DSPORT Issue #209 Text by Bassem Girgis // Photos by Project Prime // Cover by Alec Paris We all love our children equally, yet differently. In the Nissan world, all enthusiasts hold dearly to the legendary Godzilla in the R32, R33, and R34 GT-R, but no one can deny […]
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The Family Business | Bill Brinkworth’s ‘73 Datsun 240Z Unites Three Generations of Builders
DSPORT Issue #255 Text by APEworks // Photos by Rheis C. Setter Cars are strange things; inanimate objects that seem to have the ability to transcend time and generate a zeal shared across generations. Having grown up with an artisanal craftsman for a father, British Columbia resident Bill Brinkworth […]
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Mine’s Nissan R34 GT-R
Supply and demand. Whether you paid attention in Economics or not, everyone is experiencing the repercussions of the pandemic and world-wide recession. The price of many items has doubled or tripled and yet we are being told that inflation is just at 8.5 percent. When it comes to market for […]
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935 WHP Nissan 240SX
Nissan’s various 240SX platforms are beloved in the drifting community and the import performance crowd at large. The front-engine, rear-wheel-driven coupes enjoyed a renaissance when drifting found its way to American shores and into the minds of the masses. Sadly, however, American drifters would have to find inventive ways to […]
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439 WHP Nissan R32 GT-R
The plague of neglected cars is everywhere, and too many car owners are deciding to pull the plug on their beloved machines too early. Thankfully, there are enthusiasts out there who are willing to step in to the rescue, breathing new life into timeless classics. Although it’s sad to see […]
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1,017 WHP Nissan R35 GT-R
Champions inspire champions. In 2008, a 13 year-old Singaporean swimmer named Joseph Schooling was training at his local country club when he met his idol, American Olympian Michael Phelps. Phelps was already a legend at that point, with 16 Olympic medals to his credit. The awestruck Schooling never dreamed that […]
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9-Second Nissan R35 GT-R
Few people truly understand the addiction with the need to go faster. For the auto enthusiasts, the first purchase and install of a simple bolt-on exhaust was the gateway drug to a totally different lifestyle. Before long, the home garage is decked out with tools and shop equipment, and your […]
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655 WHP Nissan 300ZX
In 1990, Nissan ran a Superbowl commercial for the 300ZX twin-turbo. We see the Z at high speed on a desolated highway or racetrack. The voiceover goes, “So I’m having this dream. I’m in a turbo Z. And these guys are after me. But they can’t catch me.” After a […]
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R35 GT-R Dyno Day Presented by ENEOS
More than a hundred GT-R R35 owners and enthusiasts gathered at DSPORT Magazine’s Southern California facility to display their cars and to strap them on the dyno to see how much power they were really making. The dyno doesn’t lie, and there were a few surprises when some cars made […]
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844 WHP R32 Nissan GT-R
Over the past few decades, Nissan’s GT-R has become a stamp in the performance world. Whether it’s drag racing, road racing, or dyno queens, this platform proved it can compete with the best and most likely beat them. Before the current R35 generation that is capable of beating most supercars, […]
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Ryan Litteral’s 998 WHP Nissan S15
The power-handling capabilities of a properly modified Toyota 2JZ engine have become legendary thanks to nearly 30 years of engine development from many tuners and engine builders in the States. While the RB26 is a worthy competitor to the 2JZ, many are finding out that building a high-horsepower RB26 with […]
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175 WHP Hakosuka
The GT-R has proved itself to be one of the most capable platforms in the car scene. If you’ve ever been to The Shootout, GT-R World Cup, or TX2K, you’ve probably seen 2,500whp+ GT-R beating just about any car you put along their sides. On road courses, the GT-R holds […]
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623 WHP Nissan 370Z
The history of Nissan’s “Z” dates back to 1959 well before it had the last letter in the alphabet in its title. What started as the Datsun Sports 1000 has transitioned into an icon in the import performance world. It wasn’t until 1969 that Datsun/Nissan introduced the world to the […]
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Top Secret’s 650 WHP Nissan R32 GT-R
Some 23-years ago, a man by the name of Smoky Nagata attempted the ultimate stunt in the tuner world. Powered by passion of speed or just pure madness, Smoky shipped his Toyota Supra to England, along with a video and photography crew to witness and record his stunt. It was […]
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Club DSPORT Built 751 WHP Nissan R32 GT-R
Knowing what you want is often a process that can take as long as a lifetime. For some unique individuals, 16 years of age is all they need to know exactly what they want. Ryan Hartwig grew up in the car industry. His father’s business specializes in building cars for […]
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