Because this is primarily a performance street car, the interior is stock (except for Takata safety harnesses) and is devoid of any subwoofers and TV screens. The in-dash display screen is stock R34 GT-R and is a common point of envy for other car owners. Luong is sure to score some points in the car show competition with his ultra-rare carbon fiber Garage Saurus body parts, shipped straight from Japan, and with his hard-to-find bright yellow factory paint job.
The key to winning the USCC is to build an all-round car; the intent of the contest is to enter an actual registered street car, not a cat-less racecar freak with two plates zip-tied to its bumpers. This R34 GT-R packs some serious power, a suspension with definite attention paid to it, some choice body mods, and a real daily driver reputation. Luong has even enlisted the aid of past USCC Skyline competitors, prodding the owner of last year's R32 for advice on how to conquer each competition. Luong knows how each contest works, his build is potent, and this GT-R has been tested and proven on a regular basis. Is it time for another R34 to be crowned the Ultimate Street Car?
1999 R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-SpecEngineEngine Code: RB26DETTType: 2568cc in-line six, iron block, aluminum head, twin-turbocharged, intercooledInternal Modifications: Tomei 270-degree camshafts, A'PEXi cam gears, Tomei valve springs, ARP rod bolts, ported and polished head, brass valve guides, Tomei 1.2mm head gasket, Tomei liftersExternal Modifications: Twin HKS GT2530 turbochargers, A'PEXi air intakes, dual Z32 300ZX MAFs, HKS downpipe, ARC titanium exhaust, ATI crank damper, HKS Type-R front-mount intercooler, JUN oil pump, Koyo aluminum radiator, N1 water pump, Nismo hard pipe kit, Optima Yellow Top battery, SARD fuel pump relay, Setrab oil cooler with custom ducting, Tomei oil baffle, Tomei turbo outlet, Tomei timing beltEngine Management Modifications: A'PEXi Power FC ECU, Denso 720cc/min fuel injectors, A'PEXi #8 spark plugs, A'PEXi fuel pump, Blitz SBC iD boost controller, HKS fuel pressure regulator, HKS fuel rail
DrivetrainLayout: Longitudinal front engine, all-wheel driveDrivetrain Modifications: Exedy twin-plate clutch, Nismo throwout bearing and bushing
SuspensionFront: Mine's coilovers, 10kg/mm springs, Nismo anti-roll bar, Cusco camber armRear: Mine's coilovers, 10kg/mm springs, Nismo anti-roll bar, Cusco camber arm
BrakesFront: 14-in. slotted two-piece rotors, Endless six-piston calipers, StopTech stainless steel lines, Motul RBF600 brake fluid, Cusco master cylinder brace, Endless SSS padsRear: Endless SSS pads, StopTech stainless steel lines, Motul RBF600 brake fluid
ExternalWheels: 18x9.5 Volk TE37Tires: 275/35/18 Nitto NT01Body: Garage Saurus carbon fiber front diffuser, rear bumper spats, side steps and trunk lid, Nagisa Auto LED taillights, Top Secret hood, custom in-trunk rear wing supportInterior: Takata MPH341 harnesses