AVO turbo kit for BRZ - initial build thread - Page 60 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JimmyMac · 10-07-2012, 04:15 AM

A lot of it is about having confidence and the correct tools for the job. It also helps to have a good set of instructions and some torque specs as well. This is just a simple unbolt and bolt on installation. It's not like an engine rebuild there you have to measure stuff in the thousandths, balance things, or have specialty tools that can cost big bucks.

In other words...
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hjqrxfvJ0A"]YOU CAN DO IT! - YouTube[/ame]

brandonw985 · 10-07-2012, 05:45 AM

I finally logged on to Facebook and watched the videos

. I was already sold, but after seeing them I can't stop replaying and showing my friends.

2forme · 10-07-2012, 07:48 AM

I wonder what the cost of this will be without the ECUTek license and possibly the tune. I already have the license and cable. I might just hire John to do the tuning.

JP · 10-07-2012, 08:57 AM

seeing how the ECUtek license is extra, I'd say $3800

Apex Chase · 10-07-2012, 10:26 AM

Geez, miss a couple days and miss a lot! That dyno chart looks amazing! And the car sounds sick. What else is going on with that exhaust besides the UEL header?

Visconti · 10-07-2012, 10:27 AM

Nice meeting you guys yesterday

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2forme

I might just hire John to do the tuning.

xwd · 10-07-2012, 01:30 PM

Love the powerband and like others have said this probably fits the bill for 75% of the guys out there. One question, the car is in Japan so is the current dyno tuning being done on their Premium fuel?

I would definitely have the car tuned specific to your car after installing the kit.

No Limit Motorsport · 10-07-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drifter

these kits cost around $1500 to install?

From what I can tell, I will charge $600-$1000 to install something like this. I won't know till we get our kit =)

vubaru · 10-07-2012, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2forme

I already have the license and cable. I might just hire John to do the tuning.

At this price, I had the same thought.

Plus, got some free Southwest tickets, the East Bay is nice in fall, John...

RedRocket · 10-07-2012, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

I fully intend to install this myself. Saves me some money for the tires Im inevitably going to roast!

If I could he off work I'd volunteer to help to learn for my install. Admittedly I would be just an extra set if hands.

Norkoastal · 10-07-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vubaru

At this price, I had the same thought.

Plus, got some free Southwest tickets, the East Bay is nice in fall, John...

Im sure the Norcal crew could pitch in to get Mr V out here..

TheSt|G · 10-07-2012, 06:53 PM

That dyno is pretty damn excellent, especially with the mid power dip delete.

Ravenlokk · 10-07-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Limit Motorsport

From what I can tell, I will charge $600-$1000 to install something like this. I won't know till we get our kit =)

All my past turbo cars were factory turbo, so replacing turbos and supporting parts was a lot more plug and play plus tuning... With a factory non turbo car, whats the standard in terms of warrantying the work? Assuming all the parts are all fine, and free of defects from the mfg, is there any sort of protection if a shop screws something up during install that causes damage? I know you can't speak for all shops, but what are the reasonable expectations?

If the standard is "as is" with no protection, then i'll be doing my own install and taking my sweet time.

vubaru · 10-08-2012, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norkoastal

Im sure the Norcal crew could pitch in to get Mr V out here..

Meh, no need to pitch in, I seriously have some free tickets heh

Even still if need be we can all figure it out.

The main question is, which shop in NorCal would install a turbo kit on a FT86?

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10-07-2012, 04:15 AM	#827
JimmyMac Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2016 Miata Club Location: NC Posts: 785 Thanks: 183 Thanked 258 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A lot of it is about having confidence and the correct tools for the job. It also helps to have a good set of instructions and some torque specs as well. This is just a simple unbolt and bolt on installation. It's not like an engine rebuild there you have to measure stuff in the thousandths, balance things, or have specialty tools that can cost big bucks. In other words... [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hjqrxfvJ0A"]YOU CAN DO IT! - YouTube[/ame]

10-07-2012, 05:45 AM	#828
brandonw985 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2007 cobalt w/ scion frs in future Location: missouri Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I finally logged on to Facebook and watched the videos . I was already sold, but after seeing them I can't stop replaying and showing my friends.

10-07-2012, 08:57 AM	#830
JP Backyard Fabricator Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JZX83, SF5 GT, ZZE82 turbo Location: Australia Posts: 303 Thanks: 47 Thanked 166 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	seeing how the ECUtek license is extra, I'd say $3800

10-07-2012, 10:26 AM	#831
Apex Chase El Presidente Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: it like I stole it! Location: Shelbyville, Ky Posts: 205 Thanks: 82 Thanked 117 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Geez, miss a couple days and miss a lot! That dyno chart looks amazing! And the car sounds sick. What else is going on with that exhaust besides the UEL header?

10-07-2012, 01:30 PM	#833
xwd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM Subaru BRZ (Subie #9) Location: ATL, US Posts: 2,667 Thanks: 123 Thanked 861 Times in 552 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Love the powerband and like others have said this probably fits the bill for 75% of the guys out there. One question, the car is in Japan so is the current dyno tuning being done on their Premium fuel? I would definitely have the car tuned specific to your car after installing the kit.

10-07-2012, 06:53 PM	#838
TheSt\|G Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: BRZ L 6MT, 128i 6MT, E39 M5, E36 M3 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 229 Thanks: 65 Thanked 97 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That dyno is pretty damn excellent, especially with the mid power dip delete.

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