Darren’s `Drifting Dream` came true with his Nissan Silvia S14a!

Author: Sophie Cloud

Created On: Friday 13 July 18 Updated On: Sunday 26 May 24

Darren has always been a fan of drifting. Now that he owns his Nissan Silvia S14a, he's finally been able to pursue his passion for drifting. Darren's Nissan Silvia S14a was imported from Japan in 2016 by 'Shah Motorsport'.

This car currently pushes out 473bhp at 1.6bar of boost. Shall we find out which modifications have been added to it over the years? There's quite a substantial list to go through, with over 70 modifications being added to the S14a - WOW!

Check out the Modifications...

Engine Modifications

SR20DET STRAIGHT CAM
Tomei 2.2 litre stroker kit
Tomei forged pistons 86.5mm
Tomei forged H beam con rods
Tomei forged counter crank
Greddy Cams
Greddy TD06 20G Turbo
Greddy Top mount Manifold
Greddy External waste gate and screamer
Custom Downpipe
Greddy Intake manifold
110mm GTR Intercooler
Tomei Expreme Titanium Exhaust
Mocal Oil cooler
Oil filter relocation kit
Oil catch tank
1.5mm Cosworth Metal head gasket
Strengthened Valve springs
Tomei rocker arm stoppers
Sard 850CC injectors
GTR Fuel pump
Nismo Fuel Pressure Regulator
Splitfire coilpacks
Greddy Auxiliary pulleys
Samco Radiator Hoses
K&N air filter

The Drivetrain

Twin plate clutch
Aftermarket 2-way Diff
RB gear box conversion

Suspension, brakes, chassis, and the wheels...

Racing Gear Coilovers
Cusco Front Upper Strut Bar
KTS Rear Upper Arms
KTS rear Toe Arms
Ikeya Formula Tie Rods
Modded front Lower arms
Modded Knuckles (Increased Turning Angle)
Pilo Tension Rods
APP Braided Brake Lines
Front and Rear Wheels Spacers
R32 Front Brake Calipers
R32 Rear Brake Calipers
Drift Handbake Button
Cusco Full Roll Cage
TE37 SL 18x10.5 ET 15

Electronics and the ECU

HKS F-CON V PRO Gold
Greddy Profec B Boost Controller
PLX Air / Fuel (Wideband) Meter
Billion VFC Fan Controller
Defi Link Controller Unit
Defi Water Temperature Gauge
Defi Oil Temperature Gauge
Defi Turbo Gauge
Defi Oil Pressure Gauge
Defi Exhaust Temperature Gauge
Greddy Fuel Pressure Gauge

Interior and Exterior Modifications

Yashio Factory Front Bumper
Aero Bonnet Catches
Front Aluminium Undertray
Wise Square Wider Front Arches
Wise Square Wide Rear Arch Kit
Origin Carbon Bonnet
Kazama Auto Side Skirts
URAS GT Rear Bumper
Ganador Wing Mirrors
URAS Headlights
LED Tail Lights
Driver and Passenger Bride Bucket Seats
Nardi Steering Wheel
Snap off Steering Wheel Boss
Tomei Gear Knob

When speaking with Darren, he explained that he loves to go drifting in his spare time. His exact words were, "I usually attend any drift day I can get my hands on." He also explained that he goes to a lot of drifting days / events at Rockingham, as well as 'outer paddock' days.

Other shows that Darren attends include: Players Classes, Rollhard the show, Trax, Japanese Performance Show, Japfest, and more! To say he likes going to car events would be a slight understatement. We're sure the car gets a huge amount of attention at all of these shows - who doesn't love a drifting machine?

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Darren for taking the time to talk through all the modifications on his car with us!

For more pictures of Darren's Nissan Silvia S14a, visit his Instagram page.

Insurance for a heavily modified Nissan Silvia S14a

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'Like-for-like' modifications cover
'Agreed Valuations' cover
Second Car Discounts
Limited Mileage Discounts
Car Club Discounts
Breakdown Cover

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