Our TOP TEN Best SKYLINE GT-R Tuning Tips and Tricks - Must Watch for GT-R Owners

[@MotiveVideo]

Which mods have you done? And what else would your list have on it?

[@MotiveVideo]

Sorry, but all our experience, oil company data, test results and working with CRD says otherwise.

[@billycrossett3647]

A good ecu and tuner.

[@MotiveVideo]

Very true

[@MotiveVideo]

You guys use colder thermostats over there of something? Still 10W-60 even if in Russia

[@DRIFTSUNRC]

cam gears,stock cams, twin-7s bottom ends been built, arc air box, nismo arms. about to re wire fuel pump. does anything need to be done on the earth side of the pump? gday from tas!

[@PUNCHARD800ftlb]

considering the rb series engine came out in 1985 it really is a remarkable acheivement to all the developers and designers who make these things run so hard

[@voongnz]

Yes please do a complete vid on all the best fluids to use for a street gtr. You go on the forums and you get dozens of different answers for gearbox, diff, engine oils etc.

[@MotiveVideo]

Agreed. It is frustrating online as one question has 100 answers, all with no evidence or reasoning behind it.

[@bohemianraceart]

@@MotiveVideo and coming from you we know the advice given will be sound and correct. Honestly b4 I acquired mine I thought JDM was the best and only, but after personal experience with Aussie and NZ parts I must say you blokes really know what yall are doing 💯

[@Gurdil95]

@@MotiveVideo I really second doing that video. I just acquired an R33 GTR and it was a PAIN to read everything to know what's best and stuff, usually with no evidence Went with Motul for everything aside engine Gear 300 LS for pretty much everything. And transfer case I got some Motul ATF6. Would help tremendously to have scientific data once and for all ! Maybe do two sides : street and full track

[@jameslaurie4781]

This is just what I need, thanks guys

[@YB0THA]

How this channel doesn’t have 1 million subs I’ll never know.

[@SimZila]

Totally agree!!!

[@GeeCeeAte]

I run Castrol Supercar 10-60. It’s the Easiest 10w-60 to find in the states. 680hp. Seems to love it.

[@TierManDag]

looking forward to this series

[@purplepigeon3826]

Thank you for making this series I’m about to get an R32 gtr from Japan soon👏🏼

[@999manvir]

Can I ask how much did you spent on it ?

[@purplepigeon3826]

@@999manvir theyre roughly 60k aud in an auction house

[@conormceneaney5670]

The GTR yoda has spoken

[@xymphoma]

Thanks for this Andrew. I can't wait for more of this series.

[@simongoode7812]

Excellent video & these tech talks (as well as your project cars) are my favourite you make... Great stuff!! 😁👌🏻

[@NegativeNumbers427]

Me a week ago: Watches Mines Skyline footage Craig Lieberman: Uses the same Mines Skyline footage Motive Video: Uses the same Mines Skyline footage Que X-Files theme.

[@vibraniumsharkz6427]

Big shout out from Zambia. Love this channel. Thanks so much for the help

[@slicktop2jz855]

Yeah bro 👊

[@kastroboii]

Me : listening intently to every tip & trick knowing damn well I’ll never be able to afford a GTR 😂

[@vibraniumsharkz6427]

You will brah. Power of the tongue

[@carllourenznaidoo2470]

Please do a series for the Sr20det mate, more relatable for the average enthusiastic

[@jimjam6653]

Fantastic Content as always! I love this Channel i learned so much about GTR's and i really trust what's beeing told here. Thank you.

[@anthonymullins2829]

Need more of these videos!

[@SimZila]

Awesome video and thanks for the inside tips Hawko! Almost got the list sorted but still a bit of work to do so time to get to work!

[@truuuupR]

Wish I could run E85 in my R33. But sadly it's not really available here in the UK. You can order it online but it's expensive af and it's not exactly sustainable if you drive your car a fair bit.

