5 Iconic SR20 Powered Motorsport Monsters

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The SR20 engine, known for its versatility and performance, has been the heart of many remarkable race cars. Here’s a look at five standout SR20-powered race cars previously featured by the High Performance Academy.

8 Second 4WD Silvia Street Car | 950 HP @ 43 PSI SR20 S13

This incredible Nissan S13 Silvia, boasting 950 WHP at 43 PSI of boost, has a quarter-mile time of 8.54 seconds at 164 MPH. Converted to 4WD for better street drivability, it features an RB26 sump and ATTESA system from the Skyline GT-R. The powertrain includes a forged bottom end and a 2.2L Brian Crower Stroker kit. Learn more about this build here.​

2,010HP, 83PSI 4 Cylinder SR20

Tuned by Shane T, this SR20 engine produces an astonishing 2,010 HP at 83 PSI, with potential to reach 2,126 HP at 130 PSI. Using a Mazworx Racing Engines billet block and a compound turbo setup, this drag car is a true powerhouse. Find out more about the tuning process here.​

Flawless 900HP 2.2L Nissan SR20 S15 | Time Attack Dreamboat

This Nissan S15, powered by a 2.2L SR20 engine, achieves 900 HP and is optimized for time attack events. With a focus on reliability and performance, this build exemplifies the capabilities of the SR20 platform. Read more about this flawless build here.​

1000 HP Nissan SR20 on NOS | The World's Most Modified S15 Silvia

This S15 Silvia is renowned as one of the world's most modified examples, featuring a 1000 HP SR20 engine equipped with NOS. The detailed build showcases extensive modifications to both the engine and chassis, pushing the boundaries of performance and innovation. Watch and learn more about this INSANE S15 Silvia here.​

$20k 180SX Build

This budget build features a Nissan 180SX powered by an SR20 engine producing 480 HP at 26 PSI. The project demonstrates how impressive performance can be achieved with a relatively modest investment. Discover more about this build here.​

Conclusion

These exceptional SR20-powered race cars showcase the engine's potential when paired with expert tuning and engineering. If you're inspired to build and tune your own SR20-powered race car, High Performance Academy offers courses that cover everything you need to know about performance tuning, engine building, and more, including a SR20-specific engine building example.