with the Wankel

Or what about Infinity G35 coupe? Its the new "Skyline"

[mnewxcv]

Yeah, I was also considering that... but its a convertable, which I don't really like...

RX7 maybe, but I've heard there are problems with the Wankel

Or what about Infinity G35 coupe? Its the new "Skyline"


g35 aint bad, basically a 350z though. depends on style preference i think, but i like the g35 a lot better (350z is UGLY to me :) )

[[XC] leviathan18]

Yeah, I was also considering that... but its a convertable, which I don't really like...

RX7 maybe, but I've heard there are problems with the Wankel

Or what about Infinity G35 coupe? Its the new "Skyline"

s2000 has been two years in a row the best car in top gear magazine, i like more the 350z rather the g35 and the skyline is well sexy the rx7 depends most in the engine ive seen lots of rx7 with 3 rotary and the power they make is impressive

[Soulburner]

s2000 has been two years in a row the best car in top gear magazine, i like more the 350z rather the g35 and the skyline is well sexy the rx7 depends most in the engine ive seen lots of rx7 with 3 rotary and the power they make is impressive
It is but a rotary by design will never be as efficient or reliable as a piston engine. ;)

[EZClock]

The new skylines (The ones coming to the US shortly) will look just like G35s. I love the way the 2001 R34s look ... oh my god. Sorry for thread jack, to my knowledge .. skylines arn't legal in the US? I would LOVE to have an old skyline and deck it out :).

[mikenam]

^ pple import skyline and other imports. cost a lot but it can be done. i think the site is motorx can't remember though.
rx-7 is a sexy beast. if you like the s2000 but don't like soft top u can also opt for the hard top.



soulburner do all the ws6 come w/ corvette engines or do pple swap them in there? jw thanks

[amd4me]

you can get a custom ordered hard top S2000 with a tope that is permanent and cannot me removed.
They take about 9 months though.
You should look it up.

[Soulburner]

Soulburner do all the ws6 come w/ corvette engines or do pple swap them in there? jw thanks
Yes and not just the "WS6". That is a performance package that adds 17" Wheels/tires, ram air hood w/airbox, and some suspension upgrades.

All Firebird Formula, Trans Am, Camaro Z28 and SS came with the LS1 from 98-up, the year after it was introduced for the new C5 Corvette.

[mnewxcv]

not to sidetrack, but anyone in this thread have AIM? id love to talk cars with someone.

[D_o_S]

you can get a custom ordered hard top S2000 with a tope that is permanent and cannot me removed.
They take about 9 months though.
You should look it up.
How much weight will it add?

[esdee]

It is but a rotary by design will never be as efficient or reliable as a piston engine. ;)

actually its very efficient, but not reliable if handled improperly;)

[johnanderson]

How much weight will it add?

http://hondapartspeople.com/searchproduct.asp?model=S2000&catid=331858661818146&year=05&productdesc=Hardtop

total weight 44 lbs.

[Soulburner]

actually its very efficient, but not reliable if handled improperly;)
A rotary is NOT a fuel efficient engine. By design it cannot make as good of use of fuel as a piston engine.

[Mr. Manka]

If you have ever heard of a car Called the Ariel Atom, it is basically a chassis with a honda 2.4L VTEC supercharged 400h.p. engine. I believe one of the major British Car shows tested it, and it was faster than a Carrera GT, at the British F1 Track.

I think their site is AreilAtom.com.

But Screw teh 4-bangers and just buy a vette, by the time ur done putting 1000's of dollars into ur project car, You will basically have a Stock C6 Vette' in terms of horsepower and performance.

[mnewxcv]

by the time ur done putting 1000's of dollars into ur project car, You will basically have a Stock C6 Vette' in terms of horsepower and performance.



