Cheap Nissan GT-R Camshaft
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Choosing the right used Nissan GT-R camshaft
Used camshafts vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does a camshaft from a 2009 GT-R fit a 2012 GT-R?
The R35 GT-R ran continuously from 2007 onwards with the VR38DETT twin-turbocharged V6 throughout, so engine-code compatibility is your starting point — both a 2009 and a 2012 car share that code. However, Nissan made running production changes to the VR38DETT over the years, and whether the camshaft profiles or ancillary features changed between those specific build dates is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume. Providing your full registration or VIN to the breaker is the safest way to get a confident answer.
Does the GT-R actually have camshafts — I thought it was a different kind of engine?
Yes, the GT-R's VR38DETT is a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 with a conventional DOHC (double overhead camshaft) layout, so it has four camshafts in total — two per cylinder bank. Camshafts are a genuine, commonly replaced part on this engine, particularly after high-mileage use or a tuning-related failure. You are in the right place searching for one.
Does the trim level affect which camshaft I need — for example, does a Premium or Black Edition GT-R use a different one?
Trim level makes no difference to camshaft fitment on the GT-R — trims such as Premium, Black Edition, and Track Edition are distinguished by interior specification, exterior styling, and suspension tuning rather than by any change to the VR38DETT engine's internal components. The engine code is what matters, so a camshaft from any of those variants with the same VR38DETT and the same build period is the relevant match to investigate. Confirm the specific part numbers with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Does the 2017 facelift GT-R use different camshafts to earlier R35s?
Nissan substantially updated the GT-R in 2017, revising the VR38DETT to produce more power, and internal engine changes accompanied that update. Whether the camshafts themselves changed between pre-2017 and post-2017 cars is exactly the kind of mid-production detail you should confirm with the breaker against your registration and VIN rather than assume a direct swap. Name the 2017 facelift specifically when contacting breakers so they can check their stock accordingly.
Can I use a camshaft from a manual GT-R in my automatic GT-R?
The R35 GT-R was only ever offered with Nissan's ATTESA-based dual-clutch transaxle gearbox — no manual gearbox version was sold — so this is not a variable you need to worry about when sourcing a camshaft. Every R35 GT-R camshaft came from the same gearbox configuration, meaning gearbox type does not affect your search. Focus on the engine code and build year when speaking to your breaker.
Will a camshaft from a written-off GT-R need coding or pairing to my car?
The camshaft itself is a purely mechanical component and does not require electronic coding or pairing to your vehicle. However, the GT-R's engine management system is closely integrated with many components, so if the breaker is supplying any ancillary sensors or actuators alongside the camshaft, whether those need matching to your ECU is something to confirm with the breaker directly rather than take for granted. Fitting by a specialist familiar with the VR38DETT is strongly recommended.