The Cost of Modifying Your Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ/Scion FRS

The Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ have OEM handling that is second to none. These cars are almost the perfect driver's car, the only thing missing? More power. In this video, Charlie will go over the cost of modifying your Toyota GT86, Subaru BRZ, and of course, Scion FRS.
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Contents of This Video
0:00 Intro
1:50 Buying A Used GT86/BRZ/FRS
4:40 Mild Build List
7:30 MAPerformance Black Friday AD
7:58 Medium Build
12:10 Hot Build
15:18 Conclusion

[@maperformance]

What other platforms do you want to see us cover? Let us know below!

[@luismeza8003]

Do the 2013 genesis coupe 2.0t and 3.8 the 2.0t is a sleeper when modded stock engine can make 400+ and 3.8 can make like 330-340whp while NA really underrated cars

[@JuanGonzalez-cl3pw]

So you want to modify your Porsche Boxter or Cayman

[@AdventuresofPanda]

Evo IX

[@ramonewhyte3307]

Golf R

[@petermiklos8809]

Mk7 golf r

[@erikaizquierdo8894]

Bought a 2017 model with 28k miles for only 20k, completely stock. I’m so happy with it and I can’t wait to start this new journey.

[@maperformance]

Very nice!

[@bigshlongmoe1910]

How???? That’s such a good prcie

[@ratty2012]

Whoa that is really cheap. Used cars are ridiculous right now. I just paid 16k for a ‘13 with 96k miles

[@alanperez4921]

I found a 13 with 49k Miles for 10k

[@starsaber8969]

13 with 21k

[@Goodnuggz]

Happy Birthday now time to party!!! ( FYI for your birthday I'd have done the STI and just got the stomach pump done and over with.) 🤣 I love how the more shots went down the more 🤬 word's started dropping. 🙌 ✌ + ❤ To all you guys at MAPerformancei

[@timotypietsch7250]

best video about this topic, thanks

[@kentonsanderson2846]

Pretty accurate calculations. My build is going to be estimated 35k to 40k Canadian when its all said and done. Providing I can find help won't have to digg as much out of my own pocket. Lol love your videos keep them going!

[@jfdkfajsksadjlfa2218]

yo how much power did ur build end up making

[@jayhoward7448]

Happy 🎂 Birthday bro & thanks for uploading.✌

[@maperformance]

Thank you for watching!!

[@codycurnutte9778]

To be honest a middle of the road build being 25k all in isn’t terrible. Getting to build something fun and you are proud of but is still decently reliable and balanced for 25k is pretty good. Considering 25k today would get you a stock civic si which would be more reliable but way less fun for the same price.

[@BoonTheGoon.]

Something tells me this is gunna be your most popular vid to date 😂

[@v8_sami]

Happy birthday!!! Honestly if folks want a good drag car for straight line drop a JZ in it or if you want an all rounder drop a k series turbo in it you will be well below the price listed here. (For the k series that is. Jz are expensive now lol)

[@RealLeskot]

"Drop in k series turbo" Dude... K swap alone costs over 9k, which utilizes stock trans, which you don´t want. So you will have to go through the pain of swapping trans, custom trans mounts, drive shaft etc. just to throw in the K, then you have to work on the turbo. These things aren´t as easy as they sound and they are very, very expensive.

[@scliny]

Lost my stock 2014 FR-S due to Covid. Just got a 2019 86 TRD SE. Adding missing TRD options like intake, lowering springs, and whatever else is out there TRD. GOD IS GOOD!!!!!

[@Krayzieboy99]

Happy Birthday, God Bless

[@fw8jayy]

happy birthday broo

[@astrol3712]

Could you guys do one of these videos for a Subaru Impreza WRX STI Wagon?

[@Stonr]

happy birthday!

[@bigmandad2974]

Happy late birthday my dude.

[@2liter]

The factory intake is already the best intake with a drop in filter you’re good. Airs already a cold air intake

[@stephendeben1590]

the HKS intake box bell mouth drops intake temps by close to ten degrees with the stock airbox

[@Carlos.Rivera]

@@stephendeben1590 link of the product

[@stephendeben1590]

@@Carlos.Rivera find it yourself lmao.

