It never “just needs a tune”- JDM R33 Skyline GTR Standalone ran NO TUNE for YEARS so we gave it one

[@Angry_Vikings]

Great video, my R33 is getting the Haltech 2500 elite and R35 coils with HKS 2530’s. My car hasn’t been tuned since I’ve owned it till now. But mine was pushing 1 bar reliably on the Nismo turbos with my N1 engine. I suspect the tune will really change things. But my power curve was so linear, it was very nice. I just found this video in my feed, you got a new subscriber ✌️ ⭕️⭕️🐌🐌💨⭕️⭕️🫶🔥👀

[@GodsFormula]

This channel is easily becoming one of favorites. Will always appreciate a professional that shows a lot of passion for what they do.

[@FluidMotorUnion]

Thanks for the love!

[@bigthecat1808]

Damn this guy is a wizard

[@michaelbarnett2077]

You can just adjust the timing offset in the Haltech to get the timing correct 😉. No need to move the CAS. Also, you should throw that CAS in the bin and get a NZ wiring trigger kit or PRP trigger kit.

[@bryanshaw521]

That information isn't 100 percent accurate. They're is more setup involved. But one that has experience with standalone engine management would know.

[@FluidMotorUnion]

Yea, something about offset is an ick for the formal mechanic in me… but your right the stock trigger isn’t great, but it’s there and it should be right so that’s the route I went. But it would have been easier to just let the Haltech offset it.

[@RvolvoR]

@@FluidMotorUnion setting a trigger offset is a normal thing with any ECU. Shoot, factory computers have trigger offsets in them. This has nothing to do with being a "formal mechanic". I can guaranty that there was a number other than zero already in the trigger offset anyways.

[@kylestephenson3004]

You should never use the word should except when explaining that you should never use the word should.

[@bryanshaw521]

@@FluidMotorUnion I wasn't critiquing you. Mr.Lopez was letting the other gentlemen know. Fixing cars still requires some physical work.

[@LeroyGTR]

I put my CAS in the trash. Was so picky by the time you adjust it and tighten the screws it would have changed the timing. Went with a PRP trigger kit and its perfect

[@wesoakes]

This is the only way!

[@DanO1234567t]

I spent many years Dyno tuning and building turbo systems. Brings back some memories. Especially the Dyno dynamics. I loved that Dyno. I ran the analog version thousands of times starting back in 2003. Back when labor was $80hr and Dyno turns were $125hr.

[@BourneThisWay]

Everybody is talking about the CAS, and the thing works until it doesn’t and it works well already. You’ll know when it doesn’t work. I replaced mine trying to find an issue that caused misfires, and it turned out to be my TPS voltage being wacky at 0% throttle idle.

[@qx4n9e1xp]

Great video. I was very close to pulling the trigger on an R33 GTST, but got a 135i instead. What stopped me was ultimately the right hand drive of Skylines. I didn't want to deal with the inconvenience. I wanted a more practical car, the BMW with the N54 engine & 6spd was it. Very happy with this car, but I'm very interested seeing owners do their builds and enjoy another great manual turbo inline 6, especially one as sleek as the R33. Hope this owner goes over the moon with his re-tuned car.

[@FluidMotorUnion]

Right on!

[@DanO1234567t]

That exasperation with the DD Dyno reading low is a trip. I had guys freaking out telling me it was broken, or wrong. I recall one Dyno day I had a guy who had a small truck he thought was going to make 300whp ended up under 200 and he was at a loss for words. Guys wanted to add up every mod together and came up with ridiculous figures in their heads. Back when FF 1 just came out. It was a trip.

[@nickm2558]

Your videos are great, excellent content and presentation. None of the bombastic hyperactive nonsense many channels go for.

[@FluidMotorUnion]

Glad you like them!

[@TiptronicSS]

Finally the channel is 'rotating' toward a well earned liftoff :) 100k should be near, 1 million within 2 years should be possible with some youtube collaborations.

[@FluidMotorUnion]

Fingers crossed!

[@lamazver]

I always set my timing mechanically even if I have offset available in ecu.

