Nissan GT-R Throttle Body Replacement Parts

The GT-R (R35, 2009-onwards in the UK) is powered by the twin-turbocharged VR38DETT 3.8-litre V6, which uses electronic throttle control but does not use a conventional throttle body in the way a naturally aspirated engine would — the VR38DETT manages airflow through the twin-turbo intake system rather than a single throttle body assembly. If you are searching for the component controlling air intake on the GT-R, you are most likely looking for the throttle actuator, intake manifold components, or the mass airflow sensor rather than a traditional throttle body. Confirm exactly which component has failed with your mechanic before requesting quotes from a breaker.

Some listings use 'throttle body' loosely to describe electronic throttle actuator assemblies or intake-related components on the VR38DETT engine, so the terminology can cause confusion. The GT-R does have electronically controlled throttle actuators as part of its induction system, so the part a seller is describing may be legitimate but under an imprecise name. Give your breaker your registration or VIN and the specific fault code or failed component description so they can match the correct assembly rather than going on the part name alone.

The R35 GT-R ran from 2009 in the UK, with a notable facelift in 2016 that brought engine and ECU revisions alongside exterior updates, and Nissan continued making specification changes throughout the car's production run. While the core VR38DETT engine architecture is shared across the generation, ancillary and mounting changes made during production mean a pre-facelift component may not transfer cleanly to a post-2016 car. Confirm with the breaker against your registration before purchasing, as small mid-run changes can affect whether a used part bolts straight in.

The GT-R was sold in the UK in variants including the Premium Edition, Track Edition, and Nismo, but these trim levels do not change the fundamental VR38DETT engine architecture or its intake components. What matters for sourcing the correct part is the engine code and the model year, not the trim badge — though the Nismo variant does have a higher-output engine tune, so confirm the exact specification with the breaker if you own a Nismo. In all cases, supply your registration or VIN to your breaker so they can verify the correct specification.

For the GT-R, the engine code is the most reliable detail you can supply — although all UK R35 GT-Rs use the VR38DETT, Nissan revised output and ancillary specifications at various points, so year alone may not tell the full story. Your engine code can be found on your V5C or confirmed via a VIN check, and sharing it with the breaker gives them the best chance of locating a correctly specced part. Never rely on year alone when sourcing mechanical components for this car.