Second Hand Nissan GT-R Intercooler
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Choosing the right used Nissan GT-R intercooler
Used intercoolers 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 the Nissan GT-R have an intercooler?
Yes — every Nissan GT-R (R35 generation, 2009 to present in the UK) is powered by the twin-turbocharged VR38DETT 3.8-litre V6, and the intercooler is a fundamental part of that forced-induction system. The GT-R actually uses two intercoolers (one per turbocharger), mounted in front of each rear wheel arch rather than in the conventional front-mounted position. If you need a replacement, you are almost certainly looking for one or both of those side-mounted intercooler units.
Will an intercooler from an early 2009–2011 GT-R fit my 2014 or later car?
All R35 GT-Rs share the VR38DETT engine code, so the core function is the same across the generation, but Nissan made running changes to the intercooler assembly, pipework, and mounting brackets during production — particularly around the 2011 and 2014 updates. Name the generation boundary confidently: the pre-2011, 2011–2014, and post-2014 cars are often considered separate specification steps, and whether a part from an earlier car crosses one of those boundaries cleanly is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration and engine build date before buying.
Does the GT-R trim level — Black Edition, Premium, Track Edition — affect which intercooler I need?
No — trim level does not affect intercooler fitment on the R35 GT-R. Black Edition, Premium, and Track Edition variants all use the same VR38DETT engine, so the intercooler specification follows the engine and model year rather than the badge on the car. When sourcing from a breaker, focus on matching the year and engine build date rather than the trim name.
What details should I give a breaker when asking for a GT-R intercooler?
The most useful information you can supply is your full registration number (so the breaker can run a VIN check), your engine code (VR38DETT on all GT-Rs, but the full stamped code helps confirm build specification), and your model year. Because the GT-R uses two intercoolers, also specify whether you need the nearside (NS, passenger side) or offside (OS, driver side) unit, as they are not interchangeable with each other.
Are all R35 GT-R intercoolers interchangeable within the same year range?
Within a single specification period — for example two cars both built to the same pre-2011 or post-2014 spec — fitment is generally more straightforward because the engine code, turbo layout, and pipework remain consistent. However, ancillary fittings, mounting points, and pipe connections can change mid-production without a formal model-year break, so you should always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker rather than assuming year alone is sufficient. Buying a unit pulled from a car with a matching registration year is a sensible starting point.
Could my GT-R intercooler issue actually be a boost pipe or hose rather than the intercooler core itself?
It is worth checking — the R35 GT-R's intercooler system includes a number of rubber and silicone boost hoses and couplers connecting the intercoolers to the turbos and throttle body, and these are a common failure point that can mimic the symptoms of a failing intercooler core. A breaker can supply individual hoses or a complete intercooler-with-pipework assembly, so describing your symptoms as well as the part name will help them point you to the right component.