Dustin Williams has filmed another great VLOG of one of his adventures while visiting Japan. He was able to visit the original HKS building as well as the current factory where all their performance parts are meticulously hand-built.
You can visit his YouTube channel here.
HKS is a Japanese company that specialises in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of high-performance automotive parts and systems. The company was founded in 1973 by Hiroyuki Hasegawa and Goichi Kitagawa, hence the name “HKS”.
HKS is known for their expertise in tuning engines, and they have developed a wide range of performance products for many different types of vehicles, including turbochargers, exhaust systems, intake systems, fuel systems, engine management systems, and more. They also produce complete engine builds for specific applications.
In addition to their performance products, HKS is also involved in motorsports and has a successful racing heritage. They have worked with various racing teams and have participated in many different types of motorsports events, including circuit racing, time attack, drag racing, and rallying.
HKS has a global presence, with offices and distributors in many different countries. They are highly regarded in the automotive industry for their innovative and high-quality products, and they continue to push the boundaries of automotive performance technology.
HKS has a long list of awards and achievements, both in the world of motorsports and in the automotive industry. Here are some notable examples:
- HKS has won numerous championships in various forms of motorsports, including Super GT, D1 Grand Prix, and World Time Attack Challenge.
- The HKS CT230R, a specially-tuned Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, set a lap record of 7 minutes and 56 seconds at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 2004.
- HKS was awarded the Good Design Award in 2006 for their Hi-Power Exhaust System, which was designed to maximize performance while reducing exhaust noise.
- The HKS Super Turbo Muffler was named the best exhaust system in a comparison test by Option magazine in 2009.
- The HKS EVC-S Boost Controller was awarded the Best Performance Product at the 2013 SEMA Show.
- In 2015, HKS was awarded the 40th Anniversary Business Innovation Award by the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun newspaper for their contributions to the automotive industry.
- HKS was also recognised by the Japanese government as a “Specially Designated Company for Globalisation” in 2018, which recognises companies that are actively promoting global expansion and contributing to the Japanese economy.
Kris is the founder of 86modified.com and has a love for cars and modifying them. He has owned many different Japanese cars and has enjoyed installing modifications to get more power or fitting body parts to change the aesthetics.
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