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Recently updated on February 23, 2022 at 11:05 am
It takes a lot of courage, one modern engine to be built into a Japanese classic, because as soon as something goes wrong with the installation, it is possible that you will involuntarily send a sought-after classic car that would achieve maximum sums at auctions into auto heaven. Of course, everyone would like to avoid this mishap, because in recent years in particular, vintage cars have proven to be an excellent investment. Far Eastern classics in particular are among the models that achieved the highest increases in value, and there are already examples such as the legendary Toyota 2000 GT that are so popular that they change hands for a seven-figure sum. Also a Nissan Skyline GT-R from the 1970s, which is affectionately known by its fans as “Hakosuka”, can easily be bought in good condition today 250.000 Euros, which is why it is probably only reserved for solvent collectors to put such a treasure in the air-conditioned garage.
Classic with a wow factor!
The skyline from 1970 that we are introducing to you today is a GT-2000 model, and this copy was made by classic car experts and classic dealers Steve Groves from Great Britain equipped with various tuning parts and a new engine. At first glance, of course, that falls Painting in Midnight Purple, which is not a series, but was applied by Steve afterwards. These are joined by classic ones Front and rear spoiler from Nismo that the contemporary tuned Enrich the exterior perfectly.
There are also fender flares at the rear of the vehicle as well as a GT-R front grille and GT-R emblemsso any JDM fan will immediately think this is a highly exclusive one Hakosuka GT-R acts. All chrome parts were also restauriert, and polished so that you can reflect in it. You don't just want to be reflected in the chrome parts, but also with the individual piece correct drive, which is why an adjustable coilover was installed by KYB. They were also tougher Spring installed to achieve a sportier road holding. The shiny chrome rims, in which you can also reflect according to the statement of tuner Steve, come from the Japanese company Watanabe and listen to the simple model name RS.
They have the format 15 × 7,5 on the front axle and 15 × 11 on the rear axle. On that were Toyo R888R tires raised, which with their low profile are ideal for use on the circuit. One Custom exhaust system was also installed on the classic skyline, and it would certainly be exciting to know what the good darling sounds like.
The sporty flair of the 70s dominates the interior.
Seats, seat covers and the cockpit are original, and only one Sport steering wheel von Nismo has found its way into the Japanese oldie. This means that you can fully feel the driving experience of the 70s in the vehicle.
RB26 twin turbo petrol engine with a displacement of 2,6 liters
Now traditionalists and oldie fans have to be very strong! This Hakosuka got one Engine swap, whereby now the 2,6 liter twin turbo heart of a Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 hits under the hood. Transplanting such an engine into a classic may not be for everyone, but the operation went well and various parts of the engine were also modified, such as the two turbocharger, Intercooler or the fuel pump. Officially, the RB26 twin turbo in Japan 280 hp, but unofficially the production engine is already performing in the range of 350 - 400 PS said. We are sure that the oldie could surprise many a super sports car on the quarter mile.
Our conclusion on the 1970s Nissan Skyline:
You need a lot of self-confidence to get such a project off the ground. Above all, the vehicle divides people like no other. An engine swap on such a sought-after classic is incomprehensible to many classic car fans. Tuner Steve Grove has definitely earned our respect. We have attached a picture gallery of the vehicle to the article. If we get more information about the changes, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply take ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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