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Originally Posted by Dragonitti
Why would you think they would be ticked off when their Aftermarket turbo setup will most likely be faster than an OE one?
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Possibly if you are comparing a modified BRZ to a stock BRZ turbo. But likely the modified BRZ turbo would be a lot faster, and have an engine with stronger internals, lower compression, etc. that would make it a much more capable engine.
Looking back, the Turbo Subaru Engines are a lot more stout than the NA Subaru Engines because they need to be, so they are a much better platform to start with.
Then there's the issue of warranty, and reliability, etc...
All I know is that if I put the money in to turbo an NA car, I would be a little upset if they then came out with a turbo car from the factory...
And especially if it had other goodies like a stronger transmission, better TBD/LSD...
If I have learned anything in my years playing with Subarus it is that you don't buy a WRX, and hope to turn it into an STI. Sure, you might be able to get your WRX to a point where it is as fast as an STI, but if you put that same money into an STI, it would be a lot faster. And even if it is as fast in a straight line, it is not the same. Not at all...
And there is a much lower ceiling with a WRX when you are talking about getting to the point where things start to break and need to be replaced like transmission and suspension.