TUNING THE NISSAN SR20DET (180SX)

FC Tuning was kindly flown to Ireland to set up this Nissan SR20DET 180SX at Urban Performance ahead of the 2011 Drift Ireland season. The car belongs to a fellow drifter and needed a precise dyno tune before competition began.

It is always great to catch up with the Irish drifting community. A tuning session never passes without plenty of banter and good crack alongside the serious work on the dyno.

Due to Ireland only having access to 95 octane fuel, boost and ignition timing were kept conservative. The engine is used heavily throughout the competition season, so safety and reliability were the priority. However, with better fuel quality, this custom tuned SR20DET would easily see 380 to 400 horsepower.

A safe, reliable tune for a well-driven 180SX. Enjoy the 2011 Drift Ireland season — let us know how it goes.