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Americanizing the FR-S Part 3: Autocross Review
Vortech Supercharged - Perrin Tuned




VIDEO INDEX:
0:00-0:00:25 Opening
0:00:30-2:25 Course Walkthrough
2:25-3:40 Owner Impressions of Vortech Kit
3:50-5:30 Full Autox Run
5:31-6:48 Time Sheet Review
6:52-9:30 Pros and Cons, Final Thoughts


FULL VIDEO:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6_B4Wuvh0o"]Supercharged Vortech Scion FR-S BRZ Autocross Review | Part 3 of 4 - YouTube[/ame]







MODIFICATIONS LIST:

Engine:
Vortech Supercharger Tuner Kit
ECUTek / Perrin Tuned Rev. 10
Radium Engineering Dual Catch Can
Koyo Radiator and Perrin Silicone Hose Assembly
Oil Cooler Mocal / Perrin
Perrin 2.5 Header Back, Catted and Resonated

Brakes:
Primary Vendor: Counter Space Garage
Project Mu 800HC (Street)
Rotors: OEM
Suspension:
Stranoparts ARB
Whiteline Front Camber Bolts
Whiteline Rear UCA Bushing Camber Kit

Alignment:
Front
-1.4 Camber
1/8th" Toe Out

REAR
-1.3 Camber
1/16th" Toe In

Tires:
225/40/17 RS3 Hankook


Impressions Pre-Supercharging:
For the full details of the car before supercharging review the final review here:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsWHuEUVK3k"]The Marginal Scion FR-S BRZ Final Review | Part 3 - YouTube[/ame]



Impressions Vortech Supercharged:

PROS

• Acceleration is linear and non-disruptive to fine inputs.
• Longer straights or sweepers highly benefit from added power.
• Car no longer struggles pulling out of tight sectors in 2nd gear
• No one who has driven the car or rode along stated the extra power was negative to drivability.

CONS

• Added power does not equate to better times
• Higher class makes car virtually uncompetitive
• Makes setup more difficult with less people running higher HP.
• Higher heat, requires more
  care in terms of cool down cycle hood venting and preventing heat soak in IAT and radiator.