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 137 — English draft translation
“Destroyer King” Izumida, known for attacking every part of the course with intense drifting, is now working hard to develop parts for this JZX. So far it has JC coilovers and an original muffler, but no especially notable tuning. It is still an automatic. Why? Izumida says, “If we spend the money on a five-speed conversion, wouldn’t it be more fun to put that toward other tuning?” One such project is… [text continues].
Izumida is developing a kit to bolt a stock GT-R turbo on top. An adapter connects the stock exhaust manifold to the GT-R turbo, and a dedicated stainless-steel manifold is also planned. It will be paired with an optional integrated outlet and front-pipe assembly. Why a GT-R turbo? It performs well for the price. And once a GT-R turbo fits, other so-called bolt-on turbos can fit too, making future upgrades inexpensive… [continues].
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Showa-era cars revived through drifting: GX81/JZX81.
A GT-R turbo will be installed here!
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…that keeps the cost of upgrades to a minimum. “Cars are meant to be driven, and piling on tuning costs is tough,” says Izumida. Dedicated aero is also planned, which should make the shop a reassuring ally for owners.
Dirt Izumi Jr. is developing a kit that lets a stock GT-R turbo mount at the location indicated in the photo. It is expected to appear in early 2000.
GX/JZX Mark II, Chaser, and Cresta.
The early 1G-GT produced 210 PS. The lack of tuning parts is a concern.
“I have a family, so I need a four-door,” says Yoshi. The engine has increased boost, the transmission has been converted to a five-speed manual, and the suspension uses JC parts with 17-inch tires and wheels. The relocated number plate and grille-less modification to prevent overheating are details worth copying right away.
The wheels are Wise Super Wide Mesh.
…“Hakai-on” (“Destroyer Sound”)…
The muffler is an original model…
The 1G-GT is still going strong!
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