Friend looking to buy a beast...
I would argue this. Supras, GTRs, Silvias, have been running 500+ whp horsepower for decades with no issues. The 2JZ, RB25/26, and SR20DET motors are rock solid. Safety is all dependent on what the user is doing but the cars are all pretty safe regardless of horsepower.
Just because the EJ25 motors and the occasional Evo have issues with big power builds doesn't mean all the rest do.
Just because the EJ25 motors and the occasional Evo have issues with big power builds doesn't mean all the rest do.
One thing I'd bring up is that 2/3 motors you mentioned were not released in the US, and aren't CA legal. I know I didn't designate Japanese cars available in US, that is my fault. But for the OP's friend that's what we have to discuss.
The supra is the only japanese car I see holding down 500whp without any issues. On top of that it's more than just the engine. The chassis of most japanese cars and their transmissions weren't made to handle that much power.
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I agree with you that the 2J and RB. The SR20 is okay, I don't know how reliably it can handle 500whp, yes I've seen it on pro drift circuit cars, but all those have been meticulously built.
One thing I'd bring up is that 2/3 motors you mentioned were not released in the US, and aren't CA legal. I know I didn't designate Japanese cars available in US, that is my fault. But for the OP's friend that's what we have to discuss.
The supra is the only japanese car I see holding down 500whp without any issues. On top of that it's more than just the engine. The chassis of most japanese cars and their transmissions weren't made to handle that much power.
One thing I'd bring up is that 2/3 motors you mentioned were not released in the US, and aren't CA legal. I know I didn't designate Japanese cars available in US, that is my fault. But for the OP's friend that's what we have to discuss.
The supra is the only japanese car I see holding down 500whp without any issues. On top of that it's more than just the engine. The chassis of most japanese cars and their transmissions weren't made to handle that much power.
I had no idea for both of these. For the SR and RB I have only seen track only cars.
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dude that supra is hella overpriced. tell her to check supraforums if she wants one. i bought my supra with 800rwhp and a super quality build ( brand new oem 2jz, brand new oem getrag 6speed with pumpkin lsd, forged everything, precision single 6766, and pro efi engine management with flex fuel, ccw drag pack wheels, new interior, and full receipts for the whole entire build etc.) for 24k out in texas and had the car shipped here. after towing and smog and all that, i was in the car about 26k
but i agree with most other people, supras are definitely reliable if its a quality build, but if she wants something newer, buy a gtr. best bang for the buck imo.
but i agree with most other people, supras are definitely reliable if its a quality build, but if she wants something newer, buy a gtr. best bang for the buck imo.
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