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Forum: Forced Induction 03-11-2024, 09:54 PM
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Posted By Uplink
Nice run! What did you have to do to get that...

Nice run! What did you have to do to get that pull? Are you still running on 93?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-13-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
They do some interesting things with the full...

They do some interesting things with the full S1-S3 engines for FI, like oil jets to help cool the pistons.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
Yep, that's stock, 103.3mm rods / 86mm stroke. On...

Yep, that's stock, 103.3mm rods / 86mm stroke. On the HKS spec sheet they are using a custom rod / 90mm stroke but they don't give the actual rod length so we can't figure out what the ratio is in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
Good read, thanks! :thumbup: Do we know for...

Good read, thanks! :thumbup:

Do we know for sure the kit does make it worse? They don't list the length of the rods so we can't do the math. All we know is stroke increases from 86mm to 90mm....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
It was kinda buried. If you go to hksusa.com...

It was kinda buried. If you go to hksusa.com under products / engine / camshafts then select the one for our cars you'll get this (which was run with their SC kit):...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 02:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
Ok, mystery solved. So after a bit of digging...

Ok, mystery solved. So after a bit of digging around their site (they have still not responded to my e-mail) I was able to find some ballpark numbers indirectly. If you look at the page for the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 02:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
It's ok, I didn't take the comments harshly and...

It's ok, I didn't take the comments harshly and wasn't being defensive. I knew those numbers are prohibitively high vs some other options before even delving into this. But you're right, I was...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 01:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
It's all good, but you do realize the question...

It's all good, but you do realize the question asked was:
"Does anyone know where/if there are hp/tq numbers or (god willing) dyno sheets for the HKS FA20 complete engines run NA?"


Not: "Is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 01:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
Oh, I'm definitely not dropping $40k on this...

Oh, I'm definitely not dropping $40k on this engine build. :lol: I'm trying to do the research on all my options. Plus I don't want to do a conversion. I'll settle for a little less power with 0...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 01:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
This. I have 2 FA20s of questionable reliability...

This. I have 2 FA20s of questionable reliability of parts. If I have to purchase a 3rd and start Frankensteining parts together then try to sell off spares, it's just not a road I want to go down.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 01:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
That's the crazy part. They actually DO list what...

That's the crazy part. They actually DO list what the engines are rated to at each stage. The lowest end Stage 0 being 395hp/470tq which is already more than the stock transmission can reliably...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 12:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
I was just hoping someone had some insight at the...

I was just hoping someone had some insight at the baseline numbers, something I can't seem to find or get a response from the manufacturer on.


There also seems to be a discrepancy on their...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2023, 12:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
For me, that's not a worthwhile enough gain for...

For me, that's not a worthwhile enough gain for the hassles and cost involved with doing a K-swap. Plus, I still don't like how they sound and I have to live with that every day. Several friends run...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
That's a whole other discussion that (for the...

That's a whole other discussion that (for the most part) starts and ends with not being able to get my daily driver inspected (yay, NY). Past there, the lack of torque and the sound combined with the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
The only difference is the HKS isn't a long...

The only difference is the HKS isn't a long block, it's a "complete engine". I take that to mean drop-in, connect existing air/fuel/water/electric connections and turn the key (plus break-in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
Also true. :laughabove:

Also true. :laughabove:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
Haven't had any luck getting a working HKS USA...

Haven't had any luck getting a working HKS USA phone number. Next step is e-mail to support. Though I really would have liked to have a live conversation.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
The thing I don't buy about this though is that...

The thing I don't buy about this though is that you can flip open a Jegs, Summit, or any number of performance catalogs and pretty much every available crate engine will have the HP/TQ specs. The...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2023, 12:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,983
Posted By Uplink
HKS Engine Specs

Hey guys,


Does anyone know where/if there are hp/tq numbers or (god willing) dyno sheets for the HKS FA20 complete engines run NA? Ideally, I'm looking for info on the Step 3 top end one...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-30-2020, 02:30 AM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,457,966
Posted By Uplink
This is the one Michele Abbate recommended:...

This is the one Michele Abbate recommended: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I40ZQWE
Forum: Forced Induction 06-30-2020, 02:25 AM
Replies: 4,944
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Posted By Uplink
Out of curiosity, that's 81lbs added, but how...

Out of curiosity, that's 81lbs added, but how many lbs removed? I'm guessing the earlier style plastic intake manifold is probably lighter than the 2017+, but how many stock components are...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-30-2020, 01:51 AM
Replies: 4,944
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Posted By Uplink
$15 for one size?! :confused0068: I have this...

$15 for one size?! :confused0068:
I have this set: https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-W83148-6-Piece-Disconnect/dp/B000N37D7W picked up ages ago from I think Advance or Autozone or something...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-30-2020, 01:33 AM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,457,966
Posted By Uplink
I've got a Mishimoto radiator and 165 stat and...

I've got a Mishimoto radiator and 165 stat and run a 50/50 Prestone green in the car year round not too far from you, including track days, and not a single hiccup. If you go with that for engine...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-03-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,114
Posted By Uplink
@ichitaka05...

@ichitaka05 (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=147) Could you move this to the normal engine group? I mis-understood the topic title.
Thanks!
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-03-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,114
Posted By Uplink
Definitely need to keep my existing brake booster...

Definitely need to keep my existing brake booster vac hose since it's a fitted line. Those 2 items (brake/clutch) were on my watch list though they both sit behind the strut tower brace regardless of...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-03-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,114
Posted By Uplink
That was my take on it but had the same problem...

That was my take on it but had the same problem finding threads that address it. I've been trying to find detailed underhood RHD videos to see if anything jumps out but not so much available. I've...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-03-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,114
Posted By Uplink
Probably a good idea on changing the title but my...

Probably a good idea on changing the title but my fault for mis-reading it.

I've got a 2015 FR-s and the motor is a pre-2017 JDM 86 not the newer Toyota GT 86 (still has the old style intake...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-03-2019, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,114
Posted By Uplink
Sorry about that. I kinda flipped a coin on which...

Sorry about that. I kinda flipped a coin on which to post in since it was technically about changing the engine. We can move it to the other group.
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-02-2019, 11:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,114
Posted By Uplink
JDM Engine Swap...

Ok, let me get the first part out of the way because someone is bound to say 'just get your motor rebuilt' as happened in the other thread on this subject that I didn't want to hijack. I am sending...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-02-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,457,966
Posted By Uplink
Interesting question, can the motor be...

Interesting question, can the motor be pulled/installed with the SC intact? Curious if building a second motor makes sense to install the SC on a stand and drop everything in as one piece or if you...
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