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Lets remember that the engine mounts in the BRZ are supposedly the same as another Subaru engine (forget which). Could play a role in this whole thing. The WRX is going to its own platform so perhaps would use a new turbo engine as well, makes sense to use the one with the lowest COG.

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Originally Posted by subatoy (Post 91396)

They officialy said this engine would be in the Next gen WRX.
I highly doubt the BRZ will see an engine any time soon.

BRZ will have no engine? How does it move? :D

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Originally Posted by syldrin (Post 91343)

they have been quoted saying the engine is too far back to put the turbo (which i call BS on because it goes under the motor who knows maybe there is a sub frame issue) also they said the typical TMIC wont fit under the hood.

So do a front mount. Not a big deal.:iono:

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Originally Posted by ft86Fan (Post 91447)

BRZ will have no engine? How does it move? :D

flintstones style.

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Originally Posted by Sully (Post 91449)

So do a front mount. Not a big deal.:iono:

or redesign the hood like they did with IS to put V8 engine.

If subaru puts a turbo motor in this, I'm more than sold.

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Originally Posted by Mess11 (Post 91313)

According to Motor Trend editor in chief Edward Loh, Subaru has confirmed that it'll be building a turbo version of the BRZ's FA20 engine.

But funny thing is Subaru hasn't confirmed yet that it'll be putting it into the BRZ.

Seeing how the BRZ is the only car using the FA20 engine for now though, is this a pretty sure sign that a turbocharged FA20 will be fit into future BRZ (maybe FR-S/86 too) models ???

yes it was official but they NEVER said this engine would go on the BRZ.
they specifically said at the LA auto show (when they unveiled the
BRZ STI) that the turbo version of the BRZ engine would be on the next gen WRX.

I hate how these articles make it seem like the BRZ is getting it but it's NOT.

here:
watch this video, go to minute 10:20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE76IRagtpU&feature=player_embedded

the BRZ and Scion/toyota are meachanically the EXACT same thing,
why would a turbo engine fit in one and not the other?

Because it fits peoples daydreams and opinions, of course.

Turbo speculation thread.... You have returned.... >:l

a little birdie say Crawford Performance is testing this motor and a turbo BRZ will be available for the 2014.

^ damn little birds and their lies. I dont trust birds. :P

STI is already working on a FB20 Turbo - for the BRZ ;)

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SOA:

Right now there's an internal discussion wether to go FB or FA for turbo. Both are being looked at. We picked one for the LA show to communicate there will be A turbo on the books.

from http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...2276979&page=2

So it's still up in the air as to whether they turbo the FA. The thread is in reference to the WRX/STI however.

I have nothing against a Turbo, but I am afraid if a Turbo comes up, there will be no more resurch/development/aftermarket for a Naturally Aspirated engine.

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Originally Posted by Levi (Post 91820)

I have nothing against a Turbo, but I am afraid if a Turbo comes up, there will be no more resurch/development/aftermarket for a Naturally Aspirated engine.

Na there will always :thumbsup: be plenty of N/A support. Plenty