03-02-2012, 10:29 AM | #29 |
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Wonderful set of pictures. Looks like a very simple set-up. Thanks!
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Oil changes will be a breeze if Fumoto has a drain valve that fits this pan. I am curious about how much oil the engine holds. That's a really shallow pan, maybe 3 quart? I think the BRZ might need frequent oil changes. I foresee a sythetic oil requirement and 3000mi oil changes. |
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^You should be using synthetic oils anyway, I don't see why people use mineral oil for anything besides engine break-in anymore.
For the problems concerning the trans, although it would be a pretty intense and labour-induced fix, a good way to prep it for more power would be to have the gears hardened. That way you could have the same ratios with stronger gears that can take a bit more abuse. I also forsee a TRD gear-set coming to the market to handle extensive power mods. As far as fitting a turbo goes, I think it will end up being far easier to have a SC kit built for this engine, but I'm not the expert there since I prefer NA anyways. Exhaust modifications look like they will be benificial to the power and reduced weight of the car too. A good titanium system that does not cross to the passenger side will likely be possible. It is also nice to see they are using a hydraulic clutch system, I hate any other. Excited to start saving for the car!
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Stamped steel oil pan is a bit of a throwback. All my newer cars made have had cast aluminum.
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EDIT: found some DIY videos and it looks like you are right...they show you removing the coil packs & the plugs from the sides. Again this was my gut feeling not sure what I was reading on nasioc that made me think differently: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40501 Part of me assumed Subaru had some trick engine design that allowed for ease of maintenance, but I don't think any manufacturer truly cares about that, harder to work on means more money from maintenance. I'd imagine this has something to do with such a low COG, instead of risking cracking an alloy pan they'd rather have you dent your steel pan. Seeing as how the engine is so low adding the extra few pounds at the bottom of the car wasn't an issue. All suspension arms look like they are steel as well for the same reason. Converting them to alloy would essentially raise the COG and hurt handling dynamics.
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I am looking on the photos and do not see ports for an oil cooler. Will there be one or provisions to install one?
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Aftermarket oil coolers usually come with a sandwich adaptor that goes between the engine and oil filter.
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The benefits of being lighter and less unsprung weight should offset the slight(if there is any) increase of the COG. |
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Changing spark plugs will be a PITA. Hope they are good for 100k miles
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Also, spark plugs should last at least 60k. Maybe even 120k if the new Denso Iridiums Toyota uses can handle the higher output. In other words, you won't be changing them very often. And as other people have pointed out, it looks like you can take the front wheels off to access the spark plugs so that should be fairly easy. Anyway, I'm glad we got these shots. This is just what I wanted to see. But I wish he would have taken more close ups of the individual parts. I want to know who makes each component like the shocks and pistons. |
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guys, where is the timing chain then
the way i'm looking at the pics, it seems the cams are electronically controlled.
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timing chain is in the front cover, you wont be able to see it unless you take apart the engine.
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