Subaru BRZ Build opinions

[mrg666]

Start with a JRSC base kit, factory tune, and tires. Drive it for a couple months. Don't forget the oil cooler. Then, upgrade with HBP, injectors, and fuel pump, Delicious tune. If you read the JRSC thread, you will see that EL header is recommended not UEL. Without rebuilding the engine with stronger internals (connecting rods, pistons, valve springs ...), you cannot talk about reliability, 300+whp using HBP is just a stunt. I don't know your budget but, in case you have a limited budget as your choice of sports car implies, you need to prioritize the modifications. If you start like this you will be wasting your money and you will be up for an engine replacement soon. I would recommend starting from your center piece, which is JRSC, and slowly/gradually build up from there.

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by MyZC6

Well give me a list of mods that won't cost so much but will still achieve 300+ whp reliably

-Fast
-Cheap
-Reliable

Pick 2.

In all seriousness, the key to these cars is simplicity. If all you're concerned with is a number, then there are better options out there.

You'd be surprised how quick these cars can be with very minor modifications. A good set of tires paired with headers and ECU tuning is enough to give some high hp cars a serious hard time on track with the right driver.

[Esseff]

How does that song go?
... dreamer, your nothing but a dreamer...

[Cole]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

-Fast
-Cheap
-Reliable

Pick 2.

In all seriousness, the key to these cars is simplicity. If all you're concerned with is a number, then there are better options out there.

You'd be surprised how quick these cars can be with very minor modifications. A good set of tires paired with headers and ECU tuning is enough to give some high hp cars a serious hard time on track with the right driver.[

So much of this.

I remember when I first bought my car and slammed it immediately. Got tired of crawling every time I went to drive the stupid thing. Sold the coils, got light wheels, sticky tires, header, tune and lowering springs and it's about as perfect as I could possibly want.

[NOI]

$30k...no brakes.

Ok.

[MyZC6]

So I have people saying stick with the JRSC and others saying go with a turbo what's your opinion, the car is gonna be my DD with occasional track and a lot of shows/meetups around my area

Looking more for fast and reliable and the reason I chose this car was because I love the look of it (even with the widebodys) and how versatile the platform is


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[muckypuppy]

Originally Posted by MyZC6

So I have people saying stick with the JRSC and others saying go with a turbo what's your opinion, the car is gonna be my DD with occasional track and a lot of shows/meetups around my area

Looking more for fast and reliable and the reason I chose this car was because I love the look of it (even with the widebodys) and how versatile the platform is


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How about considering kits that are available in the area that you live ?

[MyZC6]

Originally Posted by muckypuppy

How about considering kits that are available in the area that you live ?

Yeah there isn't much going here in Australia most our vendors get them from overseas


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[muckypuppy]

Originally Posted by MyZC6

Yeah there isn't much going here in Australia most our vendors get them from overseas


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Harrop, Bullet(Sprintex), SME, Coyoda . All local mate.

[WNDSRFR]

Did I miss something?
I didn't see anything on your list that's going to get you 300 HP. Just spend a lot of money.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

Did I miss something?
I didn't see anything on your list that's going to get you 300 HP. Just spend a lot of money.

....... pay attention, old man ........a JRSC and a tune should get him close to 300 HP .......


humfrz

[MyZC6]

In your opinions are all the handling mods neeeded? I definitely want more power out of this car but do I need to dump money on other things as well?

And ignore the exterior stuff as that's purely personal preference


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[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Originally Posted by MyZC6

In your opinions are all the handling mods neeeded? I definitely want more power out of this car but do I need to dump money on other things as well?

And ignore the exterior stuff as that's purely personal preference


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Tires improved grip and the coilovers reduced roll. I would suggest those two to get that "on rails" feel

[re-animator]

Originally Posted by MyZC6

In your opinions are all the handling mods neeeded? I definitely want more power out of this car but do I need to dump money on other things as well?

And ignore the exterior stuff as that's purely personal preference


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i don't see the point of extensive handling mods on this car. handling is already very neutral. yes definitely bigger grippy tires (i have MPSS as well and love them) and maybe a small drop with springs or coilovers, but you definitely reach a point of diminishing returns. If you are a skilled enough driver that the suspension and bracing is a limiting factor on this car then you are likely a professional race car driver.


as far as power, either accept that you are driving a quick car that is not exactly fast, or go forced induction. smaller mods to the intake/exhaust/ecu systems can smooth out the feel and squeeze a little more power out of the powerband but they don't fundamentally alter the feel of the car. after intake/headers/exhaust/tune you still have a rev-happy somewhat underpowered car, just one with a smoother powerband. A decent turbo or SC setup with bolt-ons can get you easily in the 250whp range but higher than that you will need upgraded engine internals, higher rated clutch, and definitely a big brake system. You are going to wonder why you didn't just buy a used Porsche 997 or Cayman. assuming you are old enough to drive.