 AMAZING UPDATE: Samurai Speed Engine (UnF'ingBelievable!), Update: Pictures Added |
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| AMAZING UPDATE: Samurai Speed Engine (UnF'ingBelievable!), Update: Pictures Added |
 Apr 17 2009, 01:39 PM
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We were finally able to completely dissect the car for damage today...
THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY FINE!!!!! What happened is that we discovered a weak point of the drivetrain... THE FLYWHEEL HOUSING. The nitrous and fuel system was apparently fine but TOO MUCH TORQUE shattered the bell housing! There was some minor damage to the downpipes and exhaust but nothing major. All in all... we should have it completely fixed for about $1,800. Maybe the GT-R's engine is a lot stronger than we thought.  * I'll post some photos in the coming days. I need to bring my Nikon SLR up to the shop and get some nice photos. If all goes well we should back on the track next week.  Click for high-res.   
This post has been edited by Chuck_H: Apr 23 2009, 07:17 PM -------------------- 2010 White GT-R
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Apr 17 2009, 01:41 PM
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R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 723 Joined: 2-March 09 From: Savannah GA Member No.: 16,065 |
Awesome
 I guess you'll have to try harder to brake her next time LOL.But really, happy for you guys not to have to spend some major $$ to get back on the track. |
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Apr 17 2009, 01:47 PM
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R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 596 Joined: 9-May 08 Member No.: 13,373 |
QUOTE (Keller @ Apr 17 2009, 03:41 PM)  Awesome I guess you'll have to try harder to brake her next time LOL.But really, happy for you guys not to have to spend some major $$ to get back on the track. Thanks! Our entire team is really happy about it. We were ready to work on some forged internals but now it may not be necessary - at least for now.
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Apr 17 2009, 01:50 PM
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R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 293 Joined: 22-January 09 Member No.: 15,371 |
QUOTE (JohnTurbo @ Apr 17 2009, 02:47 PM) Thanks! Our entire team is really happy about it. We were ready to work on some forged internals but now it may not be necessary - at least for now. That is good to hear! Have you given any thought to throwing the larger turbos on it rather than the sauce, or even with it if you feel froggy
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Apr 17 2009, 01:51 PM
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 NAGTROC design team Group: Media Posts: 2,682 Joined: 4-May 07 From: AR Member No.: 11,721 |
Wow! Fantastic, weird (video makes you think it would be something different) and concerning (is a new tranny case going to need to be developed to handle gobs of TQ?) at the same time.
Edit: nevermind about the tranny case...old-school-direct-bolt-to-back-of-motor-thinking here. This post has been edited by Arch5: Apr 17 2009, 01:53 PM --------------------  |
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Apr 17 2009, 01:57 PM
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R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 596 Joined: 9-May 08 Member No.: 13,373 |
QUOTE (nanokpsi @ Apr 17 2009, 03:50 PM) That is good to hear! Have you given any thought to throwing the larger turbos on it rather than the sauce, or even with it if you feel froggy We'll definitely run stronger turbos soon. For now we're just experimenting to get the most out of our current setup. -------------------- 2010 White GT-R
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Apr 17 2009, 02:12 PM
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R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 150 Joined: 18-August 08 Member No.: 13,903 |
Hahaha glad to hear nothing big happened...
Hey john, Please No more 150 shot runs lol 
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Apr 17 2009, 02:15 PM
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 R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,179 Joined: 24-April 06 Member No.: 9,899 |
The VR is bullet proof...holy shit
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Apr 17 2009, 02:20 PM
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NAGTROC Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 3-April 09 Member No.: 17,740 |
What is your best ET and mph in the 1/4 mile without the nitrous? That 25 shot sounds more like a 125 shot if it broke your bell housing!
