So You Want To Modify Your Nissan R35 GTR?

[@JDArcher]

Dude as a r35 owner there a bit of misinformation here. Makes me not trust your parts if you can't do the research to know the car your talking about in this video

[@coryce258]

Agreed

[@seanford745]

I think one con you could've added was that it didn't come with a manual transmission option.

[@maperformance]

I think that can be a pro and a con! In terms of it being a driver's car, it would be much more engaging as a manual and it would feel more like an updated R32/33/34. On the flip side, it would not be as mind-numbingly fast and be able to hold as much power.

[@myroadtours6147]

@@maperformance I hear this same reply a lot when the subject comes on why there isn't a manual trans available for the R35. NASCARs only uses manual gear boxs and has roughly 750 HP running 200 MPH. They have been doing this for decades. F1 cars ran 700-1600 HP on manual transmissions before switching to automatics in 1996 and while running 200-260 MPH. I just don't see where the idea came from saying a manual trans can't handle a 480-560hp car doing 200 MPH? Having driven a NASCAR wide open on an offical NASCAR track, I can assure you, they are quick! I wonder if this has more to do with Japan moving away from Manual transmissions than it does with how much a power a manual gear box can handle. Example, I read an article about the new WRX and in that article it states that Subaru will no longer offer a WRX with a manual gear box in Japan...I believe they will still offer a manual with the STI only. You can get the new WRX with a manual gear box outside of Japan but the only reason for that is 40% of vehicles in Australia are manuals. Lets face it, manual transmissions are a dying art. But that is just my BS opinion on the subject. As someone who owns both a WRX and GTR, I will say, I love shifting gears but its sometimes nice to put it in drive and go....very very fast!

[@AntonPanteleev]

Who needs a manual in a super car. Want a manual, get a Miata or a Z.

[@MrBucnsty]

This dude is smoking that pipe…….. his knowledge of the GTR is elementary…….

[@joshreynolds729]

I’ll stick with a cheaper v8 and build the motor for the 140 k they want for a gtr now days while putting bus length on it even if it was FBO. The only gtrs you see pushing big power are billet blocked bored and stroked out with built trans on bigger turbos and a high octane fuel which will run you Trump money and still can’t beat a v8 with the same price build per dollar for hp considering you can build a nitro big block hemi for half the cost making 5000 hp. For what they are though they are nice car and do well for the street but let’s be real here you show up at a meet with a stock gtr and your getting gapped with 600hp. Unless it’s fbo E85 or more your not doing that much ass whippin. Car weights a lot as well so that’s a consideration. Roll racing is where this car shine most because of its low drag coefficient and higher reving TT engine. Not to disrespect it I love the car and if it were cheaper I would buy one but at the end of the day it all comes down to money and hp versus purpose. Honestly if I had the money I would probably buy a viper acr and twin turbo that on nitrous before buying a gtr.

[@maperformance]

Some of those twin turbo vipers are INSANE!! We would love to feature one on our channel!

[@joshreynolds729]

@@maperformance Yeah hard to find they quit in 2017 and have went up in value much like the gtr did. Many of the ones you find are Calvo built that are high hp or in some old mans garage sadly. In any-case good video man, good info, no disrespect I love the channel and would own one myself if I had jay leno cash lol.

[@coryce258]

There should be a character limit on KZbin comments.

[@joshreynolds729]

@@coryce258Why because are you to lazy to read? Or simply disagree? KZbin is supposed to be a place of learning and sharing info and if you put a character lock then your shorting people.

[@anvil_production]

you are tripping..i bought my GTR 2009 for 30k , spent 75k on it so total adds up to 105k i dare anyone to build a car for around 100k including the car and have over 1300whp and doesnt need a prepped road to hook and not drift on regular roads with that much power. btw, i still have my A/C working and the car is reliable than most american cars i've seen.

[@jon_G75]

Used prices have jumped way up in the last year. Not 40k like they used to be

[@snvs9395]

I wonder if you've driven one? Everything your saying is "here say" that ever other video have said the same thing, again, like you said "I'm just a marketing guy". I wouldn't have posted this video if I was you, makes you sound irrelevant. These are issues and if anyone even has one to modify already knows this. I have owned mine for 3yrs and have had ZERO issues, by the way maintenance cost isnt bad really, you are not well informed. Oh and PLEASE let me know WHERE you see a GTR for 40k range? I love how mine has increased nearly 20k in the last year. The cheapest to be bought is around 55k ish

[@rschmidt587]

The R35 was never priced at $55,000 when new.

[@maci1245]

Yes, it was. I would know, because i bought at that time a new one for $55,000.

[@rschmidt587]

I'm calling BS on that one. Show me a copy of the factory sticker that shows $55,000 for a new R35 GTR.

[@rschmidt587]

OK, then post the dealer sticker for an R35 GTR that shows it was $55,000.@@maci1245

[@anvil_production]

i bought mine for 30k 2009 without a scratch and 38,000 miles. sometimes you find an amazing deal but you have to look everyday for like months

[@rschmidt587]

Yes, it can be done for a used one but there is no way you could have ever bought a new one for $55,000! @@anvil_production

[@coryce258]

2017 fixed bell housing issues

[@OrlandoOsuna]

the preassure sensor fix is not 15-20k. The clip that you posted from the "20k Issue" video literally shows you how he fixed the car for about 2k including replacing the bellhousing (1k, not a transmission issue), tbs clips (300 dollar fix, 45 if you do it) and preassure sensors (600 dollars). Fking internet people just repeat shit without any idea of what theyre talking about.

