Any Subaru BRZ drivers/owners/tuners here? Update: Which exhaust?

August 24, 2019, 10:04 AM

Holy mother of god! What kind of criminal would put an aluminum V-8 in a 2800 lb rear-drive sports car?!
I love it

Bruce

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August 24, 2019, 03:54 PM

1s1k

quote:
Originally posted by pillboxesghost:
Sorry, can't help with exhaust mods.

However I can tell you the best way to get a truly fast BRZ.

Google Vorshlag BRZ/FR-S LSx swap kits. A good number of BRZ owners have already replaced their pitiful little four bangers with a GM LS series V8.

Yes, I understand there a minor weight penalty.

However the old time hot rodders saying still holds true: "when searching for power, there is no replacement for displacement!

Or put another way "it takes cubic money to beat cubic inches".

And -- congratulations on purchasing a great true sports car!

Believe it or not the FA20 that comes in the BRZ is insanely heavy and wider than an LS. It weighs almost 500lbs and is also pushed way forward so by swapping an LS V8 the front to rear weight bias is actually improved. Very odd choice of engines for what the car was targeted for.

August 24, 2019, 04:04 PM

Bytes

quote:
Originally posted by RNshooter:
I mounted the Continental DWS 06 tires and installed an K&N air filter.
I think I'm good, for now. Tons more grip! Not nearly as tail happy but you can still break it loose if you throw it in "Track mode" and stomp on the throttle

I like it more, every day.

Bruce

You're doing this right. Always tires first. You can't be fast with no grip. Congrats on your new stallion. Enjoy!