Tag Archives: Beams

OEM Fresh Trueno With a Turbo BEAMS Twist

December 22, 2012 in Feature Cars by

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Illmotion has a unique grasp on some of the Canada’s cleanest builds. This time it’s Orlando Tan’s 1986 Corolla GT-S, otherwise known as a Sprinter Trueno outside of North America – but this factory-spec minter has an ace up it’s sleeve…

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Beau Yates. Eastern Creek South Circuit. Win.

October 28, 2012 in Videos by

Beau Yates shows us how it’s done in his 3S-GE BEAMS Turbo Levin at the new Eastern Creek (Sydney Motor Sport Park) South Circuit! With years of experience and just over 300kW at the rear wheels on 1.1 bar, it’s no wonder he’s linking the track with ease!

Future Proof: A BEAMS Weapon AE86

January 25, 2012 in Feature Cars by

This is Sam Futcher’s AE86 Levin. Under the hood you will find none other than the 5th generation Dual VVT-i 3S-GE, or as it’s more commonly known, a BEAMS. This special variant of the 3S engine series is quickly gaining momentum as the engine for those considering conversions.

You see when Toyota needs a kick-ass motor made (like the 4A-G, 2ZZ or 2JZ) it calls upon Yamaha to work their special magic, and the 3S-G engine series is no different.  BEAMS is an acronym for Breakthrough Engine with Advanced Mechanism System, referring to the somewhat special dual VVTi system that comes on the ‘Blacktop’ in Sam’s Levin Hatch.

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Yates With Podium Finish At Mallala

June 7, 2008 in Events by

In the most recent round of Drift Australia, a fortnight ago at Mallala in South Australia, Beau Yates drove the wheels off his TRD backed BEAMS 3S-GTE-powered AE86s to stand on the podium in second place.

This is a welcome return to the podium that Yates has been fighting for after having some bad luck and poor performances in the first two events of the season. The win at Mallala may be the kick start that Yates needed to return to the form he showed in 2006 which saw him take out the Drift Australia title. With Yates sitting in 3rd spot on the table hes sitting in a strong position to take out this seasons title.

Good luck in Eastern Creek Beau, you have the support of all the AE86 drivers in Aus behind you!

Photos from the event after the jump.

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