Hey guys! Now, listen. This is not a typical topic. I know that Indians might not find it practical. But, just imagine. Just imagine that you are lucky enough. Just imagine that you have found a really good handling, rear wheel drive car, that you can build for drifting. You have managed everything. The looks, the suspension, the tires, the brakes etc. But…you need an engine! You need a powerful engine that can burn some rubber and with which you can do some good sideways motion. But which engine can be the best choice for your drift car? In this blog post, I am going to list the top 5 best engine choices for your new drift car.
1.GM LS V8-The LS V8s offered by General Motors are a really good choice for a drift car. They are found in GM trucks and rear wheel drive cars. They are quite affordable if you buy them from the US, they are powerful and reliable, and they have a lot of tuning potential. They also have a lot of power in stock form, ranging from 350-500 bhp. In fact, if you do not want to get your hands dirty and you have a lot of money for the engine, then you can buy a crate engine directly from GM. The crate engines that are offered are based on the LS platform, such as the LSX376 and LSX454. These high-performance beasts have a cast-iron racing block and are based on the LS7 engine and are capable of 750+ bhp in stock form.
2. Nissan SR20DET-The SR20DET engine is a highly tunable drift machine. It is a common sight in drift cars. We know the legacy of the Nissan Sylvia S13 180SX, S14 and S15, and their importance and dominance in drifting. It is a four-cylinder engine which is extremely reliable and tunable. It is a work horse with a lot of tuning and drifting potential. It comes with a modest stock power of 200-250 bhp, but the power can be increased dramatically even with just a bit of tuning.
3. Mazda 13B Rotary-Now, wait, wait! I know what you might say. Rotary engines are weird and unconventional. They breakdown very often. Repairing and maintenance is a pain. They don’t have any special, visible benefits on paper. They make 150-200 bhp stock. So, how are they good for drifting? Well, with the right steps, some clever turbocharging and top maintenance, you have an engine with a lot of drifting potential. Don’t ask me, look it up! Many people have harnessed the potential of this unique engine and have got some really good results.
4. Toyota 2AR-FE- Now, this one is a hidden gem. It is not as popular as the 1JZ or the 2JZ from the Supra. It is not as popular as the 4A-GE from the classic AE86. But it has a lot of hidden potential. It is a four-cylinder engine which produces 170 bhp in stock form. It is found in the Toyota Camry. It is used in Formula Drift, which proves its potential. But when you do some tuning, you can get some insane power figures that are in excess of 1000 horsepower!
5. BMW S54-For all the die-hard BMW fans, who, let me guess, have been gifted a BMW 5 series because they graduated from college, this is the go-to option. This engine is a legendary high-performance six-cylinder engine, which is found in the E46 M3, Z3 M and the Z4 M. This engine is tuned straight out of the box for great power delivery and an amazing sound. It comes with 330 bhp stock. Most probably you might keep it naturally aspirated. Forced Induction is an option but it depends on how much money you have….
So, this was my list of 5 engine choices for drift cars. Thank you for reading my blog. Hope you enjoyed it. Please subscribe if you did. Nothing much, you just have to put your email and click the green subscribe button……it will take less than a minute of your valuable time.
