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Forum: Forced Induction 08-05-2020, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,935
Views: 690,179
Posted By Flasher
Think I'm gonna pass on the heat wrap then and...

Think I'm gonna pass on the heat wrap then and just pulled the trigger on a DEI turbo blanket.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-05-2020, 05:30 AM
Replies: 1,935
Views: 690,179
Posted By Flasher
Thanks for the repsonse - it was actually the...

Thanks for the repsonse - it was actually the hose to the EBC



Yes - the tubing failed at the connection to the EBC, bleeding all air to atmossphere and therefore keeping the WG shut at all...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-31-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,935
Views: 690,179
Posted By Flasher
Somethings off with my kit. The car suddenly has...

Somethings off with my kit. The car suddenly has much more power. After checking in the Torque app, I'm seeing 1 bar / 14.5 psi. It should be around 0.5 bar / 7 psi as I'm still on stock internals.
...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-12-2020, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,935
Views: 690,179
Posted By Flasher
Boost Leak?

Hey guys,

having my AVO Kit now for 6 years and ~100k km / 63k miles it is still going strong.

Recently I've noticed a loud surging noise when under load & boost. I haven't noticed a drop in...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-21-2020, 05:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 750
Posted By Flasher
Is the Perrin CAI going to fit the AVO Turbo Bolt on?

Hey guys,

I've been having the AVO turbo kit on my 86 now for several years, using the stock airbox and it's still going strong with 330 hp at the crank.

As the stock airbox is a tight fit with...
Forum: Software Tuning 08-17-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 445,259
Posted By Flasher
Quick question: is it possible to dump an Ecutek...

Quick question: is it possible to dump an Ecutek ROM? My 86 has an AVO Turbo-Kit with an Ecutek tune on it. Was just digging into my STIs ROM, as I had to make a few changes and was curious to look...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-01-2018, 03:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By Flasher
This is the one I have ...

This is the one I have

http://www.avoturboworld.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/279

It does have some blocked off ports on the top and bottom of the sideface, but not sure if I should...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-31-2018, 04:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By Flasher
How to drain the AVO catch can?

Title says it all. I've had the Avo catch can ever since I got my Avo turbo kit installed. I've been running it now for a few years, never actually cared to drain it, since I believe that it is...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-26-2018, 06:02 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 109,305
Posted By Flasher
Can someone also provide the Toyota part numbers?...

Can someone also provide the Toyota part numbers? Not sure if Toyota sells this package in the US though. In Europe they have it available as an option.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-08-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,127
Posted By Flasher
OK I know that bigger rotors are better...

OK I know that bigger rotors are better performing due to the bigger surface, higher heat capacity, and better cooling but does that also apply for rotors with only a weight difference?

I assume...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-06-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,127
Posted By Flasher
So this is the WRX part ...

So this is the WRX part

https://www.bremboparts.com/en/catalogue/images/1000-1000-Fix/751c4585-1b11-45e1-a99c-fb4afd056fb7

And that's the FT86 part
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-06-2016, 03:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,127
Posted By Flasher
I'm not so sure about that - I checked the...

I'm not so sure about that - I checked the technical drawings for the FT86 rotors (Brembo P/N 09.A921.14) and I noticed that the WRX rotors (Brembo P/N 09.9077.10) have a wider gap for ventilation...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-05-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 88,237
Posted By Flasher
As for the Brembo brakes I guess they will...

As for the Brembo brakes I guess they will probably reuse the same design as used in the 2002 Impreza WRX, since the FT86 uses also the WRX 293 mm brakes.

I quickly checked wicht parts Brembo...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-05-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,127
Posted By Flasher
Impreza WRX rotors

So I heard in the German FT86 forums somone suggesting to use the 2002 Impreza WRX rotors as an upgrade option. The user stated, that those rotors are proven to be "better" by experience. He...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-07-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 114,842
Posted By Flasher
Is there a guide on how to replace the spark...

Is there a guide on how to replace the spark plugs without having to lower/raise the engine? I heard it's possible.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-16-2015, 06:38 AM
Replies: 372
Views: 220,707
Posted By Flasher
So the big question is: why would they need a...

So the big question is: why would they need a test car, driving around in Germany, just to test a new bumper and a wing?

Maybe there is more to come than just minor exterior changes.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-12-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,856
Posted By Flasher
Well - I'm very satisfied with the milltek tone ...

Well - I'm very satisfied with the milltek tone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwaFo34gE9U
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-14-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,801
Posted By Flasher
As long as you're not going FI, I don't see a...

As long as you're not going FI, I don't see a reason why you would need to move to a bbk. With the weight reduction you will have enough breaking performance with other rotors, brake pads and braided...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-13-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 965
Views: 366,801
Posted By Flasher
Have you changed your brake discs? There is some...

Have you changed your brake discs? There is some (rotating) mass to loose. I've switched from the OEM discs to Tarox F2000 discs and found out, that those are 0.9 kg (~2 lb) lighter per disc. So...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-06-2015, 12:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,506
Posted By Flasher
Well - you are actually encouraging my point....

Well - you are actually encouraging my point. Less restriction means higher pressure, means slower velocity of the airflow, means LAG. Combined with the length of the piping you end up with lots of...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-06-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,506
Posted By Flasher
This is literally the dumbest thing you could do...

This is literally the dumbest thing you could do with a turbo - ever :suicide:. Lot's of lag due to the long piping, low exhaust temperature and therefore less efficient, extra weight for piping....
Forum: Forced Induction 01-18-2015, 10:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,223
Posted By Flasher
Do you know, which blanket you got with the kit?

Do you know, which blanket you got with the kit?
Forum: Forced Induction 01-18-2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,223
Posted By Flasher
Turbo blankets - do they help?

Hey guys,

just wanted to hear your opinion on turbo blankets. Does it improve spool and power besides lowering underhood temps? Any downside?

Which one fits the AVO turbo?
Forum: Forced Induction 01-18-2015, 07:26 AM
Replies: 1,935
Views: 690,179
Posted By Flasher
Ok guys, I'm starting to get worried. I've been...

Ok guys, I'm starting to get worried. I've been driving yesterday on the German Autobahn with around 200 km/h ( ~120 miles/h for the imperial guys) for an extended period of time. I wanted to check...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-18-2015, 07:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,498
Posted By Flasher
If u'r planing on getting the AVO Kit, don't...

If u'r planing on getting the AVO Kit, don't forget to buy the AVO breather tank. Otherwise you will get lots of blow-by, especially when tracking.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-17-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,663
Posted By Flasher
Yes I know - but I'm not talking about my car. ;)

Yes I know - but I'm not talking about my car. ;)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-15-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,663
Posted By Flasher
Thank you all for your answers. The reason why...

Thank you all for your answers. The reason why I'm asking is a discussion we are having in another forum, in which a few ppl suggest, that it's possible to safely run E85 on a completely stock FT86...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,663
Posted By Flasher
See, that's also my understanding but ppl like...

See, that's also my understanding but ppl like Shiv tell you it actually doesn't matter, because even the stock ECU is capable of adjusting for E85.
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,663
Posted By Flasher
As a matter of fact, my tuner offers flex-fuel...

As a matter of fact, my tuner offers flex-fuel kits with a specific tune.

But I actually just want to know, if it's safe and beneficial to run E85 on a stock twin.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,663
Posted By Flasher
Running E85 without tune and hardware

So I read through a couple of threads concerning E85 usage and I'm still not sure what the current experience is with this type of fuel.

Apart from my AVO turbo kit, what do I actually need to run...
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