[@filthy_gordito1129]

found a 2013 model with 88k miles for 15k, only one owner that traded it for a family suv car. (decent for the shitty car market rn) he took well care of it. cant wait to start modifying it since itll be me first car I own.

[@Treaxvour]

Oooh. Touch it some more.

[@xXBonBonChocolateXx]

That Liquid Courage definitely kicking in 😂

[@mrporsche4236]

Supercharging is the way to go. Its night and day difference

[@markgarcia3543]

Cost me roughly $35k not including the car and considering I’m still running stock trans not the mazworx kit ($6k not including labor) 30-40k is roughly where you’ll be after it’s all said and done not including the car if you’re not cutting corners if you want your own “Hellcat Killer” could be done for less but won’t last long😁👍🏽 & Happy late birthday Charlie!🤘🏽

[@maperformance]

Listen to this guy ladies and gentlemen! Charlie appreciates the birthday wishes!

[@thunderclaw6133]

We need more car owners in the community like you bro!

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Thats a lot of money

[@bufordmaddogtannen5164]

LS2 buddy

[@louisuhhh_4546]

bruh this is crazy really like your car parts all the parts are in there how I wish I live in the US. You guys got the complete performance parts PLUS it would be much easier in case smth goes wrong with the modification parts still having trouble what to choose for my zenki rlly looking forward to buy all the parts (excluding the rims and tires) roughly about 3k dollars but still there are lot to choose from if I would focus on the power and the lightness what's the best product per each performance part on the mild build? ty very much I hope you can give me a bulleted list :)

[@maperformance]

Send us an email at [e-mail] and we will be happy to put a list together for you!

[@m.stanxx]

Fun fact: I own that exact widebody kit that’s on the thumbnail and it’s on my BRZ.

[@mikebehnka9097]

I would not have expected the prices I am seeing. I have a 2020 brz rs, and was thinking it would be a low cost option to doing my 944s2. I spent 15 k on a block up rebuild on the 944, extra about 50 hp and turbo ready for the 3l in line 4. the prices I am seeing are similar for the brz, and although the brz is a great car for the price, almost 30k for the car (new) and 30k for the upgrades, get a cayman s for 70k, not even the same league, the built brz is getting near, but not at, the cayman stock.I guess I do the 944 and keep the brz as my stock daily/winter driver

[@BRZ_Ronaldo]

I have a full bolt on 2017 BRZ on E85 and I’m able to beat 350z, G35, TRD Camry, V6 charger, 328i, 428i, kept up with a 05 Mustang GT, Lexus IS350. Pretty happy with that. But thinking about a supercharger now.

[@BobbyB910]

Just so people know…..advanced auto parts has a full kit from stop tech rotors and pads for 800-1200 for literally every vehicle

[@tizodd6]

It's crazy how much car prices have inflated in just four months. You can't find one of these for under $20k now. I can't wait for prices to start getting back to normal...

[@maperformance]

Us too!

[@jakepurnell8640]

Headers on the mild list isn’t nessessary if you are planning a turbo, as turbo kits will be replacing that anyway. Apart from that a very good video :)

[@southern-samurai]

Trying to find info like this in Australia s hard. I’ve ordered a 2023 BRZ (Automatic. Don’t hate me. Suits my needs for long distances). I’d love to turbocharge it if possible.

[@kushobrz]

In 2022, expect like 15-16k for a reliable build. Here's my list $2100 Fortune Auto 500 w/ swift springs $2225 exhaust $900 flex fuel + ecutek license + tune (local tuner gave me a deal) $800 professional tune from CSG (including the ecutek Bluetooth dongle and phone flash license) Used wheels and tires for $1100, upgrading tires gonna cost $800-1500, but $3k New wheels and tires + warranty from fitment industries w ceramic coat $5740 JDL Equal Length turbo kit w heat coating on hot parts and intercooler, GTX 2860r turbo upgrade, excluding injectors and fuel pump (don't need fuel pump if under 400whp, and getting injectors for 300 from a friend) so if you go UEL and add injectors itd be just about 6k. $853 clutch setup. Competition stage 2 with Verus clutch fork and clutch fork Pivot $390 Verus AOS (instead of oil catch cans) $600 CSG forced induction tune, returning customer puts me at $450. $600-800 Oil cooler $150-200 Electronic boost controller Might have forgotten something, but yea lol. And then I got my 2018 1 of 250 Special 50th anniversary Edition for $32k

