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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-23-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,453
Posted By Strat_FRS
Sorry to hear about this - would love to know the...

Sorry to hear about this - would love to know the reason for denial of warranty. If you have a spare minute, fill out the survey if you haven't already. At 5K miles it's a very new motor. ...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-22-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,453
Posted By Strat_FRS
This is not just targeted at the RTV issue. This...

This is not just targeted at the RTV issue. This is looking at when an engine fails - what can we learn from it. RTV is not the only possible reason for failure.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-22-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,453
Posted By Strat_FRS
Pretty much all the cars I have seen or heard of...

Pretty much all the cars I have seen or heard of have had RTV when the pan was dropped. If the dealer is going to do it for free, why not.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-22-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,453
Posted By Strat_FRS
I have seen people report them on various social...

I have seen people report them on various social media platforms. This is not a "let's be scared" idea, this is to document failures early on as it can lead to a better understanding of scenarios...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-21-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,453
Posted By Strat_FRS
Gen2 Blown Engine Resource Thread

I am seeing more reported FA24 engine failures so it's time to get a registry started to see if we can tease out patterns through data and draw some relevant conclusions. I've created the registry...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-17-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,133
Posted By Strat_FRS
The JDL car did have a boost controller and EWG -...

The JDL car did have a boost controller and EWG - HKS was spring pressure. Yes boost could have gone up. We ended up with similar boost levels on both cars.
Forum: Forced Induction 05-15-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,133
Posted By Strat_FRS
You want to get something that is efficient and...

You want to get something that is efficient and keep boost low. This will help with maintaining low temperatures on track.
Forum: Forced Induction 05-12-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,133
Posted By Strat_FRS
Dyno Tune JDL and HKS Kits

Had 2 friends with different setups come in for E50 tunes on their Gen1 cars. A nice compare and contrast of the setups.



https://youtu.be/ic1rUJgVdCA
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-05-2023, 01:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,398
Posted By Strat_FRS
More than happy to tune and optimize headers as I...

More than happy to tune and optimize headers as I come across them and if manufacturers send them in on our development car. We've had a pretty good sample and have spent many hours on the dyno...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-27-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,398
Posted By Strat_FRS
The ports look to be very similarly sized to the...

The ports look to be very similarly sized to the 2.0 if not identical.



I have to revisit the cams - but if that's another area of interest on the 2.4.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-27-2023, 12:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,398
Posted By Strat_FRS
This is an early car - not sure if that makes...

This is an early car - not sure if that makes much difference in terms of the sealant.



I was honestly surprised myself to not see more gains from the EL headers in the top end like we see...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-26-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,398
Posted By Strat_FRS
I recommend watching the video. Each header we...

I recommend watching the video. Each header we tested we optimized the calibration for.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-26-2023, 12:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,398
Posted By Strat_FRS
EL vs UEL Header Showdown

Plus an in-depth view of clearing your oil pickup.

Thought you will enjoy this episode.

https://youtu.be/oMjJgCpFhOs
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-29-2023, 01:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,546
Posted By Strat_FRS
I did dyno it back to back with the hood closed....

I did dyno it back to back with the hood closed. The shield does its job and it does not heatsoak.


Look through our BRZ playlist - I did a number of comparisons to the gen1 on the dyno.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-27-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,546
Posted By Strat_FRS
K&N Intake Dyno (and lots of tech talk)

Latest instalment in our series - I know a lot of you guys follow along! Lots of intake tech talk in this one ... and some fun.


https://youtu.be/VWphWgeaZgY
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-30-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 623
Posted By Strat_FRS
Intakes and Filters - Revisited!

The build and test series continues! This was a fun one to make!


https://youtu.be/-LznRtD__Bo
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-24-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,505
Posted By Strat_FRS
Going to do another tuned equal length test but...

Going to do another tuned equal length test but which header.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-24-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,505
Posted By Strat_FRS
The strategies used are very familiar in terms of...

The strategies used are very familiar in terms of what Subaru has been doing for years on this platform and their turbo platforms. It definitely looks like from the factory they were quite a bit more...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-22-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,505
Posted By Strat_FRS
Looks like it reduces the torque dip and adds...

Looks like it reduces the torque dip and adds power elsewhere. Will be great to tune on top of that.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-21-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,505
Posted By Strat_FRS
Tuned ... Finally!

We've had this car for a year now and we finally got a chance to tune it and add to our video series.



Here are the results:



https://youtu.be/ecJUlIX4Bv4
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-09-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 525
Posted By Strat_FRS
Garmin Catalyst on Track

Latest video where we put the Garmin Catalyst to use on track ... and have some fun!



https://youtu.be/qGKzfRXXtJM
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-28-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,064
Posted By Strat_FRS
We get the car on the dyno with the new final...

We get the car on the dyno with the new final drive ... and a gen2 catback. These are the results:


https://youtu.be/k6E-MuVoMeY
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-14-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,064
Posted By Strat_FRS
Barnes Lake - close to Ashcroft BC.

Barnes Lake - close to Ashcroft BC.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-12-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,064
Posted By Strat_FRS
Final Drive and Kaaz 1.5 Way Diff Swap

Latest video where I go over a mod like this and then take the FRS for some ice racing!


https://youtu.be/AW-eLh0ooUI
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-09-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,838
Posted By Strat_FRS
When competing you realize the driver makes a big...

When competing you realize the driver makes a big difference - especially at amateur levels.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-08-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 666
Posted By Strat_FRS
Yes, a Kaaz 1.5 way LSD

Yes, a Kaaz 1.5 way LSD
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-08-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 666
Posted By Strat_FRS
Ice Racing and diff swap? I think you should :)

Racing or autox on a frozen lake is a special kind of pleasure. Relatively low risk while being sideways more often than straight. Car control turned up to 11 and fun up to 12.



We put in a...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-08-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,838
Posted By Strat_FRS
You're probably right. If I get one in, I will be...

You're probably right. If I get one in, I will be sure to post it up.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-08-2022, 02:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,838
Posted By Strat_FRS
We have a whole series of videos on this: ...

We have a whole series of videos on this:


https://www.youtube.com/c/StratifiedAuto/videos
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-08-2022, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,838
Posted By Strat_FRS
2006 Cayman Race car VS BRZ dyno

Race spec 2.7l 2006 Cayman on the rollers. This was already tuned via a canned tune and had headers and exhaust.



Made 223whp on our dyno. I overlaid the power curve with our 2022 BRZ with...
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