Editor's Choice Winner: Robert Fragoso 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R

Vehicle Features Adam Gordon

Back in 2012, Robert Fragoso was living in Japan. Having grown up around all the tuner movies and video games you can imagine in the late 90s, the allure of a Skyline GT-R of his own was too much to resist. His first intentions with the car were to build a GT-R that could emulate the racecars of the GT-R’s past, so the engine and drivetrain were handled by the time attack specialists at ATTKD, giving him a 2.7L built RB as his powerplant. As new quality parts were added, and the style of the car began to take shape, Fragoso realized this car could do it all: show, track, and street - and that’s exactly where you’ll find it now. A true all-rounder, this Skyline GT-R was an easy favorite!

2020 TUNING 365 TOUR @ FORMULA DRIFT: ST LOUIS
Award: Editor's Choice
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More info: https://tuning365.events

As featured in PASMAG Issue #166. Click Here to order.

Note: Robert Fragoso's 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R was previously featured as a Tuner Battlegrounds #TBGLIVE winner. Click Here for that feature.

Photography by Gabe Ellingsen, Jacob Owen (@jacob.owen_photography)

ESSENTIALS

Owner: Robert Fragoso
Vehicle: 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Location: Knob Noster, Missouri, USA
Horsepower: 380 whp
Club: Team DiVERSE

SOCIAL

Facebook: /robert.fragoso.73
Instagram: @yoshi_2.7

ENGINE

TTKD (RB2.7DETT complete engine build, oil catch can, chipped ECU)
AUTECH (pistons, rods, crankshaft)
R34 N1 Nismo (turbos, oil pump, water pump, fuel pump)
Calsonic (radiator, intercooler)
HKS gaskets
Optima Red Top battery relocated
GReddy (oil filter relocation, oil cooler, turbo timer, Profec II boost controller)
Splitfire coilpacks
NGK spark plugs
HKS SSQV BOV
Blue Chair Bay rum antifreeze overflow bottle
A’PEXi air filters

EXHAUST

HKS (downpipe extensions, flexible downpipe, catalytic converter, silent Hi-Power exhaust)

DRIVETRAIN

ATTKD rebuilt transmission
Nismo (Coppermix clutch, clutch slave cylinder)
Drift Works HICAS elimination kit

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

ADVAN Racing RS wheels - 17x10 (f/r)
Nitto 555 G2 tires - 255/40/17 (f/r)
ATTKD (brake pads, drilled rotors)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Blitz Damper ZZ-R coilovers
Cusco rear strut bar

EXTERIOR

Do Luck T2 HCR32 front bumper
Feast Auto R33 front grill
APR Performance (custom 2.5-inch front splitter, 2-inch carbon fiber side splitters)
Touge Force vented front fenders
N1 Nismo (side extensions, side spats)
Jsai Aero Side Extension
Top Secret Japan rear diffuser
STOUT Japan carob fiber hood
OEM R34 GT-R Emblem
Drift Works LED tail lights

INTERIOR

Takata (LE racing seats, 4-point harnesses)
Recaro rear child seat
Carbon fiber interior trim
Nismo (leather shift knob, floor mats)
Custom Wood floor trunk
APR Performance (custom carbon fiber seat bracket covers, custom carbon fiber rear deck delete)

AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS:

Pioneer (head unit, 10-inch subwoofer, 6x9 speakers)

SPONSORS:

APR Performance
Tier Seven

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