[@ExLiteW]

Shits crazy cuz I went from FRS to M2 and for almost the same money some people put in to a build , I’m pretty much stock with downpipe/intercooler tune and will gap the living shit out of a boosted 86

[@nrivera0717]

@@ExLiteWsome people don’t just got for hp and look at what can beat what

[@robbinkoot2154]

6/10 with turbokit? What would it get without? And where do you base these statements on? Just curious

[@kamenskull4407]

I am about to have hks turbo, bagged and 326FBK. On a first owner 2019 gt86 TRD also payed off too car got 60k+ miles it’s a DD. everything is order either needs to be installed or delivered I spent around 28k USD cause I bought thrash racing seats and other tiny stuff here and there also I haven’t went with a wheel design so future like 3000-5000ish and paint and bodykit another 3k and tire fluff me so much stuff

[@daant4963]

how come those first cars are so cheap in texas it will cost you like 20k for 40k milles you think you could explain why and thanks for the vid

[@pawelpuzia4061]

The trans in the brz will most likely say adios at 350-400 hp range so you are looking at an extra 5k for a trans swap

[@calebthottukadavil4417]

Dude you have to do this for the 370z!!!

[@RejectedGalaxy]

Yeah I think I'm just gonna stick to some wheels, coilovers, and exhaust. Anything else will be extra if I decide to do it

[@shanegarcia7057]

Where do you go for a tune?

[@turbotaku9317]

What’s the body kit in the thumbnail I must know

[@cct3053]

Fast on straights or corners?

[@xxcorey20xx]

Do a ford focus st

[@saqibchauhan2261]

what body kit is that in the thumbnail

[@itwan]

Anyone know where to get pics of the car in the thumbnail? id love to use it as inspiration :))

[@naughtysmurf64]

When you go turbo you just lost $700 because your UEL header will be useless....unless this turbo kit goes next to the transmission....

[@DoctaMarcos]

My car fits in the hot boi build but forgot widebody kits, assthetic mods, and a built transmission. It gets really costly lol

[@maperformance]

Woah, woah, woah... did someone say ASSthetic? 😂

[@Gohsted]

"Honestly I like white cars, best color car there is in my opinion" YES!! White or silver variants make the body lines POP. Black completely hides them. Anything else has to be metallic or it's just "ehh".

[@Frankgua]

I found on Facebook Marketplace a Scion FR-S from 2015 at 3000$ and I just bought it and do I regret it. Not it was worth nothing wrong with car how lucky can I be.

[@aplong1911]

Are transmission upgrades and axle upgrades needed for the power increases?

[@bufordmaddogtannen5164]

Axle for sure. Racing clutch should be all is needed for transmission

[@012_ljk]

£14000 HKS Supercharger Uprated Clutch Aero wing+TRD front lip+side skirts Bola B1 Alloys Stainless exhaust+carbon tips Front+rear strut braces Koni yellow shocks+Tein lowering springs Carbon wrap roof Buddy club rear lights Momo steering wheel Carbon gear knob Carbon fibre bonnet Carbon side covers Rear quarter spats+ diffuser

[@RealLeskot]

Man, i´d love to get GT86, but K series swap is too expensive... :( 9k for the swap kit alone...

