Upgrade your early R35 GT-R to the later, simplified throttle body design for cleaner performance, improved response, and greater reliability.

Early JDM models (pre-December 2008) were equipped with water-cooled throttle bodies to help stabilise temperatures, prevent condensation or icing, and support consistent emissions performance. As the platform evolved, Nissan removed this system to reduce intake heat, simplify the design, and improve overall efficiency and throttle response.

Key Features

• Late model non-water-cooled throttle body design
• Removes unnecessary coolant lines and plumbing
• Reduces heat transfer into the intake air
• Improves throttle response and engine feel
• Simplifies engine bay layout for easier maintenance

Benefits

• Cooler, denser intake air for better performance potential
• Reduced system complexity and fewer potential leak points
• Cleaner, more modern engine bay setup
• Ideal for modified and high-performance builds

This conversion brings your early VR38DETT up to later factory specification—delivering less heat, less complexity, and sharper throttle response in a straightforward upgrade.

Package Contents:

• 1 × Astemo/Hitachi Electronic Throttle Body, RH (Nissan OEM)
• 1 × Astemo/Hitachi Electronic Throttle Body, LH (Nissan OEM)
• 1 × Genuine Nissan Water Outlet Housing Rev. 1
• 1 × Genuine Nissan Vacuum Tube for Nissan GT-R R35 (From 12/2008)