Tomioka Racing Subaru Down pipe VS Stock

Tomioka Racing Subaru Down pipe VS Stock

Compared to the stock downpipe, the finely polished Tomioka Racing down pipe is constructed from 100% SUS304 stainless steel with 3-inch pipe diameter compared to stock down pipe. Its bell-mouth inlet ensures high flow exhaust gas as opposed to the restrictive stock down pipe. Tomioka downpipe also features 2 bung locations for the O2 Sensor and temperature sensor.

3-Inch Pipe Diameter Vs Stock pipe

Bell-Mouth inlet Vs restrictive stick inlet

Fitment is 100% bolt-on. All hangers are designed to fit at the respective stock locations. Despite its 3-inch piping diameter, it bolts-on to stock cat-back. In Tomioka style, all gaskets are included in the package to make sure seamless installation process. The Tomioka high flow catted downpipe is available for the Subaru 2002-2007 WRX/STi (GD) Sedan and 2008-2011 Subaru WRX/STi Hatch-back (GR).

100% Bolt -on

100% Bolt-On

100% Bolt-On

Check out the video clip to see hear the sound inside the 2005 Subaru STi! Almost stock sound but packs more power.

The 3rd round of GT Race was done on June 19th in a scorching country, Malaysia. Our HATSUNEMIKU BMW Z34 got 5th place in Fuji, 4th place in Okayama and we were faced weight 28kg in the 4th ranking place with total 14 points. At first, I thought our ‘straight line Banchou BMW 34’ cannot give well performance in Sepang Circuit because Sepang Circuit is well known as Cornering Circuit.

Meanwhile, from driving test on Saturday morning, it was against my expectations after we got the best time of it. On preliminary round in the evening, we got pole position. It’s so unbelievable. I think the small troubles that occurred last time did not occurred for this time and Yokohama Tire offers great tires are the main factors for this achievement. After winning the class position, I really wanted to win today.

Maybe the power of HATSUNEMIKU BMW Z34 is number one but the downforce is less and the tire size is narrow. So, compared to other cars, the tire condition is so strict.  Therefore, the energetically tire is good, but the tire’s ‘tare’ is needed the most attention.
In the final round, I am the start driver. From the start, run and run until I managed to built 15 seconds margin and finally baton touch to my partner. On the second half of race, just 5 laps remain, Ferrari 458 which running in the second place was chase after us. Finally, we were able to win the championship as my partner success to run by the difference for 0.7 seconds.

I am very happy and glad because I have been able to contribute to the team as this is the first victory for Good Smile Racing Team for GT. As a result, with 5th place, 4th place and 1st place, our ranking has gone up to the 2nd place.

This year also, we aim to conquest 3 categories – ST, S and Civic Inter.

Racing Driver
Nobuteru Taniguchi

In a blink of an eye, 2011 D1 grand-prix has gone to 2 part of it. During the last race at the Suzuka circuit, we have finally managed to get point from free solo run and in final round when our newly built RX-8 machine driven by our M.Suenaga driver, thus, the driver, the team improve to no. 18 overall.
In this season, we start from no 24, and then won, improved to best 16 and we could say that this is quite a big achievement with our new machine.
After that, the stage taken to Odaiba, Tokyo for 2 consecutive round, and we manage to excel to best 8 for the first day with such a brilliant match. Therefore, the team improves to no. 13 overall.
With such a new machine, and many unknown part, the team improves as the race goes on.
The 5th round is in Okayama International Circuit.
After 2 consecutive round in Odaiba finished, M.Suenaga driver said that “after all these years, I`m not that good in Okayama. But, RX-7 has changed to RX-8, maybe there`ll be change and let’s see it.”
As the race goes on, we are still collecting data and hope for a great battle in the near future.
 
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M7 R600 Nissan GT-

M7 R600 Nissan GT-R

M7 R600 Nissan GT-R

The black Nissan GT-R was prepared by M7 engineers before going down the track for test drive. All of us were certain that Taniguchi was not going to hold back driving the R600 GT-R on one of the most unique circuit.

Taniguchi preparing R600 Nissan GT-R

Taniguchi preparing R600 Nissan GT-R

Taniguchi behind M7 R600 Nissan GT-R

Besides M7 Bride seat, carbon fiber front under lip, side-skirt, rear under spoiler, the GT-R looked and sounded factory. Under the frame, the GT-R had M7 Titan muffler which featured Titanium burnt tip appearance coupled by M7 high-flow center pipe to soothe the exhaust bottleneck. Under the hood, the GT-R still owner still kept the car in fairly low profile with M7 power flow filter, hyper sound blow-off valve, M7 actuator and M7 camshaft. Lubricating the twin-turbo engine was M7 1000HP Pro Racing oil with the M7 GT magnet type oil filter. As the GT-R is pushing 613HP with the tune from M7, cooling and stopping the 3800 lbs machine is essential. Cooling the VR38DETT engine is M7 super cooling radiator coolant, M7 oil catch can and M7 competition type-R intercooler kit.  Stopping the GT-R is M7 700⁰C brake pads made for brembo caliper with the M7 Super B5 brake fluids. Handling the power from the engine is the M7 high-performance damper kit.

