1400HP R32 GTR Drag Build – RB26/30 Monster

TL;DR

1. Cee Vann's R32 GTR features a 3.2L RB26/30 billet motor making 1400+hp.

2. It includes a full drag suspension setup and a 6-speed sequential gearbox.

3. Built to inspire, this Godzilla blends personal passion with raw power.

Cee Vann - 1990 Nissan R32 GTR

Instagram: @MoodyGTR

Photographer: Wayne Hunter 

Instagram:  @Hunterseyephotography

Performance Stats:1400+hp 3.2 RB26/30

Baddest R32 GTRs in the US

I'm just a guy who loves his Nissan Skylines. My name is Cee Vann, owner of Inkbiotics Tattoos in Greensboro, NC. I'm a tattoo artist based in North Carolina. I've always dreamed of owning a Nissan Skyline R32 GTR, and now I have one of the baddest R32 GTRs in the US. I never thought I'd say that. It's a humbling experience.

Honestly, the car community as a whole inspired me. I love to drive, love looking at cars, and I like most people, lol. Seeing other people's builds and inspirations got me hooked almost instantly. Hanging and cruising the streets with a bunch of friends, talking to other enthusiasts, listening to stories, etc. That brings you closer to the people and the cars. Hopefully, I can inspire people to build their dream car.

If you're into rare and powerful GTRs like this one, don't miss our deep dive into the  R36 Nissan Skyline GTR, or check out how the Skyline evolved through the generations. Want to explore more builds? Have a look at this underrated R33 GTR review or read about importing the iconic R34 GTR to the US.

Why the R32 GTR?

This is my dream car. I've always wanted an R32 GTR before they were super popular. Oh man, the "what has been done" question... Yes, that is the answer lol.

With the R32, I was always a fan of the look. So outside, it's tastefully done while keeping that Godzilla look. I went with a TK front bumper that was modified into a one-of-one style with a carbon fiber splitter, N1 side skirts, an AB truck spoiler, and a paint-matched CF hood and motivDVD air duct.

Powerplant: The Heart of the Beast

Now the fun begins. The heart of the beast is a fully built motor:

• 3.2L Nitto stroker kit in an RB30 billet block

• RB26 head with Kelford 288 cams, shimless buckets, and full GSC valvetrain

• 8685 next-gen Precision Turbo on a 6Boost turbo manifold

• Hypetune V2 manifold with two sets of injectors (ID2600s and 1700s)

• Managed by nearly every sensor possible

Oh wait, there's more. To hold this power to the ground, it's backed by a 6-speed Albins sequential, DSS axles, and a PST CF driveshaft. Don't worry, I have the suspension and wheel setup to match too. The car is running full IDS drag suspension and sits on 17" Volk CE28 wheels with 275/40 Mickey Thompson Street R tires.

And I'm still not done listing the specs—but you get the point. Kids, don't do this. It's overkill lol. The car makes over 1400hp. On low boost, my PB is 9.0 at 143mph. Can't wait to see what it does on high boost.

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What It's Like to Drive

The car is known as Godzilla for a reason. It's an iconic car from the '90s that a lot of people love. Owning one is a dream come true. This car makes you appreciate driving. It's like learning how to drive for the first time—every time you get behind the wheel.

Not too many things beat the feeling of excitement when you start it up. And the reactions from people, whether you're driving or parked, make it all worth it. I was the kid who saw a cool car and wanted one. I hope someone out there sees this and feels the same way. Just be ready to cry when you realise how much money you've invested in it lol.

For true fans of the R32, see how this Skyline GT-R32 went from street car to show-stopper, or read Logan Weber’s inspiring R34 build story.

1400HP R32 GTR Drag Build – RB26/30 Monster Engine Specs

Head:

Supertec valves, GSC springs & retainers, Kelford 288 cams, cam gears, shimless DLC buckets, Spool head drain, Ross billet cam covers, Tomei head gasket, IGN-1A coils, Outsider Garage coil bracket, PRP Pro cam trigger kit, Hypertune V2 twin rail

Bottom End:

87mm bore, 3.2 Nitto stroker kit, fire-ringed, ACL race bearings, Ross 36t dampener, Ross crank trigger kit, PRP LS bracket kit

Turbo:

6Boost T4 twin-scroll manifold, Precision 8685 next-gen turbo, 4" downpipe, 4" straight-pipe exhaust, Turbosmart Gen V 60mm BOV and wastegate, Greddy race intercooler

Fuel:

ID2600cc & ID1700cc injectors, Aeromotive 15-gal fuel cell & pump, Weldon FPR & fuel filter, Haltech flex-fuel sensor

Dry Sump:

Ross dry sump kit

ECU and Sensors:

Haltech 2500, wideband, EGTs, fuel pressure, oil pressure, back pressure, nitrous pressure

Drivetrain

Albins 6-speed sequential, GForce shift knob, Direct Clutch 9" billet clutch, CF PST driveshaft, DSS front axles, Quaife front LSD, Shep trans full plate upgrade, Greddy high-cap diff cover, custom trans catch can

Suspension and Chassis

IDS drag suspension, Driftworks HICAS delete, tie rods, camber kit (rear), Cusco rear sway bar, Whiteline front sway bar

Wheels & Tires

Volk CE28s 17x9.5 +22 squared, Mickey Thompson 275/40 Street Rs

Cooling

Blitz radiator, Mishimoto oil cooler

Interior

Haltech IQ3 dash, IC7 stereo, rotary dial switch, AWD/RWD switch, NOS arming switch, purge button, Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel, NHRA 8.5 custom cage, LRB custom door cards

Brakes

Brembo calipers, EBC rotors

Exterior Mods

One-off Tommy Kiara front bumper, APR CF splitter, N1 side skirts & rear skirt, paint-matched CF hood, AB truck spoiler, paint-matched motivDVD air duct

Miscellaneous

Clutch booster delete, PRP solid engine mounts, PRP billet rad support, TFF catch can (12AN), NX nitrous system, TFF parachute bracket, battery relocation

1400HP R32 GTR Drag Build – RB26/30 Monster Who Built It?

• B2R Motorsports (Australia) assembled the 3.2 billet block

• NicedUp Motorsports handled final assembly and fab work

• Alpha from Induction Performance tuned it

Future Plans

Future plans? Probably cry even more when I buy more stuff. I’ll probably be upgrading to the Neus R5 ECU, a 9" rear diff, and turning up the boost even more… or maybe I’ll leave it alone. Who knows lol.

Shout Outs

@rossperformanceparts @6boost @b2r_motorsports @precisionturbo @aeromotive @nittoperformanceengineering @truefocusfab @turbosmarthq @haltech @hypertune_aus @kelfordcams @albinsgear @directclutchservices @mickeythompsontires @platiumracingproducts @nicedup @inkbiotics

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