#Ichiban 2/3

With Bryce’s GTR going off into upgrade hibernation over the next few months we have been getting withdrawals, luckily enough we had been working on a couple more stateside GTR builds and one of them just excites us, as the GTR in question will be competing in the time attack series.

The GTR belongs to David Haagsma, the ATV pro who has a passion for all things fast, and his GTR is just that.

Built by the guys over at SP Engineering applying their SPE800R engine and transmission upgrade package, so what goes into the SPE800R, lets take a closer look with a a special note from the SP Engineering crew.

David Haagsma, GTA Time Attack Champion, SP Engineering SP800R Nissan GTR

The SPE800 package focuses on completely changing out and improving upon the inherent weaknesses of the GT-R engine and transmission. After doing well over 100 engine rebuilds on the VR38DETT and GT-R transmission, our knowledge has allowed us to select and build the best parts for the GT-R. Not only do we focus on creating more power, but we focus just as much on maintaining a high level of reliability. We believe that responsible modifications and tuning will achieve the power you want while keeping your GT-R on the road day after day.

The SPE800 package is the same package being used by consecutive GTA Time Attack champion David Haagsma.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

SPE 800R - FACTORY UPGRADE TURBOCHARGERS

IHI FULLY-MACHINED BILLET TURBOS

OIL & WATER-COOLED

SPE SPEC - RACE INTERCOOLER SYSTEM

SPE SPEC - INTERCOOLER PIPE KIT IN FULL POLISH

TIAL - BLOW OFF VALVES

SPE SPEC - RACE READY 3.8L LONG BLOCK

SPE SPEC - FULL BLUE PRINT AND BALANCED SHORT BLOCK

SPE SPEC - CARRILLO BILLET H BEAM CONNECTING RODS

SPE SPEC - HIGH COMP CP FORGED PISTONS

SPE SPEC - HEAD RESURFACE, VALVETRAIN AND VALVE JOB W/ NEW SEALS

SPE SPEC - TITEK 3.5” CAST BELLMOUTH TURBO DOWNPIPE

SPE SPEC - TITEK 3” COLD AIR INTAKE SYSTEM

SPE SPEC - HKS RACING SPARK PLUGS RANGE 9

SPE SPEC - INJECTORS (1,700CC)

SPE SPEC - FUEL PUMP SYSTEM

SPE SPEC - FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR & GAUGE

SPE SPEC - FLEX FUEL KIT W/ MONITOR

SPE SPEC - SPEED DENSITY COBB TUNE

COBB - V3 ACCESSPORT ECM CONTROL

HKS - METAL HEAD GASKET

OEM - NISSAN MAIN AND ROD BEARINGS

OEM - NISSAN COMPLETE GASKET SET

OEM - NISSAN COMPLETE SEAL SET

- AC REFILL

- POWER STEERING FLUID

- ENGINE OIL AND FILTER

- ENGINE COOLANT

TRANSMISSION - SPE STAGE 2 TRANSMISSION:

STAGE 2 - (800 FT LBS)

SPE SPEC 7 PLATE CLUTCH UNIT

SPE SPEC BILLET 1ST GEAR UPGRADE

SPE SPEC FWD RETAINER

SPE SPEC FWD OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL

SPE SPEC 1, 3, 5 THRUST BEARING CIRCLIP

SPE SPEC 2, 4, 6 THRUST BEARING CIRCLIP

SPE SPEC MECHANICAL LOCK 1 & 2

SPE SPEC PISTON SHAFT SEALS (X2)

SPE SPEC SELECTOR PISTON SHIMS (X4)

SPE SPEC O-RING & SEAL KIT

SPE SPEC MAGNET KIT (6PCS)

SPE SPEC OUTPUT SHAFT END FLOAT SHIM

SPE SPEC HYLOMAR HIGH TEMP SEALANT

SPE SPEC TITEK REAR DIFFERENTIAL BRACE

OEM TRANSMISSION CYLINDER FILTER

OEM TRANSMISSION PAN FILTER

OEM TRANSMISSION & REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG GASKET

OEM TRANSMISSION & REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILL PLUG GASKET

OEM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL

DODSON SYNCHRO SETS (RECOMMENDED, ADDTL CHARGE)

DODSON GEAR SELECTOR RINGS (RECOMMENDED, ADDTL CHARGE)

*SPECIAL NOTE* – DOES NOT INCLUDE MID PIPE AND EXHAUST.

OPTIONAL UPGRADES:

COBB - V3 ACCESSPORT W/ TCM CONTROL

TITEK - 3.5” TITANIUM MID PIPE (RACE) & EXHAUST SYSTEM (RACE)

TITEK - TITANIUM FRONT DIFFUSER SUPPORT BEAM

SPE SPEC - GREDDY DCT COOLER

So with the power side of the GTR well and truly sorted, it’s time for a VAD Ichiban carbon fibre wide body makeover. All being well we will bring you more on the build as it happens, we know David is one busy guy with his racing, but that won’t stop us pestering the life out of him.

David Haagsma, Time Attack Nissan GTR, undergoing its transformation for the 2018 season

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A couple of weeks back we did a post about the completion of the wide body GTR build by Bryce Jenkins, at the time he was waiting on Brandon to arrive from Woyshnis media, If you haven’t heard of Woyshnis Media then you must of been either off social media or living under a rock, as his pictures surface on most media platforms across various pages, he’s beginning to make a bit of a name for himself and looking at what he produces, you can see why.

Brandon and Bryce are good friends, so they know what to expect from each other’s work, there is no doubt that Brandon put Bryce’s 350Z build on the global scene, but there is also no doubt that Bryce built what has to be the best looking Rocket Bunny Nissan 350Z to date, let’s face it there are quite a few around the world, but that’s not just our opinion, many people feel the same, Bryce built a monster, there really isn't another like it, so when a decent car builder meets decent photographer only magical tunings happen, we were pretty excited to see the shoot in all its glory, and he didn't disappoint.

The pictures came out just as expected, we just wish there were a thousands more, as we can just look at this GTR for hours, it’s just such a stunning now it’s all come together, white shows off all the stunning details.

I guess all good things must come to an end, but this is just the beginning for Bryce Jenkins and his amazing Nissan GTR. with Bryce hard at work, his GTR has been left in the hands of the guys at Dapper Dips Indian who will be taking care of stripping the old paint, that wasn't really done to the high quality standards Bryce sets himself, so it will be stripped painted and they are working on the livery, but before stage two is started, let’s just drool over phase one … thanks Bryce, and thank you Brando Woyshnis.