Francois Theriault

Francois Theriault 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR PASMAG TBGLIVE 1

Francois Theriault had been drawn to the Skyline after seeing it on the cover of his first car magazine in 2008. He was immediately hooked on the Skyline legend, and after a couple years of saving, he purchased the 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R. 

Owner: Francois Theriault
Location: Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Horsepower: 445 hp
Club: N/A
Social: Facebook

Photography by Francois Theriault.

Francois Theriault 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR PASMAG TBGLIVE 10

ENGINE / PERFORMANCE:
R34 GT-R N1 turbo
Sard 720cc injectors
Nismo fuel pump
Nismo adjustable fuel pressure regulator 
Nismo N1 water pump
Nismo racing thermostat
Nismo radiator cap
Aftermarket adjustable cam gears
Aftermarket Pulley Kit
HKS 264 9.5mm cams
HKS twin SSQV blow off valves
Splitfire coil packs
APEXi Power Intake Kit
Aftermarket test pipe
GReddy large front mount intercooler
HKS Intercooler Hardpipe Kit
Custom divided twin turbo pipe
Koyo aluminium radiator
GReddy SS braided radiator hoses
ARC radiator cooling plate
GKTech SR radiator fan /w custom adapter
Hayden power steering cooler
Braille dry-cell lightweight battery, relocated to the trunk
Custom fitted S13 cruise control system
Custom automated intercooler spray system

Francois Theriault 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR PASMAG TBGLIVE 6

EXHAUST: 
R34 GT-R N1 dump pipes
Nismo downpipe, wrapped in Tomei heatwrap
Veilside Evolution cat-back exhaust

Francois Theriault 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR PASMAG TBGLIVE 7

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Nismo 320km/h speedometer
Nismo gauge unit
HKS EVC-S electronic boost controller
HKS type-1 turbo timer
AEM UEGO AFR gauge
Ecliptech Shift Light

DRIVELINE: 
Nismo Coppermix twin plate clutch
Nismo solid shift short shifter
Nismo engine mount
Nismo transmission mount
Energy Suspension rear differential bushings kit

Francois Theriault 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR PASMAG TBGLIVE 3

WHEELS / TIRES: 
Rays Gram Lights 57DR (Custom White) - 18x10.5 +12 (f/r)
Dunlop Direzza Z2 - 285/30/R18 (f/r)
Rays Duralumin extended nuts

Francois Theriault 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR PASMAG TBGLIVE 2

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: 
Cusco Street Type-A coilovers 
Cusco rear tri-point strut brace
Cusco adjustable tension rods
Cusco adjustable tension rod brace
Cusco sway bars (f/r)
KTS adjustable front upper control arm
Moonface front roll center adjusters
Moonface rear roll center adjusters
Moonface anti bump steer tie rod ends
AMS adjustable rear upper control arms
Custom reinforced rear traction links and LCAs
Driftworks Total HICAS Eliminator
Spoon solid front subframe collars
Solid aluminum rear subframe collars
Nismo steering rack bushings
Nismo front strut bar
UltraRace front fender braces
Energy Suspension Rear Suspension Bushing Kit
Energy Suspension Rear Differential Bushing Kit
GKTech rear camber lockout bolt kit
HICAS system has been fully removed

BRAKES: 
R33 GT- front brembo calipers
DBA 4000 rotors
Custom brake cooling ducts
STI Brembo rear calipers
Garage Saurus big brake conversion kit
Garage Saurus 330mm rotors
Hawk HP+ brake pads
TurboQuip SS braided brake lines
Cusco master cylinder stopper

Francois Theriault 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR PASMAG TBGLIVE 5

EXTERIOR:
Nismo N1 headlights
Nismo customized front bumper
Nismo hood lip
Nismo trunk lip
Nismo side pods
AB Flug carbon fiber front diffuser
Top Secret carbon fiber rear diffuser
Custom aluminium rear flat bottom
Serubeku carbon fiber canards
Attain carbon fiber bumper exhaust shield
Aerocatch flush hood pins
5000k HIDs
Nokya arctic white fogs
Custom tow hook
Rolled fenders
Hood damper kit

Francois Theriault 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR PASMAG TBGLIVE 9

INTERIOR:
R34 GTR front seats
Nismo shift knob
Nismo 320km/h speedo
Nismo gauge unit
Ecliptech shift light
Sparco hub
Sparco 50mm steering spacer
OMP Corsica special edition steering wheel
Cusco bolt-in half cage
Autometer carbon boost gauge
Hydrographix carbon fiber interior trims
Sabelt 5-point cam-style racing harness

AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA:
Pioneer MVH-X560BT Bluetooh deck
Pioneer Infinity 60W speakers

Francois Theriault 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR PASMAG TBGLIVE 11

COMPETITION EVENTS / CLASSES:
ASE Lapping Club - Autodrome St-Eustache Time Attack (2011 to 2014) 
ASE Lapping Club - Autodrome St-Eustache Autoslalom (2012 and 2014)
ASE Drift Night Mini Time Attack - Autodrome St-Eustache Time Attack (2014)
CADL Autoslalom - (2012 to 2014)
Delta Club Autoslalom - (2012 to 2014)

COMPETITION RESULTS / AWARDS:
1st In Class; 5th Overall
4th In Class  

FAVORITE MODIFICATION 
Theriault's favorite modification is the R34 GT-R seats. He says they're very unique and rare, and "look completely at home in the car." 

SPONSORS: 
N/A

SHOPS
Almasi Tuning
Dynotunes
Synoptic Tuning

Francois Theriault 1991 Nissan Skyline GTR PASMAG TBGLIVE 8