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JDM comparison: Mines Nissan Skyline vs Amuse Toyota Supra

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Tampa Sports Car Examiner

The two historically rich JDM supercars, Toytota Supra and Nissan Skyline have an amazing history of competition. Which one is better? Regardless of different drivetrain classes, these two vehicles always end up being compared. Some people prefer the Toyota Supra, while others prefer the Nissan Skyline. Both vehicles are tuner favorites! Tuners give the magic touch to these vehicles, unlocking the true performance held within.

Amuse Toyota Supra modifications:

  • Engine internals stock
  • GT30 turbine kit
  • Hi tech ROM ECU tuning
  • R1 titanium exhaust
  • Hi tech damper kit

Mines Nissan Skyline modifications:

  • Stage 2 engine internals
  • GT2530 turbine
  • High flow intake
  • VK Rom ECU tuning
  • VX silence pro titanium exhaust
  • ESTA suspension and link kit

The following Nissan Skyline was modified by Mines while the Supra has been modified by Amuse. (RIP Hideki Tanabe, president of Amuse) Both of these performance companies are considered the best. It is amazing the amount of performance that is possible to be had with just minimal modifications. Mechanical art from the east is a potent combination of high RPM, sleek styling, and technologically unique methods of assembly. The balancing of the chassis is a quality that drifters seek.

JDM vehicles such as the Skyline, Supra, 240sx, and Impreza are known for ripping up the drifting scene. Whether you are a drifter, high speed, or acceleration enthusiast you can find a JDM vehicle to suit your needs. The Nissan offers a much faster rev however the Nissan also has a built engine. The time difference between the vehicles speaks highly for the Supra with stock internals. The following video is a great comparison, check it out and post your comments below.

 Video content: Nissan Skyline vs Toyota Supra

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Full-time engineer turned writer, Michael brings knowledgeable articles about Tampa Bay's sports car scene. His experience in import, domestic, and exotic manufacturers ensures quality content for all readers. Michael is also a contributor at CarDomain.com and can be contacted via Streetfire.net...

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