Used Nissan Skyline Camshaft

Every Nissan Skyline has camshafts regardless of variant — all internal combustion engines use them to operate the valves, and the Skyline's engines are no different. What varies is the number and configuration: the RB-series straight-six engines found in models like the R32, R33, and R34 GT-R and GTS use a twin-cam (DOHC) setup with a separate intake and exhaust camshaft per head, while other engine variants across the range may differ in layout. Always confirm the exact camshaft you need against your engine code, which you'll find on your V5C or via a VIN check.

If both cars genuinely carry the RB26DETT engine code, the core camshaft specification is shared across the R32 (1989–1994) and R33 (1993–1998) GT-R generations. However, ancillary details and any mid-production running changes mean you should confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying. The engine code is the single most important detail to supply when requesting a quote.

The R34 GT-R (1999–2002) and R33 GT-R (1993–1998) both used the RB26DETT engine, so the camshaft specification is closely related, but there is a generation boundary here and potential running changes between production runs. You should name the boundary to the breaker — R33 versus R34 — and ask them to verify the part matches your specific registration before purchasing. Never assume fitment across a generation change without that confirmation.

Trim level itself does not drive camshaft fitment — what matters is the engine code fitted to that trim. The GT-R used the RB26DETT twin-turbo engine, while the GTS-T typically used the RB20DET or RB25DET depending on generation, meaning these trims carry different engines and therefore different camshafts — this is an engine difference, not a trim difference as such. Always supply your engine code to the breaker rather than just the trim name, as that is the detail that determines the correct part.

The R32 generation ran from 1989 to 1994 and the R33 from 1993 to 1998, meaning 1994 sits at a crossover point where either generation could apply depending on exactly when your car was built and when it was imported to the UK. This makes the engine code on your V5C or a VIN check essential — supply that to the breaker rather than relying on the year alone, as the camshaft follows the engine, not the model year. A breaker can then match the part correctly once they have your registration details.

The RB20DE and RB20DET share a basic engine family but the turbo variant was designed with different tuning requirements, and camshaft profiles can differ between the two. Swapping camshafts between a naturally aspirated and turbocharged variant of the same engine family is not straightforward and is not simply a case of like-for-like replacement. Confirm with a breaker or specialist whether the specific part numbers match your engine code before purchasing.