Super Street - Ken Gushi 2JZ drift car

[Ryaquinn]

Originally Posted by Synack

Any idea on what spoiler that is? Might replace my Five Axis with that.

It's part of the rocket bunny kit


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[jkr]

Originally Posted by Kids Heart

Did it have to do with cutting the firewall? Not the first 2JZ in Formula D. What wheel did they try to reinvent?

I have a brilliant idea for a Formula D twin build. Use the damn FA20!

Even the ej25 they ran for the past two years couldn't keep up... To the point where they had to use a nitrous kit for the launches.

[Knshro13]

Thanks guys for all the support. It's definitely been a crazy couple of years running with Greddy and Scion Racing. The EJ25 was a good motor (not the best for competitive drifting in formula d), but it just wasn't enough to keep up with those crazy high hp cars. We tried everything from nitrous, anti-lag, two-step launch control and what not.

This new build has everything that was lacking with the number 1 car. I'm exciting for the new car and the upcoming season.

I appreciate all the love and support we get from this forum.

[Knshro13]

Oh, and in regards to using an FA20.....


It'll take a ton of money to see the true potential of this engine. I don't doubt the engine in any way. I'm already starting to feel that it's way better than any Subaru engine to date.

The problem is it just won't produce the torque necessary to fight off those damn V8s. We at Greddy just don't have enough time and money to see if the FA20 can make 800+Whp while banging off the rev limiter while sustaining cooling efficiency.

Engines used in drifting cannot be compared drag engines. Sure we can build a 600hp fa20. But will it take the beating?

[Jyn]

Why not the LSx swap? There's already a company doing the swap for customers. (Sorry if noob question, don't know much about the logistics of building a drift car.)

[KAR]

Originally Posted by Knshro13

Oh, and in regards to using an FA20.....


It'll take a ton of money to see the true potential of this engine. I don't doubt the engine in any way. I'm already starting to feel that it's way better than any Subaru engine to date.

The problem is it just won't produce the torque necessary to fight off those damn V8s. We at Greddy just don't have enough time and money to see if the FA20 can make 800+Whp while banging off the rev limiter while sustaining cooling efficiency.

Engines used in drifting cannot be compared drag engines. Sure we can build a 600hp fa20. But will it take the beating?

Hey Gush, Even though Im with another team, I always root for you.. well robbie too, but I want to see both of you on the podium more..

[projek_01]

Not sure if it would make sense for Greddy to swap a LS7 in a project they sponsor. At least with the 2JZ, they are showcasing their turbos and engine parts. Nothing wrong with the 2J anyways. Fredric Asabo has a pretty impressive swapped FR-S. I am surprised Scion doesn't supply cars for the build.

[zooki]

Originally Posted by projek_01

. I am surprised Scion doesn't supply cars for the build.

I can't see the old people & hipsters who buy 99% of the Scions out there really being reached by an advertising tie-in....

[Ryaquinn]

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[Vincenttam]

Originally Posted by Eminent Performance

I am so excited / hopeful for him. Met him a few times and was very down to Earth. I hope with a (finally) decent power plant, he can get back on the podium! I have him in my fantasy drift league haha...

Its sad when the only thing that can compete with daigo's 1200 hp sc460 are mustangs and cameros. Or anything with a ls2 in the hood.

[Eminent Performance]

Originally Posted by Vincenttam

Its sad when the only thing that can compete with daigo's 1200 hp sc460 are mustangs and cameros. Or anything with a ls2 in the hood.

Like everything in life, there are politics involved. Formula D looks like this glossy veneer of grassroots kids "just having fun" but it's simply not true. Not everyone that deserves a shot gets one and even the ones who do are sometimes limited by the choices they make or the friends they do / do not have.

The D1 series, I'm sure, has politics involved as well (it's just that I don't understand it because I don't speak Japanese), but it SEEMS more pure / raw than the series we experience here in the States. I respect ALL drifters and especially the pros, but sometimes skills aren't enough... they need a competitive ride to do their job... and this is why I am so excited for Ken getting a powerplant that isn't so frustrating and limited.

[PEWPEW]

I love the car still has the glowing badges from the 10 series haha

[Vincenttam]

Originally Posted by Eminent Performance

Like everything in life, there are politics involved. Formula D looks like this glossy veneer of grassroots kids "just having fun" but it's simply not true. Not everyone that deserves a shot gets one and even the ones who do are sometimes limited by the choices they make or the friends they do / do not have.

The D1 series, I'm sure, has politics involved as well (it's just that I don't understand it because I don't speak Japanese), but it SEEMS more pure / raw than the series we experience here in the States. I respect ALL drifters and especially the pros, but sometimes skills aren't enough... they need a competitive ride to do their job... and this is why I am so excited for Ken getting a powerplant that isn't so frustrating and limited.

Ken gushis always been a favorite of mine. Grew up in the same area as me, went to highschool with a buddy of mine. Got my buddy into cars when he sat in his ae86 in highschool. It just sucks that his car was so under powered. Hopefully this 2jz will make a difference despite it only adding just 100hp. The 2jz is a dying breed in drifting. Formula d should be considered "american drifting." I mean it still takes skill but it's not as nostalgic as japanese drifting. Cars only having 250-300 hp, rx-7s, 240s, 86, and miatas.

[Eminent Performance]

Originally Posted by Vincenttam

Ken gushis always been a favorite of mine. Grew up in the same area as me, went to highschool with a buddy of mine. Got my buddy into cars when he sat in his ae86 in highschool. It just sucks that his car was so under powered. Hopefully this 2jz will make a difference despite it only adding just 100hp. The 2jz is a dying breed in drifting. Formula d should be considered "american drifting." I mean it still takes skill but it's not as nostalgic as japanese drifting. Cars only having 250-300 hp, rx-7s, 240s, 86, and miatas.

Yeah, it's not so much about the total power output, it's how the power comes on. From what I remember he had antilag and/or nitrous to wind that 4 banger out to reach the power that he had in the previous car. The 1JZ and 2JZ have powerbands that are broad and the motors themselves are beefy.

I have some insider knowledge that I don't want to get into but it's just really unfortunate that quality isn't what it used to be with some companies. Greddy is one manufacturer that I work with that I trust to do their homework and get Ken to more podiums this year.

The gloves are off and it's time to see what a purpose built car can do finally. I'm glad they ditched the subbie motor (no offense to the subaru lovers!).