Option — Shōwa Car Tuning & Buyers Guide (2000 Edition)
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180 available scans from Option — Shōwa Car Tuning & Buyers Guide (2000 Edition), in right-to-left reading order. Japanese OCR and English translation drafts are available throughout. Drafts have not received exhaustive image proofreading; unreadable source remains recorded in the archival data.
Page 100 — English draft translation
Pan Speed's FC is built for top-speed runs. To draw out the rotary engine's strengths, it uses twin IHI RX-5 turbos, two 550 cc and two 780 cc injectors, HKS additional injectors, and a Bosch fuel pump controlled by an original ECU. Cabin dust is a problem, but the twin turbos offer excellent response. With more body rigidity, it could progress even further.
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Zero-four and top-speed tuning
A street quarter-mile build that stands out through distinctive aero
The FD being tuned at the same time needs know-how in computer control. (Pictured: shop owner Abe and Mr. Ono...)
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Border
The Border FC, shown at the 1997 Auto Salon, was built as a quarter-mile car intended to set a record. Its look and performance are both highly original. It aims for 11-second passes on street radial tires, making it feel attainable...
...and approachable.
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The gauges are arranged for easy reading and create a convincing drag-racing mood. The glovebox panel...
...feel and styling...
Quarter-mile...
Its original aero is a major selling point: a flat-profile hood and slightly raised pop-up headlights create a beautifully balanced look.
The key to tuning the 13B is increasing torque. Rotary engines are naturally weaker in torque than piston engines, so improving it through tuning takes know-how. The TN2S turbo produces 550 PS at a high 1.48 kg/cm² boost; this FD can hold its own against modern cars.
At up to 1.4 kg/cm² of boost, the turbo produces 550 PS. The setup includes a TN2S Sard wastegate, an original three-row radiator, a Trust oil cooler, a high-clearance setup, and an original ECU.
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Border's original rear spoiler is a type bonded to the rear hatch.
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Twin IHI RX-5 turbos deliver sharp response! A top-speed-spec FC convertible
Pan Speed
FC3C Convertible
The aero is original, including the front bumper spoiler, side steps, and rear spoiler. The convertible does have a lot of wind buffeting in the cabin.
The FC came not only as a coupe but also as a convertible for open-air driving. Did you know? This car takes on top-speed runs and 300 km/h...
Taking on top speed in a convertible, whose body can lack rigidity—that's cool. The chassis has also received extensive reinforcement.
Estimated output is 500 PS at 5,000 rpm. The side ports are polished and enlarged; twin X-05 turbos run at 1.2 kg/cm². Other equipment includes an original three-row radiator and a Blitz four-row intercooler.
...in development.
The cockpit has Recaro seats, original white-faced meters, and Racco gauges for oil temperature, oil pressure, water temperature, and boost.
Compared with a single large turbo, the twin RX-5 setup has better response and makes fuller use of the rotary engine's advantages.
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Photos: Tetsuyuki Urabe / Koji Nakano (MPS) / OPT. Report: Rater Yoshizawa / OPT.