Mine's BNR34 SKYLINE GT-R N1 base '06

"The Ultimate Straight-6"

Mine's is a tuning firm based in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Mine's was started by Tsuzo Niikura in 1985. It attracted attention in 1988 by being among the first Japanese companies to sell re-programmed ECU systems for popular Japanese sports cars. Today it sells many products, ranging from injectors to complete engines.

Mine's currently makes software upgrades for hundreds of Japanese cars, but only makes hardware upgrades for a few select cars. Its performance upgrades include exhaust systems, engine computers, camshafts, suspension parts, brake systems, and carbon fiber body parts. Mine's is also known for its work on the Nissan Skyline GT-R, specifically the R32, R33, R34 models, as well with the Nissan GT-R R35.

Aside from the Skyline GT-R, Mine's also sells upgrades for other cars such as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, the Subaru Impreza WRX, and the Nissan Fairlady Z. The Mine's Z is unusual because it remains naturally aspirated, unlike Z's from other tuners.

At the heart of this machine is the RB26DETT inline-6 that was completely rebuilt. In order to get the GT2350 turbine to withstand incredibly high boost pressures, Mine's installed its Complete Engine Stage II kit. These and other changes brought the Mine's GT-R's power output up to a whopping 592 HP and 433.9 ft-lb of torque.

What was most impressive about this power plant was that Mine's made it extremely driver-friendly, "having the power at your disposal right when you need it." The handling duties were assigned to the company's ESTA Suspension Professional Edition II, which consisted of a set of 12 kg/mm springs up front and 10 kg/mm springs at rear.

While some contended that the system was tuned too soft, Mine's maintained that this was the ideal setup to maximize traction to fully utilize the power. And while aerodynamic parts were kept to a minimum so as to not disturb the overall essence of the stock car, it was still able to run sub-1-minute laps around Tsukuba Circuit, a clear demonstration of the car's capabilities.