AVO turbo kit for BRZ - initial build thread

[Ironsquid]

I can't tell from the picture, is this internally gated? Is it dumping?

I've had my share of loud and proud turbo dump gates but the real quality IMO is recircing. Sometimes you just wanna go fast, and not clue people into you doing so.

I would probably give my money to the first non-dump gated system.

[AVOturboworld]

The turbocharger will be internally gated, water cooled and oil cooled. We've got an advantage in that we can cast our own exhaust and compressor housings, thus don't have to get stuck with potential "off the shelf" issues.

[AVOturboworld]

I realized that the initial photo probably didn't show it very well, so I've edited it a bit:



We have a cast "bellhousing" section that bolts to the turbocharger exhaust housing - essentially a shorty downpipe. This runs back and bolts to the stock location secondary cat. This maintains the stock exhaust profile.

So any exhaust systems, stock or aftermarket, that would have bolted up to the stock exhaust manifold will be able to bolt up to our turbocharger kit.

[subatoy]

this is awesome to we could run ANY TBE we want correct?!

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by subatoy

this is awesome to we could run ANY TBE we want correct?!

Whats the T? T.... Back Exhaust?

[subatoy]

Originally Posted by sportsguy83

Whats the T? T.... Back Exhaust?

TBE= Turbo back exhaust.

for people who want to delete cats or use High flow cats. In the WRX you would see the most gains from changing the down pipe which
basically connects to the turbo.

[Synack]

Yikes on the welding O_O

[Visconti]

Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

The turbocharger will be internally gated, water cooled and oil cooled. We've got an advantage in that we can cast our own exhaust and compressor housings, thus don't have to get stuck with potential "off the shelf" issues.

External option?

[subatoy]

Originally Posted by Synack

Yikes on the welding O_O

it's a prototype.

[VSGTS14]

the kit looks amazing guys. i'm down to see the results. i like that you're following the FB20's motor setup. i saw p&l's turbo kit also, but yours seems to be a lot more logical in various ways.

Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

I realized that the initial photo probably didn't show it very well, so I've edited it a bit:



We have a cast "bellhousing" section that bolts to the turbocharger exhaust housing - essentially a shorty downpipe. This runs back and bolts to the stock location secondary cat. This maintains the stock exhaust profile.

So any exhaust systems, stock or aftermarket, that would have bolted up to the stock exhaust manifold will be able to bolt up to our turbocharger kit.

[Visconti]

Originally Posted by VSGTS14

the kit looks amazing guys. i'm down to see the results. i like that you're following the FB20's motor setup. i saw p&l's turbo kit also, but yours seems to be a lot more logical in various ways.

Yeah - Cant wait to see the finish product

F5 F5 F5 F5

[VSGTS14]

is an external option possible? it seems like it would add a crapload of more "stuff" down there. i'd rather keep it internal anyway.

[MSTiFK8R]

AVO, your solution is wisely engineered!

I hope you won't forget developing a front pipe with a sportcat for the sake of emmission

BTW, choosing between leaving the stock front pipe and upgrading to a larger OD frontpipe with a sportcat - could you advise?

I've never dealt with sportcats, do they really take the eye-hurting smell away?

As you've deleted a primary stock cat in the exhaust manifold, the task for the secondary cat is getting even more complicated.

I have to warmup my car in the crowded yard, so the noise&smell in the morning start-ups is my main concern.

[vubaru]

The AVO kit is the main one I want to do some research on before I put any money down on a turbo kit. Really looking forward to seeing the specs and pricing on this one.