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Originally Posted by Zoti
Why not put a 2.5L in it with 250HP? No turbo etc.
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Because fuel economy.
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Originally Posted by DantKR
It's funny that people actually don't even want an option for more power from the factory. /shrug.
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Back when the tC first came out Scion was really talking up how they were going to have a supercharger kit for it. I'm glad I didn't buy the tC because they never released the supercharger as a factory option, just a LOT of BS. I went with the STI instead and don't regret that decision.
Most of the big non-exotic manufacturers don't offer induction options to be installed on a stock vehicle because it means they have to trust their frequently half-assed dealer network to do a proper install. If it doesn't come boosted from the factory, good luck getting an optional package.
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Originally Posted by CSG Mike
This only applies when your competition doesn't know how to turn...
A BRZ will not turn faster than a Corvette, with equally talented drivers.
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Corvettes are in a totally different class, so your point is moot. However, I've seen 86s putting down similar lap times on AutoX circuits. Vettes might leave the BRZ behind on a full racetrack, but around an AutoX circuit, the 86 will offer up a lot more bang per buck than a vette considering their ludicrous pricetag. Granted, if you're comparing a time attack modified vette (and a fast driver) vs 86, goodbye 86, but most people who go to the track aren't dumping tens of thousands of dollars into their vehicle to compete on an amateur or even professional level.
IMO, the 86 is a road-going car first and foremost, and a track-ready car second. I've seen 86s running similar times to the Evos, STIs, Miatas, and other stupid-fast guys by just swapping tires and throwing on a swaybar. I think the drivers were of similar skill levels, but the 86 is much easier to throw around and steer through slides.
If the 86 were intended for the track, they would have put bigger brakes on it, not used Prius tires, and gone with an unequal length header to eliminate that stupid torque dip. I have to assume it was Toyota's idea to put an equal length header on the car.