Used Nissan GT-R Timing Chain
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A buyer's guide to used Nissan GT-R timing chain
No two timing chains are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does the Nissan GT-R actually have a timing chain, or does it use a timing belt?
Yes, the Nissan GT-R uses a timing chain, not a timing belt, on its VR38DETT twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 engine — the only engine ever fitted to this model. This means there is no scheduled belt replacement interval, but the chain and associated tensioners and guides can still wear and will need replacing on higher-mileage cars. When sourcing a used unit from a breaker, confirm the chain kit components they are supplying alongside the chain itself.
Will a timing chain from a 2009 GT-R fit a 2014 GT-R?
The GT-R (R35 generation, launched in the UK from 2009) has used the VR38DETT engine code throughout its entire production run, and that engine code is your primary fitment guide. However, Nissan updated the GT-R's engine internals at various points across the production run, so whether a chain from a pre-facelift car crosses over cleanly to a later car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration and engine build details. Supplying your VIN or V5 engine code to the breaker is the most reliable way to get a match.
Does the trim level affect which timing chain I need — for example, does a Premium edition use a different chain to a standard GT-R?
No, trim level makes no difference here — whether your car is a standard GT-R, a Premium edition, a Track edition, or a NISMO, all are built around the same VR38DETT engine and use the same timing chain arrangement. Trim differences on the GT-R are focused on interior specification, suspension tuning, and bodywork rather than the engine's core architecture. Buy on engine code, not on badge or trim name.
The UK GT-R has only ever come as a coupe — does body style affect timing chain fitment?
Body style has no bearing on timing chain fitment whatsoever — the chain is driven entirely by the engine, not the body. The VR38DETT engine code is what matters, so focus your search and any conversation with the breaker on matching that code rather than worrying about body style.
My GT-R is a later facelift model — will a timing chain from an earlier car still fit?
The R35 GT-R received updates over the years, including notable revisions around 2011 and again in later years, but the VR38DETT engine code remained consistent throughout. Whether the specific timing chain components are interchangeable across these update points is not something that can be guaranteed from the outside, as internal engine specifications can change mid-production without a change to the top-level engine code. Give the breaker your full VIN and registration so they can cross-reference the exact engine variant before you commit.
What details should I give a breaker when searching for a used GT-R timing chain?
The most important detail is your engine code, which you will find on your V5C logbook or by running a VIN check — for the GT-R this should be the VR38DETT. Also provide your registration number, the year of manufacture, and your mileage, as worn chain components on high-mileage engines may prompt the breaker to advise on tensioners and guides too. The GT-R has only ever been sold with this one engine in the UK, but giving the breaker the full picture helps them pull the right donor car.