Unnecessary Boost needed (Turbo or Supercharge)

[campy]

What are you going to be using the car for? A supercharger would be better for street driving while a turbo would probably be better for racing. I think a lot of people compare the dyno figures of turbos and SCs, but what they don't realize is that 300hp is a lot on these cars. Sure there's other cars like the Mustang and Camaro that make higher hp numbers but they're also a lot heavier/bulkier.

And imo torque is more important than hp, especially on a street car

[Nickse30]

Originally Posted by campy

What are you going to be using the car for? A supercharger would be better for street driving while a turbo would probably be better for racing. I think a lot of people compare the dyno figures of turbos and SCs, but what they don't realize is that 300hp is a lot on these cars. Sure there's other cars like the Mustang and Camaro that make higher hp numbers but they're also a lot heavier/bulkier.

And imo torque is more important than hp, especially on a street car

100% with you this is what iv been saying if u have 300-330whp on the 86/brz/frs it will be a faster car than a 400whp camaro/mustang or even porsche.
My e30 m3 which has 321hp and weighs abt 1000kg just like the 86 was beating 2012 porsche's with 400+ hp. The porsche's are significantly heavier than me this is the main reason.

and forget torq and hp u must look at Kw for a beter understanding of your power.

[EJ20]

Originally Posted by Nickse30

Thats what I thought but check this out, its on this forum too.
If it was my car I wouldnt go past 10-15psi deff would not boost 20psi of the bat but its been done and holding well with 521hp. all u really need is 300whp in this car and you'll b golden

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19206

Dont go that much. I see your in ksa and remember..... it hit 50+ deg c so you will over heat your engine in noo time!

One guy here from Qatar has FBM kit (basic) and I remember one time he said that his temp gauge gose above norm at some points.

To me if you want to go +10psi id sort out the cooling parts first (better radiator, water wetter, oil cooler and have some fins in your hood to evacuate the hot air)

[Nickse30]

Originally Posted by EJ20

Dont go that much. I see your in ksa and remember..... it hit 50+ deg c so you will over heat your engine in noo time!

One guy here from Qatar has FBM kit (basic) and I remember one time he said that his temp gauge gose above norm at some points.

To me if you want to go +10psi id sort out the cooling parts first (better radiator, water wetter, oil cooler and have some fins in your hood to evacuate the hot air)

Well been researching a lot and for 300hp all thats needed is 7-8psi im sure 10psi wont make a big difference in heat issues. and obviously ill sort out the radiator and hoses and if needed more powerful fan. But as of now were hitting 50deg and she still on the cool side of the gauge. I believe the 86 has a decent cooling system, its the turbo i need to worry abt cooling.

BTW has anyone tried to fit a sti turbo headers to the 86/brz/frs im wondering if it would fit. I knw the turbo would come next to the battery then but there selling sti turbo headers on ebay for like 150bucks and cant find any for brz/86. Just N/A headers. Id like to build my own kit as I feel the ready made ones r quite a ripp off cause theres not much to them at all. the headers and down pipe its the most important part. I can get turbo/intercooler and piping from anywhere. and id rather go with a cheaper turbo cause when it busts from the heat ill just replace it.

[Sonolin]

Originally Posted by Nickse30

Well been researching a lot and for 300hp all thats needed is 7-8psi im sure 10psi wont make a big difference in heat issues. and obviously ill sort out the radiator and hoses and if needed more powerful fan. But as of now were hitting 50deg and she still on the cool side of the gauge. I believe the 86 has a decent cooling system, its the turbo i need to worry abt cooling.

A lot of people are complaining about heat & lack of cooling. From what I heard the stock radiator isn't very good and is on my list of necessary supporting mods for a turbo (as well as oil cooler).

This is track days in 100+ degree calif weather. In cooler weather its probably not as necessary, but I wouldn't take the chance.