I don’t think he’ll ever bring it state side I think he wants it over there as a daily when he travels. Knowing TJ he’ll find another gtr already state side at a steal and swap it 😂
I think he mentioned he's gonna keep that car in Japan. But he still should rebuild that broken engine and then ship it to Japan and install it on that car over there.
He could always do a build in Japan and film it like he did with the r34 here in the states I think that would be really cool seeing the different environment, culture and people
@@reecebauer5261you’re not wrong. Be a pretty funny come back if someone tried to call you out.. “Oops I must have mixed them up when all my high end nissan motors were out in my shop the other day. The give away skyline must have thrown me off..”
I fell in love with the Skyline GTR because of Gran Turismo back in the 90s and the R34 has been my dream car ever since. This year I received a promotion with the company I’ve been with for 22 years and it came with a very nice bonus. I own my home and trucks so I’m looking to make owning a R34 GTR a reality. I’m really wanting a 1999 model because that year has a lot of special meanings for me, so I’m determined to own that specific model.
IMO, you’ve made the Nismo engine the best it can be. Leave it as it is so you have a super rare engine for whatever it ends up in and mod the HKS engine to be the best that can be too. Keeping the numbered plated in the HKS motor is a must!
50k on a crate engine is a little crazy even for the well-off individual, but being an automotive influencer, I think it's the right move with how badass that car is. It's so fresh everyone wants to see more of it.
Lol honestly TJ we love the fact you always include us on what looks good on your cars but dude this is your dream car do whatever you want with the valve cover and what makes you happy lol
How do you know the engine is no good without knowing what’s wrong with the engine, by mis shifting it you a highly unlikely to damage something on the bottom end as it’s just a rotating mass, the cylinder head is what takes the hit when you money shift, unless there has been a mistake with the engine build
TJ Hunt Awesome Video I'm glad your Absolutely Gorgeous R34 GTR Skylines New HKS Engine is in and I can't wait to see the Delivery Video of that Seal Gray CGT that was on your IG story two days ago
Nismo fine spec covers are only cool if it’s actually a nismo engine not a hks engine Just swap over the valve covers for the AN lines and paint it the darker grey to match the hks timing cover
I think keep the HKS engine how it’s is. Rebuild the fine spec as a spare like you said but set it up as a display until you actually need it which is hopefully never.
I personally think the HKS stamp on the HKS motor is better/more fitting. Adds more to the authenticity and the flex. I don’t think putting the Fine spec tags over to the HKS motor fits at all.
Does anyone remember when TJ first got his R35 bagged? And he was on the news. And the news lady had him rev it with a stock exhaust 😂. I’ve been trying to find it. Love TJ
I would keep HKS parts on the new HKS engine. And keep HKS/Nismo on the back-up motor. Once you get another 34 shell, you can put that engine in that car and follow up on that theme with more HKS and nismo (body)parts.
Rookie box cutter move. 🤦♂️ Don’t worry, we’ve all done it once before. *Only extend the TIP of the blade.* You only need to cut the tape, you don’t need 2” of blade extended. Keep your boxed items safe. 👍🏼
Keep the HKS valve cover. The other was a modified fine spec nismo so fitting. That's almost disrespectful to change the HKS cover from the true HKS fine spec engine! Keep the respect in the game!
Teeejjj.. every moment I see Dylan get excited for the parts it makes me think he deserves the yellow GTT more.. please give it to him because we saw how much he loves and respects you in the Porsche gt3 video when they go to buy it.. just give it to him please
My comment probably is invalid at this point being 3 days since upload, however I would like to say keep the purity of the HKS crate motor and run the covers that came with it as it’s numbered 26 built by HKS!
The engine is what it is. Don’t brand it as something it’s not. Keep it HKS 👍🏻
100% agree
Exactly this. Don’t misrepresent something. Leave it alone. And try not to blow this one up 🤦🏻
Another vote for this guy. Keep it HKS please.
@@adamshomo3354 Kinda like making the GTT look like its a GT-R?
It's like having a NOS tank and no NOS system
That Nismo Fine Spec needs to be fixed and installed in your bayside blue 34 GTR once it gets stateside
Now that’s a damn good idea!!!!
I don’t think he’ll ever bring it state side I think he wants it over there as a daily when he travels. Knowing TJ he’ll find another gtr already state side at a steal and swap it 😂
I think he mentioned he's gonna keep that car in Japan. But he still should rebuild that broken engine and then ship it to Japan and install it on that car over there.
He could always do a build in Japan and film it like he did with the r34 here in the states I think that would be really cool seeing the different environment, culture and people
I feel like the nismo stamp is cooler but it isn't a nismo engine so it makes more sense to use the hks cover
Don’t swap plates. The motors earned those names.
breaks a dream engine … replaces with another dream engine. 😂 killing it bro!
Tommy F yeah is rubbing his shorts right now.
Killing it literally.
@@connoisseuroftigolbittstommy was hating on his fine spec engine i bet you he did sum to it 😂
@@00ruva00that’s why he had said person “street” tune it 🤣
@@00ruva00Didn’t something happen to LZs after?
