What is Naoki Nakamura favorite engine? SR20 2JZ or V8

@-NAOKINAKAMURANSTYLE was kind enough to sit down and tell us once and for all, what his favorite engine is! I think a lot of people will be surprised by this answer, as the SR20DET fan boys really hold him as one of their heroes, but sometimes you shouldn't meet your hero! Naoki Nakamura thoughtfully describes his different engines through the years, and how he came to the conclusion that he did. I find it curious that he also talks about his CA18DET and his 500 hp 1JZ-GTE. Also, I'm curious what that tune is that stops rocker arms from popping off.

[naokinakamuratechniquestud]

Jokes aside Always love to see Naoki interviews because there's so many assumptions about his interests that people never knew because of language barriers haha ♥

[ditchs]

Makes sense to why you always see HKS ecus on so many sr20 cars in japan. Also, GET THIS MAN SOME COLD & SINUS MEDS!

[kurzjames]

Interviews where Aaron talks: 1 hour
Interviews where Aaron can’t talk because the subject does not speak English: 5 minutes 😂

[harrisondrifter]

Americans love the Japanese engines, Japanese love the American engines! I love them all:)

[devinspartos]

You hear that? Naoki likes v8s best. Now can these sr and jz prices come back down a little lol

[kemvie]

"The Grass is always Greener on the Other Side"

[vaenii]

Get well soon Naoki!

Also thanks for the interview 🙂

[israelorozco]

I had a such a blast riding with Naoki!! Thanks for bringing him to Arizona !!

[Equiinoxxi]

I love his input on which engine he prefers. I think it's truly something to see a native Japanese agree with good ol' American muscle. Don't get it twisted, I love me a solid built 2J setup, but that just BEEFY texture V8's give is something to adore.

[vdhg_Ant]

I think Naoki is number drift car driver in the world, so all the respect to him. End of the day, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and man's word isn't gospel. It's obvious as to why he's attracted to an LS swapped car. Being in Japan, man's is about 15 years behind curve for that setup.

Thanks for the interview and upload Losey

[legitpr]

Good to see an idol in the other side of drifting💪

[jonathanrice-exec]

Never knew that about Fcons! No wonder I see them on a lot of cars! Good to know. Thanks for putting this together!

[GOATYTINGZ]

Naoki himself said “LS Swap the world” lol 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[OctavChelaru]

1:45 Does anyone have an idea on what the V-Pro tune does differently to protect the SR rocker arms?

[bennyb.]

I was at that first WTAC! Nakamura VS. Mad Mike in his OG N/A 4 rotor was an ear-gasm.

[COUN.Kyle.]

What is it about the V-pro that keeps the rocker arms in place?

[Vgk]

I actually want a clean sounding LS3 with a cam and call it day. Also boys and girls don't forget the reverse flow water 🌊 pump. Cool the head first and lots of oil changes .

[supra]

This man asks like 20 questions and expects them to remember lol

[Riskspeed]

I’m the only LS out of my drifting friend group (they run all the other typical 240sx engine swaps) so this finally settles a decade long debate I’ve had with them 😂

[destroynseek]

Grass is always greener on the other side I guess!