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Forum: Engine Swaps 08-12-2021, 10:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,480
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Im not him but I recently just did a swap on my...

Im not him but I recently just did a swap on my race car (trailer to the track and back, no street whatsoever). And while the car is faster, it is not at all the same animal. Corner speeds are down...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-07-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,216
Posted By BigTuna
When you disconnect the battery or reset the ECU,...

When you disconnect the battery or reset the ECU, the throttle mapping gets reset making it feel like you have to give a lot more throttle to start revving. It's well documented. It typically lasts...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-05-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,480
Posted By Ashikabi
I don't regret it. Because I love my car. I don't...

I don't regret it. Because I love my car. I don't have a good way to quantify handling because I haven't spent a lot of time on the track before or after the swap. What I do know is that there is no...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-24-2021, 01:35 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 34,287
Posted By Irace86.2.0
Well, in Subaru’s defense, the car had more than...

Well, in Subaru’s defense, the car had more than double the horsepower for quite a while, and I beat on the car, taking it to redline daily. Most manufacturers don’t do much better. They seem like...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-15-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 27,059
Posted By kask2_6.0
I haven’t added it up because I’d rather not know...

I haven’t added it up because I’d rather not know [emoji23]

The biggest cost factor is going to be what you decide to do with electronics. This was obviously on the pricier end with the motec ecu...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-15-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,998
Posted By NLSP
I don't recall anybody on the forum posting any...

I don't recall anybody on the forum posting any visuals/guides, but I found this YouTube video. Basically what he starts doing at the 4:00 mark:


https://youtu.be/-PpTNcFoQQU?t=240
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-15-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,291
Posted By TommyW
It was fine for 3000 miles then went exiting T5...

It was fine for 3000 miles then went exiting T5 at Laguna. The silicon they got into the block starved the motor for oil. It happened all at once with no warning.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-15-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,998
Posted By WNDSRFR
Keep your eye out for a used Phantom ESC. Should...

Keep your eye out for a used Phantom ESC. Should get you up to about 200 WHP about the cheapest way you can go. And it can be installed/deinstalled pretty easily.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-18-2021, 12:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,291
Posted By humfrz
My take (having a 2013) is ..... if it ain't...

My take (having a 2013) is ..... if it ain't broke, why give em a chance to break it .... ??
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-15-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,291
Posted By FR-S2GT86
Its a ‘13, if one of the springs hasn’t failed...

Its a ‘13, if one of the springs hasn’t failed yet, it probably won’t. You’re not in California where the recall work is mandated, so just forget about it.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-15-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,291
Posted By Dadhawk
Ugmm...no, it's not a crapshoot. Odds are...

Ugmm...no, it's not a crapshoot.

Odds are good that it will be done properly. There was only a small percentage of failures and most were early on.

It needs to be done by a competent mechanic,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-15-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,291
Posted By WNDSRFR
Just don't do it. It's not worth all the anxiety...

Just don't do it. It's not worth all the anxiety involved. The chances of valve failure are sooo remote. There's alot less chance of valve failure than your engine being destroyed by the idiots. I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-15-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,291
Posted By x808drifter
Maybe.... ...

Maybe....

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133306
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-01-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,585
Posted By Jembrmstr
I would look more towards the rear differential,...

I would look more towards the rear differential, with it being limited slip and torsen function (I believe). If you’re on acceleration it wouldn’t allow your differential to put power to one wheel as...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-31-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,585
Posted By Clutch Dog
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/...

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/n2vwrybs96x6usjbkrtv.jpg
Low key Riftur
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 114,496
Posted By 86MLR
Sorry mate, my intent was misunderstood My...

Sorry mate, my intent was misunderstood

My point was if a workshop can fit it in, a manufacturer, can.

Would it require substantial engineering, yeap, but isn't that what's happening anyway if...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 114,496
Posted By Goingnowherefast
Actually an automotive engineer specializing in...

Actually an automotive engineer specializing in powertrain Development/Calibration/Also recently PT NVH. But good try though...

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 114,496
Posted By Sasquachulator
Add weight that should help.

Add weight
that should help.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 114,496
Posted By venturaII
I need to figure out how to get rid of some power...

I need to figure out how to get rid of some power so my car will be sportier.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 12:26 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 114,496
Posted By StraightOuttaCanadaEh
Thanks, I used to argue online but then I thought...

Thanks, I used to argue online but then I thought what's the point. Feels much fuzzier inside when you're able to find at least some common ground. And yes, the 911 is a great example
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 114,496
Posted By venturaII
Utter bullshit. What's dangerous are drivers who...

Utter bullshit. What's dangerous are drivers who have grown up with 500 horsepower, 4000lb+ SUVs and sedans with all the electronic nannies working overtime to keep the idiot behind the wheel from...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 114,496
Posted By Yoshoobaroo
Something people tend to not realize is that for...

Something people tend to not realize is that for that to be financially viable you need volume. 20k cars/year worldwide won’t cut it. The Miata sells 30-40k cars a year and still shares it’s engine...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 114,496
Posted By StraightOuttaCanadaEh
That's reasonable. Any sporty version of a car...

That's reasonable. Any sporty version of a car you can think of that was based on a more mainstream version usually gained power in the process, be it the Fiat 500 going from 11 hp to 28 hp to the M5...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 11:33 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 114,496
Posted By Yoshoobaroo
There are some fantastic sports cars that do: ...

There are some fantastic sports cars that do:

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/honda-s660-concept-03.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 114,496
Posted By Tcoat
Don't care what the HP number is. I just care how...

Don't care what the HP number is. I just care how the car reacts to what it has. These cars work just fine even though they won't win drag races against Mustangs.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-31-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,776
Posted By S3pt1c
This. I totally agree with you. I bought my...

This.

I totally agree with you. I bought my GTS auto because the wife wanted an auto and it was the only compromise to getting the car. I’m now divorced, not because of auto vs manual haha, but I...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-01-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,410
Posted By 86TOYO2k17
A 245, even a 225 should be able to have perfect...

A 245, even a 225 should be able to have perfect fitment without that gap.
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42746

That looks like either a mounting issue, or the specific tire. ...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-31-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,410
Posted By Clutch Dog
Have you checkout 1010 tires? theyll give rough...

Have you checkout 1010 tires? theyll give rough approximitations of how physically wide tires are with different sizes.

one issue you are running into is stretching an all season tire on wide rim...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-04-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,407
Posted By humfrz
Along those lines, when my plugs are due and the...

Along those lines, when my plugs are due and the TOB starts howling, I may have them do the recall work - :iono:


humfrz
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-04-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,407
Posted By Dadhawk
That is basically how I looked at it. I also...

That is basically how I looked at it. I also used it as an excuse to get the plugs changed for free (well cost of the plugs) amongst other things.
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