Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 25
Page 25 — English translation
…I’d like to let them drive this car. I think they’d be impressed! Hearing “520 horsepower” might make it sound extreme, but apart from increasing fuel-system capacity, the engine is almost stock.
What I want to say loud and clear is that “a turbo upgrade makes a car harder to drive” does not apply to the Supra! Since changing to this turbo, small circuits such as Nikko have become more enjoyable. I wish I’d changed it sooner. [This passage continues from another part of the article.]
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Turbo swap: go all-out!
Supra + T04Rkai turbo Maximum power
520 ps specification
520ps
All that struggle before feels unbelievable! Choosing the right turbo really can make the car easier to control.
This turbo is a great match for drifting!
The engine internals remain stock. Alongside the turbo upgrade, the fuel system’s capacity was increased. Do-Luck in Yokohama, Kanagawa handled the turbo replacement and tuning. The upgraded cooling system has been effective against overheating; reportedly, it stays cool even during flat-out circuit driving.
Easy-to-use power delivery is ideal for drifting. “What I particularly like is the tremendous torque that comes in around 3,000–4,000 rpm!” he says, delighted with the changes. Do-Luck recommended the T04Rkai: although it might be small for a quarter-mile setup, its characteristics suit drifting. That advice led to this specification.
Suspension retuning is planned. His favorite tire is the ST115, with 265/35-18 tires at the rear. Fitting anything wider would be difficult, so he plans to reset the suspension to match the increased power.
BNR34 original-equipment fuel-system component; exact item unclear
650 cc injectors; custom Do-Luck parts, exact item unclear in the OCR
ENGINESPEC
Custom exhaust; manufacturer and main-pipe specification unclear
BLITZ intercooler [model designation needs checking]
Shuji Kaneko
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