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Twin-Turbo Nissan GT-R Engine

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At events like Sick Week, there aren’t a ton of competitors only pushing 6 pistons, but for Trevor Branden, he wouldn’t have it any other way. In fact, his Nissan GT-R and its twin-turbo 4.1L stroker engine have done a multitude of events over the years, racking up nearly 200,000 miles since he got the car 13 years ago. He was at Sick Week 2024 to show what his GT-R can do, and its our Engine of the Week!

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