The Skylines and Silvias have been around for a very long time. It's expected that the aftermarket for these cars would be huge. I've investigated building a silvia tuner car and they are readily available (except for the s15) in the states. However, to maintain it and have it properly built would be expensive and frankly I'd rather just save it for the Z. The Skyline and the inline 6 motor (arguably the best motor layout ever) is a different monster. However I would not currently purchase an r33 or r34 unless it is a kaizo or motordyne car that has been federally approved. You can find loop holes to get it state approved but that means jack sh!t when getting it federally approved, one day big brother catches on and your toast. I know a few members on the skyline owners forum who will sell the second they are under the impression that big brother is sniffing around, why take the risk?
The Z is still an aftermarket baby. We just got F.I. and Top Secret who builds some of the most insane machines out there, hasn't even released their z34 engine build yet. A lot of things haven't been done yet, namely a built shortblock N/A or F.I, or a built longblock N/A or F.I. $ is an issue and no one wants to be the first. I think after bullitt figures out his project and we see how he addressed engine management, heads, and such the Z as a whole will make leaps and bounds in the aftermarket.
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2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 
2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling
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