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Custom Nissan S13 with a 1,350 hp VR38DETT

front-side view of a custom Nissan S13 race car

Wayne Lee acquired the Hammerhead Nissan S13 four years ago. Since then GT Auto Garage has been improving the Tanuki Racing Nissan S13 for World Time Attack Challenge (WTAC). The team switched from a turbo SR20 inline-four to a twin-turbo 4.1 L VR38DETT V6. The motor features a HKS stroker kit, two Garrett G30-990 62 mm turbochargers, and a dry sump system. The combo is good for 1,300+ hp (956+ kW) and 1,300 Nm (958 lb-ft) of torque. Behind the twin-turbo V6 is a Hollinger sequential transmission with an air shifter and Nissan R200 rear differential. The car rides on a tubular chassis with carbon fiber body and custom aero kit from Andrew Brilliant at AMB Aero. The team’s hard work has paid off with back-to-back WTAC championships in 2025 and 2026 with Todd Hazelwood behind the wheel.

front-side view of a custom Nissan S13 race car

top-side view of a custom Nissan S13 race car

twin-turbo VR38 V6 in the engine bay of a custom Nissan S13

side view of a custom Nissan S13 race car

closeup view of a front wheel on a custom Nissan S13

custom rear wing on a Nissan S13 race car

Source: Tanuki Racing FB page and GCG

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