Tuning the Toyota Chaser 1JZ – 520 HP Drift & Fast Road Weapon

Few cars embody the spirit of old-school Japanese performance quite like the Toyota Chaser. With its rear-wheel-drive layout, spacious four-door body, and legendary 1JZ engine, it’s earned cult status as both a drift machine and a fast-road sleeper. Recently, we had one in at Motorworx for mapping on an Apexi PowerFC ECU, running a Greddy TD06 25G turbo.

The Setup

This Chaser came well-prepared with a strong 1JZ build, upgraded fueling, and supporting modifications to match its big single turbo conversion. The Greddy TD06 25G is a proven unit that delivers serious top-end punch while retaining good response for street use – perfect for a car that’s equally at home going sideways or blasting down the motorway.

On the Dyno

After careful calibration of the Apexi PowerFC, we extracted an impressive 520 horsepower and 530 ft-lbs of torque. At the wheels, the Chaser delivered a solid 443 whp, showing just how capable the 1JZ platform is when paired with the right turbo and a precise tune. The power delivery is smooth yet ferocious, with torque available throughout the rev range to keep the car both drivable and explosive on demand.

The Result

The result is a true old-skool powerhouse – a four-door Japanese “taxi” with the heart of a drift car and the manners of a fast-road monster. With its combination of raw power and refined drivability, this Toyota Chaser is now set up perfectly for its dual role as a street cruiser and sideways machine.

At FC Tuning, we understand that every build has a purpose – whether that’s competitive drifting, track days, or spirited road driving. This Chaser now embodies the best of all worlds: reliable, responsive, and brutally fast when called upon.