:rolleyes: :slap:

[johnanderson]

If you have ever heard of a car Called the Ariel Atom, it is basically a chassis with a honda 2.4L VTEC supercharged 400h.p. engine. I believe one of the major British Car shows tested it, and it was faster than a Carrera GT, at the British F1 Track.

I think their site is AreilAtom.com.

But Screw teh 4-bangers and just buy a vette, by the time ur done putting 1000's of dollars into ur project car, You will basically have a Stock C6 Vette' in terms of horsepower and performance.

i love the atom but its basically a go cart with a type-r engine. id rather have something that offers a little more protection :)

[[XC] leviathan18]

yes the atom is like the lotus elise..... and the new civic 8th gen si kicks the vette in the slalom remeber runing mean you will see curves not all is straight

the rotary shoul be more reliable as far as logic is used the engine has less moving parts

[esdee]

A rotary is NOT a fuel efficient engine. By design it cannot make as good of use of fuel as a piston engine.

i was actually refering to cc/hp efficiency...
i don't care how much fuel it consumes as soon as i have the performance i need

(evo 6 fuel tank went empty after 200km of aggresive driving!)

[malware]

So, can I have a Skyline with a steering wheel on the left side or not? Motorex (the US Skyline importer) says there are some versions with the wheel on the left...
Yes you can. Here in Bulgaria there's a Skyline GT-R34 with left sided wheel and it looks not custom made. Some pictures: http://www.prospeed.bg/galery.php?g=18
It's a 465.2kW (633hp) custom 4x4 monster

[Soulburner]

yes the atom is like the lotus elise..... and the new civic 8th gen si kicks the vette in the slalom remeber runing mean you will see curves not all is straight
And the Vette is NOT a drag car, so I hope that's not what you are implying. The F-Body (Camaro/Firebird) are better suited to that. If I had the money i'd build mine for drag and build a Vette to AX.

[amd4me]

How much weight will it add?My guess is that it would take weight off.
Because convertibles need to be reinforced because they have no rigid top.
So all the reinforcements would be removed.
Take the mini cooper for example.
The convertible weighs 300 lbs more that the hard top.

[Soulburner]

My guess is that it would take weight off.
Because convertibles need to be reinforced because they have no rigid top.
So all the reinforcements would be removed.
Take the mini cooper for example.
The convertible weighs 300 lbs more that the hard top.
He's right, convertibles weigh more than hardtop cars due to the under bracing needed.

[comrad]

If you have ever heard of a car Called the Ariel Atom, it is basically a chassis with a honda 2.4L VTEC supercharged 400h.p. engine. I believe one of the major British Car shows tested it, and it was faster than a Carrera GT, at the British F1 Track.

I think their site is AreilAtom.com.

But Screw teh 4-bangers and just buy a vette, by the time ur done putting 1000's of dollars into ur project car, You will basically have a Stock C6 Vette' in terms of horsepower and performance.
On my brothers crx we put in about 5,500$ into it and it burns any corvette you throw at it. We got the car itself for 500$. That is a 6,000$ car that handles turns better than a vette, its faster than a vette, and you can say that you built the car. Its not about having a fast car, its about taking a slow/old car and getting it to smoke everyone. :stick:

[mnewxcv]

im pretty sure the s2000 isnt a convertable, i think its just a removable soft top.

[Soulburner]

On my brothers crx we put in about 5,500$ into it and it burns any corvette you throw at it. We got the car itself for 500$. That is a 6,000$ car that handles turns better than a vette, its faster than a vette, and you can say that you built the car. Its not about having a fast car, its about taking a slow/old car and getting it to smoke everyone. :stick:
Sure you can make any car fast in a straight line. But what did you do to make it "smoke a vette" in the corners? And how have you tested this?