[@Tryptamine999]

That's why flex fuel can be so convieniant, if you do any racing with your GTR if you can afford a barrel of E85 you fill the tank for the race and any other time you drive it just run pump fuel, I got no idea how expensive E85 is in the UK but I think it's 100% worth it

[@truuuupR]

@@Tryptamine999 I don't race my GTR personally. I'd love to run E85 on a special occasion but yeah, you'd have to be pretty serious about it with a fair whack of cash to fund it over here. A quick search for barrels/drums of E85 here in the UK is just short of £1,000 ($1390 USD / $1,885 Aus dollar) for 208 litres. R33 tank is 65 litres. So just over 3 full fill ups. So around £330 ($450 US/ $620 aus) a tank. An average fill up around by me with the 99octane fuel is (at a guess from memory) about £75 ($104 US / $140 Aus). So it's over 4x the price of a normal fill up at the pumps. I ain't got that kinda money to throw about every few months sadly :(

[@Tryptamine999]

@@truuuupR Yeah god damn I wouldn’t pay $620 Australian a tank even if it made an extra 300Hp. Crazy that ethanol is such a common alcohol even outside of the automotive world and you guys have to pay that much for E85

[@Eigdooog]

@@truuuupR Ive just been looking and i think for 200 litres you can get it for £750 all in. Id like to run my GTR on this but its just not feasible in the UK.

[@malsmith2012]

Great video. I don't own a GTR but run and have run Castrol 10/60 in my WN Caprice with the L77 and would never run anything else. Ran it in my L98 also. The looks I've had at Repco when they ask what I use it in is funny as. Holden specifying 5/30 is crazy light.. Big conversation with Steve at Mainlube years ago convinced me and I've never looked back

[@AngieMeadKing]

I’m hooked ✅

[@SubZeroo7]

Well done Andrew!

[@JimShorts10]

Great video production levels. Another awesome video 👍

[@kelumzi]

You are my OG Japanese performance car guru/host! Those DVD set in the days was everything man, thank you!

[@bigbannana4949]

Canberra ,you drove a Mazda 626 with horrible blow off valve & cruising to Quix servo , I had r100 , then a red Cordia turbo , my name's Luke and it's good too see your going well in gtr cars 😀

[@MotiveVideo]

Hey, that BOV was the first model of Turbosmart Type II. It's a classic!

[@jamescaban7710]

Another excellent video my brother you're always teaching me something new thank you for your time effort and expertise...

[@SR22VET-S15]

Great video Andrew and Motive DVD. Another big debate just as big as the twins vs single is RB26 block vs RB30 block even though you've already myth busted it on your other videos... lol. Even when you give out free info from your own RnD which costs you time and or money people will never listen and think they know better. Would also love to see you do one of these videos on an S chassis and the SR20. Looking forward to seeing your S chassis coming back to life also

[@css172]

As always top professional info from years of experience! Thank you.

[@carlifer3347]

What a awesome video, really enjoyed watching

[@Bone-Zee]

thank u bro i have a 26/30 and some of these mods i didnt know about and im planning to do now thank u guys

[@MadBear196]

Just bought adjustable timing pulleys... Now I need the rest of the gtr.

[@DanimalZ32]

😂

[@SkylineSiRB]

Very informative Andrew, some tips still apply to the RB25 / GTST also. Looking forward to the series!

[@Chris-nn3sx]

Do the adjustable cam gears apply to the rb25?

[@ZeroKenshin]

Literally the BEST video about the godzillas!

[@kinslayergaming3159]

I beg to differ on the HICAS being junk in high power cars, in my friends R33 GTST, Hicas has kept us going straight when the DOT legal R compound tires let loose at 100km/h pushing ~600hp. If your Hicas is in great condition it helps quite a bit, combine that with boost by gear and it is way better than anything else.

[@jasaircraft]

Here in my country 10-60 is used for racing (rally racing) and works great because of the beating it takes and withstands, lower grade oils (example 10-40) looses too much viscosity and pressure drops too much when hot damaging friction surfaces. 10-60 will not have that problem, however... 10-60 for a mostly street driven (mildly driven) car can rob you a small amount of power (fuel efficiency) because you wont be able to heat it up that much and its higher viscosity tends to slow down moving parts inside. So application is what really matters. A 5-50 or 5-60 would also be very interesting as the "5" would help oil get to all friction surfaces quicker when the engine is cold, preventing wear.

[@PHATT_TV]

Thanks 🙏🏽 Motive Video, this helps as I’m literally in my way to go single turbo conversion with Ender from JDM Industries

[@lucasmcmahon6090]

Are you converting from factory low mounts?

[@samoolol]

It would be great in your oil series to demonstrate difference in various 10w60s (and very similar weights), even if brand names blanked out. Its difficutl to decide on what 10w60 for my SR when you see the huge difference in data sheet numbers. Hpr10, hpr15, nulon 10w60, nulon racing 10w60, edge 10w60. Would be awesome

[@MotiveVideo]

Comparing brands is almost impossible to quantify and starts huge arguments. We prefer to just tell people what we know works from our experience

[@christopherlam2558]

@@MotiveVideo Im glad you didnt mention brands. See soo many questions pop up on Facey, and peeps are die hard this brand or that brand. Just get the correct weight, make sure its fully synthetic, from an established brand and call it a day.

