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Forum: Forced Induction 10-02-2020, 08:14 PM
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Posted By kowalski
Interesting. Today I switched the stock diverter...

Interesting. Today I switched the stock diverter valve jr supplies for the rxk with the softest spring (red one). Once I removed the stock valve, I could tell the jr one seems stiffer than the rkx...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-04-2020, 11:13 AM
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Posted By kowalski
¡Thanks! very helpful information. ¿This is on...

¡Thanks! very helpful information. ¿This is on top of the JRSC, isn't it? ¿Where did you put the noozel?

Best!
Forum: Forced Induction 09-04-2020, 12:07 AM
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Posted By kowalski
Methanol injection on JRSC - ¿any experiences?

Hi there.

Just curious if anyone has tried to put any methanol/water injection system with the JRSC and what to expect. ¿Is it worth it? ¿Would you be better of with an oil cooler?

At a first...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-07-2020, 08:00 PM
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Posted By kowalski
Just curious; if replacing the recirc valve (with...

Just curious; if replacing the recirc valve (with softest spring available), would a retune be needed? or recomended? thx!

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Forum: Forced Induction 12-25-2019, 12:29 PM
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Posted By kowalski
Another thing to consider is altitude. Where I...

Another thing to consider is altitude. Where I live (1.500 mts above sea level) altitude reduces the amount of boost you woul'd normally get. If that is not the case, then, check elsewhere as others...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-08-2019, 07:31 PM
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Posted By kowalski
fumoto oil drain valve

Installed the fumoto oil drain valve (short nipple version). So far so good; no leaks.


Close up:


https://i.imgur.com/m2Bjx0Z.jpg


full view:
Forum: Forced Induction 11-18-2019, 05:43 PM
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Posted By kowalski
On a straigt line with some slight long curves...

On a straigt line with some slight long curves I've held 130+ mph multiple times. No issues at all except wind and tire noise. Indeed I would say it is an extremly stable car at these speeds. I have...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-05-2019, 03:05 PM
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Posted By kowalski
thx! I actually have no problem with stock...

thx! I actually have no problem with stock radiator when driving hard, except when really pushing uphill in curvy roads at high rpms (where all the fun is) for say an extended amount of time. Then...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-05-2019, 02:22 PM
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Posted By kowalski
Mine is quite hot since the very first day. All...

Mine is quite hot since the very first day. All engine bay gets hotter. For me ceramic coating the headers made a great difference in lowering engine bay temps. Althugh it is still quite hot. I do...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-11-2019, 05:23 PM
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Posted By kowalski
#Done. How it was: ...

#Done.


How it was:



https://i.postimg.cc/FR3xJv3P/20190304-184219.jpg
How it is now:
Forum: Forced Induction 03-04-2019, 08:03 PM
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Posted By kowalski
Thanks mrg666. I just sent an email to Delicious...

Thanks mrg666. I just sent an email to Delicious Tuning to see what they think. And you are right on spot. At higher rpms I have no problems and you can hear the valve releasing pressure. No loss of...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-04-2019, 06:59 PM
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Posted By kowalski
repositioning bypass valve - need for a retune?

Hi there.


I just realized my bypass recirculating valve was not properly installed. The vacuum nipple where the tiny hose attaches faces towards the bottom of the car, instead of facing towards...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-11-2019, 08:14 PM
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Views: 15,324
Posted By kowalski
Can not say for sure if it is normal. But mine...

Can not say for sure if it is normal. But mine does the exact same thing on a JSRC supercharged brz. It worried me a little, as I had smell some gas form the injectors on the drivers side and was...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-08-2019, 12:42 PM
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Posted By kowalski
Everything becomes a little more louder and...

Everything becomes a little more louder and hotter. It also depends on your setup /headers - exhaust /. Can not tell for sure if only the rotrex unit is louder. I would rather say the whole system is...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-05-2018, 01:38 PM
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Posted By kowalski
It did :) Probably. Nevertheless I felt more safe...

