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Q: Nissan Skyline?
I want to get a Nissan Skyline in the somewhat near future. I live in New York State and was hoping for one made after 1998 and a GT-R model. I heard about some company in California that was importing but sued, and that importing is illegal. I also can’t afford anything too expensive, buy any and all information would be helpful. No links please

A: jccjr1982 is dead wrong. god, i cringe when people dont know what they are talking about. infiniti G35s are NOT THE SAME CAR. the easiest difference? the name. duh. if it has an entirely different name, its different…end of story. the G35 has a nice 3.5L VQ engine with double cams and fuel injection, good for about 280 ish HP…slightly similiar to the skyline. however, the aerodynamics, suspension, chassis, transmission, and body style are all extremely different.

the skyline is a COUPE. its a very long coupe, but it is a coupe. only this year have infiniti g35 coupes come out, and they are quite expensive. the skyline is more of a racing car, it comes with brembo brakes (stock) and a stiffer suspension. it also comes with 300+ hp (R34), despite the gentlemans agreement. (fact: people have bought nissan skylines and dynoed them after driving them home, doing no tuning, and they produced well over 280 HP. the most was about 330, give or take 5, by the R34 VSPECII. Ttoyota did the same thing with later versions of the Supra, but not exactly as much as Nissan). the skyline GTR has a twin turbo engine system and is all wheel drive. ATTESA-ETS and SUPER-HICAS are on the skyline, whilst only the ATTESA-ETS is on the infiniti G35x (which is 4WD).

ok, ill stop ranting. to answer your question: you can LEGALLY import any R33 skylines that were made in between the years of 1996 and 1998. if you wish, you can look it up on the US importation list, i dont have the link on hand. GTS, GTS-T (or whatever they had) and GTRs are all legal from that time frame. however, they still have to pass emissions, which requires a great deal of work. if you buy the cheapest skyline, the 96 GTS (or GTS-T i think), itll cost you about 10k at the least, excluding shipping to some east coast port. then emissions and legalization…but itll be under 20k, maybe under 15k if your very picky.

Motorex was the company in california. in a nutshell, they arent up and running anymore, so dont even worry about them, they cant help you in any way..the owner is in jail. so yeah.

oh, by the way…any and all upgrades to the nissan skyline GTR, no matter how mundane, will result in a relatively large boost in horsepower. exhaust systems, *any* turbo upgrade (stock turbos are ceramic), throttle body, computer chips…for some reason, they provide like 150% horsepower to the skyline compared to any other regular car. and the RB26 engine is remarkably resilient.

good luck getting it into NY…i live in CNY, ill get one eventually haha i hear theres only two or three legalized in NYS, all in NYC i believe.

edit: its not a ceramic engine. its a cast iron block engine with an aluminum head. and to add to that, you dont need to have it changed to left hand drive, you can keep it in right hand drive, it is perfectly legal. why? post office trucks can drive on the road, and they are RHD. (plus theres no law that says they cant =P)

Q: nissan skyline?
I wanna buy a nissan skyline and get it insured. Is it expensive to get one insured for a 16 year old?

A: As said it depends on where you live but it will be iam sure.
Which model was you looking at,as older models go back to 1957 and the car is still being made,although in a different look in Japan as the Nissan GT350 and in the US as the infinti G35 G37.
Older models are harder to get if your in the US but not impossible,although this maybe true in some states but not all.
Many US folks will say the Skyline is a no go in America check these old links out,but fact is it depends on where you live and how much money you have.
Importing a skyline to Japan or even moving one state to state may and will require some mods to suit the state you live in some more than others,but again if the state you live in says there fine with the car then cool.
Ideally it would be best to get a US titled one if you live in the US that is.As this will save on cost,for mods where you live check out your local gov transport office and the Police station.
If your buying older Skylines check out the GTS,GTS-T,GT4 and the GTT all great cars and cost less to buy run and insure.
Good luck with the car.

http://www.fast4wheels.com/

http://rbmotoring.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETOUG6TGu20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf8y-3_0XRM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uajJlGcOTU0

Q: Nissan skyline?
does anyone know where i can get my hands on a Nissan Skyline R34. im ready to hand up some SERIOIUS cash.

A: its coming to the usa with a name change in spring 2008

Q: How do buy a nissan skyline when im older?
i have crappy grades in school and im a slacker. i want a nissan skyline r34 and want to know how to get it?

A: You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here – carquotes.fateback.com

Q: What company did the Nissan Skyline orignally started from?
The Nissan Skyline is one of the successful automobiles ever been created. It was created in 1957.

A: The Nissan Skyline (スカイライン in Japanese) is a line of compact cars originally produced by the Japanese carmaker Prince Motor Company starting in 1957 and subsequently by Datsun after the two companies merged in 1966. It is currently available in either coupé, or sedan body styles, with the wagon form being dropped in 1989 with the introduction of the R32 platform.

Q: Is It possible to drive a nissan skyline r32 or r34 gtr in california?
im going to japan to buy a nissan skyline r32 or r34 and imported here in the us…is that possible?
how much does it cost all in all?

