Just Another (Turbo) Build

[rb6freak]

I won't bore you with any stories. Just journalling my build progress. Enjoy =)

2015 BRZ (Current)

2016-06



2017-01




2014 BRZ (Former)

2014-01








Mod List

Wheels and Tires
Rota Grid Flat Black 18x8.5
Toyo Proxy R888 235x40xR18

Suspension/Drivetrain
Exedy Stage 1 organic clutch with OEM flywheel
RS*R Sports-i coil-overs
PTuning front and rear sway bars
Whiteline front sway bar adjustable end-links
AP Racing Sprint kit with Project Mu 999 pads
PTuning stainless braided brake lines

Exterior
Matte Grey Metalic wrap by FRS86 Mr. Tea (Current 2015 BRZ)
Xpel Paint Protection Film - front bumper and door cuffs (Former 2014 BRZ)
Rally Armor mud flaps, sanded and painted flat black

Interior
AEM Wideband Failsafe AFR gauge
AEM Tru Boost controller and gauge
AEM Oil Temp gauge
Painless Performance Cirkit Boss Auxiliary Fuse Block
WeatherTech floormats
SpeedTech NZ fire extinguisher mount
Custom triple gauge cluster center console mount

Engine/Exhaust
PTuning turbo kit - Garrett GTX2867R turbo, FIC 770cc injectors, Omni 4 bar map sensor, Turbosmart CompGate WG and RacePort BOV
Ptuning full exhaust system
PTuning custom downpipe with Magnaflow muffler
Bosch O2 sensor (AEM wideband)
AEM 3 port boost solenoid
PTuning vacuum manifold
Homebrewed Setrab Series 9 15 row oil cooler with -10AN ports and lines
Various DEI heat resistant products
Greddy hood struts
Custom strut tower braces

Fluids
Engine Oil - Motul 300V 5W30 (Summer Track)
Engine Oil - Mobil 1 Synthetic Extended Performance 5w20 (Daily)
Brake Fluid - Motul RBF600
Gear Oil - Motul Gear 300
Coolant - Redline Water Wetter (5%) / Subaru OEM Coolant (60%) / Distilled Water (35%)
Fuel - 91 street / 101 track

Possible Next Mods
TBD

Past Mods
Swift Springs - BRZ
Pro Drive boost solenoid
Hawk HPS brake pads
Motul RBF 600 brake fluid
Torque RT700 brake fluid
Engine Oil - Amsoil 5W30
Yokohama Advan A048 235x40xR18
Winmax W4 brake pads
Exedy Stage 1 organic clutch and lightened flywheel
Whiteline rear sway bar adjustable end-links
Whiteline gearbox shift bushing
Garrett GT3067R turbo
Koyo Racing Radiator
HPS radiator and heater hoses
PTuning Laminova oil cooler
Ceramic coated header and overpipe

[rb6freak]

2013-08
Deposit on my 2014 BRZ Limited DGM Manual

2013-11
Picked her up


2013-12
Swift Springs installed. Temporary until I figure out which adjustible suspension kit I want.


Stock wheels/springs measurement from ground to bottom fender/wheel well: Front 26 1/2" Rear 26 5/8"
Stock wheels swift springs measurement on day one: Front 25 11/16" Rear 25 11/16"
Stock wheels swift springs measurement on day five: Front 25 3/8" Rear 25 3/8"

Xpel Paint Protection Film installed on front bumper and door cuffs. Thanks to Peter at Clear Bra Pro (Cerritos, CA)



Wheels and tires installed. Rota Grid flat black 18x8.5 and Yokohama Advan A048 235x40xR18. Center caps are still in the mail :-/





Coming up next; Exedy clutch, PTuning Exhaust and PTuning Turbo kit...


Finally got my center caps in the mail.


Prep work.


Dropping the tranny. Shout out to Miata Mitch for the extra hands!


Flywheel in.


Early Christmas present arrived today :-D



Working to get the turbo installed by the end of this weekend. More to come.

[OICU812]

Nice moving fast on the mods, sweet!

[ZionsWrath]

How heavy is the trans? How are you able to do it on jack stands?

[rb6freak]

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

How heavy is the trans? How are you able to do it on jack stands?

I read somewhere on the DIY's it was 86 pounds. It felt like so. Yes, car should be jacked up stands ~ 18 inches though to slide the tranny out. So > 18" jack for tranny and = or > to support the engine via oil pan with padding.

I used a piece of wood on the tranny jack to give it a flat surface to balance on.

[rb6freak]

Turbo goes in starting tomorrow :-) I'll be following up with photos and video as the project goes on.

Another shot my friend took while dropping the tranny.


PTuning turbo kit unboxed.

[rb6freak]

Started the turbo install. Still a long ways to go. I'll have to take a short break during the Christmas holiday. Many thanks to PTuning for putting in a ton of work to get these kits ready for end-user install.

Whiteline bushing installed.


Bumper removed... new living room centerpiece for a while.


Intercooler preview. Can't wait to get this installed.


Last look before I start the real work.


FIC 770cc fuel injectors installed.


Mud flaps installed.

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by rb6freak

Wheels and tires installed. Rota Grid flat black 18x8.5 and Yokohama Advan A048 235x30xR18. Center caps are still in the mail :-/

Ya know, normally I give people crap about buying replica wheels, but you bought some baller-ass tires so you're excused!

[rb6freak]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Ya know, normally I give people crap about buying replica wheels, but you bought some baller-ass tires so you're excused!

Hah, thanks. I can't afford gold wheels, but gold sticky rubber is a must for the track ;-)

[midnight23]

Is this going to be a daily? Glad to see more FI brz / frs in OC would like to see this in person when it's finished!

[rb6freak]

Originally Posted by midnight23

Is this going to be a daily? Glad to see more FI brz / frs in OC would like to see this in person when it's finished!

Not a daily yet, just a weekender and light track fun. Might be using it as a daily in the future. Yeah for sure, I've been wanting to go to 86 meets but I threw her up on stands as soon as I got her. Should be ready in a few weeks.

[gk]

Is that a razer blade I saw in the video? Good choice if it is

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[rb6freak]

Originally Posted by gk

Is that a razer blade I saw in the video? Good choice if it is

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It sure is, 2nd gen. Fast machines are my thing :-)

[rb6freak]

Back from my holiday break and I was able to squeeze in a short hour or so to do some work in the garage today. This weekend I will be back to full speed on my turbo install.

2014-01
EcuTek cable and licence arrived in a neat case.


Oil return plate installed.


WeatherTech floor mats.


New sway bar and end-links.