E-Shift's beast gets thirsty, so quenching that thirst is a tall order. Two Walbro fuel pumps, a set of GReddy 720cc/min fuel injectors, SX fuel regulator, and an SARD fuel rail with custom fuel lines ensure the engine gets all the octane it needs. E-Shift also reinforced the valve train, installing HKS camshafts and gears. Manley valve springs and retainers round out the headwork. The net effect of all these engine goodies is 605 wheel-hp and 580lb-ft of torque-enough power and torque to make the driver feel like he's been Crazy Glue'd to his seat, but not so much that the car is undriveable on track. Performance aside, the engine bay is a work of art. Every surface that could be polished has been and the see-through cam gear cover is particularly cool.
Power is fantastic in a drag race, but in road racing the name of the game is handling.
E-Shift farmed out suspension installation and tuning to Phoenix Auto Center in Palm, Philadelphia. Phoenix installed a set of TEIN fully adjustable coilovers, pairing these with front and rear anti-roll bars from Titan Motorsports. Cornering comes via a set of 18-inch Forgeline wheels wrapped in meaty 275/35/18 front and 305/30/18 rear Toyo RA-1s. Bringing the powerful but heavy set-up to a stop is a tall task-addressed by Rotora. This Supra's 14-inch brake rotors are clamped on by six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers, all connected by stainless steel Rotora lines.
For Miranda, style is also a factor. While a stock Supra is cool, he and the E-Shift crew planned to add some sizzle to their steak. Miranda turned to Wayne's Auto Body in New Jersey to install a Paisley carbon fiber front lip and a Millen rear wing. A Top Secret rear diffuser was also sourced, giving the Supra a legit road-racing look. Wayne's sprayed the car in BMW's Sterling Gray Metallic. The interior is stock, with the exception of a set of Recaro seats, Schroth harnesses and Defi gauges.
In just under four months, E-Shift took the iconic Supra and gave it a new lease on life. When you can drive a car like this to and from work every day and still take it to the track for some road-racing action, you know you've done something right.
The most satisfying experience for Miranda has been "the looks on the faces of the guys with Z06s, Carreras and Vipers" when he rolls up to the track. Apparently, the demographic attending the NASA-sponsored track days at Watkins Glen (Miranda's home track) are not used to seeing import battleships on a regular basis. Nor are they sure what to make of it when they can't keep up.