Just Another (Turbo) Build
 

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

2015 BRZ (Current)

2016-06

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2017-01

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2014 BRZ (Former)

2014-01

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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

2013-08
Deposit on my 2014 BRZ Limited DGM Manual

2013-11
Picked her up
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2013-12
Swift Springs installed. Temporary until I figure out which adjustible suspension kit I want.
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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)
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Wheels and tires installed. Rota Grid flat black 18x8.5 and Yokohama Advan A048 235x40xR18. Center caps are still in the mail :-/
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Coming up next; Exedy clutch, PTuning Exhaust and PTuning Turbo kit...
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Finally got my center caps in the mail.
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Prep work.
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Dropping the tranny. Shout out to Miata Mitch for the extra hands!
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Flywheel in.
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Early Christmas present arrived today :-D
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Working to get the turbo installed by the end of this weekend. More to come.

Nice moving fast on the mods, sweet! :clap:

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.

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.
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PTuning turbo kit unboxed.
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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.
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Bumper removed... new living room centerpiece for a while.
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Intercooler preview. Can't wait to get this installed.
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Last look before I start the real work.
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FIC 770cc fuel injectors installed.
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Mud flaps installed.
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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 ;-)

Is this going to be a daily? Glad to see more FI brz / frs in OC :burnrubber: 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.

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 :-)

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.
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Oil return plate installed.
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WeatherTech floor mats.
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New sway bar and end-links.
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Getting closer. Turbo has been mounted. I've routed all of the turbo oil/coolant lines. Next will be the oil pump and intercooler/piping.

Oil line feed installed.
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Spring clamps added to evap lines to hold under boost. These things were a pain to install.
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Factory overpipe and shielding removed. Biggest puzzle piece I've had to remove yet. Would have been much easier when I had the tranny removed.
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New overpipes installed.
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Turbo mounted, bottom and top view.
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A moth kept flying into my turbo piping, no joke. I had a bit of a struggle to get one out. Sealed them out for good!
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Some photos of the turbo exhaust piping / downpipe / waste gate. Tonight I'll completing the exhaust piping. Remaining items for the turbo - oil scavenging pump, intercooler and piping, intake piping, BOV, vacuum lines, ECU reflash etc... If all goes well I should be starting her up this weekend.

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Great pictures. Definitely subscribed.

Exhaust, sway bar and end-links installed.

Exhaust photos.
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Sway bar and end-links.
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Oil scavenge pump mounted. Over the next couple days I will finally be able to get to the fun part of bolting on the intercooler and piping :-D

Oil scavange pump.
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It's all coming together now. Pic heavy update.

Oil pump line fitted.
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Rota center caps.
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Intercooler mounted. Sorry PTuning, not trying to hide the logo. Just trying to be less "flashy". It is still there but very faint. I chose the red IC piping to really show off the fine work when I pop the hood ;-)
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MAP sensor installed.
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First intercooler piping from the turbo compressor outlet.
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Blow-off valve fitted.
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My dog sleeping on the job.
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A months worth of dust build up, sigh...
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Second intercooler piping from the turbo with blow-off valve, mounted and (almost) ready for boost!
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Nice build man. What alignment settings are you running with the springs? Would 245 width fit? Any rubbing?

Good stuff, can't wait for some more progress.

Good thread... I have always wondered about the install process of this kit.

Any plans on going with an aftermarket header?

Keep the pics coming. Looks like you got a buddy to help you out :)


MrC

@RB6freak, I recommend you reposition the WG barb fittings to make sure the boost line is away from the bottom of the vehicle as shown below:


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MrC

Thank you. I only have about 20 miles on the tires, haven't had the chance for an alignment. I'm not getting one right away until I break in the car. Also, I may be changing the suspension setup too. Once I get it on the track a few times I will know which direction to take.

245 - I doubt it without a spacer on the front. My 235's are maybe 10mm from rubbing the spring. I haven't had any rubbing issues locking the wheel side to side and going up driveway at an angle.

Not yet. Down the road, possibly.

Toan and Patrick have been coaching me throughout the turbo build. Those guys are a great help!

Thank you sir. Will revisit this tonight.

Subscribed! Awesome walkthrough of your Turbo Install. Looking forward to it!

Looks great...thanks for sharing all the progress pics.

The PTuning kit looks amazing. Videos when finished??

Another pic heavy update. Completed the turbo install and started her up for the first time after loading a base map. Still in the debugging / spot checking / leak checking phase. It will be a bit before I can get her on the road. Super excited to get this far. So far everything seems to be going fairly well.

Corrected wastegate fitting per Mrc@PTuning. Thank you!
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Intercooler and piping photos.
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Completed install photo.
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Absolutely! I've been recording video from multiple cameras and snapping tons of pictures during the install. I'm planning on a full video review and more. I will most likely do this around March after getting a good tune and on the track a few times.

First startup video :-)


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Looks like a clean install!

We got some great prices on ohlins in case don't already have coilovers. Will give you more inside clearance and great for the track and street :)


MrC

This video, make me want to put my time attack red Ic pipings back on :)

Be very interested to see what 91 gets you on this kit as to me most local that's what's available as well.

Car is running. Not much to update until I get it fully tested and tuned.

Intercooler view through font bumper.
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Exhaust tips.
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PTuning etching on the top.
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good build keep it up:thumbsup:

Saw your vids on instagram! sounds great!

Thanks all! Still more parts going into the car real soon.

@midnight23 I'll be at the Tuesday meet next week.