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R35 GTR R35 — Stage 2 ECU Tune

2008 Flex Fuel AWD Stage 2
kW
295 390
+95
HP
396 523
+127
Nm
505 665
+160
Nissan
R35 GTR · 2008
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Dyno Chart — digitised from report
Vehicle
Make
Nissan
Model
R35 GTR
Year
2008
Series
R35
Drive
AWD
ECU
ECUTEK
Tune
ECU Tune
Fuel & Boost
Fuel Type
Flex Fuel
Tuned Boost
1.24 bar
Modifications
Enhanced intake Cooler piping Downpipe Exhaust Actuators Fuel injector upgrade Fuel pump upgrade
Improvements
  • Four dynamic map switching options for on-the-fly performance profile selection
  • Boost switching capability for instant power adjustments
  • Valet mode for restrictive driving when required
  • Flexfuel optimization for dual petrol and ethanol fuel compatibility
  • Enhanced cooling and intake efficiency for sustained performance
R35 GTR flex-fuel file: 390 kW at the wheels on pump or E85

This 2008 R35 was set up to run flex fuel through ECUTEK, allowing the driver to switch between 98 RON and E85 depending on what's available. The supporting hardware is Stage 2 territory: enhanced intake, cooler piping, full exhaust with downpipe, uprated actuators, and both injector and fuel pump upgrades to keep the VR38 fed cleanly at higher loads.

The calibration recorded 390 kW at the wheels and 665 Nm, up from 295 kW and 505 Nm respectively. Peak boost sits at 1.24 bar. The flex-fuel map allows the ECU to read ethanol content and adjust ignition timing and fuelling in real time, so the car makes full power on E85 when it's around, and pulls back to a safe pump-gas map when it's not.

Intended for closed-circuit and off-road competition use.

Common questions
Does the flex-fuel tune require any driver input when switching fuels?

No. The ECUTEK calibration reads ethanol content via the factory fuel sensor and adjusts timing and fuelling automatically. You fill the tank and drive.

What power can I expect on 98 RON versus E85?

The 390 kW figure is on E85. On 98 RON the tune pulls timing and boost to protect the engine, so expect less power—typically 10–15 per cent lower depending on conditions and fuel quality.

Are the factory actuators adequate for this boost level?

No. This file was calibrated with uprated actuators already fitted, which is why they're listed in the modifications. Factory actuators tend to creep or overboosting at 1.24 bar.

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