Never has a chassis seen so many engine swaps as the ZN6. Built for the enthusiast, Toyota knew that there was a massive potential market out there for an affordable sportscar – something Nissan has totally fallen asleep over. The 86/FR-S/BRZ has been nothing short of a saviour for the tuning industry, and we’ve seen all sorts of things done with these cars in preparing them for a wide range of disciplines.
2JZs and V8s are the order of the day, and while we’ve all seen images of SR20DETs being dropped into this stiff and compact chassis, I had never personally seen one up close in Japan. Until the Tuning Car World Showdown that is…
Despite being a pretty small shop, Ziek Power from Shiga have stood out for years with their time attack and drift-oriented builds. In the past they’ve predominately concentrated on S-chassis machines, but since Nissan continues to believe there is no future for the Silvia (get a move on Nissan, we are all waiting!), Toyota has well and truly captivated and rejuvenated this small sector of the market. And as such, the guys at Ziek certainly weren’t going to pass up the chance to create a car according to their function-first school of thought. So to get the ball rolling they called up Origin Labo in Osaka who jumped onboard the project and supplied one of their complete wide-body aero packages.
Seeing as the car is built for grip, Ziek Power developed their own aerodynamic additions comprising of an extended front lip spoiler/diffuser and boxed-off canards.
The rear fenders have been pumped outwards through Orgin Labo flares and a set of lightweight 18-inch RAYS Volk Racing TE37s have been thrown underneath.
But as cool as the car is visually, it’s under the bonnet where things really impress.
Nissan’s trusty turbo four banger sits in the ZN6’s engine bay like it has always belonged there. The motor is positioned as far back as it would go without having to modify firewall and is mated to an HKS 6-speed sequential transmission. That in turn runs into a Nissan R200 rear end to ensure that the 500hp the 2.2L engine develops gets to the ground in a reliable fashion.
It’s hard to miss the Garrett GT35R turbocharger in the engine bay, and with custom piping in the mix the intercooler has been positioned behind the 86’s bumper. While 500 horses is always going to be extremely potent in a car that weighs around 1200kg, what sets this build apart is the 60kg/m of torque the motor throws out – hence the need for all those lovely driveline upgrades.
It all makes for a ZN6 that I really want to see in action!
Out the back a high-mount Origin Labo wing helps generate downforce and keep the rear end planted, while underneath there’s a set of tasty Flatwell suspension upgrades like rose-jointed rear upper arms, toe and tension rods, as well as a top-of-the-line Stance GR+ suspension kit to make the most of all the performance.
We have seen so many engine-swapped ZN6s on Speedhunters over the years, and that leads me to this question: if money was no object, what engine would you drop into a theoretical Hachiroku project?
On that thought, it’s a wrap for our 2015 Tuning Car World Showdown coverage – I hope you’ve enjoyed it!
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Surely you mean 600kg/m Dino?
Built 1UZ-FE with ITBs.
20B N/A ITB
toastehmonstah You're both a bit off the mark....it should be 60 kg.m not kg/m..... anyway, 60 kg.m is approximately 588 nm...pretty stout to get those rear tyres turning and burning!
for my choice, would be Beams 3SGE NA itb build..
nice work here .. love it
"Never has a chassis seen so many engine swaps as the ZN6"
because the stock engine is weak for a sportscar! yes i know, lightweight and everything, but still.. Diesel wagons has the same acceleration
RB26 + ZN6!
Dino I would have guessed that the s-chassis has had more engine swaps than the zn6. 1jz,2jz,ls1,rb26,ford v8,dodge v8,vq45,vk56,1uzfe and even a 13b.
Def making a replica of this on FH2! go check out my instagram for other replicas.
@Go_Grimy
I would drop a Yamaha B8444S, or a 392 Hemi
I got extremely excited to see a rb26dett... But that didn't happen U0001f622 still a awesome build, but someone out there should Rb a 86!
1JZ any car, every time.
Gary89 Might be a bit too front heavy? Unless it's for drift
FaisalHamad 20B IMO
b89d I'm sure someone will do it
@turbo BEAMS ae86 I agree, awesome engine
@Alberto Bernetti Yes, yes, and then more yes
tunerguy21 There are better V8s that don't require any work. Ok ok it's a toyota motor I get it...
Sick car, but i'll put a Supra engine...
Yea your right, wouldnt be the wisest choice in a time attack car. But for sheer fun and uniqueness a Rb 86 would be a 10 in my book.
http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/01/kiwi-flavoured-lemon-jun-synergy-brz-v8/
This one would be nice(as long as you have some cash).
2jz anytime
speedhunters_dino That would be my first choice too!
I'd drop in a 2GR-FE, increase the capacity to 4.2--litres with 97 mm forged pistons and 1GR's 95 mm crankshaft. Then add boost with a pair of Garrett GTX3582R snails.
All these and much more for a drift car with potential for 850 hp with nitrous.
Why? I don't understand. It seems as if this would throw off the center of gravity?
" if money was no object, what engine would you drop into a theoretical Hachiroku project?" -- Phaeton 6.0 4Motion W12. You said money was no object... what about physics?:P
I'm questioning why a LWB 4Motion W12 hasn't found its way into a Scandinavian madmans hands and suddenly woken up inside a volvo shellaudi shellsomething equally as brain melting running laps sideways.. or has it and I haven't been paying attention?
