What is this cars limit?

[FReSh]

These motors like to rev. As long as you aren't doing repeated clutch dumps and missing gears, you shouldn't have to worry about breaking too much. I tend to be nice to mine, but I'm not afraid to rev it out to 7k+ when I'm having fun with it.

[Porsche]

Originally Posted by whaap

No, you're right. I guess all I'm trying to say is the harder you beat on something the more likely you are to have problems.

And of course, you're right.

Knowing this, I'm always reluctant to consider purchasing a used performance car. And right now, I'm reluctant to take my BRZ over 6000 rpm, because of the DI issues.

[Luis_GT]

Originally Posted by Porsche

And of course, you're right.

Knowing this, I'm always reluctant to consider purchasing a used performance car. And right now, I'm reluctant to take my BRZ over 6000 rpm, because of the DI issues.

You should have gone scion... at least they don't void the warranty just because they feel like it.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by JonnyJames

My question is, what kind and level of abuse can this car handle on a regular basis without sacrificing reliability or messing something up?

The limit is the driver.

A good driver will know what the limits of the car are, and drive to the best of his/her ability (which may or may not hit the car's limits).

An average driver will hit the limits of the car, but often exceeding his/her own driving abilities.

The two are not the same, and no amount of armchair advice given online can help you on this.

-alex

[amram]

Originally Posted by Porsche

Key point: Make certain your engine oil is up to operating temperature. Not the coolant temp, the OIL TEMP. By then the rest of the drivetrain will be at operating temperatures, too. And you're good to go.

Noob question - what's the best way to do that (on the stock car that is)?

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by amram

Noob question - what's the best way to do that (on the stock car that is)?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48264

Specifically:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=82

[Muskokan]

Lmao did you just compare out 2L engines with the reliability of NASCAR engines lmao, please just be trolling if your ever gunna reproduce.

Originally Posted by whaap

An engine for a NASCAR Sprint Cup car costs between $45,000.00 and $80,000.00. It's not uncommon to see engine failures in races that are 500 miles or less. When you consider the cost of our engines that should give you an idea of what it's limits are. The better you take care of your equipment the longer it will last you.

[whaap]

Originally Posted by Muskokan

Lmao did you just compare out 2L engines with the reliability of NASCAR engines lmao, please just be trolling if your ever gunna reproduce.

Please read post #28. I tried to explain myself a little better.

[mwjcyber]

Just saw this today. Granted it's not our engine or transmission, but still.

EKANOORACING GT86 LAID DOWN 1083 RWHP & 786 POUND OF TORQUE , MAKING IT THE WORLD MOST POWERFUL FT86 , USING 2JZ STOCK BLOCK , EKANOORACING RACING HEADS , SUPRA 6 SPEED TRANS , HYPER TUNE INTAKE , PRECISION TURBO , AEM ECU TUNED BY HUSAM TAYIB.

THIS IS A STREET CAR IT HAS NAV, STOCK STEREO WITH A.C. , ABS , TRACTION CONTROL , 18 INCH WHEELS , , EVERYTHING WORKS LIKE HOW IT CAME OUT FROM THE FACTORY

[ame]http://youtu.be/JL3Kphce1j8[/ame]

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by amram

Noob question - what's the best way to do that (on the stock car that is)?

Hi amram .....

My short answer is .... to drive it for about 3 miles ..... then the oil should be all warmed up....

humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Muskokan

Lmao did you just compare out 2L engines with the reliability of NASCAR engines lmao, please just be trolling if your ever gunna reproduce.

DANG, Muskokan, I'd suggest you consider easing off of my old buddy .... old whaap .......

TIA

humfrz - old too .....

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by mwjcyber

Just saw this today. Granted it's not our engine or transmission, but still.

EKANOORACING GT86 LAID DOWN 1083 RWHP & 786 POUND OF TORQUE ,...........

That thing shouldn't be allowed out in public !! .....

humfrz

[Guff]

Every time I have taken this car out, it has seen 5k+ RPMs. The rear tires have seen more high angle/high speed drifts than any car I have owned before. I once did a standing burnout for 40 seconds (this is all on a closed track, of course) and the tires didn't even lose a 32nd of tread.

I beat the hell out of this car, but I meticulously care for it's engine and transmission. Fluids are changed on time and never cheaped out on. As long as you perform proper maintenance and don't do anything idiotic, you can have your way with this car and it will still greet you with its goofy, fanged smile every time you start it up.

[Porsche]

Originally Posted by amram

Noob question - what's the best way to do that (on the stock car that is)?

Lacking an oil temperature gauge, I use a small kitchen timer set to 10 minutes. I've usually driven 5-6 miles in that time.

I use only part throttle and 3000 rpm max, and especially avoid lugging up hills at low rpm. I'll do 3000 rpm up a hill rather than 2000 rpm when cold.

After 10 minutes, I progressively use more throttle and raise the rpms.

"But I'm only 2 miles from work! I'll never be able to push it hard!" some complain.

It's a problem, I know.

When it's time to buy a used BRZ, ours is the one you want.