Description
* PX will be considered.*
Selling my Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T (M-reg Dec 1995) track car. It has had extensive preparation / maintenance work carried out by prominent Skyline restoration expert Bobby at Zealou5. Further maintenance, tuning and modifications carried out by renowned Skyline specialists MGT Motorsport/ Racing. This is a track car however currently has an MOT.
Mechanical condition:
Mechanically it’s in an excellent condition. The engine was completely built to a forged specification by specialist engine builder Dave Yandell (DY engine services) and underwent an engine refresh by MGT approx 4000 miles ago (all components remain in very good to excellent condition). Since undergoing the refresh, only a handful of light track days were attended and the majority of mileage covered during fair weather as road use. An extensive major service using MOTUL fluids was also carried out during that time and any ongoing maintenance in subsequent years carried out by MGT only using MOTUL fluids. The most recent service carried out by Mark this year less than 500 miles ago.
As expected, performance of the vehicle is excellent - it pulls extremely well through all gears. The car was tuned on MGT’s hub Dyno (Dynapack) by Garth, who set up the various maps on the HKS F-Con ECU. These maps are pre-set on the Blitz electronic boost controller accessible by a switch button. The car will ordinarily run its lowest boost setting (0. 8bar) and switching the controller on instantly accesses a higher boost setting (i. e to whatever is set - very handy for a committed overtake).
The cars tune is rather conservative running at the wheels approximately:
-0. 8 bar 355bhp / 351 lbft
-1. 1 bar 422bhp / 419 lbft
-1. 2 bar 438bhp / 427 lbft
Dyno graphs included with the car.
DY / MGT have confirmed the engine is capable of running greater levels of boost (approx. 1. 6 bar) and with further flow modifications / associated upgrades, tweak of the map the engine will happily see over 5-600 at the wheels.
I have not felt the need to do this, as the car in forged specification matched with the Borg Warner EFR 7670 turbo is extremely capable / fun under current specs both on track and on road.
Whilst the engine was undergoing a refresh, the 5 speed gearbox was refreshed as necessary, it shifts with no untoward noises.
An upgraded Xtreme solid twin plate clutch has been fitted by MGT to hold the power. Very reasonable to drive with on the road.
The suspension setup / handling of the car is fantastically direct. To note the adjustable (including dampening) Daiyama suspension and other handling components (adjustable toe/ camber arms) all remain in very good condition. An array of bracing and superpro polybushing are featured throughout the vehicle to compliment the handling again with great success.
A view of the underside of the chassis will not take any prospective buyer long, to realise the extent of new whether upgraded or OEM Nissan parts have been fitted to the car. Parts have also not seen much use since vehicle was originally built and thus remain much in the similar condition!
A Full Laser geometry alignment was last carried out for good fast road / track setup (MGT facilitated this). The car is superbly quick through the corners on track.
The car also benefits from an ALCON front big brake upgrade kit compliment by upgraded GTR Brembo rear calipers, drilled discs and Ferodo DS2500 brake pads all round. Upgraded BM57 master cylinder ensures braking force is immediate. Zealou5 also took time to fit brake ducts to the front bumper directed towards the front brakes (no concerns of overheating).
Near new semi-slick Yokohama Advan AD08RS tyres are fitted to the car. The grip compliments the rest of the car’s setup very well.
Car features a set of Blitz Mirror gauges with recall function to aid user monitoring. The oil pressure on idle remains healthy and strong (approximately 6-7+ bar cold / 2-3+ bar warm). The car holds a steady water / oil temperature both on track and on the road, there are no issues with cooling (system is efficient and 15 row oil cooler performs well when required). Structural / Cosmetic condition:
Structurally the car is overall solid. The sills, chassis and strut towers are all in solid condition with careful preparation carried out by Bobby at Zealou5 (hopefully no introduction required!). As visible, the car benefits from an extensive high end full weld-in MSA spec cage built by Caged Laser (includes gusset door bars and roof bar). Furthermore there have been some upgraded structural points introduced by both Zealou5 and Caged Laser to allow for quick jacking of the front wheels if required.
From a cosmetic point of view, as to be expected with a track car and a car of its age, there are various age related marks and signs of track use. Vehicle was resprayed in Ford diamond white by former keeper a number of years ago (vehicle previously silver / still visible in places), it suffices for intended purpose, but it is not show quality (it would not take much to resolve cosmetics if desired, new replacement fibreglass bumpers/ wings etc are inexpensively and readily available). Regardless car still holds a glossy finish / shine and works well with the near new Rota Grids in hyper black. There are cosmetic signs to (fibreglass) wings / bumpers which may or may not wish to be addressed by the buyer, but this was not deemed a major necessary concern by Bobby or Mark during its time of maintenance. Predominant focus being mechanical and structural condition. Regardless, nothing particularly noteworthy for its intended use.
The car is HPI clear.
MOT is valid until November 2024.
Paperwork:
Since the original build of this car was commissioned, every invoice from Zealou5 and MGT racing have remained with the car. Each invoice meticulously details the work carried out on the car, this naturally translates over to the quality of the overall car down to the way each bolt has been marked upon line up. Approximately £50, 000+ of expenditure has been carried out across the past 10 years alone, whether it be maintenance, upgrades or general build information. All documented.
I have provided an overview below of the general spec / history. Please forgive me whilst everything is documented, not everything has been written down due to time, however any potential buyer is welcome to read through the folder and discuss its history with me. I have tried to be as accurate as possible with the spec list and for the most part everything major is documented to evidence its build. However given the level of paperwork / extensive descriptions at times there maybe some minor brand changes. This is only mentioned for general completeness as otherwise car clearly represents its paperwork / invoices.
As you can see the car has had no expense spared with the build and maintenance of the car. There is a lot of attention to detail paid to the car. All in all the car was extremely capable under my use and was beyond fun. I have no doubt any prospective owner can continue to enjoy the car going forward.
Hopefully the above pictures and spec / information answers most of your questions. However should you wish to discuss further, please do get in touch (texts, emails not always checked) and so please call if genuinely interested.
I hold the V5 with all the paperwork / history.
The car is turn key, ready to be used and enjoyed.
* NOTE: Vehicle is SOLD AS SEEN / TESTED by the buyer*
** NO tyre kickers, test pilots, canvassers etc**
*** Test Drives will ONLY be carried out by myself ***
** SPEC LIST IN PICTURES**
* PX will be considered.*
