Skyline GTR or GTST ?

[Leavee]

So what would do you think is better between the two (gtst is rear wheel drive from what i heard)
and i've never seen a gtst,until today when i watched donut media.And also its gud for skids

[Arya]

It really depends on what you want to do with it. Bone stock, the GT-R is just a better car in every way. Better engine, better handling, better to live with every day.

But as a tuning platform I'd prefer the GTST. It's substantially lighter, much cheaper and RWD is an advantage in virtually any form of motorsport. The GT-R's AWD would be useful for Time Attack and that's really about it. Modern racing tyres are good enough that RWD's lighter weight gives a bigger advantage than AWD's better traction.

[Leavee]

Originally posted by Wolfie:

It really depends on what you want to do with it. Bone stock, the GT-R is just a better car in every way. Better engine, better handling, better to live with every day.

But as a tuning platform I'd prefer the GTST. It's substantially lighter, much cheaper and RWD is an advantage in virtually any form of motorsport. The GT-R's AWD would be useful for Time Attack and that's really about it. Modern racing tyres are good enough that RWD's lighter weight gives a bigger advantage than AWD's better traction.

Well alright then,but when i saw an r32 gtst for sale, does it have an rb26 or 25 or different engine?

[Arya]

Originally posted by Mister lilligant:

Well alright then,but when i saw an r32 gtst for sale, does it have an rb26 or 25 or different engine?

They do actually have different engines. The GT-R had an RB26DETT rated for 276 horsepower and the GTST had an RB20 with about 210. But the GT-R could actually go much higher than that, I've heard 330 as a ballpark figure for that era.

It doesn't really matter, though. If you're willing to spend the money, any Skyline from R31 onwards can accept any RB series engine. Most of the track-spec Skylines I see run an R30 crate engine swap.

[Arya]

I should warn you, though: Buying a Skyline, EVO or Impreza means dodging a minefield. Always check the ownership history carefully, and any mods that have been made. Ideally you want a bone-stock car, unless you're planning heavy modification of your own.

And ALWAYS check the insides of the tyres. When you're buying any kind of sports car, rotate the steering to full lock and then check the inside belt of the tyres to make sure there's even wear, and the alignment is correct.

And please, don't try to be Paul Walker. Supras, Skylines and other Japanese muscle cars are very powerful and handle superbly well, but that doesn't make you able to drive one and that doesn't mean you should drive it fast on the street. His untimely death should be an object lesson of what happens when you do.

Obey the rules of the road and if you want to race, take it to the track. Don't be yet another bunch of flowers nailed to a bent power-pole. I see enough of those every morning as it is.

[Leavee]

Originally posted by Wolfie:

Originally posted by Mister lilligant:

Well alright then,but when i saw an r32 gtst for sale, does it have an rb26 or 25 or different engine?

They do actually have different engines. The GT-R had an RB26DETT rated for 276 horsepower and the GTST had an RB20 with about 210. But the GT-R could actually go much higher than that, I've heard 330 as a ballpark figure for that era.

It doesn't really matter, though. If you're willing to spend the money, any Skyline from R31 onwards can accept any RB series engine. Most of the track-spec Skylines I see run an R30 crate engine swap.

I think the gtr 32 had closer to 300 hp because of a gentlemens agreement of not bragging about horsepower,But i guess if i plan on buying one (if i had money.............Or a job) i guess i'll go with the gtst due to the fact that gtr's have gotten completely rare or hella expensive to even find one.

[Leavee]

Originally posted by Wolfie:

I should warn you, though: Buying a Skyline, EVO or Impreza means dodging a minefield. Always check the ownership history carefully, and any mods that have been made. Ideally you want a bone-stock car, unless you're planning heavy modification of your own.

And ALWAYS check the insides of the tyres. When you're buying any kind of sports car, rotate the steering to full lock and then check the inside belt of the tyres to make sure there's even wear, and the alignment is correct.

And please, don't try to be Paul Walker. Supras, Skylines and other Japanese muscle cars are very powerful and handle superbly well, but that doesn't make you able to drive one and that doesn't mean you should drive it fast on the street. His untimely death should be an object lesson of what happens when you do.

Obey the rules of the road and if you want to race, take it to the track. Don't be yet another bunch of flowers nailed to a bent power-pole. I see enough of those every morning as it is.

Dude i ain't takumi to go around doing skids nor am i godhand or paul walker,im just in it because i liked skylines or any other old jdm cars

[Arya]

Originally posted by Mister lilligant:

Dude i ain't takumi to go around doing skids nor am i godhand or paul walker,im just in it because i liked skylines or any other old jdm cars

Fair enough.

You're more likely to find a good GTST within budget than a GTR. GTRs that haven't been ruined by wannabe tuners are getting extremely rare, especially in the US. Most of them have already been bought up by collectors, and sellers know that they can charge huge prices.

But the GTST is still relatively affordable, and the fact it's less powerful and needs an engine swap for racing makes it a much better buy. And means you're that much more likely to find one that hasn't been ruined.

[Leavee]

Originally posted by Wolfie:

Originally posted by Mister lilligant:

Dude i ain't takumi to go around doing skids nor am i godhand or paul walker,im just in it because i liked skylines or any other old jdm cars

Fair enough.

You're more likely to find a good GTST within budget than a GTR. GTRs that haven't been ruined by wannabe tuners are getting extremely rare, especially in the US. Most of them have already been bought up by collectors, and sellers know that they can charge huge prices.

But the GTST is still relatively affordable, and the fact it's less powerful and needs an engine swap for racing makes it a much better buy. And means you're that much more likely to find one that hasn't been ruined.

Bummer but ain't GTR's banned still in the US because of emssions standards?,also r32 gtst's are quite the bargain here if you happen to find a clean bone stock one.

[BigDaddy2003]

Definetly the GTS-T, especially the R32. I don't know what it is but classic JDM cars always gives me chills. Sure the GTR has all the fancy electronics but (in my opinion) it doesn't have as much character as a classic such as an R32.

[Leavee]

Originally posted by Lil ae86:

Definetly the GTS-T, especially the R32. I don't know what it is but classic JDM cars always gives me chills. Sure the GTR has all the fancy electronics but (in my opinion) it doesn't have as much character as a classic such as an R32.

Wait electronics does the GTR have over the GTS-T?