Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 32
Page 32 — English translation
Although both are Tourer Vs, a JZX90 and JZX100 with increased boost differ because their stock turbos have different capacities. A JZX90 can reach around 380 horsepower, while roughly 320–330 is the limit for a JZX100. Kato changed from a boosted JZX90 and was shocked by how slow the JZX100 felt: cars he previously kept up with pulled away, and the spectacle was weaker.
He immediately chose a turbo swap: an HKS GT2835R. The engine internals remain standard, making it a bolt-on installation. It has an upgraded fuel pump but standard injectors, with an Amuse ECU tuned specifically for the car...
...with about 1.1 kg/cm² boost, producing a measured 403.6 horsepower: an ideal fit for this month's feature. 'Peak power didn't surprise me much, but the delivery is completely different from a boosted JZX90. The turbo-swapped JZX100 pulls strongly from lower revs,' says Kato. That low-rpm surge is his key to enjoyable street drifting.
In the JZX90, a spectacular run required using nearly all its capability; the JZX100 does the same with considerably more margin. He values making an impression while retaining control and a safety margin. Around 400 horsepower also offers good value: he says ECU recalibration is sufficient and the standard clutch and transmission can be retained. 'For a Tourer V on the street, 400 horsepower is just right—not less, not more.
You can enjoy impressive tire smoke with some reserve, and keeping costs down matters too.' These are the views of a driver with years of experience around the docks. One comparison percentage is unclear in the OCR.
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Spectator appeal on a completely different level from a boost-only setup!
Extra power isn't only for competition entrants. Another 100 ps can also greatly increase the spectacle and distinguish a street drifter from others. Kato, introduced here, is a dedicated street drifter based around Tokyo Bay. What did the extra 100 horsepower give him?
Re-examining the appeal of a turbo swap
A power-seeker's...
...testimony
1JZ-GTE+GT2535R
JZX100
Kato's Mark II
Vertex front lip, side skirts and rear bumper, plus Ganador mirrors. The wheels are 18-inch: front 9J +23 and rear 10J +24. The wheel model is unclear in the OCR. His friends call the candy-blue body color 'Selection Blue.'
From the manufacturer
For a dockside drifter, 400 horsepower is the usable sweet spot!
This is a complete replacement turbo that retains the standard intake-side arrangement. Ball bearings provide good response without sacrificing the low/midrange. Think of it as about two steps above the stock turbo; with cams it can support around 450 horsepower. The newly designed GT2835 Pro-S is also available.
Mr. Araki, HKS public relations
GT2835R kit for JZX100: ¥248,000
Upgraded actuator sold separately: ¥13,400
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Photography: Hiroki Iwashima
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