[[XC] leviathan18]

Sure you can make any car fast in a straight line. But what did you do to make it "smoke a vette" in the corners? And how have you tested this?

most vettes are 1/4 mille runners and the civic si wins in the slalom as i said you dont need a lot of HP you need a balance that is why i love the evo 8

[Carlz0r]

On my brothers crx we put in about 5,500$ into it and it burns any corvette you throw at it. We got the car itself for 500$. That is a 6,000$ car that handles turns better than a vette, its faster than a vette, and you can say that you built the car. Its not about having a fast car, its about taking a slow/old car and getting it to smoke everyone. :stick:
For $6000? I'd like to see some proof on that.

[Mr. Manka]

For 6000$ I call BS. Unless you call beating the C4 corvette a challenge.
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:, for 6,000 I cannot even fathom how to invest that many into a Piece of Crap 1.whatever litre engine and make enough HP RELIABLY, to beat a C5 or C6.
and ever if you could, by the time you are out of the first turn, the Vette is long gone.

[[XC] leviathan18]

i will accept that challenge witht e FS2 (si 06) stock vs stcok in the track it will be close

[fatfreepork]

there are some companies that do left hand drive conversions on the skyline. I have see some left hand drive skyline at RBmotoring in city of industry, CA.

and putting a skyline motor in a 350z is pointless. the vq35 is n/a and makes more power than the rb26. its equally as tough and can take the same power.

[fatfreepork]

On my brothers crx we put in about 5,500$ into it and it burns any corvette you throw at it. We got the car itself for 500$. That is a 6,000$ car that handles turns better than a vette, its faster than a vette, and you can say that you built the car. Its not about having a fast car, its about taking a slow/old car and getting it to smoke everyone. :stick:

maybe in a straight line, but no powerful FWD car will outhandle a RWD car in a corner.

[D_o_S]

Yes you can. Here in Bulgaria there's a Skyline GT-R34 with left sided wheel and it looks not custom made. Some pictures: http://www.prospeed.bg/galery.php?g=18
It's a 465.2kW (633hp) custom 4x4 monster

Thank you, that was what I was looking for! Now, are there any pricing details? Or anything about how they made it?


there are some companies that do left hand drive conversions on the skyline. I have see some left hand drive skyline at RBmotoring in city of industry, CA.

and putting a skyline motor in a 350z is pointless. the vq35 is n/a and makes more power than the rb26. its equally as tough and can take the same power.

Thanks as well. If you say swapping the engine is pointless, can you show me some 350Z thats pulling around 600-800hp? The only one I know of is Jun Auto's 350Z, which has 800-1000hp based on fuel.

[mnewxcv]

http://www.helan.to/henri/gtr/

[D_o_S]

http://www.helan.to/henri/gtr/

YES!!! Exactly what I needed!!! So I'll go around and ask if someone could make it for me!!!

My hopes are up again!

[Mr. Manka]

I dont understand.
Why would you push 800hp into a 4 or 6cylinder engine.

I could see if you wanted to drag race it in a professional circuit, but what is the point of putting 1000's upon 1000's of dollars into a car and not be able to drive it on the street every day.

well you could, It is just not very practical.

[Soulburner]

I dont understand.
Why would you push 800hp into a 4 or 6cylinder engine.

I could see if you wanted to drag race it in a professional circuit, but what is the point of putting 1000's upon 1000's of dollars into a car and not be able to drive it on the street every day.

well you could, It is just not very practical.
Yeah I bet it is impressive on the track but in the low revs I bet its a total dog.

[Mr. Manka]

the term "Highway Queen" comes to mind

[[XC] leviathan18]

you can have a 600awhp from this beast and kick mosts cars... makin 600awhp from this skyline is pretty easy and the evo can make 450awhp easy too and with the control of the car you will have a beast car in the street and circuit

[Mr. Manka]

You most cars on the Highway.

All you hear is bu-bu -bu--bu BU _BUUUUUUUU, whoosh, bu-bu-bu-bu-BUUUUUU!

Those big turbos are not made for those small cars.

[D_o_S]

Ok, I found one more thing that sounds interesting: Mini with a Hayabusa engine (or two, for that matter)? 0-100 in 2.8sec, quarter mile around 10s....

