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