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Unleashing the Rocket Bunny R35 GTR
🕑 Added 2023-10-31 05:50:57 +0000 UTCWhen you have a beast like the Rocket Bunny R35 GTR in your garage, it's only natural to hit the streets of Tokyo and let it stretch its legs on the infamous Shutoko Expressway. After all, Tokyo's highways offer the perfect playground for this high-performance machine. But what initially seemed like a thrilling drive turned into a realization – we had a monster on our hands, but it wasn't reaching its full potential.
This R35 GTR had undergone significant upgrades to push its limits, boasting an impressive 1000 horsepower thanks to a laundry list of modifications. We'd thrown in bigger turbos, fortified the internals, installed larger injectors, improved the intake and cooling systems – the works. Even the clutch of the GR6 DCT Transmission had been upgraded to handle the immense power. However, there was a crucial oversight – we had decided not to change the ratio of the gearing, keeping the stock ratios intact.
As we pushed the car to its limits, it became painfully evident that it was hitting a speed ceiling just north of 310 km/h, far from what a 1000-horsepower machine should achieve. The culprit? Stock cams. Those camshafts were holding the beast back, limiting its redline and, consequently, its top speed.
Back at the garage, we decided to rectify this oversight with a set of high-profile Tomei cams, a modification that would allow us to push the redline all the way to 8000 RPM. This simple yet transformative upgrade sent the Rocket Bunny R35 GTR into the stratosphere, unleashing a staggering 1200 horsepower when the boost was cranked up to the max. But here's the beauty of it – the adjustable boost gave us the flexibility to switch between different profiles, allowing us to fine-tune the output for various driving scenarios and ensuring drivability wasn't sacrificed for raw power.
In the world of high-performance tuning, it's all about finding that perfect balance, and with the Rocket Bunny R35 GTR, we're continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the open highways, this machine is a testament to engineering ingenuity, proving that with the right tweaks, even a legend can become a mythic force to be reckoned with.