Opinions...?

[Planet]

Ok, I found one more thing that sounds interesting: Mini with a Hayabusa engine (or two, for that matter)? 0-100 in 2.8sec, quarter mile around 10s....

Opinions...?

Umm. Yea thats really safe. You wuold really hafta rebuild the entire car with a full tubular frame for that to be somewhat safe.

[D_o_S]

Umm. Yea thats really safe. You wuold really hafta rebuild the entire car with a full tubular frame for that to be somewhat safe.

Of course I would... like here http://www.zcars.org.uk/

[IamAnoobieCheez]

What does it require to import a right-steering wheel vehicle and drive in the states?

[D_o_S]

What does it require to import a right-steering wheel vehicle and drive in the states?

Motorex imports Skylines: http://www.motorex.net/

[IamAnoobieCheez]

Motorex imports Skylines: http://www.motorex.net/
They've got used cars only, no thanx... I want brand nu:stick:

[D_o_S]

They've got used cars only, no thanx... I want brand nu:stick:

Um, Skyline is not being manufactured anymore, AFAIK

[Jamo]

Um, Skyline is not being manufactured anymore, AFAIK

apparantly theres a new one coming 2007



For 6000$ I call BS. Unless you call beating the C4 corvette a challenge.
, for 6,000 I cannot even fathom how to invest that many into a Piece of Crap 1.whatever litre engine and make enough HP RELIABLY, to beat a C5 or C6.
and ever if you could, by the time you are out of the first turn, the Vette is long gone.

for all you non believers out there, i believe comrad, i've been around many modified crx's and let me say its pretty easy done. first off they only weigh about 900kg which is ~1850lbs for you guys over the water and the b16 is a good engine to tune, theres plenty of after market parts availiable for these things and there also known as bulletproof to say the least. for around $6000 your looking at a turbo, ecu, high lift cams, bigger injectors / fuel pump and probably most importantly itb's. to run it reliably lower compression pistons is a must. all that would get you (depending on exactly what parts you used) around 260whp and a power to weight ratio of well over 300bhp per ton.

this would and does easy net you a mid to low 12's quarter mile on road legal tyres, almost exactly the same as a stock c6. FYI there are nasp crx's that run 10's and the first FWD car to net a 10 second 1/4 was a mk2 crx so to say you cant mod a 1.6 liter to silly power is just plain wrong. the only thing the crx couldnt touch is the c6's top end speed. with some decent coilovers, strut braces and better than standard brakes i would happily bet a substantial wedge of cash on the 260whp crx (with me driving of course :p:) around pretty much any track you care to throw at it.

now i dont care if you all flame me to hell i know and have seen first hand just what a crx can do.

[Soulburner]

Yeah, but at the end of the day, you are still driving home in a beater CRX and the other guy in his C6. Hmm which would you rather drive?

I understand the argument, as you can make just about anything fast with money. But when comparing the cars like that...you get a lot more than just acceleration when you buy a Corvette...that's what some people don't understand.

[Elisha]

Yes they are, because of the engine Nissan was unable the make a left steering wheel version. You can see it as a little desing error...


wasn't that because the R34 was not intended for the North American market anyway.

I don't think its so much a design flaw......they just wanted to keep the best for themselves.

[Slayer2k3]

It is not a design flaw. Wow, never heard that one before. lol.

I've seen a TOn of people mention where to GET a Skyline, but no one has mentoned the simplest one yet.

Canada.


Also, the US is no longer allowing the conversion and importion of R34's, and is considering the same for R31's.

Motorex is the only legal company to certify and register a Skyline.

They are going out of buisness soon, as the owners were caught up in some drug scandal, and money problems covering the past few years.

The best looking and most awsome-est Skyline EVER, im my opinion, is the Tommy Kiara R33 GTR. There is only 1 in the US, and it is the only one that will ever exist here. Ever. It is located in Florida.

