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Originally Posted by wootwoot
I, like most of you, am very excited about all the turbo kits I see being developed and sold for the BRZ/FRS. When I look over the forums discussing these kits I keep seeing mention of 'reliability.' Something like, "it should reliably put down X amount of power with Y amount of boost." My question is what kind of "reliability" are we talking about when we boos this motor? Are we talking "reliable" as in it will get you around town for a few years until your pistons shoot out the side of your block at 40K miles? Or "reliable" as in you can daily drive it for 150K no problem? Something in the middle maybe? I have never tried to boost a car that was born NA so I am not sure what is to be expected.
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I'll give you the honest answer you need to hear: No one is really sure right now.
It will take time for Toyota/Subaru to fix any glaring design/assembly issues, and it will take even more time for people to test the limits of the platform and see what is required in terms of internals and supporting modifications needed in order to run relatively reliable boost.
My only turbo car came from the factory that way, so I can't speak regarding the NA - turbo conversion, but it will came with its share of headaches, I assure you of that.