Suggestions for more horsepower! Turbocharger upgrade + more!

[forzajuve]

If someone wanted to get a turbo upgrade for their FRS/BRZ, what other components to the car need to be upgraded in order to cope with 50 to 100/200+ more horsepower?

I understand upgrades need to be made to the engine, plus tune, etc. But specifically I couldn't name them off (cause I am newb)...

So, with your constructive words of advice and suggestions, what turbo build would you guys would go with and what parts would you upgrade in order for your 86 to cope with that new harnessed power!

You are welcome to be general with naming off upgrade parts too! Please include potential total cost $$ if possible. Thanks guys. Hope this helps other people as well.

[lbroskee]

no prices, but here is a lot of what you need from when i asked

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...048#post830048

[SmsAlSuwaidi]

Thats the nice thing with kits that have been popping up, they basically include everything you need like injectors, a tune , a fuel pump and so on. A few things that are necessary in my opinion but some kits state that they are not required would be a clutch, and a lightened flywheel; in addition to that you could also invest in a catback preferably a free flowing one thats 3" and some sticker tires (i wouldn't do that straight away id get a chance to shred the stock ones and then upgrade)

[forzajuve]

Thats the nice thing with kits that have been popping up, they basically include everything you need like injectors, a tune , a fuel pump and so on. A few things that are necessary in my opinion but some kits state that they are not required would be a clutch, and a lightened flywheel; in addition to that you could also invest in a catback preferably a free flowing one thats 3" and some sticker tires (i wouldn't do that straight away id get a chance to shred the stock ones and then upgrade)

no prices, but here is a lot of what you need from when i asked

What if I wanted to run a modest turbo upgrade, like 60-110 whp gain; is that possible on low boost and would it also have less wear on the engine?

Thanks for providing that info with regard to the parts list and the kit which includes everything.

I kind of relate this in smaller terms to building a desktop computer.

[lbroskee]

most of the kits are under 10 PSI. i would def call that modest boost when my friends GTI was i think lik 16 stock (give or take).

as for wear on the engine.... ours are pretty similar to WRX and those things take a lot and still run strong so im sure +100 whp on ours is nothing (if done correctly of course)

[forzajuve]

Originally Posted by lbroskee

most of the kits are under 10 PSI. i would def call that modest boost when my friends GTI was i think lik 16 stock (give or take).

as for wear on the engine.... ours are pretty similar to WRX and those things take a lot and still run strong so im sure +100 whp on ours is nothing (if done correctly of course)

Whoa, really? That is good to know that they will react the same way as a WRX.

How much would an 8-10 psi kit go for? Can you go to just a modest 7 or 8?

[Turdinator]

Have a look HERE then check out the for sale section.

[forzajuve]

Originally Posted by Turdinator

Have a look HERE then check out the for sale section.

Dude, too good... the AVO so far seems perfect for the moderate bit of power I want to add.

[Turdinator]

Originally Posted by forzajuve

Dude, too good... the AVO so far seems perfect for the moderate bit of power I want to add.

There are a lot of user reviews in the forced induction section. Probably worth doing some lurking there for a bit to get a good overall idea of the kits available.

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by forzajuve

If someone wanted to get a turbo upgrade for their FRS/BRZ, what other components to the car need to be upgraded in order to cope with 50 to 100/200+ more horsepower?

First thing to do is get decent tires. Second thing is get the brakes upgraded.

[mswhong]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

First thing to do is get decent tires. Second thing is get the brakes upgraded.

this.

With all that added power, you'll be travelling at greater speeds when compared to stock and the oem brakes won't be able to handle the abuse.

[FR-S Matt]

Well, the stock brakes can handle it unless you're driving like a madman. (Which is likely to happen with a turbo) So brakes and tires might be a good option, and a clutch once your upgrades are finished.

[forzajuve]

First thing to do is get decent tires. Second thing is get the brakes upgraded.

With all that added power, you'll be travelling at greater speeds when compared to stock and the oem brakes won't be able to handle the abuse.

(Which is likely to happen with a turbo)

What if I wanted to wait till my car had like 20,000-30,000 miles on it, THEN I add a turbo. Still worth it?

[xjohnx]

probably better to ask this question in the forced induction forum.