Built From the Outside In: A Street Car Named Desire - Chris Phan's 2010 Nissan GT-R
A blend of luxury and performance defines Chris Phan's 2010 Nissan GT-R, transformed from a grand tourer into a GT3-inspired street machine. As a longtime Nissan enthusiast, Phan chose the R35 for its exceptional power-to-cost ratio and impressive all-wheel-drive performance.
The exterior modification journey began with stripping away an unwanted body kit, making way for authentic GT3-spec components. The build features:
- GT3-spec front bumper with carbon fiber canards
- Dry carbon GT3-spec splitter
- Vented GT3 fenders (+2 inches per side)
- Liberty Walk v2 hood
- GT3-spec side skirts
- NISMO GT-R GT3 rear bumper
- AMS carbon trunk lid
- Do Luck GT wing with custom mounts
White R35 GT-R racecar
Under the hood, the VR38DETT engine maintains mostly stock internals while featuring key upgrades:
- Cobb 3-inch intake
- AMS front-mount intercooler
- AEM FTR fuel pump
- AMS Performance fuel rails
- Injector Dynamics 1050X injectors
- AMS downpipes
- Tomei Expreme Ti 4-inch exhaust system
R35 GTR engine compartment
The chassis setup includes:
- Advan GT Beyond 20-inch wheels (10-inch front, 12-inch rear)
- Toyo R888R tires
- Brembo brakes with Endless MX72 pads
- Shep Trans Stage 1.5 transmission
- Air Lift Performance Suspension
Silver spoked R35 wheel
Currently producing 600 wheel horsepower, Phan plans to boost output to 800-1,000 horsepower in future iterations. The build represents his dedication to creating something unique in the GT-R community, achieved through years of hard work and determination.
R35 GTR racing on track
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