AVO turbo kit for BRZ - initial build thread - Page 134 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ngabdala · 12-12-2012, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vubaru

I don't know what I'll do with the AVO kit. I'm going to have to drive like a freaking granny to avoid getting pulled over.

You could still have a shitload of fun just getting to the speed limit

ngabdala · 12-12-2012, 01:17 AM

Looking forward to seeing the early adopters of this kit having some fun . Makes me happy in pants

MSTiFK8R · 12-12-2012, 05:16 AM

stage
2
details
asap
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F5 F5 F5!

ahaghshenas · 12-12-2012, 07:38 AM

What is the diameter of the polished stainless steel turbo outlet (downpipe)???

jiaim · 12-12-2012, 08:13 AM

2.5" for the 1000th time.

kask2_6.0 · 12-12-2012, 09:00 AM

Hopefully the stage 2 details are released soon!!

If it still utilizes the factory fuel system it would be my choice without a doubt. If not it will be stage 1 for me.

jiaim · 12-12-2012, 09:06 AM

not a hard job to swap the fuel pump and the 4 manifold injectors.

kask2_6.0 · 12-12-2012, 09:11 AM

Agreed, but my thought is that with minimal parts changed I would stand a much better chance of warranty work if an issue arises.

Also, I don't want to push it too far. I went all out on my last vehicle (6.0L diesel) and it went past the point of being a reliable DD. I was fixing stuff more than I was driving it. lol

AVOturboworld · 12-12-2012, 09:49 PM

In regards to daily driveability, high-rpm driving, cops, and worries about speeding tickets.. I have to say that there's actually less chance of speeding issues with the kit on that you'd normally assume. It's not because it's not fast, it's because you don't have to wring it out above 5000rpm to make power anymore.

If you've driven a big V6 or a V8, you know how they are great at cruising along because of the torque available at low to mid-range rpm's. I've been driving on this turbo for nearly 4000 miles now, and that's what I always enjoy the most about it every time I get in the car. Yesterday I actually forced myself to drive around in a lower gear than normal just to get a feel for it again.

Yeah, I've been putting the miles on the kit

I'll be taking it out to it's third drift day this weekend as well. I'm not trying to blow the engine up on purpose or anything, it's just that we've seen no reason not to just get out and enjoy it. The engine's holding up very well. As in, no issues so far. Gas mileage in town has dropped down to 20mpg lately, but to be honest that's because I was being rather lead-footed. I blame most of that on testing, but a tiny bit of that is because it's so fun.

That's possibly the biggest issue with the car, I have a hard time concentrating on work sometimes. It's such a blast to be driving it around - yes, even just on errands. While it will get a bit squirrelly in the first 3 gears if I get into the throttle a bit far, it's still a blast even when shifting around 4-5k. I guess I can understand why some people only want high-rpm power for the racetrack, but honestly I love how it's fun everywhere.

Ok, ok, it's not much of a show car. I actually drive the snot out of it in all types of crap weather.

Celica00 · 12-12-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

That's possibly the biggest issue with the car, I have a hard time concentrating on work sometimes. It's such a blast to be driving it around - yes, even just on errands. While it will get a bit squirrelly in the first 3 gears if I get into the throttle a bit far, it's still a blast even when shifting around 4-5k. I guess I can understand why some people only want high-rpm power for the racetrack, but honestly I love how it's fun everywhere.

seems like as good of an excuse as any to get wheels 8 inches or wider

AVOturboworld · 12-12-2012, 10:01 PM

...That's on 18x8's with 245 series Direzza's.

nix · 12-12-2012, 10:03 PM

That's exactly my approach. If you baby it too much and try to keep it a show pony you'll never have any fun. One of the first things I bought was a bottle of touch up paint.

Celica00 · 12-12-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVOturboworld

...That's on 18x8's with 245 series Direzza's.

oh dear

OjiGeorge · 12-12-2012, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kask2_6.0

Hopefully the stage 2 details are released soon!!

If it still utilizes the factory fuel system it would be my choice without a doubt. If not it will be stage 1 for me.

I'm hoping that it upgrades the fuel system so we can start cranking up the boost.

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12-12-2012, 05:16 AM	#1865
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12-12-2012, 08:13 AM	#1867
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12-12-2012, 09:00 AM	#1868
kask2_6.0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ Location: San Diego Posts: 724 Thanks: 229 Thanked 512 Times in 256 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Hopefully the stage 2 details are released soon!! If it still utilizes the factory fuel system it would be my choice without a doubt. If not it will be stage 1 for me.

12-12-2012, 09:06 AM	#1869
jiaim Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Enthusiast Location: FR Posts: 70 Thanks: 1 Thanked 66 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	not a hard job to swap the fuel pump and the 4 manifold injectors.

12-12-2012, 09:11 AM	#1870
kask2_6.0 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ Location: San Diego Posts: 724 Thanks: 229 Thanked 512 Times in 256 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Agreed, but my thought is that with minimal parts changed I would stand a much better chance of warranty work if an issue arises. Also, I don't want to push it too far. I went all out on my last vehicle (6.0L diesel) and it went past the point of being a reliable DD. I was fixing stuff more than I was driving it. lol

12-12-2012, 09:49 PM	#1871
AVOturboworld Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 "AVO Orange" FR-S Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 69 Thanked 2,277 Times in 636 Posts Mentioned: 108 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	In regards to daily driveability, high-rpm driving, cops, and worries about speeding tickets.. I have to say that there's actually less chance of speeding issues with the kit on that you'd normally assume. It's not because it's not fast, it's because you don't have to wring it out above 5000rpm to make power anymore. If you've driven a big V6 or a V8, you know how they are great at cruising along because of the torque available at low to mid-range rpm's. I've been driving on this turbo for nearly 4000 miles now, and that's what I always enjoy the most about it every time I get in the car. Yesterday I actually forced myself to drive around in a lower gear than normal just to get a feel for it again. Yeah, I've been putting the miles on the kit I'll be taking it out to it's third drift day this weekend as well. I'm not trying to blow the engine up on purpose or anything, it's just that we've seen no reason not to just get out and enjoy it. The engine's holding up very well. As in, no issues so far. Gas mileage in town has dropped down to 20mpg lately, but to be honest that's because I was being rather lead-footed. I blame most of that on testing, but a tiny bit of that is because it's so fun. That's possibly the biggest issue with the car, I have a hard time concentrating on work sometimes. It's such a blast to be driving it around - yes, even just on errands. While it will get a bit squirrelly in the first 3 gears if I get into the throttle a bit far, it's still a blast even when shifting around 4-5k. I guess I can understand why some people only want high-rpm power for the racetrack, but honestly I love how it's fun everywhere. Ok, ok, it's not much of a show car. I actually drive the snot out of it in all types of crap weather.

12-12-2012, 10:01 PM	#1873
AVOturboworld Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 "AVO Orange" FR-S Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 69 Thanked 2,277 Times in 636 Posts Mentioned: 108 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	...That's on 18x8's with 245 series Direzza's.

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