How to TURBO a GT86 with no experience (HKS)

[@owenpeters8995]

Installed the same HKS turbo kit on my brz about a year ago at this time, and this video is spot on. The whole entire process explained here is identical to what I did as well. I’m also over 100,000 miles on 13psi and the cars been running for over a year now. Great video man.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thank you so much Owen! I am happy to hear the video was able to provide accurate info. If I ever go forced induction I am definitely going with this kit.

[@spencer1211]

How much did it cost u?

[@985joe]

Honestly, a really great video with helpful information. The more common route I've seen for forced induction from the community has been supercharging as opposed to turboing these cars (Jackson Racing supercharger kit, typically) from what I remember. Good to know about more options though, even if I'm NOWHERE close to considering any kind of forced induction for my FRS. Keep the videos coming Nick! Really love learning from you and the 86 community.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thank you so much Joe I am glad you are enjoying the videos! Yea I think I will go Turbo one day mainly for the noises hahaha.

[@Peemanhermit]

Yo I talk with Chris almost on a daily. He's been whelping me alot with my hks kit. Dudes awesome! lol. Steve Wiseman is the man! He tuned both our cars!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

He was one of the first people I met at my first drift event, such a good human!

[@fa20_gelo]

its great that we have nick as a guide on how to do a proper mod on 86/brz/frs especially for beginners not many ppl do that.. W VID NICK!!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Every video I am learning with you guys! Just taking you along on the ride with me :)

[@henrynewgent8481]

i just finished my turbo setup on my frs. I used the JDL kit (best on the market imo) and its a blast. My car has exactly 100k miles on it. Garret 2860 on pump 93. It was so worth it. For anyone reading this who is thinking about going turbo, I highly suggest JDL. You can spec out the kit with EVERYTHING you need to get the car running (map sensor, pre-welded oil pan etc.) Also an STI PCV valve and clamps on all of the vaccum hoses under the intake are a very good thing to take care of and it costs very little.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Very good information. Thank you for taking some time to write that out and thank you for watching!

[@Chavito-eightsix]

What year for the pcv Valve ? Or does it matter ?

[@timothyt7468]

i got 30k miles on my 16' brz should i wait to turbo it? im already on stg 2 + uel headers intake and catback

[@henrynewgent8481]

@@timothyt7468I don’t see any reason you’d really need to wait

[@Vnzdriver]

You can buy a pre welded oil pan if your looking to turbo your frs. Full blown and jdl offer it

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Hell yea!!! Good to know. I will pin this one.

[@andosszz]

Just came across your channel recently and I’m loving the content! I picked up a 2013 BRZ and plan on drifting it down the line. I think a video of different front bumpers would be cool! Can’t decide what I wanna buy lol

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Glad you are enjoying the content man thanks for the video suggestion :)

[@halfwaytobedlam3234]

i'm currently going down this route myself and I would add to make sure you are up to date on major maintenance (eg replacing spark plugs and fuel pump), get your injectors bench cleaned and tested (to avoid fuel issues which seems to be a big killer of engines) and to go ham on heat management- turbo blanket, header wrap, insulating wires, shielding cam sensors and whatnot from heat etc. It might be necessary to run a bigger radiator or some ducting depending on the conditions you are trashing it in. Apparently its also good to keep engine oil temp to below 115C when pushing it too.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thank you so much for sharing this info! I really appreciate it. Good luck!

[@danielwood5510]

Yo! dude Steve Wiseman tuned my frs back in 2018 when I got an hks equal length header and berk catless front pipe and over pipe via OFT. he did awesome

[@deathshotspeedshop]

Leaving the video with more knowledge now thank you🤘

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Then my goal was accomplished! Thank you for watching and taking time out of your day to leave a comment!!

[@I-didnt-ask-you]

Swapping the fuel pump isn't necessary unless going with ethanol or aiming for 500+ hp. 1 bar is one atmosphere at sea level, so 14.5 to 14.7 psi. If you have a 3 bar map sensor, that allows you to read 1 bar of natural atmospheric pressure plus 2 bars of boost, or about 29 to 30 psi. For most people this is what most people stay within. 4 bars will get you up near 45psi of boost.

[@gryphon123456]

Such good and legit advice 👍🏻

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching!

[@tonytamme750]

this was such a nice video!!!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Appreciate ya Tony

[@davidyongya9692]

Great stuff man !!!!!!

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thanks David appreciate ya g

[@coleallan185]

W video nick🔥🔥

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Appreciate ya Cole! :)

[@driftn_]

Great Video! Thanks Nick! 🙌👍

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thank you for the comment brother glad you enjoyed the vid!!

[@vrmendariz]

steering controller????

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Watch my video from a few weeks back about gt86 drift setup. We go into depth about the steering controller! It is a $50 mod that is absolutely necessary if you add significant power or angle to your car.

[@cian___]

Good video

[@cian___]

Also would be cool to do a video with Thrash and their demo cars someday, only issue is I think they are in Osaka lmao

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Thanks Cian!! Appreciate u G

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Once I buy a car I plan to drive down there and have them do a bunch of work on it for me. Yusef is really chill. Im sure he would be down to do a video or something. Good Idea!

[@kobss.]

🔥🔥

[@Nick_Ramirez]

TY Kobe!

[@tunathesecond]

Shit lowkey steered me away from turbo since that’s expensive Af with supporting mods

[@samt635]

No yea, the more you look into it the more you find out its not a cheap mod. Shit definitely adds up.

[@Nick_Ramirez]

adds up reveal quick. and that's if everything goes right...

[@Nick_Ramirez]

blasphamy

[@ShermieM]

Maybe one day I’ll go turbo 🤔

[@Nick_Ramirez]

Me2

[@thelastsignature]

🏎️💯🔥

[@Nick_Ramirez]

:)

[@reyes9286]

super informative video. i’ll just swap my shit instead. 😹😹

[@Nick_Ramirez]

hahaha I honestly dont think its too bad of an insatll if you have a lift. The biggest thing is gathering the dubloons to purchase the parts

[@tunathesecond]

Second ? ❤

[@Nick_Ramirez]

u are always first in my eyes