M7 Titan Muffler

VR38DETT Engine

VR38DETT Engine Bay

VR38DETT Engine Bay

Besides sporting M7 Bride seats signed by Taniguchi, the GT-R had the M7 super throttle controller and Electronic Boost Controller (E-BC) inside the cabin. As far as engine dress-up, the GT-R puts on M7 engine oil cap and radiator cap.

The R600 GT-R puts almost 613 HP and 672 Nm (Approximately 495 ft/lbs) of torque on the dyno and it was time to test the GT-R on one of the most difficult track in the world. In no time Taniguchi had disappeared into the track and completed 3 full laps.

M7 R600 Nissan GT-R on corner

2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R factory power and torque rating is 480HP and 430 ft/lbs respectively. To achieve gain of almost 133 HP from virtually camshaft replacement, intercooler upgrade and ECU tuning is remarkable. It’s without question that this upgrade still maintained the GT-R daily drive-ability for daily driver customers and the M7 high flow muffler sounded like factory exhaust.

Nissan GTR M7 R600 Dyno

Check out more pictures of the M7 R600 Nissan GT-R and Taniguchi on our Facebook and  interview with Taniguchi on the driving impression of the R600 on our youtube channel!

The solution, the Zero/Sports lip!

This lip features a slightly more aggressive design then the JDM STI lip and is crafted with a durable high quality hybrid material as opposed to the flimsy ABS plastic used on the Subaru STI OE lip.

The Zero/Sports lip will make a classy and stylish addition to your STI bumper!

Part Number: ZS-0101030

MSRP: $517.00

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Tom Foster (www.crazyfastcracker.com) has been building high horsepower motorcycles for the past thirty years, when he’s not busy as an aerospace engineer.  We had a chance to catch up with Tom, and he told us why he uses TR Batteries in his bikes.

EDO: Hi Tom, How’re you doing?

Tom: Good.

EDO:  How’d you hook up with TR Batteries?

Tom: I was looking for a high performance battery for my bikes.  I build a very high horsepower technically advanced product.  I need something to hold up to the riggers of my style of riding, which is fast and hard. My bikes have triple the horsepower of stock bikes and I need something that will step up and handle my game.

EDO:  Cool Cool.  I notice that your first magazine feature was in ’89 on Easy Riders. How long have you been in the motorcycle industry?

Tom: A little over three decades.

EDO: Wow, that’s a long time. You truly are a pionieer in the motorcycle industry.  With your extensive experience in the motorcycle industry, I’m sure you’ve gone through a lot of batteries.  How does TR Batteries compare to other batteries you’ve used?

Tom:  Superior in every way!  With my engineering background in aerospace, I looked for something with new technology. What’s the latest and greatest, and has integrity! I need a product that will stand up to when I put my game on it.  TR Batteries gives me both, integrity and technology.  It’s a product for me.

EDO:  What other brands have you worked with?

Tom:  Yuasa and several of the other typical batteries that are in the motorcycle industry.  They just don’t have the juice to start a motorcycle like this.  They’ll work fine on stock bikes, but we’re very far on the opposite end of that.

EDO:  How confident are you to say that TR Batteries are one of the best batteries in the industry?

Tom: It’s the best I’ve used, and I’ve been doing it for over three decades!

Edo: Great!  Will we see a custom limited edition Tom Foster TR Battery soon?

Tom:  I hope so!

Edo: Thank you very much Tom.

Always in stock @ EDO Performance.

M7 SUPER COOLING OIL CATCH TANK

M7 Super Cooling Square Oil Catch Tank

M7-SOTC-14: In stock!

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Introducing the latest design from M7 Japan, the M7 catback exhaust system is a high performance exhaust system with styling to match. The exhaust is constructed of high grade Japanese stainless steel with ported flanges to increase the exhaust flow for your turbo vehicle. Each exhaust systems are carefully manufactured to the correct specs for easy bolt on installation and fitment. When installed, it provides a excellent exhaust note for daily street driving yet maintain a the race performance of a race exhaust when used under full acceleration.

M7-TCBM-3 M7 T-Titan Catback Exhaust System for Mitsubishi 2008+ EVO X CZ4A (Dual Tip) $1435.00 MSRP

Features:
Full 2.75in Stainless Steel Piping
Dual Rear Muffler Design
Replaceable and Length Adjustable Tip (can extended out additional 4in)
M7 Designed silencer within the muffler for the perfect exhaust note
Titanium burnt faded tip

M7-TCBM-5 M7 T-Titan Catback Exhaust System for Subaru 2008+ WRX GH8 (Single Tip) $950.00MSRP

Features:
Full 2.75in Stainless Steel Piping
Single  Rear Muffler Design
Replaceable and Length Adjustable Tip (can extended out additional 4in)
M7 Designed silencer within the muffler for the perfect exhaust note
Titanium burnt faded tip

M7-RST-7 M7 Bride Special Edition Nobuteru Taniguchi Racing Seat (Black/Gradient) $1100.00MSRP

Get your hands on one today! The M7 Limited Edition Nobuteru Taniguchi Racing seat are the same seats used by Taniguchi in the GT racing series  in Japan when he is driving for M7. Each seat features a custom embroidered logo on top with Taniguchi’s name and are FIA approved so you can do some of your own GT racing! Each seat comes with a silver metallic shell and features a non slip buckskin shoulder support. Supplies are limited get one before they run out!

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