[@John-A]

Thanks for making this!

[@888berg]

Is 10W 60 good for other tuner cars like a 2004 WRX STI - wicked video :))

[@marianaakamari771]

No to thick

[@simpleclean2468]

Question. Does your dry sump system work or come with an oil head drain system?

[@dimensions1026]

This list is gold!!

[@Sebastian-Quintero]

Should be another series or single video for the GTST/GTT guys. I'm sure there's some slight differences for the RWD skylines that many would love to hear about.

[@corky9127]

I was just thinking this. I think the GTST probably suffers from the same issue with rear camber curve as the GTRs.

[@mulishapatrol]

Motive doesn't care about those peasants!

[@aftrnoon_ac]

@@mulishapatrol they're only peasants to y'all cuz y'all don't mess with rwd

[@denniswiese8886]

Great video! Will there be more in depth Videos coming? Would like to hear more about the adjustable cam gears. I guess for more low end and better response i have to advance the intake cam. But by how much do you recommend. Have a rips srock bottom rb30 with stock rb26 head and efr7064 (yes, i know, turbo by far too small blabla). Theoretically ex gas pressure will be greater as boost a little before 5000rpm. In this case, the more overlap of the advance intake will suffer the power? Thanx!

[@shus369]

Subscribed 👍 I live in America where not many people know about GTR s. Video is very helpful

[@PhilSpeedShop]

what a good video !! I am currently remaking my r32 gtr and I had a question: should I keep the oem viscous fan or switch to a double electric fan? thanks in advance !

[@MotiveVideo]

We use a SPAL 16-inch fan attached to the radiator and works perfectly.

[@BaseSRKI]

great video, for any car person!!!

[@3xcelsi0r10]

Twin vs Single made me cry.... thank your germany for TÜV and laws...

[@cityturbo100]

Curious on the 10w60 topic, could this be applied to all turbo rb engines?

[@MotiveVideo]

Yes 👍

[@kesterglasgow4895]

Great video motive packed with knowledge

[@mrporsche4236]

A stage 1 mod that was popular back in the day was 15 psi boost front pipe 3and a half inch exhause ecu tune and rotating the cams.It revved to 9000 rpm produced 430 hp and did 11.8 on the quarter

[@felipegacitua4451]

stock cams?

[@mrporsche4236]

Yes

[@danielwotton9428]

Come on Andrew. Quit pulling your punches. Tell us what you really think. Love ya work!

[@dantomarchio9710]

IN THE BIN!!!!!!

[@pdj2579]

I’d love to go a Getrag 6 speed as my GTR has a GT focus rather than a drag or track build but they are so thin on the ground and prices have skyrocketed. Hard to sink $12k in a used gearbox then find the supporting bits from a 34 when Nissan are churning out née 5 speeds for $3.5k. Hopefully someone a H pattern 6 speed becomes available in the future.

[@Marcoo_S14]

You can do a cd009 swap for much cheaper

[@zyoungson215]

Hmm..

[@m.traj_gtr]

@@Marcoo_S14 can’t be used on GTR as AWD. Yet to see a CD009 used on a RB26 that’s isn’t RWD

[@Marcoo_S14]

@@m.traj_gtr true, forgot about that

[@captainbarge]

Which G series should I select for tomei 2.8 with 270 camshafts? G30-770/G35-900? Street car with occasional weekend drags. Thanks

[@MotiveVideo]

900 for sure

[@captainbarge]

@@MotiveVideo thank you!

[@alexhu765]

My old R32 GTR was lightly modified and I never raced it. I liked the HICAS. It felt like the car was on rails while I turned

[@JC-vc7tf]

Awesome video!

[@jobijon80]

For the oil, it also depends on the oil pump. 10w60 with a tomei and the pressure could be too high.

[@MotiveVideo]

nope. its not too high Nitto recommend 10W-60 oil also

[@0mnislash79]

I hope the series would have a price point, power level, and whatever. Is comparable to suspension , etc etc

[@RS-vv3vb]

Very informational video. Can anyone direct me to the video of their justification for 10w-60 breakdown? I can’t seem to find one. Has it not been uploaded yet?