Good luck with it and thanks for actually going to the track and running. You have got more balls than most who are running lots of mods but who dont have any real track numbers (dont want to look bad and all). |
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Apr 17 2009, 02:34 PM
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R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 596 Joined: 9-May 08 Member No.: 13,373 |
QUOTE (Miles Finch @ Apr 17 2009, 04:20 PM) What is your best ET and mph in the 1/4 mile without the nitrous? That 25 shot sounds more like a 125 shot if it broke your bell housing! Good luck with it and thanks for actually going to the track and running. You have got more balls than most who are running lots of mods but who dont have any real track numbers (dont want to look bad and all). 10.53 @ almost 129 without nitrous at all. And it wasn't a 25 shot. The 25 shot was manually sprayed during the 10.4@132 pass. The pass with the fireworks was a *150* shot that was being controlled by a progressive computer system. The car will run 130+ trap speed without a launch (no nitrous). With a launch the trap speed is slightly less due to traction. -------------------- 2010 White GT-R
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Apr 17 2009, 02:35 PM
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NAGTROC design team Group: Media Posts: 2,682 Joined: 4-May 07 From: AR Member No.: 11,721 |
QUOTE (JohnTurbo @ Apr 17 2009, 02:57 PM) We'll definitely run stronger turbos soon. For now we're just experimenting to get the most out of our current setup. Just guessing: Do you think stiffer/softer mounts would be necessary? (don't know how the rear bell housing area is attached) -------------------- |
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Apr 17 2009, 02:51 PM
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 SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 3,399 Joined: 18-August 04 Member No.: 1,866 |
Good news! well, not as bad as first thought at least. Interested in seeing the damage pics and to hear if you have any trouble getting replacement parts.
-------------------- Best 1/4mile to date - 11.122 @ 126.98mph (with LC) / 11.484 @ 122.18mph (without LC)
Best VIR lap (full course) - 2:15 (est) Highest speed attained to date - 191mph  "it’s not beautiful, nor is it trying to be. It is what it is. It’s a weapon. And killing isn’t pretty business." - tekknikal, Dec 2007 "It corners faster than electricity." - Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear Season 11 Episode 5 "people need to stop looking at peak HP so much... The area under the curve is what matters.." - mcduck, May 2009 |
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Apr 17 2009, 02:52 PM
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 R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 90 Joined: 22-January 09 Member No.: 15,369 |
QUOTE (Arch5 @ Apr 17 2009, 04:35 PM) Just guessing: Do you think stiffer/softer mounts would be necessary? (don't know how the rear bell housing area is attached) Great news!!! See you at the track. PLEASE let me know when you do a private rental, and Ill let you know as well. Jason -------------------- 2009 GT-r 10.95@126.79
2007 911 Turbo 11.80@120 2008 135i 12.31@115 2007 GT500 10.51@132 Official Rolex Jeweler |
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Apr 17 2009, 03:09 PM
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R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 596 Joined: 9-May 08 Member No.: 13,373 |
QUOTE (mcduck @ Apr 17 2009, 04:51 PM) Good news! well, not as bad as first thought at least. Interested in seeing the damage pics and to hear if you have any trouble getting replacement parts. New bell housing has been ordered from Nissan and will be here on Monday.
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Apr 17 2009, 03:18 PM
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 R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 342 Joined: 14-March 09 From: Chicago Burbs Member No.: 16,641 |
crap.........
 well good news for the engine I guess..... can't wait to hear more
-------------------- I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you," and went on your way. - Col. Jessep - A Few Good Men
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Apr 17 2009, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE (JohnTurbo @ Apr 17 2009, 05:09 PM) New bell housing has been ordered from Nissan and will be here on Monday. wont another OEM bell housing be susceptible to the same damage? -------------------- |
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Apr 17 2009, 03:51 PM
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 R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 21-October 07 Member No.: 12,158 |
QUOTE (JohnTurbo @ Apr 17 2009, 01:47 PM) Thanks! Our entire team is really happy about it. We were ready to work on some forged internals but now it may not be necessary - at least for now. aren't the internals already forged? |
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Apr 17 2009, 04:03 PM
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 SpecV Member Group: Vendors Posts: 3,198 Joined: 18-October 05 From: Marietta, GA Member No.: 7,813 |
QUOTE (rumble @ Apr 17 2009, 05:51 PM) aren't the internals already forged? Rods are forged, pistons are cast....this is very typical with OEM engine internals. -------------------- 2008 Redline Time Attack 2nd place Modified RWD Championship 2009 Redline Time Attack 3rd place Modified AWD Championship AMS Authorized Dealer, HKS Pro Dealer, Cobb Authorized Dealer ProTuner JRZ Suspension, Willall Exclusive Importer, Haltech General Manager/Certified Tuner Dyno Dynamics AWD Dynomometer  |
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Apr 17 2009, 04:31 PM
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 R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,599 Joined: 18-November 07 From: LBC Member No.: 12,377 |
Was it the bellhousing or flywheel(type thing it is) that came apart ? Its sprung.
http://www.2009gtr.com/2008/10/sprung-hub-...el-on-gt-r.html 
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Apr 17 2009, 04:33 PM
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R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 596 Joined: 13-October 07 Member No.: 12,092 |
Stock bottem end seems pretty tough...VR38 FTW!!
Sorry to hear about the bell housing.... |
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