I am a Nissan freak. Up until recent, I have put in almost 4 years into NissanForums.com, until the owners of the site sold to ModifiedMag, and we created a new forum, Allnissans.com

[mikenam]

Yeah, but at the end of the day, you are still driving home in a beater CRX and the other guy in his C6. Hmm which would you rather drive?

I understand the argument, as you can make just about anything fast with money. But when comparing the cars like that...you get a lot more than just acceleration when you buy a Corvette...that's what some people don't understand.


a beater crx :D something that i can afford. if i buy a c6 ill be in debt.

[Andrew LB]

most vettes are 1/4 mille runners and the civic si wins in the slalom as i said you dont need a lot of HP you need a balance that is why i love the evo 8

Its why i love my Evo IX. Amazing performance, fast, easily modded, and corners like crazy.


You most cars on the Highway.

All you hear is bu-bu -bu--bu BU _BUUUUUUUU, whoosh, bu-bu-bu-bu-BUUUUUU!

Those big turbos are not made for those small cars.

Many guys with Evos running a GT30R with supporting mods make 450whp easily and are completely streetable. Heck, AMS has a 900whp Evo running a 2.3L stroker with a GT40R w/Meth injection and drive it on the street. :)

[Mr. Manka]

apparantly theres a new one coming 2007




for all you non believers out there, i believe comrad, i've been around many modified crx's and let me say its pretty easy done. first off they only weigh about 900kg which is ~1850lbs for you guys over the water and the b16 is a good engine to tune, theres plenty of after market parts availiable for these things and there also known as bulletproof to say the least. for around $6000 your looking at a turbo, ecu, high lift cams, bigger injectors / fuel pump and probably most importantly itb's. to run it reliably lower compression pistons is a must. all that would get you (depending on exactly what parts you used) around 260whp and a power to weight ratio of well over 300bhp per ton.

this would and does easy net you a mid to low 12's quarter mile on road legal tyres, almost exactly the same as a stock c6. FYI there are nasp crx's that run 10's and the first FWD car to net a 10 second 1/4 was a mk2 crx so to say you cant mod a 1.6 liter to silly power is just plain wrong. the only thing the crx couldnt touch is the c6's top end speed. with some decent coilovers, strut braces and better than standard brakes i would happily bet a substantial wedge of cash on the 260whp crx (with me driving of course :p:) around pretty much any track you care to throw at it.

now i dont care if you all flame me to hell i know and have seen first hand just what a crx can do.


Ok, If you want to do it that way, For 6000$ you could just go out and build a go-kart that will run 10's.

My question is, what happens when you come to a turn?

no way in HELL a 6000$ CRX can beat a Vette in Auto-X.

[Holst]

Ok, I found one more thing that sounds interesting: Mini with a Hayabusa engine (or two, for that matter)? 0-100 in 2.8sec, quarter mile around 10s....

Opinions...?

I passengerd in one of these (zcars mini) around donnington race circuit a couple of years aggo.

Supprisingly quick with two people in the car (an extra 75kg with me)
Acceleration was very impressive and it put the power down supprisingly well.

Handling was ok, if a little scary on turn in.

This had a single hiabusa in it, not sure on the power output but it was plenty :)

[cromwello]

who said FWD cars cant handle as well as RWD?my uncle used to work for ford rally in the old days and pushed 600bhp thru the front wheels of a ford sierra coswroth. they raced two seasons befroe they made em 4WD. both FWD seasons they won.

my fwd escort will toast pretty much anything on the roads. standard body kit, no alloys on a 1992 body shape. with full cosworth engine and running gear.435bhp anyone?:):):):):):)

[Stuperman]

I've seen a TOn of people mention where to GET a Skyline, but no one has mentoned the simplest one yet.

Canada.

From a Canadian importer perhaps, but they sure arn't sold here.