engine/engine bay photos

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by Matej

Is that an LS1? All motors look the same to me.

Sarcasm.

Everyone seems to think JDM world does it best - reality is half the cars in this thread are better than that ZOMFG SPEEDHUNTA JDM DRIFTO

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by Corbic

Sarcasm.

Everyone seems to think JDM world does it best - reality is half the cars in this thread are better than that ZOMFG SPEEDHUNTA JDM DRIFTO

I'm not sure who builds/mods the best cars... but the high-end Japanese parts are a joke compared to high-end American stuff. The Katech, KRC, MGW etc parts that I have for my LS are far superior in quality and design then anything Greddy, Toda or any of the other JDM TYTE parts companies could ever hope to manufacturer. Which comes as a surprise considering the Japanese build far better vehicles from the factory.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by Broadfield

I'm not sure who builds/mods the best cars... but the high-end Japanese parts are a joke compared to high-end American stuff. The Katech, KRC, MGW etc parts that I have for my LS are far superior in quality and design then anything Greddy, Toda or any of the other JDM TYTE parts companies could ever hope to manufacturer. Which comes as a surprise considering the Japanese build far better vehicles from the factory.

I never doubted the US after market for a minute.

As far as "from the factory" - I agree from 1980 till around 2010. However, if you hit the car dealer lots today the US has better cars.

[Perfect Balance]

Originally Posted by Broadfield

I'm not sure who builds/mods the best cars... but the high-end Japanese parts are a joke compared to high-end American stuff. The Katech, KRC, MGW etc parts that I have for my LS are far superior in quality and design then anything Greddy, Toda or any of the other JDM TYTE parts companies could ever hope to manufacturer. Which comes as a surprise considering the Japanese build far better vehicles from the factory.

I agreed with you until you said "could ever hope to manufacture"

Nope. Katech is the only one of those that seems able to produce something of this caliber.

[scottie]

Originally Posted by Broadfield

I'm not sure who builds/mods the best cars... but the high-end Japanese parts are a joke compared to high-end American stuff. The Katech, KRC, MGW etc parts that I have for my LS are far superior in quality and design then anything Greddy, Toda or any of the other JDM TYTE parts companies could ever hope to manufacturer. Which comes as a surprise considering the Japanese build far better vehicles from the factory.

I could not agree more. I noted the same. I love my JIC coilovers but when I had the pleasure of putting my hands on some JRZ Double Adjustable coilovers, the quality trumps everything I've seen. Next coilover setup will be Euro or American based (JRZ, KW, AST). IMO save the JDM for classic resto or exterior upgrades.