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Vincenttam · 03-24-2014, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Eminent Performance

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!).

Meh, it felt like it was the only way to turbo a fr-s/brz properly at the time when it came out. The only difference maker is that very very long start in irwindale.

Drift&Drag · 03-24-2014, 08:12 AM

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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?

Ahhh the million dollar question.

On a different note, beautiful setup Ken! I cannot wait to see you kick some ass this year bro!!!

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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.

Excellent points mentioned EP. In my opinion, it is obvious that politics exists in D1 but I'll leave it on that note.

Eminent Performance · 03-25-2014, 12:14 AM

Yep! In any case.. it's going to be an interesting year! With all the new rules, new up-and-comers and new chassis! It's going to awesome.

brokedrifter · 03-25-2014, 01:32 AM

So happy for you and this car this season Ken! By far my favorite color and motor of all time. Look forward to watching you kill some tires in this beast this season. Imagine the sound of you and tuerck side by side in your 2jz fr-s's! This needs to happen!

bdanisi · 03-26-2014, 11:42 PM

this build is honestly a thing of beauty

Ryaquinn · 03-31-2014, 07:22 PM

Part 2 just dropped. 2JZ love with 2014 livery

[ame]http://youtu.be/HMfvxWE-75M[/ame]

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03-26-2014, 11:42 PM	#33
bdanisi You Made Bro? Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Raven 86 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 520 Thanks: 134 Thanked 241 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	this build is honestly a thing of beauty __________________ "Careful though, I've seen many of my friends turn from ironic bros to full on bros by accident." - cfusionpm

03-31-2014, 07:22 PM	#34
Ryaquinn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Gainesville FL Posts: 444 Thanks: 154 Thanked 283 Times in 154 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Part 2 just dropped. 2JZ love with 2014 livery [ame]http://youtu.be/HMfvxWE-75M[/ame] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ FRS Drift videos: http://www.youtube.com/ryaquinn

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Eminent Performance Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Los Angeles Posts: 189 Thanks: 114 Thanked 46 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep! In any case.. it's going to be an interesting year! With all the new rules, new up-and-comers and new chassis! It's going to awesome.

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brokedrifter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: Scion FR-S white Location: Washington Posts: 106 Thanks: 15 Thanked 60 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So happy for you and this car this season Ken! By far my favorite color and motor of all time. Look forward to watching you kill some tires in this beast this season. Imagine the sound of you and tuerck side by side in your 2jz fr-s's! This needs to happen!

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