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Originally Posted by deejaytnk
This initial release of the FT-86 in forms of BRZ, JDM 86, and FRS is on a high 12.5:1 compression ratio already is not designed for a turbo. With this sort of fixed power, NA bolt-on mods and even with a nicely tuned computer, I would think you can only achieve max of 230-240 WHP on race gas.
Therefore, aftermarket for the "GO" is off hand very limited.
As for interior, as a non-competing auto enthusiast, I really don't like to waste money hyping up my interior. The only thing I touch is the audio because most non-luxury stock sound is like shit anyways. Who the hell hook up center consoles or any interior trim anyways. It is is a big headache to replace, and once replaced making sure things are tightly secured because you bound to catch stupid "clink clanks" every time parts are disassembled and reassembled.
So my conclusion is don't hate the people who are complaining that Scion went cheapo on the 86. I can afford the under $25K non-turbo car with nice leather seats, nice/premium material for center console and driving interface that is appealing to sit in and use.
To satisfy both end of the spectrum, Toyota should have imported both the 86 and FRS into the US.
FRS being the cheapo FT-86 for the teenagers who have their parents buy it for them. The more premium 86 and BRZ can cater to me and the go getter who has pocket change for the extra gear.
Aftermarket is BS for fitment and functionality when it comes to linear engineering, OEM nicely designed parts fit well and work under company warranty because all parts that come together were engineered at the same time and under the same fabrication environment.
FRS = diarrhea of the FT-86 Development!!! =)
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Didn't I read a long time ago you can SWAP this guy out for another boxer engine that Subaru makes because they really wanted the option for someone to do so to do it without having to change the mounts?
If you're gonna spend a lot of money doing a turbo setup that might or might not work well, why not invest in a stock turbo engine swap instead?
I'm not one to do something like this but I think this always gets overlooked in these talks...