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Old 05-31-2021, 05:52 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by FR-S2GT86 View Post
Compared to previous model Subaru engines, the FA20 engine has had very little issues with blown head gaskets, especially in their naturally aspirated state. Installing a blower or turbo increases that risk, but you knew that when you installed it. I think Toyota may have shared some of their technology with Subaru on head gasket design and manufacturing when they partnered, because Toyota and Lexus don't seem to have head gasket issues with engines that they build in their factories.
Good to know.
Yes of course I knew the risks but I was expecting bottom end problems and not at this power levels.
I will let you know the root cause, I thought maybe someone had similiar issues, but apparently not. I think gasket or head lifting due to assembly low quality of this car, but are all suppositions.
For example on the ej series you can find almost everything online, but to be fair those engines are around since the cars were invented and they are used more in racing applications.

Thanks for the inputs!
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