Car Spotlight>> <br /> Taniguchi’s D1 Hks 86

As you have probably gathered from the D1 Odaiba coverage so far, Nobuteru Taniguchi’s HKS Toyota 86 wasn’t quite ready yet. HKS have been working around the clock to create bespoke parts for the build, upgrades that might be making it to production in the future so that 86/BRZ/FRS owners will have more power to play with. The 86 was on display in the paddock and HKS staff had no problem showing what they have so far done to the engine and other areas of the car.

HKS has preferred to begin tuning and developing the stock FA20 2-liter flat-four rather than taking the route of DRooP with AVO and Orido with Scorch Racing who have opted for engine swaps. HKS probably saw it as a great opportunity to put some new parts to the test, like the new prototype pistons and connecting rods that the engine has been fitted with…

…as well as the GT Supercharger that will supply the necessary boost to allow the boxer-4 to develop enough power to keep up with the more potent cars in D1. The actual blower is the same one as used on popular HKS kits for cars like the 370Z, but due to actual positioning required a mirrored compressor housing, so that the outlet piping would be pointing in the right direction. There are a ton of other custom parts on the car, like a special metal head gasket, intercooler and fueling upgrades.

The interior is fitted with the obligatory Bride buckets, and other upgrades I spotted were of course the custom welded-in roll cage, trick e-brake set-up and some DBR gauges. The main LCD 2-DIN display is an all new product that will be unveiled at the HKS Premium Day this Sunday and is like a modern version of the CAMP2 system that plugs in to the OBD port and even sends telemetry via Bluetooth to your smartphone. Sending drive to the rear wheels is a modified HKS 6-speed sequential.

I think Nob’s return into D1 won’t be complete until he is behind the wheel of his new 86. I’m sure everyone is eager to see this little car in action!

HKS Japan

-Dino Dalle Carbonare

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HarmitSinghGrewal

Looking forward to seeing that new hks dash unit unveiled Sunday. 

2

wish to hear it

3

A proper 86 will always have original engine inside. Thumbs up for HKS!

4

Love the paint, engine setup, and the dash display sounds awesome. Good job HKS.

5

i want to see a 2JZ-GTE swap in this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6

Nice one fom HKS. And I expect to see more blue-ish things under the hood. Go HKS!
And Mines's, if you may? :)

7

Some people (including me) wana see whatAmuse can do with that new plataform.

8

I keep scrolling up and down this feature. The pics are sssick... Must have more coverage!!

9

The new format is a little better but I think you guys should do away with the darkened picture effect when you bring the mouse over a pic.  It's distracting while I'm reading and scrolling and the mouse touches a picture by accident.  Also higher RES! 

10

 @KimoKalihi The darkening effect is going away soon :>

11

Love the look for the car and I'm glad to see HKS working with the original engine. I'm excited to see a supercharger in a 86 already too! I was thinking of going that route when I finally get one! Also, I love the new look on Speedhunters guys! Looks really clean like NOB's car!

12

Not to nit pick but that cage looks bolt in not welded ? very excited to see how this car does, it looks to be something that any one could put together not just a build full of one of parts.

13

Now this is an original FT86. hehe. I understand why people are ditching the original powerplant but i love how HKS is sticking with the current engine to unlock its potential. Hope that Nob kicks orido's and hibino's ass with this. :D

14

Chuffed that they brought back the livery from his old Altezza D1 car!

15

Nice front bumper.....

16

Wow awesome that theyre playing with the original engine. Also supercharging looks like the way to go with this platform as there is so much room in the front of that enginebay. Looks great!

17

Cool to see one keep the stock engine for competition

18

Love that its supercharged. Too few supercharged small size motors.

19

Sweet! I hope it can put out 300hp at the wheels...
 

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JosephMcKinney

 @2jz Haha you finally get your wish with Frederic Aasbø's car.

22

so sick, I thought people would be putting in sti swaps. nice to see the oem motor get more aftermarket support

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