[@captainobvious9188]

Not a GT-R but I’ve always been impressed how quick an S2000 feels when I’m in one because of the close-ratio 6 speed, and it is deceptively quicker than you would think. I’ve caught quite a few off guard.

[@Kiwi_Bayer]

In my opinion the S2000 is one the most well balanced cars to date that came from the factory, light weight and rear wheeled drive, theyre such a blast to drive and a definite underrated car.

[@ExtremelyOnlineGuy]

I’ll have my very own gtr pretty damn soon. It’s a 91 and I’m trying to find out every single thing I can. Want it to be my daily. Even though the famous gen of gtr is now legal here in America the 91 is just hard to explain how alluring it’s become to me since finding one for sale n speaking to the seller. Might even put my tuning journey on the tube for whatever experience I can leave to others from my mistakes. Thanks for these videos man.

[@ricardovelez5824]

I have a 2001 GT-R Base R34. The rear diff is sticking. Does anyone can help me and tell me what the issue could be. Pump has gone on backflow and the diff does not stick when the pump does this. Appreciate any help or guidance. Thanks. Good tips on the video.

[@jacquismart6519]

Oil change time...Can someone enlighten me as to why to use 10W60 as advised above? I know more info coming but would be great to know before my oil change!! Been using 10W50.

[@kansimadman8067]

I love Motive

[@flailios]

Check out old mate riding shot gun with his brown pants 17:27 🤣

[@haymule]

Its so funny we come across the fuel pump efficiency as my car has trouble building pressure at first when i go to start it. def gonna get that fixed

[@jaredmartin3798]

Does anyone know the secret cam timing specs to set your skyline rb26 to. Is there a general rule of thumb. Thanks

[@ChristopherHallett]

Never mind the bloody GDRs, what's your top tip for hair gel? I haven't bought any since the 1990s, what's the go these days?

[@MotiveVideo]

First, you have to spend less time trying to be funny on your keyboard and more time doing research on the difference between gel, which Andrew doesn’t use, and styling mud 👍

[@ChristopherHallett]

@@MotiveVideo Hmm, that sounds like it would take long enough that all my hair will have fallen out by then. I'll just assume it's the same Scxhwarzkopf Taft tub of gel I used to use back in high school in the mid 90s when I had that same style.

[@ayycee5303]

Yeah but fades and modern mullets are for flogs..soo maybe being back the 90’s so the mainstream aren’t trying to copy broke wannabe bikies?

[@ChristopherHallett]

@@ayycee5303 Don't have a fade or a mullet because I'm not a flog, so thanks!

[@A-DUBCLUB]

hey andru. the video ur gona be putting out does really deserve to be titled GTR GOD tips. theres a nice ring to it

[@SmitherinesRacing]

Nice work mate, now you have me wanting to spend on my 32r.. Have to finish this 31 first :-P

[@mr.missclick8718]

Can you make one of these videos for the sr? I see the amazing performance out of jet200 and would love to be able to get on track to something similar in my car.

[@mikesfarmandgarage9679]

10w60 for the win!

[@91ludesit]

Great video, what sort of cam gear settings with stock cams net the best increase in turbo spool?

[@MotiveVideo]

have to test each car but around +4 and -2

[@VADER_225]

Congrats on reaching the 150k sub mark...now it's time to up the boost and scream to that 200k mark!!👍

[@luketomas6138]

Do you recommend the 10W-60 for RB25 aswell or purely RB26?

[@griplimit]

…Gallo 24

[@DanimalZ32]

@@griplimit 😂

[@DouEditz]

Great!!!

[@kybbe112]

Well, did you make the full video on why to use 10w60 oil on RB26?

[@behroozbelmiri1633]

I have gone from 4.11 diff ratios to 4.3 on a 5speed box and it made it feel more responsive

[@MotiveVideo]

It definitely does

[@m.traj_gtr]

What did you use the 4.3 from?

[@MotiveVideo]

@@m.traj_gtr R32 GTS4

[@behroozbelmiri1633]

@@m.traj_gtr R33 GTS4 or R32 GTS4

[@Jonlai8009]

Can u guys do top tips and tricks for ca18det s13 chasis? Best bang for the bucks upgrades to make it stronger and reliable not necessarily powerful?

[@Craigster11]

I can’t wait to see the tuning guide! Maybe also telling us why some owners run 2.8L kits and why some ppl run high mounted turbos

[@MotiveVideo]

High mounted turbos are for looks. 2.8 is better for circuit due to harmonics

[@miralemnermina142]

@@MotiveVideo could you elaborate? it doesn't need to rev as high so the harmonics aren't as bad?

