If you’ve ever seen even a single episode of the hit Japanese Anime Series Initial D and it’s lead star Fujiwara Takumi, then this should ring a bell. The ever popular and legendary Hachi-Roku (AE86 Toyota Corolla. In Japanese, “Hachi” means 8, and “Roku” means 6.). This particular Hachi-Roku is owned by Patrick Mendoza, and boy is he one lucky guy.
Just take a look at that ultra-clean engine bay. The already-powerful 20-Valve 4AGE Black Top has been modified further to unleash it’s hidden potential. Massive amounts of power is made available courtesy of TODA Camshafts and Cam Gears, and 81.5mm ARIAS Pistons. To handle the additional stress, the valve springs and head gasked have been replaced with units from TODA. And to tune the engine to make the mods work together in harmony, a Thrust Engine Management System has also been installed.
The lowered stance isn’t just for show. This ride also sports amazing handling than normal. This is made possible by a GReddy Type-S Coilover suspension system, and Tanabe strut bars.
Though the interior may look basic, save for the Sparco suede steering wheel, the pleasure of driving this is made better through an improved drivetrain. A TRD 4.7 rear end, and Route6 2.7 close gear ratio transmission ensures better acceleration through the gears, and and you are sure there won’t be any slippage due to the impressive TRD Racing Clutch.
So do you think this is a Hachi-Roku that would make Takumi Proud? Tell us your thoughts on the comments below.
Specifications:
Vehicle: 1985 Toyota Trueno
Owner: Patrick Mendoza
Engine
-Cams 256 – 264 TODA
-Cam Gears TODA
-Valve Springs TODA
-Head Gasket TODA
-Pistons 81.5mm ARIAS
-Thrust Emanage
Drive Train
2.7 close gear ROUTE 6
4.7 rear end TRD
Racing Clutch TRD
Suspension
-Coil overs GReddy Type-s
-Tanabe Strut bars
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