AVO turbo kit for BRZ - initial build thread

[Sportsguy83]

That exhaust looks nice!

[SmsAlSuwaidi]

@AVOturboworld is it only me or does the exhaust seem to have bends and tapering from a 3" to smaller ?


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[SmsAlSuwaidi]

@AVOturboworld is it only me or does the exhaust seem to have bends and tapering from a 3" to smaller ?


Sent from my IBrick

[DAMotorsports]

Originally Posted by GT86-Ian

Steve from what I know all new Forester gaskets were used, didn't expect them to fail at the first test & on a wet track.

What exhaust do you have on your car?

We do not recommend tracking your car on stock exhaust as it will build up to much back pressure and heats up the gaskets.

Also did you check to see if the bolts were tight before starting. From the sound of your post you had a shop do the work, if so did they check every bolt before install. AVO does a great job assembling this kit, but you should always double check.

[DAMotorsports]

Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

Pictures of the new 3-inch exhaust system - a finished version was fitted for fitment check.

i now have a huge puddle of drool on my desk!

[DAMotorsports]

any pics or the clearance for the 3" over pipe?

[gdrider77]

Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

any pics or the clearance for the 3" over pipe?

this.


And dammit, please put me on the list to get this full setup. I need the upgraded turbo and parts from you guys.....killing me here.

[AVOturboworld]

Originally Posted by SmsAlSuwaidi

@AVOturboworld is it only me or does the exhaust seem to have bends and tapering from a 3" to smaller ?


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Just the cheap P&S they are using to shoot the pictures with, there's a lot of distortion at the edges.

[AVOturboworld]

Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

any pics or the clearance for the 3" over pipe?

Not good shots - in the next week or two, I'll get a set over to fit while taking pictures + video of the install.

It's tight, no argument there, and we do certainly suggest (strongly) putting in harder engine mounts at the same time. The reason it's going to be sold as an overpipe/frontpipe combo is due to the tight space, we had to redo the bends differently than a stock setup to make it fit properly. So unlike our 2.5" system, you can't mix and match with stock/aftermarket.

[AVOturboworld]

Originally Posted by gdrider77

this.


And dammit, please put me on the list to get this full setup. I need the upgraded turbo and parts from you guys.....killing me here.

You will be in the initial batch, don't worry.

[Pitman]

Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

What exhaust do you have on your car?

We do not recommend tracking your car on stock exhaust as it will build up to much back pressure and heats up the gaskets.

Also did you check to see if the bolts were tight before starting. From the sound of your post you had a shop do the work, if so did they check every bolt before install. AVO does a great job assembling this kit, but you should always double check.

I will answer on Ian's behalf. He has the following exhaust fitted:
Milltek Over-Pipe Berk Catted Front Pipe ARK Grip Rear Exhaust. AFAIK, it is 2.5" throughout.

His kit was fitted by Fensport (the same shop that fitted mine, which was their first customer fitment). They are very meticulous in checking everything with the kit both before and after fitment. I 'believe' that it was the manifold to head gaskets that went (Fensport always fit new ones with the kit). Could be something to do with the unfortunate fact that most of the kits seem to come with warped flanges. I know that they had to face mine before fitment. I have had my kit now for about six months, with no problems apart from the fact i now want more power that the current 10.5psi boost is giving.

Roll on the upgrade kit

[DAMotorsports]

Originally Posted by Pitman

I will answer on Ian's behalf. He has the following exhaust fitted:
Milltek Over-Pipe Berk Catted Front Pipe ARK Grip Rear Exhaust. AFAIK, it is 2.5" throughout.

His kit was fitted by Fensport (the same shop that fitted mine, which was their first customer fitment). They are very meticulous in checking everything with the kit both before and after fitment. I 'believe' that it was the manifold to head gaskets that went (Fensport always fit new ones with the kit). Could be something to do with the unfortunate fact that most of the kits seem to come with warped flanges. I know that they had to face mine before fitment. I have had my kit now for about six months, with no problems apart from the fact i now want more power that the current 10.5psi boost is giving.

Roll on the upgrade kit

Fensport does great work and I'm sure they checked everything. Once the leak is fixed I'm sure he will be problem free

[DAMotorsports]

Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

Not good shots - in the next week or two, I'll get a set over to fit while taking pictures + video of the install.

It's tight, no argument there, and we do certainly suggest (strongly) putting in harder engine mounts at the same time. The reason it's going to be sold as an overpipe/frontpipe combo is due to the tight space, we had to redo the bends differently than a stock setup to make it fit properly. So unlike our 2.5" system, you can't mix and match with stock/aftermarket.

Looking forward to the exhaust and upgrades season is about to start and we are looking to post the fastest 86 time!

[gdrider77]

Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

In regards to the above actuator, I cannot say because we haven't fitted one. And to be honest, we have no need - we've got actuator upgrades at 8, 12, and 15psi. All of them are adjustable for an additional 1~3 psi, so that would basically cover any range of boost you can run on this engine. Our upgraded actuators are also cheaper than the above, and they will fit.

When you say they are adjustable, is it a spring swap, etc? Or are you simply referring to adjusting the preload? Or something else?

Thanks.