Early Silvias are decent cars but were never embraced by the tuner community. The S12 generation known as the SX in North America , built from to , is when the Silvia finally got the power it deserved. The most powerful engine initially offered in the S12 was the hp, turbocharged 1.
In , the four-banger was outmatched by a hp, 3. The following year, the V-6 got a 5-hp boost but was still weaker than the best Silvia engine from Japan—the hp, turbocharged dual-cam FJ20ET inline-four.
Hereafter, we will refer to the car as the SX, as it was badged in the U. Over 25 years later, the S13 is still one of the most popular drift cars. Four-wheel disc brakes were standard, while ABS and a limited-slip differential were optional although they were standard in other markets. The only engine offered in North America was the single-overhead-cam, naturally aspirated 2. In , the S13 was given a mid-model refresh which included a few cosmetic changes and new cylinder head for the KA24E, resulting in the KA24DE which provided dual overhead cams and an extra valve per cylinder, bringing the total to four.
Four-wheel steering arrived in , a feature that debuted on the R31 Nissan Skyline. Even with the upgrades, the KA24DE only had hp, which was much less than offered in other markets.
But, at least we got pop-up headlights—the Japanese S13 Silvia only had fixed headlights. Disclaimer answered 11 years ago. The S Chassis is perfect for getting into drifting. Just weld the spider gears in the rear end. Michael answered 11 years ago. There are many cars that go by those names in different countries. It is most common to use the chassis codes when referring to them so people know what your referring to.
IE: S13, S14, S15, etc. Ray answered 9 years ago. Nate G. I have a question I have a sx bought it and didn't know what it was til ppl started giving me thumbs up on the highway.. I am lookiing at possibly buying a 90 sx to race at local speesway for enduro 4cyl FWD class. Seller doesnt know and neither do I. Please h Both engines felt underpowered, even by the standards of that era, but the beauty of the SX was the chassis engineering. In places where other vehicles would feel cumbersome to drive, the SX would handle naturally.
Several factors make this coupe a blast to drive down a curvy road, with the most important one being the balanced weight distribution of front to rear in both the S13 and later S14 chassis implementations Even without any help from electronic stability programs, the SX was easy to balance in the corners using throttle and slight steering adjustment.
Oh, and the center of gravity was close to the front seats, which means that the car always felt like it rotated around the driver. Then, the wheelbase at In other words, it is short enough to allow for easy change of direction like a Sports Car and long enough to keep the vehicle stable in the corners like a Gran Turismo car.
In the end, the SX lacks one thing that most modern, sporty cars have —weight. Due to their shortage of lightness, present-day cars rely on electronic gadgetry to attack the corners quickly, which often spoils the whole experience. You, as a driver, will feel in total control behind the wheel, even without the help of modern stability systems.
All the things we said about the chassis dynamics of the SX apply in drifting. Quick change of direction due to lightness and shorter wheelbase? Easy adjusting in mid-corner due to RWD layout and perfect weight distribution? While the SX may not be as popular as the Supra in the tuning world, you can still find a lot of custom-made parts that can improve several aspects of the car. The engine is the easiest to upgrade —slap a turbo on it, and it becomes powerful enough for smoky drifting.
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