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Originally Posted by Sportsguy83
Well yeah, there are different types of uses and drivers. A track car at 400 whp 300 wtq, I agree, will not last very long, will need parts to be replaced, etc. But @ lexusb3 daily drives his car, constantly thrashes it on the street, (I've seen it with my own eyes), and has yet to break a part, 12K + turboed miles.
So yes it depends on usage, but the claim the motor is stretched to its limits from factory is a bit too much IMHO, maybe I'm wrong. |
Disregarding the rest of the drivetrain, I've long speculated that a FI BRZ/FR-S is actually MORE reliable for several reasons, and it seems to be coming to frutition as the platform is aging
- With increased power, you don't need to load the engine as much
- Less RPMs needed with increased power
- Less sustained time at higher load with increased power
- Less aggressive tune needed (more conservative) since more power is available; getting every last hp isn't critical
- Lower temps (with proper setup)
Among others.