Different Engine Choices
This has been debated many a time, so here goes.
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48THE KA-T IS THE MOTOR FOR DRAG RACING-NOT THE SR, NOT THE RB, THE KA-T. THE KA-T IS THE MOTOR FOR DRAG RACING-NOT THE SR, NOT THE RB, THE KA-T.
I know some of you are thinking, "I want dat JDM shizzz y0", but lets face the facts.
How many SR's are running 10's?
How many LHD RB's are running 10's(HKS Drag 180 doesnt count)
How many KA-T's are running 10's? Well theres a couple in Florida...
The KA-T is suited for dragging because its bulletproof, its powerband is suited towards dragging, and its easily avalibe for parts.
A Turbo kit can easily be made with a Turbonetics turbo, a spearco I/C and piping. In fact, many kits are currently avalible.
The SR20 is suited towards non-straghit line driving because its powerband is lower-down where you need it. Most SR's are running 12-14.5's in the 1/4 with the modded ones running 12's. This is because the SR20s powerband combined with the gearing make it ill-suited to drag.
Set-up for drifting:
The 1st thing I can stress: DRIVELINE PARTS
redThe 1st thing I can stress: DRIVELINE PARTS
Tires: Any shitty tires will do on the rear. Some people run blad tires with steel wheels on back, and good tires with nice rims up front.
I'd reccomend Advan Neova's, Bridgestone S03's, Flaken Aziens(if your REALLY good), or Yokohama A038's.
Tires will make or break you...
LSD: Kaaz LSD's are generally regarded as superior to other LSD's. Kaaz uses special spider gears and pinons superior to other LSD's made by Hitachi/Tochigi Fuji Sangyo(The 2 main suppliers of LSD's to ALL companies). An OEM VLSD will be fine for beginners.
Suspension: JIC FLT series coilovers are the wisest choice. They offer a bajillion different settings and heights, and are expensive. The end result is endless tunability.
Of course, Tein HE/HA's are a good choice, with the EDFC, however I feel JIC's are the wiser choice.
Seats/Steering Wheel: You would be suprised how this makes a difference. Get a Sparco or Corbeau or MOMO seat and sterring wheel. These will stop you from getting thrown around in your seat and using the door as a brace. Also a set of racing harnesses are a wise idea.
After you've done all this, and done some time on a road course/track proceed to your SR Swap.
I reccomend Santeca Performance and Electronics.
www.santeca.com
They specialize in JDM parts, and can obtain nearly any JDM part you require.
If your into stereos and ICE, they sell cameras and LCD screens and other crap...