[@plakic]

It’s always time to party!

[@Razor_400R]

would you suggest installing front camber arms??

[@casefc3s]

*prepares to absorb everything*

[@EE9Civic]

Nice video. Is there a 6 speed Sequential available to replace a GTS-T Gearbox?

[@MotiveVideo]

Yes.

[@PoorManMods]

2 questions.. Do you know if adjustable cam gears are just as beneficial on NON vvti JZ engines? And What are your thoughts about running water/meth injection with normal fuel instead of going E85

[@MotiveVideo]

water meth isnt as good and can run out but better than being just petrol

[@PoorManMods]

@@MotiveVideo thanks for the reply!

[@boris9331]

They do help. On every 1J Non VVTi I've had I ran an adjustable gear on the exhaust side, set to -6

[@nicholasfabulous]

Love the video

[@vannyboxadventures7327]

Hi great content and knowlledge I'm late to the party here so hope can reply, I have a completely stock R32 GT-R with original ceramic turbine wheels, is it safe to remove the restrictor pill in the boost line marked with the yellow band without running a boost controller?

[@kimboDragon]

Why don't you recommend Tremec 6 speed transmission like the Magnum ?

[@MotiveVideo]

no one has made an adaptor to put transfer case on the back and most ratios are not great

[@aaronkratzmann9703]

Could you please calrify how you feel about HICAS? I didn't quite undersand!!!! :D

[@MotiveVideo]

Cant talk. Currently burning a few bin loads:

[@iswinkels]

Somehow I missed this video. Curious to know your thoughts on the diff gears now your running a 3.2lt. I find the stock R34 gearing too short, and could do with a 7th gear.

[@thinwig9953]

Screw it I’ll ask, will there eventually be a top 10 Jza80 tricks? I’m building mine up for autocross and time attack so it’d be nice to one day

[@MotiveVideo]

We haven't personally built one so not sure

[@nismofreak33]

It will be interesting to see the oil video. Im planning on running 5w30 or 5w40 in my 25/30, mainly because my cold oil pressure is way to high for my liking. And whilst i completely understand your point, even on the Castrol, Penrite or Nulon websites, they dont actively recommend 10w60 at all for the RB? Its either 10w40 or 0/5w40 (minus the RB30). The factory spec is 7.5w30, which roughly works out to a 10w30

[@MotiveVideo]

They’re recommendations are based in stock cars with no mileage. Who cares about cold oil pressure. Warm it up before you drive hard anyway. We have 100+psi on start up.

[@griplimit]

30 weight oil thins to dangerously low viscosity at around 250-260 degrees Fahrenheit (oil temp). Spirited driving will get there quickly. I run an oil cooler and 10w50 weight oil and have no cold start issues, in fact no issues at all.

[@bendover1128]

I can get 100 octane but not e85 which is better

[@19KiloM1A1]

I get the GTR tuning and things but what about us GTST owner? We seem to be the red headed step child.

[@australianrbnationals5553]

Does this info translate to a built rb25det

[@MK3504]

Love this

[@wombat198867]

Perfect list Andrew, with the number of R35s getting around now and getting modified would you consider doing tech features on them?

[@MotiveVideo]

Maybe. The fact we have never built our own one will make it harder to “validate” but we could do one in conjunction with some workshops.

[@wombat198867]

Content from you will be more factual and unbiased compared to shops trying to sell their products. Particularly like American content and their magical horsepower figures

[@boris9331]

@@wombat198867 and their single turbo manifolds with millions of bends in them

[@julietalpha159]

Does anyone have any information about the single turbo, with twin scroll rehousing and manifold he mentioned in this video. Thank you

[@kemosabe8313]

So... say I'm making just over 550 hp. Would you suggest upgrading the front diff? It's mainly a street car but I like to party on the weekends.

[@MotiveVideo]

Only if you are chasing lap times. There is probably other things the money is better spent on at that power level.

[@kemosabe8313]

@@MotiveVideo 1/8th mile and 1/4. I daily drive it also.

[@godzillaresurrection8986]

Quaife upfront quite noticeable thru twisties

[@boris9331]

Won't be a big issue in the 500's, in the 700 stock front diff can get you into trouble fast

[@kemosabe8313]

@@boris9331 thanks. That answers my question.

[@fabiolopes8185]

I don't have a GT-R, but some of the advices also applie to my CA18DET powered Nissan 200SX S13. Thanks.