Option — Shōwa Car Tuning & Buyers Guide (2000 Edition)

“These cars sold extremely well when new, but the 2.5 GT twin-turbo is rarer than the 90-series Tourer. Typical prices are ¥500,000–¥700,000. We sell cars converted to a five-speed manual for ¥800,000–¥1,000,000. The most popular models are Mark II, Chaser, then Cresta. Black two-tone and pearl two-tone are popular colors. Check for cracks in the rear member and a damaged turbo seal. My advice: buying a car that already has a five-speed, suspension, differential, and intake/exhaust upgrades is much better value. A transmission conversion costs about ¥400,000, and suspension plus differential work costs around ¥350,000…” (Kiss Heart, 052-401-0016).

Produced by Koichi Miyamoto of the “Missile” team.

This is an A31 kit produced by Koichi Miyamoto, leader of the Miyamoto crew. The front opening fits a front-mount intercooler perfectly, and the reasonable pricing reflects the priorities of an active drift driver. It fits the GX/JZX81 Mark II, Cresta, and Chaser. Yamanoi Driving School, Missile Division… [address/phone cut off].

Showa-era cars revived through drifting.

GX81/JZX81

Type II (¥43,000); side step (¥40,000)…

Includes grille.

…¥46,000.

A smoothed bumper completely changes the stock appearance. Front bumper, Type I…

…¥40,000.

Rear bumper

Froo Dom

The standard car was offered only with an automatic transmission. Akamatsu’s Mark II has been converted to a stock JZA Supra five-speed manual.

Parts catalog.

81-series bracket kit.

Toyota Sports radiator.

GX/JZX Mark II, Chaser, and Cresta.

Stabilizes coolant temperature and helps the engine deliver its full power. Three-row type. ¥98,000 [category A].

A dedicated bracket for installing BNR32 GT-R calipers and rotors on a JZX81. Promises powerful braking. ¥19,800.

Multi-camber adjuster.

Front-mount intercooler piping kit.

The suspension uses Shooting Star coilovers with 12 kg/mm front and 10 kg/mm rear springs. Because the 81 is heavier than a Cefiro and similar cars, it remains comfortable for daily use even with these relatively stiff rates. Be careful: a multi-plate clutch can cause cracks in the engine and differential mounts.

HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIFT

An adapter that optimizes roll-center geometry and increases camber when the ride height is lowered.

PRODUCED By BIG1

I want an 81-series Mark II!

Buyer’s guide.

ENDLESS TYPE NA-Y

Sample: JZX81.

A street-use pad that delivers strong braking with low pedal effort. Recommended operating range: 50–350°C. Front/rear: ¥13,000 [category B].

¥500,000–¥700,000. Supply: ★★☆☆☆. Five-speed manual versions are recommended!

Market price.

ENDLESS

Number available (market supply).

A word of advice.

Piping kit for mounting a stock BNR32 GT-R intercooler up front (aluminum). ¥49,800 [category A].

“Destroyer King” muffler.

HKS FCD

Gifu 34 [plate-number fragment].

A device that removes fuel cut at high boost, allowing higher boost pressure. ¥12,800 [category C].

Popular “Destroyer” loud muffler, made from SUS304 stainless steel .

Greatly reduced after popular demand! (Photo shows a JZA… [model code cut off].)

For the 80-series: ¥49,800 [category D].

Parts inquiries: A, Night Pager 03-3750-7995; B, Endless Advance 03-5688-6571; C, HKS 0544-29-1100; D, Parts Produce “Destroyer King” 0583-80-2485.

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