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11-27-2012, 11:49 AM | #1 | |
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Subaru BRZ, Meet HKS Supercharger
Japanese Tuner Adds What Most Think BRZ Needs: More Power
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11-27-2012, 12:51 PM | #2 |
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In the mid to low range it feels normal? Sounds like it isn't worth it to me.
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11-27-2012, 12:52 PM | #3 |
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...I thought Toyota/Subaru said there's no space??...lol
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They need to get the horsepower figures clear, I have never heard of "Japanese horsepower" before
EDIT: I think they may have made a typo and 157 should read 197 as I have read that HKS expect a 40hp increase in power if the SC is just bolted straight on. |
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Oh god not racing strips.... It now looks like a Mustang
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^ Ha, that's what I was thinking. Stripes + supercharger = almost a Mustang?
I like what I hear, but damn its also pretty expensive though.
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Like SUB said, if the low-range still feels like it does stock then this kit does not interest me at all.
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11-27-2012, 01:41 PM | #8 |
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They said "horsepower at the rear wheels" so 157 is not far off. Most stock BRZ/FR-S were hitting 162-167 rwhp on American dynos.
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It's amusing that almost every speedshop who has made a kit so far has a similar experience.
"Alright boys, we'll need to find a place to put thi- Oh there's already a perfectly sized space for it? What about the pipi- oh it's clear exactly where it needs to go? Cool." |
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I don't think I would pay that much for something that would feel like stock at lower end...
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Maybe that means we can still get decent mileage for commuting and such, but have that extra oomph for the track and autocross.
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I do want to see more options though. I am STILL waiting to see anyone put a power chart out for a PD supercharger on this car. |
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