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Originally Posted by jdhariwal
During the opening speech at Fuji Speedway, they said that the engineers had traveled all over the country attending grassroot drift and track events, to see what the enthusiasts and purists wanted. I'm sure that a turbo kit will be available within months of its release. People are already taking about building a drift car out of it, so theirs no way Toyota and Subaru would limit us to a motor like this, seeing as pro drift cars are 400+hp.
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Problem there is pro drifting here in the states are all V8s
I agree with this statement for the most part. Pro drift cars now adays have full teams as support, thus having the funds to do whatever regarding an engine build/swap. In D1 and other Japan series, I'm sure they'll stick with this motor setup, if not, switch to a 1J/2J setup. Here in the states, where we ruin everything, they'll more than likely swap it out for a built LS motor. V8s are really the only way to be competative in Formula D now and it sucks.
Grassroots drivers in most cases are running mid-high 300s. Especially with the S chasis. 400hp is about the limits for an SR with a stock block and the tranny is notorious for grenading at just over the 400tq mark. Plus, unless you're trying to drive on a competative level, you don't need 400hp. If 400hp is the only way you can initiate and maintain a drift while staying on line and control your speed and angle......you cant drift.
PS. not aiming this statement directly to anybody, just making a general statement.