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| USA and California legal MotoRex R33 GT-R. |
The R32 and R34 use chassis code BNR. The R33 uses chassis code BCNR.
First off familiarize yourself with some Skyline GT-R Basics.
RB26DETT Myths and Truths | Advanced Notes | importavehicle.com | Buy-R.com | Maintenance Requirements for RB26DETT/R33 | R32 GT-R Service Manual in English | Setting Ignition Timing Super Hicas | ATTESA | Air Conditioning | Non GT-R Skylines
Buy USA Legal R32 Skylines at Importavehicle.com!
Buy-R.com for Nissan Skyline GT-R and GT-R parts.
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| Early R33 with 97 up headlights and Nismo Wheels |
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| R33 air inlet to the stock airbox. |
Engine and Transmission
The R33 used a carry over version of Nissan’s RB inline 6 cylinder engine powered the car. Iron block, aluminum dual overhead cam head. Sodium filled exhaust valves. Solid lifters. Six throttle bodies. Twin turbo. Oil cooled pistons. 73.7mm stroke with an 86 mm piston giving the RB26 2568cc of displacement. Short stroke, low torque, high revving. Stock most of the engines had ceramic exhaust wheels on the turbochargers, and saw about 0.8 bar of boost(500 mmHG, 11-12psi).
Behind the RB26DETT sat a 5 speed transmission, with internals shared with the Fairlady(300ZX). On the back of the transmission was the ATTESA transfercase, or the all wheel drive magic.
Fluids
Engine Oil – 10-30 for a street car, 10-60 for a street track, 15-50 on a track car – 4.5 liters
Oil Filter – OEM 15208-60U00 OEM R32 AY100-NS007 K & N HP-2008 MOBIL M1-208
WIX 51361 OEM(R34, smaller filter) 15208-9E000
Cooling System – Approximately 9 liters. Gycol or Water? Depends where you live.
Front Differential (F160) – GL5 85-90 1 liter – (1 quart)
Transmission fluid – Don’t try and fill it though the gear shifter. Though the gear shifter is the transfer case . GL4 75-90 4.1 liters (4.3 quarts)
Transfer Case – Nissan Automatic Fluid Type D 1.8 liters (1.9 quarts)
Rear Differential(R200) – LSD GL5 80-90 1.5 liter(1.5 quarts)
Engine Lubrication and Cooling Fluid Capacities for R33 Nissan Skyline
| Item | RB20E/RB25DE | RB25DET | RB26DETT |
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| H Level | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| L Level | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Oil and Filter Change | ~ 4.4 | ~4.8 | ~4.9 |
| RB20/RB25DE/RB25DET | RB26DETT | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ~9 | ~9.2 |
| RPM | Idling | 2000 | 6000 |
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| RB20E | ~1.0, 14 | ~3.8,54 | ~4.8,68 |
| RB25DE | ~1.0, 14 | ~3.3,47 | ~5.3,75 |
| RB25DET | ~1.0, 14 | ~3.5,50 | ~5.6,85 |
| RB26DETT | ~1.5, 21 | ~3.0,43 | ~4.6,65 |
- Std Brembo R32/R33/R34 rotors are 324 x 30 mm front
- Std Brembo R32/R33/R34 rotors are 300 x 22 mm rear
- Vspec N1 Brembo R34 rotors are 322 x 22 mm rear
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| Missing ceramic exhaust wheel |
The turbos on the R33 are the same/similar to the ones fitted to the R32 GT-R. That means ceramic exhaust wheels, and fragile at high boost or if you knock on the engine.
Specifications R32 vs R33 vs R33 vs R34
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Car
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R32 GT-R (early)
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R33 GT-R (normal)
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R34 GT-R (normal)
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R35 GT-R (early)
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Length
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4545 mm (178.9 in)
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4675 mm (184.1 in)
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4600 mm (181.1 in)
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4650 mm (183.1 in)
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Width
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1755 mm (69.1 in)
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1780 mm (70.1 in)
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1785 mm (70.3)
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1900 mm (74.9 in)
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Height
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1340 mm (52.8 in)
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1360 mm (53.5 in)
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1360 mm (53.5 in)
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1370 mm (54 in)
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Weight
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1480 kg (3265 lbs)
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1530 kg (3373 lbs)
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1540 kg (3395 lbs)
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1737 kg (3829 lbs)
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Wheelbase
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2615 mm (103 in)
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2720 mm (107.1 in)
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2665 mm(104.9 in)
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2780 mm (109.4 in)
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Front track
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1480 mm (58.3 in)
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1480 mm (58.3 in)
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1480 mm (58.3 in)
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1590 mm (62.9 in)
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Rear track
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1480 mm (58.3 in)
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1480 mm (58.3 in)
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1490 mm (58.7 in)
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1600 mm (63 in)
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Vspec vs Normal GT-R R33 GT-R
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| R33/R34 A-LSD rear differential components |
Vspec or victory specification debuted in the R32 GT-R in 1993, and ran through 1994. The Vspec II debuted in 1994. In the R32 that meant Brembo brakes, 17 inch wheels, stiffer suspension, some ATTESA reprogramming. Other than those parts, the engine, transmission were all the same. No power advantages, all braking and handling advantages. In the R33, Nissan introduced an active rear differential (A-LSD) in the Vspec versions of the R33 GT-R. This active rear differential works by locking the rear differential upon throttle application. If your foot is off throttle, the differential is open, making turning a little easier. As you start to put the power down, the differentially progressively locks. We have seen some people say that the Vspec can vector torque, which it can not. It is just a lockup.
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| R33/R34 A-LSD circuit diagram |
Along with the rear differential upgrade, the Vspec got ATTESA Pro, stiffer suspension. No power or braking upgrades on the R33 GT-R. All the R33 GT-R got Brembo brakes front and rear.
Interior Differences
Steering wheel
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| R33 early steering wheel. 1995. Looks like a pillow |
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| 1996 up R33 Steering wheel shape. Looks much better than the pillow |
First Date of Production
- 1st model 1-6-1995
- Vspec 1-6-1995
- 2nd model 1-22-1996
- LM Limited5-21-1996
- 3rd model 2-3-1997
- Autech 40th Anniversary12-8-1997
- Last regular R33 – BCNR33-043740 (QM1 ) 11-9-1998
- Last Vspec R33 – BCNR33-043743 (KH3) 11-9-1998
- Last Vspec R33 N1- BCNR33-043012 (QM1) 2-20-1998
Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 prices when new
- GT-R 4,7850,000 yen
- Vspec 5,290,000 yen
- N1 5,990,000 yen
- GT-R 4,825,000 yen
- Vspec 5,330,000 yen
- N1 5,990,000 yen
- LM Limited 4,998,000 yen
- Vspec LM Limited 5,503,000 yen
- GT-R 4,885,000 yen
- Vspec 5,390,000 yen
- N1 5,998,000 yen
- 4 door Sedan 4,985,000 yen
Colors
BCNR33
#AN0 – Super Clear Red
#BN6 – Deep Marine Blue
#KH3 – Black
#KL0 – Spark Silver
#KN6 – Dark Grey Pearl
#LP2 – Midnight Purple
#QM1 – White
#BT2 – Champion Blue (Le Mans)
#KP4 – Sonic Silver
#AR1 – Super Clear Red II
Total built by color at GT-R Registry
Suspension and Alignment settings for Nissan Skyline GT-R. R32, R33, and R34.
R32 GT-R Specifications and Production Information
R33 GT-R Specifications and Production Information
R34 GT-R Specifications and Production Information
RB26DETT Information
ATTESA Information
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