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
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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
PHOTO GALLERY
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