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Old 12-04-2015, 11:46 PM   #118
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Originally Posted by BostonDave91 View Post
I got a 2016 frs about a month ago. After reading this thread about his motor issue. My turbo build seems like it's going to cost alot more then I had thought. Did any of there motor issues get fixed in the 2016 models. I plan on having between 325 - 350whp and I'm thinking an internal overhaul is now needed.
The weak point is the valve springs. But there were some changes to the heads for the 2015 MY. It's thought that, along with longer valve stems, the springs were likely upgraded as well. Worst case, you can just upgrade the valve springs which would be far less than a set of built heads.
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