Tod Kaneko: The technology itself has changed a lot. Back when we were doing it, we were limited, especially four-cylinder development. There weren't that many parts to work with. You had to build it yourself. It's easier to make a car go fast now than it was back then.
Ron Lee: We thought this was just a hobby. If we knew that it was going to be this big, we would've started Battle of the Imports. We would've started our own shop.
Old School Sources
Still have that Datsun 510? Or are you thinking about buying an '86 Toyota Celica on the cheap? After talking to these guys, we at the office were all thinking about dropping some cash for a Capri. And after doing some research, we found out that many companies out there still make parts for these Old School cars. So don't tell us you don't have enough money to build up a project car. Pick up an Old Schooler and give these guys a call.
| COMPANY | CONTACT INFO | PRODUCTS |
| Accel | 800/611-7998 or | Ignition systems and ignition/ |
| www.mrgasket.com/accel.htm | computer-related parts. Many |
| | universal applications. |
| ACT | 661/947-7791 | Performance clutch manufacturer. |
| | Has many applications for import automobiles. |
| Art Morrison Inc | 800/929-7188 or | Prefabricated and custom-made |
| www.artmorrison.com | rollbars and cages. |
| Center Force Clutch | 800/932-5882 | Aftermarket clutch manufacturers. |
| or www.centerforce.com | Has kits for older import vehicles |
| | including its popular Dual Friction line |
| | of clutches. |
| Corbeau USA | 801/255-3737 or www.corbeau.com | Manufacturer of aftermarket universal |
| | race seats and mounting brackets for |
| | many vehicles. |
| DOBI | 714/529-1977 | Everything for almost every Toyota, |
| | including headers and exhausts for |
| | the Corolla 1600. |
| HKS USA Inc. | 310/763-9600 or
www.hksusa.com | Has cams and other performance |
| | products for mid-’80s Honda and |
| | Toyota Automobiles. |
| JE Pistons | www.jepistons.com | Has pistons already available for |
| | popular models and is capable of making custom sets. |
| Jim Cook Racing | 310/431-4605, 800/JCR-1440, | All sorts of parts for Datsuns, Nissans, |
| www.intercat.com | and Toyotas, from front air dams to |
| | fender flares. |