WHO NEEDS FUEL INJECTION: A UNIQUE S15 AT D1-SL
Here at Speedhunters we are always on the look out for things that stand out, be it cars, shops or individuals. The other day at Mobara I noticed a particular Silvia that just didn’t sound right. Sure, not every S15 we come across in Japan is the top of the line Spec R; there is also the naturally aspirated Spec-S, that despite not having the extra horsepower of the boosted SR20, is a popular choice for those starting out in drifting.
But even if NA, this particular stock-ish looking S15 was emitting a rather strange, yet familiar tone.
Upon closer inspection it all began to make sense. The owner had replaced the fuel injection system and stock intake in favor of some Mikuni carburetors trading in a smooth power delivery for a raspy induction note and neck-snapping throttle response.
The engine is actually an SR20 from an S13 Silvia, as the owner told me, and he has gone for this particular set up to be different. The engine develops about 160 HP in this configuration and it sounds awesome at full rpm.
The car rides on a set of BNR32 GT-R 16-inch 5-spoke wheels shod in Yokohama DNA S-Drive rubber, 195/50R16 all round for a little lack of grip. Originality will always make you stand out, don’t you guys think so?
D1 2012 coverage on Speedhunters
-Dino Dalle Carbonare
I wanna see vid!!!!
Slow, rwd, and clean....I'll take it.
im glad its N/A ...it's original and makes me want to try it !
wow. im out of words.
I like the idea of NA engine and the fast response carb combination but I take it as an unfinished project and hope the guys are looking forward to get some more power from this set up.
This is like praising a Type R Integra with a SOHC swap. this is stupid.
ylee your argument is invalid in so many levels, but i respect your opinion. to each his own i guess.
ylee Your analogy is totally wrong. Your's would be more in line if he already had a SR20DET and decided to remove the turbo and switch to a carburetor setup. Try again Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=udLgJPJZDW4#!
i dont know if its the same car though... but i would assume it would sound like this... pure NA symphony!!!
drifting on the budget has a whole new meaning!
Rad. I'm feelin this
but i wanna hear it
Power levels aren't anything amazing but seriously, much respect for this guy for not going and jumping into the overly complicated and expense that is fuel injection. In fact I like the fact that he specifically chose carburetors over it. This guy knows his stuff and knows what's up.
in a lighter car it would be better ! Like a completely stripped s12 !
now that's REALLY interesting..
Oooh! That's sweet!
I am in love. =)
Like dori dori said "carbs are for MEN"
Cool car. Is there any video of it running?
[...] right. Sure, not every S15 we come across in Japan is the top of the line Spec R; there is [...]Read More…Have Your Say comments Evo Magazine News:2012 Vauxhall Astra VXR June 12, 2012The mk2 Vauxhall [...]