[@Mikey6048]

The Trans/Warrenty thing isn't a problem anymore past 2015 that needs squashed. But I get the stigma around it. Also, to explain why they don't repair the transmission over them replacing. Is because only the Takumi in Japan know how to build these transmissions and Nissan dealers don't want to sport the cost of learning these transmissions. Aside from the fact only certain dealers even have GT-R certified technicians. These technicians have to have been with Nissan for 20+ years and be ASE 1-8 certified as a master technician. Which isn't easy. GT-Rs aren't a big portion of maintenance repairs so it's financially not worth it at the dealer level. Transmissions get replaced and the old sent back to Japan. What's done from there is unknown. On the maintenance standpoint. The only part I've come across that's "Expensive" are brake pads and rotors. Everything else has been reasonably priced for what you are doing. 85$ engine oil changes with filter. 350$ transmission service. 150$ differential service etc. (Mind you, I did it all myself). Where it gets expensive, and I clearly understand why, is because of people have maintenance done for them at the dealer. Then yes, it's absolutely stupid expensive. If you get a GT-R. Learn how to do things yourself. This car is very easy to maintain and affordable.

[@coryce258]

Kozmic motorsports in Houston Shep trans in Ohio. They both now how to build a bad ass GTR transmission. Good over 1300+hp

[@anvil_production]

85$ engine oil with filter???? what oil are you using. I use motul W0-40 full synthetic oil which costs like 18-24$ per liter!

[@Mikey6048]

@@anvil_production Motul Nismo Competition Oil 2193E 5w40.

[@cameront3768]

I was considering a new 2024 GTR, I am disappointed for the amount of money they are asking basically there is no power increase or serious body and interior upgrades. Also the tranny is not built bullet proof and good for no more than 625lbs of torque which is a huge expense to modify or rebuild. I will hold off for now till Nissan decides to address these issues, which is by today’s standard quite low. Come on Nissan gives us some more power and tranny upgrade. And no I am not spending an extra 100k for the Nismo with basically some extra carbon fiber and measly 35 extra ponies.

[@jimjenkins3928]

Possibly might be running into some cash so i was Seriously considering a 2023 GT-R Nismo. Wish me luck 😁👍

[@eliasali9383]

What happened?

[@myroadtours6147]

4:57 2008-2011 R35 come stock under 500bhp....that changed in 2012. 5:02 who roll races with a GTR R35, STI, Evo? Their all wheel drive cars...the GTR R35 is 98/2% power split but that changes to 50/50 if it looses traction. 10:00 Nissan wants $23, 000 to replace the transmission in my GTR R35...installing a purpose built race trans for cheaper instead. 10:50 Keep in mind, the motor is in front of you and the trans/exhaust is behind you. Add that with stiffer suspension and you will notice some noise inside the vehicle. 12:05 changing lights on cars like this is fun, you have to remove the front bumper cover which is slightly fun on a GTR R35, much prefer the time I swapped lights on my WRX instead lol

[@FougaFrancois]

Mods destroy the price of your GTR 😗

[@Hthewood]

keep up the good work guys! this is what i like see! 👍🏾

[@maperformance]

Thanks man! ❤️

[@steveweber3425]

you said mid 40 price for the first gens? More like mid 70's at the absolute lowest

[@maci1245]

Back then it was bout 40k.

[@vikramlall6182]

2017 the did the modern face lift, 2013 the updated transmission

[@coryce258]

2012 updated trans

[@andrewjohanou6781]

l was told the bell housing rattle is nothing to worry about.

[@UnderTheBar]

Yeah same? I just got a 2013 and it has that rattle for sure haha my 370 had a similar noise too

[@chrisfrancis6171]

Mine has a rattle they all do it,

[@coryce258]

It will effect your knock sensor. Makes your ECU think you have knock when you don't. You should upgrade to 17' and up bell housing

[@erwinmonti5066]

The bellhousing noise is the fact that they put a steel bearing in an aluminum housing it starts to wear and then will start to vibrate vibration is the killer of engines a slight vibration in one area can affect the entire motor so whoever told you it was nothing to worry about has no clue what they're talking about I had mine redone I sent it down to ship trans in Massillon Ohio and John gave me a stage 3 race transmission and change my entire bellhousing with the new bearing that's in a steel sleeve So that problem is finished but if you've got an 09 or 10 better Get that bearing taken care it usually entails just doing a whole bell housing which really isn't much money but that will eliminate that problem forever..

[@Aeneas137]

excellent video! btw, anyone who puts track parts on their GTR when they never go to the effing track, is an effing moron. just saying.

[@rschmidt587]

These cars are not expensive to maintain unless you yourself are unable to do the simple maintenance that is required. The R35 GTR is not hard to work.

[@NealChauhan]

What do you define as simple maintenance?

[@rschmidt587]

@@NealChauhan Regular oil changes and a transmission fluid change and spark plug replacement when needed. These are all things that you can do in your own garage with some simple tools. Not a big deal if you have ever worked on your own car.

[@alblunt9306]

Lifting and dropping the rear end to work on the transmission? 🤔

[@rschmidt587]

@@alblunt9306 You do not have to drop the transmission to do the regular (every 18,000 miles) fluid changes. You've been talking to the wrong people. I've got over 100,000 miles on my modded 2010 GTR and the only thing that has failed was the climate control module located in the center stack. I changed it out myself.

[@daddybotz]

Forgot to mention the gas fumes issue. This is common due to the fuel charcoal canister.

[@slye24]

It’s like you guys knew I was in the market for one

[@maperformance]

Don't underestimate our powers! 🤣

[@adamsantoza37]

I 😍 my 35 she my 2nd wife 😍

[@adhammoazeb8190]

That mate blue Gtr if fire

[@eddierodriquez7426]

How much HP can you get upgrading air filters to CAI ? 1/8 out of 1HP ? This monster is already enough stock !

[@maperformance]

It isn't going to increase power all by itself, but they compliment other modifications well and increase peak power!