[@dzgaming1]

That 400R in Midnight Purple II is probably the dream JDM car to have. Gonna have to stick to my RX7 for now. Amazing video as always OJ, Thank You.

[@FluidMotorUnion]

Good choice!

[@SWZ32TT]

I found out totally by mistake that with a COP car you can literally just press the magnetic pickup against the ignition coil to get a signal. Before that i was running a section of spark plug wire between the coil and plug, but it seemed to work pretty well just touching the pickup to the ignition coil. Worked on my Z32 at least.

[@alexmann3309]

Moving the CAS instead of taking 3 seconds to change the offset is wild. Tipping in wide open throttle at 14.2 AFR will knock the ringlands off the pistons in no time. 12.8-13.0 pre boost, 11.8-12.0 on boost will be its happy place. Hopefully owner fits a decent turbo setup and gets a bit more serious with the car. Should be a cool thing.

[@robertct06]

I was thinking that too. 14 AFR seems a bit too lean lol. I’m not a tuner though so idk. I’ve just never seen it that lean on KZbin lol

[@FluidMotorUnion]

There’s no boost there, it’s transitioning into spool so your seeing it come from lambda to rich, which is completely normal on a road car, not full performance setup. Some tuners will flatline the AFR but it’s wasteful because before peak torque or boost the chance of detonation is low, so you’re just using gas you don’t need.

[@RvolvoR]

@@FluidMotorUnion being in and out of boost has nothing to do with it...having load on the engine is what matters. If it gets floored, it shouldn't be in the 14s for AFR. High load at low rpms is VERY susceptible to detonation. Again, you're confusing load and boost. I recommend taking some training courses or at least spending a bunch of time tuning your own cars on a stand alone before putting a customer car on the line with your knowledge seemingly to only be about half there for tuning.

[@alexmann3309]

@@RvolvoR spot on, 14 afr at high load at low rpm is instant death for that motor. Needs to be 13.0 at the leanest off boost on throttle. However 12.5 will help produce exhaust to bring it onto boost. Definitely needs to leave tuning to somebody that knows what their doing for now until they’re much more capable on knowledgeable on the topic, RB26’s are not a cheap engine, and not a forgiving engine. Definitely not for the amateur tuner with no idea what an AFR should be. Sincerely - somebody with a sequential 26/30 R33 GTR that doesn’t want to see one blown up.

[@PANTYEATR1]

Skyline R33GT... My bucketlist love car😍

[@BillyChristensen-g2k]

Love the r33

[@OGYELLOW]

Well done OJ ❤

[@radflaco]

so glad i found this channel 👏👏

[@FluidMotorUnion]

us too!

[@badralnimr8063]

Great content. What happened to the S63? I'm eager to see the update.

[@FluidMotorUnion]

coming soon...

[@mastercricket7626]

O, come on, OJ , anything less than 20psi is just an economy tune 😅.. lol, jk😜 .. beautiful machine .. peace and love brotha, keep it rad, stay safe, and build on..l8r brotha and keep having fun

[@Rocamellion]

I always enjoy your videos.

[@FluidMotorUnion]

Thanks that means a lot

[@teddiazjr.6223]

Another great video

[@FluidMotorUnion]

glad you enjoyed it

[@hooah1986]

Another informative video OJ!

[@FluidMotorUnion]

Glad you think so!

[@jake20479]

very nice video OJ, well done. i think this is the only skyline i can gap with my focus st lmao... will keep my eyes open on 59... ;)

[@TheGoodMedicine]

I think this video shows I am not a tuner

[@Stoneman1971]

Algorithm comment 👍

[@darrylcavanaugh9465]

Come on YT…… I just punched the 402nd like….REALLY? Sorry OJ, I’m doing what I can…….. Super interested, because I have a 77 280Z with a ‘stock-ish’ R25 swap. You are giving me knowledge into my starting point. My car is currently at 22 psi- WAY TOO much….. Changes to make it way more useable are in work… finding a tuner/shop like yours is a giant struggle. I appreciate this channel, more than most. You can count on my like in perpetuity……

[@FluidMotorUnion]

We appreciate you

[@MikeCiporkinVO]

I'd love to see and hear what you guys are able to do with a MK4 Toyota Supra 2JZGTE. Specifically, with what adding a megaphone sounds like. Asking for a friend. ;)

[@FluidMotorUnion]

That would be a fun project for sure.