It did :) Probably. Nevertheless I felt more safe double clamping some hoses. I Know it might not have any real effect but it just gives me some peace of mind.

Enviado desde mi SM-A730F mediante...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-04-2018, 12:06 PM
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Posted By kowalski
Good point! To be honest I never thought of it...

Good point! To be honest I never thought of it that way. For me how a car looks and feels has little to do with giving credit to brands or manufacturers. The STI logo just so happens to be a good...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-01-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6,004
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Posted By kowalski
Hummm... Here I uploaded some pics again....

Hummm...


Here I uploaded some pics again. Pics on forums are oftentimes tricky indeed...



https://i.postimg.cc/V0WSQ8yX/20180211-144524.jpg (https://postimg.cc/V0WSQ8yX)
...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-01-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,953
Posted By kowalski
Here:...

Here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3042453

Although I used an STI logo. No problems at all.

PS: ceramic coating your headers helps a lot with heat issues btw.

Enviado...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-07-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,953
Posted By kowalski
FYI: Currently on JRSC C38 with 700cc injectors...

FYI: Currently on JRSC C38 with 700cc injectors and DW65c fuel pump; stock internals and ceramic coated ft86 speed factory catted UEL header. Manual transmission redlining at 7690 (140km/h) on third...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-21-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2,689
Views: 846,308
Posted By kowalski
In my case I did first install the UEL catted...

In my case I did first install the UEL catted header with stage 1 OFT tune (which is not designed for aftermarket catless or catted headers anyway). It did get rid of some torque dip without having...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-04-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,234,492
Posted By kowalski
Installed blue sideview mirrors. One thing I...

Installed blue sideview mirrors. One thing I noticed is that the OEM ones had some resistance attached to them (prehaps to prevent fog) whereas the blue ones don't. Other than that I think they...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-25-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2,689
Views: 846,308
Posted By kowalski
It's been a while. But today looking at...

It's been a while.


But today looking at the engine bay I noticed that the FT-86 speedfactory badge that came attached to the header had fallen and it stuck to the bottom shield. So I would...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-24-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,953
Posted By kowalski
Ok...reviewing some pics I took of the install I...

Ok...reviewing some pics I took of the install I found the coupler. Now I have to relocate...

https://imgur.com/a/lKYjHtP

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Forum: Forced Induction 05-24-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,953
Posted By kowalski
Haha. Sorry. I meant front bumper. Bump. ...

Haha. Sorry. I meant front bumper. Bump.

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Forum: Forced Induction 05-24-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,953
Posted By kowalski
Yes. Kit was new. Clamps failed when torqued to...

Yes. Kit was new. Clamps failed when torqued to spec, that's why I got new ones and sometimes double clamp the hoses just in case. I think the coupler might have been installed elsewhere. Probably...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-24-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,953
Posted By kowalski
It was actually after a 20 min drive. I have some...

It was actually after a 20 min drive. I have some logs for idle, not for that ride. but still fine adjusting the tune with my tuner. I just saw that the outer piping of the SC which attaches to the...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-24-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,953
Posted By kowalski
Hi there. Sorry if this is a noob...

Hi there.


Sorry if this is a noob question, but I did the JRSC install recently and I notice that all the SC components run quite hot after regular drives (no pulls whatsoever) and they keep...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-18-2018, 03:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,349
Posted By kowalski
Hi there Tcoat. It is not for the battery weight,...

Hi there Tcoat. It is not for the battery weight, is for the supercharger install... I've read and seen some guys who do adjust their suspension after a FI install.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-18-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,349
Posted By kowalski
I am not in actual racing competition. But OEM...

I am not in actual racing competition. But OEM Battery is listed as (http://www.**************.com/9-subaru-brz-general-discussion-forum/2601-shedding-some-weight.html#post18974) 29.6 lbs. So it is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-18-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,349
Posted By kowalski
"win revoked" LOL.

"win revoked" LOL.
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