A: A job for Yourself whom have to do your research for where you live as many will say the Skyline is not street illegal in the US but infact it differs between states,example some states require the car to be made LHD whilst others dont mind,some states require added safety features on older Skyline models.Some states will not allow the Skyline at all,but all states require the car to meet emission regs.
The easiest it bring in is the R33 96-98 models due to added safety features being stock at this point and these where models tested by Motorex as for the Motorex issue they didnt go to jail for selling bad Skyline although the false testing didnt help.But with the right money and mods other Skyline are creeping in and i see som many R34 Skyline on the net in the US nowdays.
So all those that say the Skyline is illegal it is and it isnt again it depends where you live and what puts people off is the cost of mods to make it meet US regs hence putting young buyers off and older buyers usually go for newer models of cars.
A common legal need on the R32 models is a strong bar adding between the rear fuel tank and the rear seats.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=105699
Title of link
How to Buy a Nissan Skyline GT-R in America — Right Now

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/FMVSS/index.html

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/graymarket_RI_list010807.htm

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/index.htm

http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0612turp_nissan_skyline_gtr_r33/index.html
US GTR

http://www.japanvehicles.com/newcars/FAQ.htm

http://www.fast4wheels.com/jdm.php
Sells US Skylines

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj-al3vR6f4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf8y-3_0XRM

http://rbmotoring.com/gallery/album141
Has Us ones for sale

http://www.focusautosales.com/
sells imports

http://jdm-imports.com/vehicles/forsale.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETOUG6TGu20

http://jdmimport.net/

Dont forget to look at other skyline models as the R34 GTR for instance is expensive not matter where you buy it from in the world,other great models are the R32,R33,R34 GTS,GTS-T,GTS-4,GT,GTT.

Also the Stagea model is a good choice.

Q: Can nissan skyline r34 engine fit inside a 1991 nissan maxima?
Can Nissan Skyline R34 engine Fit inside a 1991 Nissan Maxima im getting one and im planning on swapping the motor for something with alot more power and i love the r34 skyline so please help me

A: The engine your talking about costs more than the car your putting it in lol. Can you seriously afford it?

Q: Where can I purchase the nissan skyline? How much the total cost would be?
The nissan skyline got my full attention when I was watching the fast and the furious.

A: I know how you feel,i feel i love with the Skyline back in 1989 when i saw a pic of the then coing out R32 model,for years i wanted on and got close many times,until one day whilst selling our car my wife told me to trade ours in for a Skyline and i did and it was a great car and we had the chnace to drive it around Europe on a road trip,My wife was that impressed also that when we sold the car we went for another Skyline which we have owned for many years now and selling for another Skyline.

Myself have owned many cars from around the World and mostly sporty orientated cars but to me the Skylines seem to have it all and tick and the right boxes of power and handling looks to which daily i get people taking pics and vids of ther car and just the overall feel of the car gives me a smile everytime i take a Skyline out.

Now Skylines in the US Motorex did get some into the US so there are some already there.Prices vary on those.Some have been passed through loopholes in the US but check for the right titles etc.

There are companies whom are working to get Skylines into the US but more often doors are shut on purpose to stop this happening from transport offices in the US.
But i know www.speedierimports.com is one company trying to get this sorted.

So advise is contact an Japanese import export trader,try to find one already in the US but make sure it comes with all the right papers.Or some will say go with the R35 GT-R which is another dream car of mine but at the same time iam so glad i got to enjoy the feeling of driving older Skyline models,and if i had payed R35 prices for an older Skyline i would not have been upset and thought it was worth every penny.

The Skyline in the 2Fast and 2Furious is the R34 GTR whilst the Fast and Furious (4) saw the R34 GTR return but most shots where of the R34 GT non turbo.In the first Fast and the Furious film we saw an R33 GTR.
http://www.rb26dett.org.uk/R33BigBird.php
So when loooking for a Skyline yes the R34 is great and a top pick but older Skylines are also great and them being great led to the R34,so def look at older Skyline models as those are great fun also and cheaper to buy.Single turbo version are a top pick also as many where sold due to the high cost of the GTR and there are a mass of tuning parts for the single turbo versions and atm a single turbo R33 holds the fastest Skyline record.

How much would depend on the cost of doing any work the cost of the title and the cost of the cars as said models vary and shipping against getting on already in the US would vary so there are many many factors.

Q: How can I import a Nissan Skyline GTR R33 without taking the car apart?
What’s the best way to import a Nissan Skyline GTR R33 without taking the car apart?

A: DMV allows military personel to import almost any and all cars they want! Look at your state DMV website and verify, but the most easiest way is to have an army buddy import it for you! I have a JAPAN import with a legal military permit… and its great!

Q: How old do you need to be to drive a nissan skyline?
I can’t find any details anywhere, I also needed to search high and low for the age for a kit car,it is either 19 or 21!. I have been offered a great deal on a NISSAN SKYLINE R33 2 LITRE NON TURBO. I am in the UK!

