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In the last edition of our engine build, restoring the engine for Dai Yoshihara’s Team Falken S13 we worked on the bottom end fortifying it with parts from JE Pistons,…

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Restoring a Legend, Building a LS3 For Falken’s Championship Winning S13 – Part Two

Posted on October 6, 2019November 20, 2019
byMike Kojima

In our last segment, we gave you a look at the 415 cubic inch or 6.8 liter Chevy LS drift motor we are building for Falken Tires ex Yoshihara championship-winning…

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Restoring a Legend, Building a LS3 For Falken’s Championship Winning S13, Part One

Posted on May 5, 2019October 3, 2019
byMike Kojima

The Discount Tire/Falken S13 that Dai Yoshihara drove to many podiums and a Formula Drift championship now resides with Falken Tire where it does duty as a promotional demo car. …

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Nerd’s Eye View, a Look Inside Darren McNamara’s Falken Tire Nissan S14

Posted on July 1, 2013July 3, 2018
byMike Kojima

Nerd's Eye View-a Look Inside Darren McNamara's Falken Tire Nissan S14 By Mike Kojima Falken Tire's drift team consists of Justin Pawlak, Dai Yoshihara and Darren “DMac” McNamara. Hailing…

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An Early Look at Dai Yoshihara’s 2011 Formula D Ride

Posted on March 9, 2011July 3, 2018
byMike Kojima

An Early Look at Dai Yoshihara’s 2011 Formula D Ride By Mike Kojima Team Falken’s Dai Yoshihara will once again be driving his Chevy LS powered Nissan S13 in…

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The Best of 2010: Scoop! Dai Yoshihara’s new Formula D ride for 2010

Posted on March 28, 2010July 3, 2018
byMike Kojima

The Best of 2010: Scoop! Dai Yoshihara’s new Formula D ride for 2010 By Mike Kojima We did not want to spill the beans but since the car has…

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On the 8th Day – Falken Tires S13

Posted on October 26, 2009July 4, 2018
byMike Kojima

And on the 8th Day… Falken Tire's S13 Drift Monster By Mike Kojima, photos by Jeff Naeyaert In the Bible God created the world in 6 days then got to rest. …

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A Look Inside Dai Yoshihara’s Pro Drift Machine

Posted on September 29, 2009July 4, 2018
byMike Kojima

A Look Inside Dai Yoshihara’s Pro Drift Machine By Mike Kojima, photos by Jeff Naeyaert A comment from one of my road racing friends prompted me to write this article.…