Second Hand Nissan GT-R Inlet Manifold

Yes, every Nissan GT-R (R35 generation, 2007 onwards) is fitted with an inlet manifold as part of its twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre VR38DETT V6 engine. Because the engine is a V6, it actually uses two inlet manifolds — one for each bank of cylinders — so when sourcing a used part, make sure you know whether you need the nearside (NS) or offside (OS) manifold. All GT-Rs sold new in the UK share this engine, so the part does exist across the entire model range.

The R35 GT-R has run as a single generation from 2009 (the first UK right-hand-drive deliveries) through to the end of production, but Nissan made progressive updates to the engine and ancillary components over the years, and mounting or porting changes mid-production cannot be ruled out. Your engine code — VR38DETT throughout — is the starting point and a good sign, but you should confirm directly with the breaker whether the specific manifold from the donor car's model year matches yours against your registration. Never assume year-to-year interchange is guaranteed without that check.

Trim level makes no difference to the inlet manifold on the GT-R. Variants such as the Premium, Black Edition, Track Edition, and Nismo all share the same VR38DETT engine architecture, and the inlet manifold is determined by the engine, not the badge or specification level. The Nismo version does have a higher-output tune, so it's worth mentioning that to the breaker just in case any engine-side ancillaries differ, but trim alone is not a fitment variable you need to worry about.

The R35 GT-R received notable updates around 2011–2012 and again in 2016–2017, though Nissan rolled out changes gradually rather than in clean model-year breaks, making it harder to draw firm facelift boundaries compared with more mainstream models. For the inlet manifold specifically, the engine code remains VR38DETT throughout, which is your most reliable fitment guide. Whether any manifold changes accompanied those update cycles is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, rather than assume from the year alone.

The inlet manifold itself is a mechanical component and does not contain electronics, so in principle it does not require ECU pairing the way a fuel injector rail or sensors might. However, if the manifold comes with ancillary sensors still attached (such as MAP or temperature sensors), whether those need any recalibration or coding to your car is something to confirm with a GT-R specialist or the breaker before buying. It is always worth asking the breaker exactly what is included with the manifold and what condition the sensors are in.

The most useful things to provide are your engine code (VR38DETT, but confirm on your V5 or via a VIN check), your car's model year, and whether you need the nearside (NS) or offside (OS) manifold for the V6's two-bank layout. Your registration number is the single most efficient thing to share, as a good breaker can cross-reference it against their parts database to confirm compatibility. The more detail you give upfront, the less likely you are to receive a part that does not match your specific build.