Andrew's Nissan Pulsar GTi-R - Specs

Photoshop-modified image

This is an image of Andrew's GTi-R that has been modified in Photoshop. Computer mods include intercooler, colour coding, lowering and replacing the dodgy background with a simple one.

Car History

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Purchased in late 2000 with only 55,000 km's on the clock, the car had recently been personally imported from Japan and complianced through Skyline Imports. The only modification was a heavy duty clutch which had been fitted by the previous owner.

Wheels

Originally the car was supposed to be kept standard for awhile, but this didn't last long. The stock 14" wheels were looking a bit shabby, so they were the first to go. Sixteen inch ROH Turismo's wrapped in 195/45 rubber were fitted, but this only heightened the need for lowered suspension, for handling performance as well as looks.

Interior

Some cheaper mods were next in line. We grabbed a few spray cans of off-white auto paint and attacked the interior, namely the door car inserts and centre console. An Autometer boost gauge, sourced from my previous car, was custom moulded into the air vent by Uticolour of Toowoomba. The standard gear knob was replaced by an aluminium one that I made.

You might also notice the red switch installed to the right of the steering column, this is hooked up to a Turbosmart Stage 2 boost controller. Flick it up and the boost increases from 8psi (slightly decreased from standard for around town driving) to 14psi. The higher boost is rarely run, however it will get more use when an 3 inch sports exhaust has been fitted.

Suspension

The height of the car was attended to next, with a set of lowered King Springs ordered in. The ride height of the car is now a lot more pleasing to the eye, but it has become obvious that the shockies are shot and need replacing.

Intake

A Uni filter was fitted next, to assist with engine breathing. This has slightly improved throttle response and made the intake noise more noticeable. A blow-off valve from the previous car also now replaces the standard boost recirculation unit. There have been a few problems with the engine overheating which we believe might have something to do with the filter and the high latent heat of the engine bay. Future plans include swapping the positions of the battery and the filter, then fabricating a cold air box in the bottom right corner of the engine bay, with pipes ducting cool air from outside.

Suspension II

The suspension was not good, with the tyres scrubbing on the guards around corners and over bumps. After a visit to Centreline Suspension in Toowoomba, the car returned with a new set of Koni shocks, matched to the springs. The car now handles a lot better, and only really needs a larger rear sway bar and possibly a strut top brace in the engine bay to stiffen up the body some more.

Clutch

It was gradually becoming apparent that the clutch was not quite 'right'. It had always been very (extremely would be a better term) hard to push in, which we thought was not too strange, being heavy duty and all. When it started slipping it was taken in to Toowoomba Gearbox and Clutch Centre who ordered a 'super duper' heavy duty relacement from Direct Clutches in Brisbane. Upon inspection, not only the clutch was faulty, but the flywheel was scorched and cracked, so a new one was sourced from a GTi-R wreck in Brissy. The clutch has just been finished and the car is now much more enjoyable to drive.

Standard Car Specifications

Nissan Pulsar/Sunny GTi-R RNN14

length - 3975mm
width - 1690mm
height - 1410mm
wheelbase - 2430mm
curb weight - 1220kg
maximum speed - 223kph+
accelleration 0-100kmph - 5.9 seconds
accelleration 0-400m - 13.9 seconds
engine model - SR20DET
engine type - turbocharged inline four, dohc, 16 valves, intercooler
max power output - 227hp @ 6400rpm (or 171.5 kw)
max torque - approx. 290 nm
compression ratio - 8.3:1
turbo - Garret TB2804 (T3/T25 combination)
control system - electronic port injection
transmission type - 5 spd manual
suspension - 4 wheel independent with front macpherson struts, rear parallel links
4wd system - ATTESSA with viscous coupling centre diff and viscous LSD
brakes - vented front and rear
ABS - A4 sensor, 2 channel electronic anti-lock

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