Can't wait for the NSX build!!! Saw the back in the beginning and the passenger door later on as well.
time stamp?
0:26@@TonyTheSP
Dude you got some spotting skills. Rear quarter defo looks like one
The car on top is not a nsx if you mean the green car with shit on the back bellow it then yeah maybe
The only dream JDM left
The Nismo stamp is cooler no doubt, but you can't put it on the none-finespec engine tho..... Stick with the HKS valve covers 😁👍
Bull crap he owns both and they fit slap it on there
@@reecebauer5261you’re not wrong. Be a pretty funny come back if someone tried to call you out..
“Oops I must have mixed them up when all my high end nissan motors were out in my shop the other day. The give away skyline must have thrown me off..”
Ricer TJ instinct kicked in yo 😅
For those who missed the IG story it’s a Grey Carrera GT absolute beauty
I doubt he would've brought one of those 😂 there basically a 1 million plus car these days
I screnshot the story, and it looks like doug demuro was at the back, so it could be doug’s carrera gt 🤨
HKS plate on the HKS engine. Nismo plate would be like up-badging the GTT, which you refuse to do.
I fell in love with the Skyline GTR because of Gran Turismo back in the 90s and the R34 has been my dream car ever since. This year I received a promotion with the company I’ve been with for 22 years and it came with a very nice bonus. I own my home and trucks so I’m looking to make owning a R34 GTR a reality. I’m really wanting a 1999 model because that year has a lot of special meanings for me, so I’m determined to own that specific model.
New car is a NSX can see the rear quarter at the beginning. Can't wait!
I would keep the timing belt cover with the original fine spec. You can get a cam plate easy and match paint.
HKS is one of the best in the world. Good job!
Idea. clean the 2.8, put it on a engine stand, have it be a piece in the house. It is a fine spec after all.
IMO, you’ve made the Nismo engine the best it can be. Leave it as it is so you have a super rare engine for whatever it ends up in and mod the HKS engine to be the best that can be too. Keeping the numbered plated in the HKS motor is a must!
I like the look of the HKS cover! But ultimately it’s your car and your choice of what you want or like the most!
Mickey calling the silica gel "jdm snacks" killed me😭🤣
Bro, you never fail to bring us the best uploads. Keep the grind coming 👍🏼🤌🏼
50k on a crate engine is a little crazy even for the well-off individual, but being an automotive influencer, I think it's the right move with how badass that car is. It's so fresh everyone wants to see more of it.
loved the mickey appearance, the channel needs another build with mickey like the rx7 days
“It took me all of about 30 seconds to convince myself” has me dying 😂😂😂
I come for the builds, but I stay for the friend dynamics.
Lol honestly TJ we love the fact you always include us on what looks good on your cars but dude this is your dream car do whatever you want with the valve cover and what makes you happy lol
You forgot to mention that the hks crate motor is a fully built motor with the N1 block which is legit insanity for building power !!! So Awesome!!!
Awesome video as always TJ. The HKS 2.8 is so sick keep it the way it is.
If you cut the sides of clear tape you can push pull the box flaps and it tears the tape without having to run a blade over the main crease.
How do you know the engine is no good without knowing what’s wrong with the engine, by mis shifting it you a highly unlikely to damage something on the bottom end as it’s just a rotating mass, the cylinder head is what takes the hit when you money shift, unless there has been a mistake with the engine build
PRP just released a new cast rb26 block, wouldn't be a bad idea to build a crazy street rb for when you money shift this one
TJ Hunt Awesome Video I'm glad your Absolutely Gorgeous R34 GTR Skylines New HKS Engine is in and I can't wait to see the Delivery Video of that Seal Gray CGT that was on your IG story two days ago
Use the HKS covers with the numbered engine. Just attach the nismo plaque to it along with it.
I love the Nismo plaque but dont change the badging. The engine is what it is. And its sick af either way
NSX build incoming🥴🔥
The fact that TJ hunt spent money on an engine 2x the price of my entire car makes me want to grind to get to that level lmao
Nismo fine spec covers are only cool if it’s actually a nismo engine not a hks engine
Just swap over the valve covers for the AN lines and paint it the darker grey to match the hks timing cover
Literally... killing it with the ads. Saving thousands
Leave the fine spec on fine spec block and hks on hks
Both are great and your keeping both so no loss
I think keep the HKS engine how it’s is. Rebuild the fine spec as a spare like you said but set it up as a display until you actually need it which is hopefully never.
Glad you finally caved in
I now bought a 50 dollar used pioneer head unit and felt like Christmas...thanks for bursting my bubble 😂
BRG Calvin!!!!! Damn I'm going to miss you bud!
I personally think the HKS stamp on the HKS motor is better/more fitting. Adds more to the authenticity and the flex. I don’t think putting the Fine spec tags over to the HKS motor fits at all.
R34 GTT COMING MY WAY!!!!
