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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

01-15-2024, 02:02 PM

Replies: 20

Looking for Community Input on Blown FA20: To replace or not to replace

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Posted By vfrqqq

The engine replacement is all finish and my BRZ...

The engine replacement is all finish and my BRZ lives to see another day! I think I got lucky mating the engine to the transmission as it only took about 30 minutes of orienting the engine and...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

01-14-2024, 07:50 AM

Replies: 9

Do FA20s normally get this dirty after ~80k miles?

Views: 2,690

Posted By vfrqqq

I'm not running or planning to run forced...

I'm not running or planning to run forced induction. All the same, I installed a PCV/CCV dual catch can system to help mitigate the problem. I'm also planning to run a flexfuel tune on this NA setup...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-30-2023, 09:16 AM

Replies: 9

Do FA20s normally get this dirty after ~80k miles?

Views: 2,690

Posted By vfrqqq

I should add that, from the salvage pictures of...

I should add that, from the salvage pictures of the donor vehicle, the previous user at least wasn't running any FI and everything appeared to be stock from what I saw in the engine bay. Of course,...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-26-2023, 03:33 PM

Replies: 9

Do FA20s normally get this dirty after ~80k miles?

Views: 2,690

Posted By vfrqqq

Do FA20s normally get this dirty after ~80k miles?

I removed the manifold on my engine and found quite a bit of gunk in the intake manifold and ports. Is this normal for an FA20 with about 80,000 miles on it? It’s all oily, gunk that wipes off...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

12-22-2023, 09:19 AM

Replies: 20

Looking for Community Input on Blown FA20: To replace or not to replace

Views: 2,931

Posted By vfrqqq

Thanks for the feedback. I ended up finding a...

Thanks for the feedback. I ended up finding a used motor with about the same mileage as my blown motor that was only about 25 miles away, was compression and run tested, and came with a six month...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

10-28-2023, 01:14 PM

Replies: 20

Looking for Community Input on Blown FA20: To replace or not to replace

Views: 2,931

Posted By vfrqqq

Thank you everyone for the helpful feedback. I've...

Thank you everyone for the helpful feedback. I've decided to move forward with replacing the engine and, as a matter of giving back to the community, I'll try to document what I did and post up about...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

10-10-2023, 06:51 PM

Replies: 20

Looking for Community Input on Blown FA20: To replace or not to replace

Views: 2,931

Posted By vfrqqq

Also, I assume JDM engine is not going to be...

Also, I assume JDM engine is not going to be plug-and-play, correct? I thought there were differences with the AVCS and sensors that monitor that.

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

10-10-2023, 08:13 AM

Replies: 20

Looking for Community Input on Blown FA20: To replace or not to replace

Views: 2,931

Posted By vfrqqq

EndlessAzure, I can’t tell you how much I...

EndlessAzure, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your thoughtful feedback on this. I definitely have the tools and I believe I should be able to source both an engine lift and stand. I can...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

10-09-2023, 08:18 PM

Replies: 20

Looking for Community Input on Blown FA20: To replace or not to replace

Views: 2,931

Posted By vfrqqq

Something else I would note is that, if I don't...

Something else I would note is that, if I don't spend the money reviving my BRZ, I would likely spend it on a used car that would be a backup car. So the conundrum is whether I would spend that cash...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

10-09-2023, 04:23 PM

Replies: 20

Looking for Community Input on Blown FA20: To replace or not to replace

Views: 2,931

Posted By vfrqqq

That's currently my go-to solution via...

That's currently my go-to solution via www.car-part.com. Accessories are all fine so I really just need the long block.

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

10-09-2023, 03:42 PM

Replies: 20

Looking for Community Input on Blown FA20: To replace or not to replace

Views: 2,931

Posted By vfrqqq

Looking for Community Input on Blown FA20: To replace or not to replace

I haven't seen many posts along these lines so I started my own.

I've had a blown FA20 (threw a con rod) sitting in my garage for about the last 16 months now and, having gotten past the emotional...

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