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Originally Posted by humfrz
So, Suberman, are you saying that an aftermarket CAI for the FR-S/BRZ is a waste of money .. ??
humfrz
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Yes I am. The only economically sensible power modification to make to this engine is supercharging. Because of fuel economy considerations factory engine builders just don't leave free hp on the table any longer. An extra 4 or 5 hp at peak rpm just isn't relevant, assuming that's what these CAI actually achieve, which is doubtful. You never use that "extra" power. "Free flow" exhausts aren't worth the money either for similar reasons although at least you might get useable improvement in peak torque from one of those, but only with a lot more noise.
I don't think the chassis design will be able to use much extra torque without considerable driving skills.
At a minimum I'd also fit much better tires and an easily adjustable rear roll bar. Of course you'd need to know how to adjust that roll bar so were back to driving skills again. Fun car but tricky handling.