Some people know how to build cars a certain way. For some people, it is all about how low they can go. For others it is all about the cruising aspect with the bright paint and the big wheels. But for Rowan, he builds cars to go quick....we say that he has succeeded. Having just run a 11.5 second pass at 127 MPH, this Nissan Pulsar is by far the fastest front wheel drive pulsar in Australia. It must be noted that this run was accomplished with a 2.009 second 60 foot time which is put down to a lack of traction. Rowan’s car has previously set times at over 130 MPH and smaller 60 foot times, so it is a safe bet to assume that the current 11.5 second time is about to beat.
You can check out his quarter mile run at below and keep your eyes out for upcoming times and videos.
The car itself is a 1994 model N14 Nissan Pulsar SSS. The SR20DET engine has had such an extensive list of modifications that the list seems endless.
Engine Block * Nissan SR20DET 16 valve DOHC from a U13 Bluebird * Bored, Honed, Decke now with a 2040cc capacity * Standard SR20 crank, balanced, blueprinted and crack tested * Forged CP Piston kit (20thou) and finally * Carrillo H-Beam rods
Engine Head * HKS - 272 cams 12.5mm lift Step 2 * TOMEI - Adjustable cam gears * TOMEI - 1.2mm Metal Head Gasket * HKS - Valve Springs * TOMEI - Rocker Stopper Kit * TOMEI - Phosphorus Bronze Valve Guides * ARP - Head Stud Kit * ARP - Main Stud Kit * ARP - Rod bolt Kit and * Port matched, port bowling to increase air flow Engine Auxiliaries * APEXi - Power FC * Gizzmo Launch Control Interface * Craneball - LX91 Coil * Greddy Profec B spec II Boost Controller with Button * Poly-urethane solid engine mounts * PWR Custom Front-Mount Intercooler * PWR - Radiator – for a Nissan Pulsar GTi-R * PWR Oil Cooler * Speedflow braided stainless lines and fittings * Modified intake and plenum * Davies, Craig - Thermo Fans * TRUST Type R BOV * Hobbs Oil Pressure switch
Driveline * PAR Engineering straight-cut gear set (1 through 4 and altered gear ratios) * Nismo LSD - 1.5 WAY and * Xtreme 6-puck brass Clutch Custom 24 spline which was supplied by Adelaide Clutch.
Turbo and Fuel System * Garrett GT3076r Turbo with modified front (wheel/housing) * Custom Steampipe exhaust manifold * TiAL 44mm External Wastegate * Nismo 740cc Injectors * Modified fuel rail * SARD Fuel pressure Regulator * Bosch 040 in-tank Fuel Pump * Bosch 044 external fuel pump with custom 2l surge tank * Braided Fuel lines; and finally * 3.5'' dump pipe - 3'' exhaust
The suspension has also been seriously upgraded and comprises of close to the whole Whiteline catalogue. They have supplied the rear strut brace, adjustable rear sway bar, front lower control arm bushes and finally the link and D-link bushes. A Cusco front strut brace keeps the pointy end nice and tight.
17 inch GTC wheels with Federal 595RS tyres are used on the track while standard N16 alloy wheels with Mickey Thompson 205/50/15 ET Street Radials are used on a more regular basis. GTR four piston brakes with EBC red stuff pads push onto DBA4000 series rotors with top shelf Castrol SRF fluid runs through braided brake lines. The interior is all kept business with a single Sparco Fighter seat being used on the track along with a 55inch Wrap Around seat belt.