A: As long as you are over 17 and have a full Licence you can drive a skyline,the only trouble you will have is the insurance side which is not that hard to find now days, when i wanted to get insured on a skyline many many years ago i stood no chance but times have changed and money talks.
http://www.skylineowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97904&highlight=insurance+paying
thread may help get on the free forum anyway and ask more on there.
The car itself has a great following so remember to do tasteful mods if you get the car as you need to keep in with the true skyline enthusiast.
The non turbo R33 is a great car and powerful for a first car the 2.5l will offer you more power but for a first car the 2.0l will def do both are rwd so again adds to the excitement and power,modding is easy to the RB engines,and overall there great cars with plenty of tuning and styling parts out there.

When looking for insurance ring the people up and don’t rely on the net as on the phone you can barter and don’t forget you want non turbo insurance and make sure there not wanting to charge you turbo insurance as do to the car being an import info is limited on these cars,my first skyline i had to send internet links to prove there was more than GTR models in the World.

Q: what performance modifications can i make on a nissan skyline?
im planning on getting a 1995 Nissan skyline in a few months and i want to get it so it has over 1000hp what would be some things i could put in it that i could do that exept for tuning it.

A: running at 1000bhp is possible but with a cost another factor is if the car is going to be a daily runner then that sort of bhp would be no good on a daily run.
Many UK owners don’t have over huge bhp,often below and around 500bhp due to there cars being a daily car, such as mine would wasted at really high bhp limits due to it being used for me to take the kids to school and wife to work.
Alot also depends where you live as i know plenty of UK tuners whom could due the job and i know of an US tuner whom has done the job.
http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0612turp_nissan_skyline_gtr_r33/index.html
Overall it depends on budget and which model you get.Link above is to the US tuner.
Link below is to the skyline owners free forum which has owners worldwide.the best place to ask,as they can suggest the best parts to use and to stay away from and also help you with any tuner and any part of your build.
http://www.skylineowners.com/forum/index.php
there are plenty of mods to do to a Skyline without it running into really high bhp limits and needing alot of work,Myself last week had a custom made high flow stainless steel exhaust made and fitted to my R33.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyZUQKwxhHg
over 1000bhp skyline vid above.

http://www.skylineowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66975
engine mods for rb25dett skylines

Q: What do I have to do to make a Nissan Skyline GTR R33 street legal?
I am wanting to buy a nissan skyline gtr r33, i have already found the site and i just need to know what i have to do to make it street legal so i can drive it around..what do i have to do?

A: The rules say that due to test results from Motorex the R33 spec 2 is allowed for sale in the US again as long as it meets US regs.Now this varies state to state so you will have to research
this where you live,the main mod is emissions the Skyline does already come fitted with a cat on its stock system,but more work is needed,other mods vary again state to state so before you do mods which you may not need to as said find out where you live.

Some states although not all do require the car to be LHD but is not a common US mod which is required.Also some states do not allow imports so again before you spend your money.

As said worth out the cost of mods importing etc and weigh them against buying a US reg one but thats upto your budget.

http://www.fast4wheels.com/jdm.php

http://rbmotoring.com/gallery/album141
maybe worth asking these guys also about mods needed

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___97-TommyKaira-Skyline-RARE-low-miles-fully-federalized_W0QQitemZ140239292319QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140239292319&

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=105699

http://www.focusautosales.com/

Q: how much does a nissan skyline r33 gtst full tank of petrol cost ?
How much does a nissan skyline r33 gtst 2.5L single turbo cost on petrol in GBP? – how much does a full tank cost ? how long does it last whilst driving sensibly?

A: driving to the speed limit on a full tank i get around 180 miles,if i do town driving i average around 14 mpg these vary from Skyline to Skyline but usually not far from those figures.

And don’t forget these need to run on super unleaded and not matter what any one else says do not put a lesser fuel in.

The mpg is high but average for these cars like the supra evo etc and every mile no matter what the cost is a pleasure to drive in a Skyline.

Check skylineowners.com out there are a good few threads on there where owners have put there mpg figures down.

Q: Where can I buy or import a Nissan Skyline R34?
I am looking into buying an import and dont know where to look for a Nissan Skyline, I have heard of MotoRex but heard it doesnt work, are there any other sites or places to buy from. Is there a site or place to buy skyline already imported with links please. Does anyone also know if Skyline are street legal in Connecticut?

A: Skylines aren’t street legal anywhere in the U.S. because of emission standards. You can only drive it on a track, but not on the street unless you have it registered. Here is a forum topic on it. It shows a way how, but websites to import are in the comments. Some may be scams so watch out.

http://www.nissanforums.com/nissan-gtr-skyline/121473-importing-obtaining-state-legal-skyline-33-a.html

Q: What kind of computer is in the nissan skyline in 2fast 2furious?
i am getting into a lot of racing and i was wondering what kind of computer/software is in the cars of fast and the furious and the nissan skyline in 2fast 2furious.

A: as for whats it it i don’t know.

if you want a after market computer for more power and adjustments haltech are a good one

http://www.haltech.com/

be ware that they take a lot of setting up and will need dyno work.
but there are power gaines to be made with the timing, and the air fuel ratio.

research them more so you know what is involved, what you need and the cost and have fun

if the car is stock and you are gona keep it stock you can get a performance chip for around A$500

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