Second Hand Nissan GT-R Cylinder Head
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Choosing the right used Nissan GT-R cylinder head
Used cylinder heads 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 cylinder head from an older GT-R fit a newer one – for example, will a pre-2016 head fit a post-2016 car?
The R35 GT-R ran from 2007 through to the end of UK sales, with a notable facelift in 2016 that brought engine and ancillary updates to the VR38DETT unit. Both pre- and post-2016 cars share the same VR38DETT engine code, but whether a head from across that 2016 boundary will interchange directly is something you must confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as mounting and ancillary details can vary between revisions. Supplying your engine code from the V5 or a VIN check gives the breaker the best chance of matching the right head to your car.
Will a cylinder head from a 2009 GT-R fit my 2012 GT-R?
Both the 2009 and 2012 GT-R fall within the same R35 generation and use the VR38DETT engine, so they share the same fundamental engine family. That said, Nissan made progressive updates to the VR38DETT throughout production, so you should confirm with the breaker that the specific casting and port configuration match your engine code rather than relying on the year alone. The engine code from your V5 or a VIN check is the most reliable detail to give the breaker.
Does the trim level affect which cylinder head I need – for example, does a Premium Edition or Track Edition GT-R need a different head?
Trim level does not affect cylinder head fitment on the GT-R; all R35 variants – including the Premium Edition, Track Edition, and Nismo – use the VR38DETT engine block and head architecture. What matters is the engine code and any revision level of that engine, not the badge on the boot lid. Bear in mind that a head sourced from a Nismo or Track Edition car may arrive with different ancillaries attached, but the head itself follows the engine specification, not the trim.
What engine code should I quote to a breaker when asking about a GT-R cylinder head?
The engine code you need is VR38DETT – this is the twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 fitted to all R35 Nissan GT-Rs sold in the UK. You can find this code on your V5 logbook or by running a VIN check, and giving it to the breaker is far more useful than quoting just the model year or trim name. Because Nissan updated this engine progressively throughout R35 production, also tell the breaker your exact registration so they can cross-reference any revision-specific differences.
Do I need to worry about ECU pairing or coding when fitting a used GT-R cylinder head?
The GT-R's engine management system is sophisticated and ECU-related matters – including whether a used head or its associated sensors will require coding or pairing to your vehicle – must be confirmed with the breaker or a specialist rather than assumed. This is not something that can be stated as a blanket rule, as it depends on exactly what components come with the head and how your car's immobiliser and management systems interact with them. Raise this directly with the breaker before purchasing so you understand the full scope of work involved.
Does fuel type or gearbox type affect which cylinder head fits a GT-R?
All UK-market R35 GT-Rs are petrol-powered and use the same VR38DETT engine, so fuel type is not a variable you need to worry about for this model. The GT-R's gearbox is a dual-clutch transaxle unit and does not affect which cylinder head you need, as the head is determined entirely by the engine specification. Confirm the engine code with the breaker and you can disregard gearbox type as a fitment factor for this part.