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whataboutbob · 10-11-2022, 09:41 PM

Motor is still working correctly after j02 recall. Daily driving this is a lot of fun.

whataboutbob · 02-15-2023, 10:28 PM

Car had been running rough on cold start, and occasionally throwing CELs about being too rich.
Ordered and installed a new MAF as I was still on the original unit after my 2nd motor failed. Also found some questionable work on the evap return line which I fixed by putting a real hose coupler in and clamped everything.
Car is running great now. Cold starts idle perfectly, and the car seems to have a much smoother powerband. No CELs so far, fingers crossed.

whataboutbob · 06-28-2023, 11:08 PM

Did my first auto-x in nearly 5 years a couple-ish weeks ago. One nice thing about tons of grip and no boost is that you don't have to lift as much. Super fun to get back out there. Might have to start heading out more...

whataboutbob · 11-26-2023, 12:50 AM

Put in an aftermarket arm rest/cover on the center console. 10/10, would do again. Not sure why I waited so long to do this mod.

whataboutbob · 04-25-2026, 07:27 PM

Car and all of my extras is most probably going up for sale at the end of next month. Will create a dedicated post with all of the details then.

DarkPira7e · 04-25-2026, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whataboutbob

Car and all of my extras is most probably going up for sale at the end of next month. Will create a dedicated post with all of the details then.

Damn...waiting to see what's going on.. been a fan of this car for a long while

whataboutbob · 05-05-2026, 09:46 PM

Well after talking with my awesome spouse, we've decided that the FR-S can stay. I just recently had Zach at CSG tune it with the special motor and blower. On E65 we got 288/218 on a mainline hub dyno.
With Motul 15-50 300V it's generating 75psi oil pressure at 2600 RPMs too.
It's pretty quick, and sounds angry.

Also, got a new daily because 91 octane at $6.50/gal in the 18 V6 Tacoma at 18.5 MPG with a 150 mile round trip daily commute is f'n expensive.
Hypermiler mode activated. 2026 Prius XLE FWD. So far it's gotten 51 MPG over 300 miles.

DarkPira7e · 05-06-2026, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whataboutbob

Well after talking with my awesome spouse, we've decided that the FR-S can stay. I just recently had Zach at CSG tune it with the special motor and blower. On E65 we got 288/218 on a mainline hub dyno.
With Motul 15-50 300V it's generating 75psi oil pressure at 2600 RPMs too.
It's pretty quick, and sounds angry.

Also, got a new daily because 91 octane at $6.50/gal in the 18 V6 Tacoma at 18.5 MPG with a 150 mile round trip daily commute is f'n expensive.
Hypermiler mode activated. 2026 Prius XLE FWD. So far it's gotten 51 MPG over 300 miles.

Wow the Prius looks so... sleek compared to the original. That's some crazy fuel mileage!!!! Time to gut it and go for max efficiency

So happy to hear you're holding onto the Firestorm.... it's so badass, and that's CRAZY oil pressure.

smackrel · 05-06-2026, 11:19 AM

Congrats on keeping your FRS and also getting a new daily!

10-11-2022, 09:41 PM	#407
whataboutbob AutoX-10/10ths every run Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S AT Firestorm Location: San Marcos, CA, USA Posts: 2,610 Thanks: 4,877 Thanked 1,885 Times in 1,027 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Motor is still working correctly after j02 recall. Daily driving this is a lot of fun. __________________ Build thread:Here

02-15-2023, 10:28 PM	#408
whataboutbob AutoX-10/10ths every run Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S AT Firestorm Location: San Marcos, CA, USA Posts: 2,610 Thanks: 4,877 Thanked 1,885 Times in 1,027 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Car had been running rough on cold start, and occasionally throwing CELs about being too rich. Ordered and installed a new MAF as I was still on the original unit after my 2nd motor failed. Also found some questionable work on the evap return line which I fixed by putting a real hose coupler in and clamped everything. Car is running great now. Cold starts idle perfectly, and the car seems to have a much smoother powerband. No CELs so far, fingers crossed. __________________ Build thread:Here

06-28-2023, 11:08 PM	#409
whataboutbob AutoX-10/10ths every run Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S AT Firestorm Location: San Marcos, CA, USA Posts: 2,610 Thanks: 4,877 Thanked 1,885 Times in 1,027 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Did my first auto-x in nearly 5 years a couple-ish weeks ago. One nice thing about tons of grip and no boost is that you don't have to lift as much. Super fun to get back out there. Might have to start heading out more... __________________ Build thread:Here

11-26-2023, 12:50 AM	#410
whataboutbob AutoX-10/10ths every run Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S AT Firestorm Location: San Marcos, CA, USA Posts: 2,610 Thanks: 4,877 Thanked 1,885 Times in 1,027 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Put in an aftermarket arm rest/cover on the center console. 10/10, would do again. Not sure why I waited so long to do this mod. __________________ Build thread:Here

04-25-2026, 07:27 PM	#411
whataboutbob AutoX-10/10ths every run Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S AT Firestorm Location: San Marcos, CA, USA Posts: 2,610 Thanks: 4,877 Thanked 1,885 Times in 1,027 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Car and all of my extras is most probably going up for sale at the end of next month. Will create a dedicated post with all of the details then. __________________ Build thread:Here

05-05-2026, 09:46 PM	#413
whataboutbob AutoX-10/10ths every run Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S AT Firestorm Location: San Marcos, CA, USA Posts: 2,610 Thanks: 4,877 Thanked 1,885 Times in 1,027 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s)	Well after talking with my awesome spouse, we've decided that the FR-S can stay. I just recently had Zach at CSG tune it with the special motor and blower. On E65 we got 288/218 on a mainline hub dyno. With Motul 15-50 300V it's generating 75psi oil pressure at 2600 RPMs too. It's pretty quick, and sounds angry. Also, got a new daily because 91 octane at $6.50/gal in the 18 V6 Tacoma at 18.5 MPG with a 150 mile round trip daily commute is f'n expensive. Hypermiler mode activated. 2026 Prius XLE FWD. So far it's gotten 51 MPG over 300 miles. Attached Images __________________ Build thread:Here

05-06-2026, 11:19 AM	#415
smackrel Full Throttle! Join Date: Nov 2021 Drives: 17 CBSP Limited PP Location: TPA Posts: 126 Thanks: 101 Thanked 47 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Congrats on keeping your FRS and also getting a new daily!

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