I’d leave the HKS crate motor pieces all original and just color match the plug cover to match
Keep the covers to their engines.. if you have to borrow the finespec covers while waiting for an's then do that an swap them back over later
Next big car is a 997 turbo. TJ was 997 crazy in the summer and just dropped it one day. He definitely bought one already.
Acura nsx you can see it in the beginning
All brand new parts now. Congrats 🎉
Does anyone remember when TJ first got his R35 bagged? And he was on the news. And the news lady had him rev it with a stock exhaust 😂. I’ve been trying to find it. Love TJ
OMG Vlogmas is just right around the corner!🥰
OH MY GOD, KILLING IT BRO, you are literally g t are killing it
I have been building my RB32 for my R34 for almost 10 months now... I know exactly how you feel with wanting it back on the road
I would keep HKS parts on the new HKS engine. And keep HKS/Nismo on the back-up motor. Once you get another 34 shell, you can put that engine in that car and follow up on that theme with more HKS and nismo (body)parts.
HKS with the HKS Stamp makes it pop more, rather than a fine spec plate when it’s not actually a fine spec anymore
Teej please get an blown R32 gtr and put that engine in there 😢🙏🏻
I had a feeling this was what would be coming!!
GET A 33 YOULL FALL IN LOVE WITH ITS PERFORMANCE
Rookie box cutter move. 🤦♂️ Don’t worry, we’ve all done it once before. *Only extend the TIP of the blade.* You only need to cut the tape, you don’t need 2” of blade extended. Keep your boxed items safe. 👍🏼
I’d keep the nismo cover on the original engine and the hks cover or the hks engine, don’t confuse them on their identities
I like the fine spec covers better but do what you want
Bro Ian was such a good addition to the videos!!
Keep the HKS valve cover. The other was a modified fine spec nismo so fitting. That's almost disrespectful to change the HKS cover from the true HKS fine spec engine! Keep the respect in the game!
Keep the hks cover. Plus the dark metallic grey matches the midnight purple better than the nardo.
Can’t wait for the NSX build 😏
HKS plaque. Get the nismo rebuilt for a spare or whatever the plan is. Keep the nismo nismo and the hks hks
I would love to see an rwb build on the channel 🫶🏻
The hks crate motor is perfect how it is, could paint it, but hks stamp kinda dope.
I’d be so stoked to see an e36 on the channel, especially a build inspired by the m4
Take the original GTR engine out, fully refurb it and turn it into a wicked custom console table for your home or the workshop🙏🏼🙏🏼
Razors Cults are probably the slimmest fitting of the range - i'd have probably recommended their SL's or Genesys
As soon as i seen the motor in his vlog i knew he was going to cop one. yea i called that lol
HKS all the way, might as well commit to that detail since the Fine spec is gone. It sucks, yes. But, HKS is still legendary
I’m diggin the HKS plaque 👌🏼
For the swap, you could buy a 32, Adam loves his.. just throwing it out there bc you can make new content with it too
Get the Nizmo plaque transfer to the hks cover that would be baller
Never in my entire life if I bought an HKS engine like that would I not keep it 100% HKS. That's legit a once in a lifetime type engine.
If the new car is what I think it is (from IG). You’re the goat
You DID say that the HKS crate motor was built to the exact specs for the car you want to put it in. I think that answers the question.
can’t wait for the NSX build!
Keep the engine cover w/ the HKS plaque
flex on AdamLZ i have 3 R34 GTRS
Bring a whole new level to the term money shift
Teeejjj.. every moment I see Dylan get excited for the parts it makes me think he deserves the yellow GTT more.. please give it to him because we saw how much he loves and respects you in the Porsche gt3 video when they go to buy it.. just give it to him please
Shout out to TJ who’s has the best quality t shirts in the game
I think you should put the nismo stuff on the motor, just looks more oem
Just put a/n fittings on the HKS Valve cover ND it will look a lot better
Leave the fine spec with the fine spec. Hks is cool
That s good a real hks engine build by hks now you be safe💪
This years Vlogmas is gonna be good
TJ mustang was just on S.O.S customs YT video he sent it paint already so that probably one of the cars he’s talking about
My comment probably is invalid at this point being 3 days since upload, however I would like to say keep the purity of the HKS crate motor and run the covers that came with it as it’s numbered 26 built by HKS!
Hope the new car is a NSX. He got all the jdm icons except this one ^^
It is
I say, rebuild the fine spec nismo and drop it in the mustang 👀.
Maybe add a rb 30 Bottom end and new rods😊
There's probably a popheadlight nsx build coming.
you should buy a stagea shell to put that fine spec motor in and put the R 34 front clip on it 🔥🔥🔥🤙🏻🤙🏻
I say put the HKS cover and rebuild the fine spec motor for the mustang...
To match the car I would run the Nismo but definitely keep the HKS one on standby
I would leave the valve covers on the engines they belong to, just feels right to me, but it is your car at the end of the day.
i think it's cooler to have the nismo stamped engine on display for now.
Noooooo don’t change the valve cover it’s a HKS ENGINE leave it as a HKS and it has the HKS plaque which is super unique and really cool
Christmas came early for the boiis!!
Put the fine spec into the mustang 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