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BUILDING A 10 SECOND NISSAN GTR IN 7 DAYS

Mat Armstrong@MatArmstrongbmx8.4M viewsAug 18, 202458:44
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To grab a Yfood taster pack with 20% exclusive discount click here USE CODE "MAT-YOUTUBE" bit.ly I bought a wrecked Nissan GTR & rebuilt it now im attempting to make it into a 10 second car. Some of the fastest cars in the world struggle to pass a quarter mile under 11 seconds so im going to have to do alot of modifications to get the GTR even close. Grab some Valvoline oil and additives here - valvolineglobal.com “Valvoline the Original Motor Oil. America’s first motor oil brand.” Thanks to Bob at the Machine shop the-machine-shop.co.uk Thanks to Litchfield for all the upgrades litchfieldmotors.com

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Paragraph 1 (0:00 to 5:00) begins with the creator presenting a Nissan GTR that is currently stock and capable of a 12.2 second quarter mile, establishing the goal of achieving a 10 second car within seven days. He clarifies the challenge, noting that several high performance cars struggle to break the 11 second barrier, which motivates a rigorous modification plan. The plan includes engine work, oil system checks, and electronics calibration, all while contending with the limited seven day timeframe. Early on, there is a focus on a launch control issue and ABS/calibration problems that prevent immediate testing. The first steps emphasize removing and assessing components, with mentions of a power boost strategy to come from the upgrades provided by Litchfield and other partners. The paragraph sets up the core tension: severe time pressure, mechanical complexity, and the need to fix foundational systems before performance gains can be realized.

Topics · car_build · drag_racing_prep · engine_tuning · mechanical_work · auto_repair · enthusiast_channel

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What are the main upgrades planned to reach the 10 second goal?
The video outlines upgrading to larger twin turbochargers, bigger fuel injectors, a high flow intercooler, a new induction kit, downpipes, and a more free-flowing exhaust from Lichfield, plus upgraded fuel pumps and a tuned ECU to handle the new hardware.
When is the car scheduled to be tested on a dyno after the upgrades?
The plan is to take the car to Lichfield for a health check and a dyno session the day after the engine build work, once everything is installed and the car is road tested for reliability.
What major issue nearly derailed the build?
A cracked housing on a component connected to the engine and a failed ABS/launch control setup created a potential derailment, with a last minute repair involving machining shop work to fix the cracked part and get the engine back in before the dyno.