AVO turbo kit for BRZ - initial build thread - Page 31 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mact · 09-12-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wootwoot

yup. The 18's will mess up your gearing and slow you down. Keep the stock diameter.

As long as you pair the 18's with proper tires and achieve the same overall diameter as factory, it will not mess with gearing.

VSGTS14 · 09-12-2012, 05:20 PM

17x9 and a 245 is the optimum setup

for lightweightness and grip.

subatoy · 09-12-2012, 05:21 PM

lets keep this thread Turbo oriented.

gmookher · 09-12-2012, 05:39 PM

you will generally be faster on a 8" rim with a 235/40R17...back to turbines

Alienate · 09-13-2012, 12:42 PM

Maybe a dumb question, but will this turbo kit in any way make it even more difficult to change the spark plugs?

xxscaxx · 09-13-2012, 12:47 PM

I believe I read that the spark plugs could be changed through the wheel wells, so I can't see this causing an issue. I don't think any of the FMIC piping and whatnot runs close to that area. I'll let AVO confirm that though.

camelflage · 09-13-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

Still squarely aimed at the 3600-3800 price point.

Boost for the price of a nice set of wheels and tires..

mact · 09-13-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by xxscaxx

I believe I read that the spark plugs could be changed through the wheel wells, so I can't see this causing an issue. I don't think any of the FMIC piping and whatnot runs close to that area. I'll let AVO confirm that though.

I wish this were the case. If I read correctly in the service manual, changing the spark plugs requires you to unbolt the motor mounts and lift the engine several inches with a cherry picker to make room for the plugs. I am sure someone will come up with an easier way.

xxscaxx · 09-13-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mact

I wish this were the case. If I read correctly in the service manual, changing the spark plugs requires you to unbolt the motor mounts and lift the engine several inches with a cherry picker to make room for the plugs. I am sure someone will come up with an easier way.

I had initially saw that but believe someone did it successfully without it. I'll try to find the link/post.

gmookher · 09-13-2012, 02:28 PM

why is everyone acting like SUCH a fairy? I'm LOOKING forward to PLUGS!!! (fairy comment not meant personally at anyone, if you relate to this no offense!)

You bought a sports car, now go buy tools and gloves and get under this thing already, if you wanted something hard to work on go buy a porsche, drop the motor and talk about the grief of tight spaces and not owning a lift. or try working on a v8 in a s4. thats tight. I dont see the same amount of waaa waaa on the audi and 911 forums I hang out in

plug swaps on 911s are not fun either

on subarus
accessing the plugs is NOT hard, just a challenge
lifting the motor is NOT hard, its SO light

its scary if you have not done it, but if you can change your oil, and get the car on stands, you can change plugs, and then some, its a very easy engine to access and get to

the problem most will run into is not having the correct tools, hoists, jacks etc
yes there are easy ways an hard way to do things

WolfsFang · 09-13-2012, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmookher

why is everyone acting like SUCH a fairy? I'm LOOKING forward to PLUGS!!! (fairy comment not meant personally at anyone, if you relate to this no offense!)

You bought a sports car, now go buy tools and gloves and get under this thing already, if you wanted something hard to work on go buy a porsche, drop the motor and talk about the grief of tight spaces and not owning a lift. or try working on a v8 in a s4. thats tight. I dont see the same amount of waaa waaa on the audi and 911 forums I hang out in

plug swaps on 911s are not fun either

on subarus
accessing the plugs is NOT hard, just a challenge
lifting the motor is NOT hard, its SO light

its scary if you have not done it, but if you can change your oil, and get the car on stands, you can change plugs, and then some, its a very easy engine to access and get to

the problem most will run into is not having the correct tools, hoists, jacks etc
yes there are easy ways an hard way to do things

you know lifting a motor is impossible if you dont have a motor lift like me. I live in a apartment and its impossible to store it without a garage. The only thing i was feeling bad when i bought this car was having to change the plugs one day because i know it will be a dam impossible task for me. When i owned my evo it took 2 mins to change the plugs.

gmookher · 09-13-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WolfsFang

you know lifting a motor is impossible if you dont have a motor lift like me. I live in a apartment and its impossible to store it.

yes indeed

I hear ya, its not like most other scions where you can do plugs at the expense of a little back pain

I did many years as a renter and I totally understand-you just gotta find a guy with a garage and buy him beer!

I'm originally from NJ btw, good to see y'all representing the FRS/BRZ!

WolfsFang · 09-13-2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmookher

yes indeed

I hear ya, its not like most other scions where you can do plugs at the expense of a little back pain

I did many years as a renter and I totally understand-you just gotta find a guy with a garage and buy him beer!

I'm originally from NJ btw, good to see y'all representing the FRS/BRZ!

that would work if i was 21 :| one more year to go.

cnk · 09-13-2012, 03:12 PM

I'm sure you could jack up the engine from the bottom. That's how I did my STi motor mounts on my WRX. Just a couple blocks of wood and a jack. Or even better, someone will figure out an easier way to do it when folks start to change out plugs. I'm always up for buying new tools. lol

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xxscaxx Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: New York Posts: 2,240 Thanks: 458 Thanked 878 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I believe I read that the spark plugs could be changed through the wheel wells, so I can't see this causing an issue. I don't think any of the FMIC piping and whatnot runs close to that area. I'll let AVO confirm that though.

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