Put an 1LR-GUE out of an LF-A with an approprite gearbox and Exhaust. And enjoy a car with the most beautiful V10 scream.
It's the car Nissan should have built! Thanks for the feature SH!
Going to brake a different slant and say I'd love to see one with a cosworth yb. Or a 2.3 Millington diamond, screaming n/a power
It was about time to see one like this. Great!
I'd love to see an F20A in a BRZ.
I would put a Ford xr6t engine in rebuilt with the Atomic performance 998 rebuild kit
1000hp RB26 and AWD in this one: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79708
Porsche 996TT !!!! Now that would be a challenge. At that point you might as well make it mid engine too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-996TT-Turbo-2002-Complete-Engine-Assembly-58k-miles-/171717725887?fits=Make%3APorsche%7CModel%3A911%7CSubmodel%3ATurbo&hash=item27fb2c8ebf&vxp=mtr
That engine bay actually looks good! Love it!
Toyota RVX-05. 3.0L V10, 19000 RPM rev limiter and over 900 naturally aspirated bhp. And it still says Toyota on the valve covers.
speedhunters_dino one is being built in Australia right now
speedhunters_dino
What about low center of gravity? I thought that was the whole idea of using and tuning the engine already in it?
Built 4age blacktop. Itbs and high high revs... Mmmmmmm...
Turbocharged BMW S54B32
It has, into a Fridolin of all things; http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/05/12-cylinders-of-fridolin-madness/
"something Nissan has totally fallen asleep over." how about comatose? Don't give a rat's A$$.
I have owned 4 S13s Love-em Where is the S16?
777 speedhunters_dino Any more details on this? Would love to check it out...
I'd really like to see one with a turbo 13b. I feel like the hella high revs would create a really fun experience with such a light chassis
How accurate is that 60kg/m? That's more torque than a 400kw rb30 and almost as much a standard LS7, are they quoting thw tractive effort or the derived?
I think that this chassis needs a rotary! I reckon a turbo 20b? Heck an n/a 26b would be even better!
homerunman For real?! I'd prefer a highly strung all motor FA20 or a 2GR
3s-ge from the altezza. sure its not a hp beast and ... but to give it the straight 4 its supposed to have.... but then again i'd like to see an ej20 go in as well!!!!
RadityaAmandra As long as it's not the stock LFA transmission, that thing was horrible! 10 years behind the pace
@SW1
bluestreaksti Well the Subaru EZ30 flat 6 fits, so maybe, with a bit of persuasion a Porker unit should fit too
meal stub Balanced
dlaurence01 LOL, throttle response of thunder
@Saint LOL
777 It's just a guess I'm sure, as it does sound a tad too optimistic to me too
Noah_Lines Yep, 20B. Call it a day, or call Mad Mike!
d_rav Yep that's another gem of an engine
LukeMorgan I utterly forgot that existed, clearly I wasn't paying attention, cheers!
SICK! this just became my fav 86/FR-S/GT86 (ZN6) ever!
on another note, if money is no subject, i would build the FA20 itself!
always believed that 2JZ -which is a long; 742lbs ballast weight at the worst position possible; the nose!- or even the new lightweight LS7's are quite the "easy/cheap way out" to get more power, regardless of chassis balance.
with 10.x sec's FA20 (or FA22 stroker's) builds coming up, i think now building a reliable boosted FA20 is a reality, whilst keeping the original chassis harmony.
If money was no object I'd drop a 2JZ with a billet block and forged internals in the Hachiroku
speedhunters_dino Noah_Lines Haha! He would do it the best for sure! Or maybe persuade RE Amemiya to have a go?
B89D دولا كم الجودة حقتهم efficiency ؟
Al3wami وين السيارة أو المكينة نسيان SR20 أو مكينة سوبارو
Al3wami نيسان*
B89D المكينة
Al3wami إذا تقصد المكاين المسطحة, فعن خبرة وتجربة طويل في السوبارو كفاءتها عالية وتعمل وتعمر مع الصيانة المستمرة
Al3wami أما إذا تقصد المكينة اللي بالصورة -مبدله مو أصلية- نيسان SR20 فهي مكينة مجنونة الأولى في الدرفت وتتحمل بشكل مجنون
Liking this SR20 swapped ZN6. Larry's recent FD engine bay feature highlights the 900whp potential of the Nissan 4 banger as seen in the Briggs S14; extraordinary. Is it contemporary software that makes this sort of output possible/reliable?
Money no object, I'd build a Judd v8 ZN6 for Euro hill climb duty.
1GZ-FE hand built with lighter/stronger forged internals, sleeved block 83mm pistons 5200cc displacement 13:1 compression. Race ported head and custom cams by bisimoto. 60mm kinsler ITB with a pair of top spec motec ecu's, full titanium exhaust. Also dry sumped. 6 speed hollinger sequential transmission with carbon tail shaft. Maybe build a custom diff or use a supra type???
As the length is similar to a 1/2JZ just wider I think the 1GZ should fit without issues as long as the unnecessary stuff is removed from engine. Power goal is 750whp. Toyota badge is.also cool but not the main reason to choose this underrated, light and compact v12.