[@aarongoff3914]

I'm super confused about why this channel doesn't get more views. I've seen other youtubers who don't have nearly the knowledge that this guy does, and they get insane views. Super weird

[@FluidMotorUnion]

I appreciate the kind words. I’m told you gotta grind for a while… whatever that means! So we’re just going to keep filming stuff we are actually doing at the shop and explaining it in a way that hopefully has people learn something.

[@stevejoseph1664]

Samrac recommend that I subscribe to your channel, so I did.

[@FluidMotorUnion]

Thanks for that!

[@Darksaige]

29:40 that not broken but misunderstood is definitely my car lol. Has a few upgrades but feels like they weren't properly tuned

[@oldskoolbmw]

They're a great car... but a stand alone haltec, intake, intercoolers, pipes etc. All to make 350ish on 3400lbs.

[@irixzu7295]

We need a 90s honda exhaust system🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@joe_ferreira]

We need to see a k swap with a proper exhaust. Some x pipes and a megaphone.😂

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The RB engines sing some beautiful music, even if they are loud.

[@markrosenberg4614]

Had to dust off my timing light last week for a friend's car!

[@SeishukuS12]

Unpopular opinion: R32/R33 is overrated. I've always been more of a fan of the STI and EVO back then, never really cared much for the Skyline... Despite never actually owning an STI or EVO and always having a Nissan of some sort at the time. lol

[@chadwickalexanderjr1758]

Super overated. The Japanese people know this. It's only Americans / Westerners that have put the Skyline on a pedestal.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Doesn't take much to have a VW GTI making 375 to 400 horsepower these days, but that's what a couple decades of technology has done.

[@XloMotion]

Tbh I thought the same about the skyline R32-R34 until I learned about it history. That's when I finally realized how much of a badass car it was. It took toyota close to 10 years to finally beat them! 4 years of the all mighty mk4 supra losing to the R32-R33. The nick name "Godzilla" is well deserved

[@dawicked2k8]

Overrated huh? Look at their HISTORY, and I mean from the very beginning to actually see they are not overrated, but with your opinion I doubt you will

[@SeishukuS12]

@@dawicked2k8Sure, in racing form, they're beasts. I loved watching the old hill climbs from back in the day. Street form though? Nope, they're pretty meh. I'd rather have an Evo 3. Again, it's my *unpopular* opinion, you don't have to like it.

[@parkstheunknown]

I only have eyes for the thick 33 love it,🫠🫠 amazing work done dialing in this beautiful car in👍🏻👍🏻 this cars will run forever if left alone🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@FluidMotorUnion]

Glad you like it!

[@TheGoodMedicine]

Just offset the tdc from the haltech

[@cars4477]

16:40 timing belt sounds a bit too tight

[@bmtroublew]

335 slander

[@FluidMotorUnion]

I was talking more n54 n55 than b58 😁

[@bmtroublew]

@@FluidMotorUnion I know I have a 335is 😭

[@1FiftyOverland]

Ive always wanted an evo 8 or 9 but could never afford one. Now I can but I would never buy a used one, I want one straight off the transport truck not even touched by the sales people.

[@chadwickalexanderjr1758]

You must not want one that bad because that's simply not possible.

[@MistaaFrosty]

@@chadwickalexanderjr1758right lol.

[@Mp-jw1qg]

my car made 610awhp bone stock unopened on mines ecu, apexi turbos, hks intake and basic parts. i built it to 1000hp and its still slow because the 5 speed is trash.

[@kennethelliott5985]

Yeah right buddy

[@grahamrobson9292]

Those parts don’t add up to the power you say the parts would grenade. More like 420 is realistic on this old technology.

[@Spendishy]

You should make a too long don't want to watch version of this