[@Spextre]

bro I want to rb26 swap it and people are saying it'll be 30-60k

[@RealLeskot]

@@Spextre i'd say 60k is way too much, unless you are building sime high ass hp. It costs around 15k to swap RB i to S chassis, but that is with swap kit. I havent found one for gt86, so you would have to get a lot of the parts custom made.. I can imagine reaching the 30k :(

[@Spextre]

@@RealLeskot yea. I honestly would still only do like 400-450. Obviously an rb can handle wayyyy more but I don't want to ruin the balance of the BRZ. even 400 might be pushing it. I'm honestly just trying to figure out what to do in the future. I mean I've had my brz for a month or so and I enjoy it. I definitely feel like 235s or 245s would be great but would require more power to again, keep the balance. I already have a cold air intake from the previous owner and its weird. some days it feels faster some days it feels slower. So I think imma save for a year or a year and a half and reprice these things out. Bc I love the sound of the rb and I can do whatever I want power wise. but it doesn't fit in the bay so a lot of welding is required and I'd probably rebuild it since nissan legit sells the rb26 block and 2 other pieces in their herritage program. I'm also okay w turboing the BRZ but I only have 1 exhaust I like and its an axelback w 5"mufflers and that wouldn't work. So just gonna leave it and focus on the small visual imperfections I dislike about the 2017s. Like the grill, small interior wrap, and eventually a repaint. I already have a list of what I want I just don't know if its worth doing anytime soon. Wheels, tires, coilovers definitely seem worth it. But coilovers would have to be beefed up w more power so its an endless cycle of okay do I do this within 2022 or do I pay off the car more and chill.

[@RealLeskot]

@@Spextre Either way, good luck! I feel like RB swap is going to be one Hell of a headache. I dont have 86, but i'm considering one. Im not a huge fan of the 2.0 boxer so if I had the funds, Id go for k swap. You have to keep in mind one thing, the stock trans aint going to hold that power. Skoro you need to swap in other trans and that is where things get complicated. With K, s2000 trans doesnt fit as the shifter would be waay to far. 350z trans seems like it would fit, but it is much larger and you might need to trim the tunnel... Lot of work here..

[@Treaxvour]

​@RealLeskot 60k is what it may become if you give up half way and have somebody else finish it for you.

[@robelmurph]

It's costing me almost 20k to fully boost and mod my 2020 gt86.

[@connorjacoby2675]

9th gen civic si 🏎🏎 would love to see it.

[@g-man143]

the cheapest gt 86 on online market in norway is 2013 model costs 24k usd twice as much as the red modded one you found thats kinda insane

[@landon5104]

Well that’s what happen when you try to buy a sports car in Norway

[@Bodangers]

2019 with 26k miles was around $20k for me pre covid. I didnt have the funds then so now its better to buy the 2023 models for $33k+

[@tobiasdane2599]

You should try living in Denmark - same car, same year cost 30-40.000 dollars here

[@user-sk4wf3ve6z]

2015 Gt86's are going for over 30k euro in ireland at the min 😂

[@jhonathanlozano6826]

Hi, good day!" I have a really hard decision, and please 🙏 I really need help with this 》 I have a 2018 toyota 86 TRD and a 2020 hiunday veloster N, I love both, but, I don't know wich keep. Please 》》 HELP !!

[@damianswgoh]

Wouldn’t the Toyota 86 be a gt id keep that and its worth a good amount

[@mmknight_]

What gas you use?

[@landon5104]

Moonshine

[@manditrrr]

For them kind of dollars I would sell the engine and trans and install a chev small block and trans. Cheaper and faster.

[@Pharaoh_The_Great]

is that money real though?

[@miladbarkil6693]

Ur wrong I got installed XForce unequall headers and XForce catless exhaust with a good tune I got 246 hp

[@kcampbell4098]

wow! you could buy a 450hp+ mustang GT and run up to 150+ and have insurance and fuel to boot..... oB You could of had a V8!

[@x_stanleymodz_x3296]

It's funny because I bought one a week ago for 3k lol

[@maperformance]

That's a screamin' deal!

[@artanisfist7389]

Raffle the 5 stacks

[@vastolorde2416]

I just want to take it sideways lol

[@wademichalski768]

This is why I just plan to LS swap lol

[@damianswgoh]

How you gonna fit an Ls in that car 😭 and is their even kits for it??

[@wademichalski768]

Dude have you seen the engine bays for ft86s? Theres plenty of room because of the shit boxer engine. Tranny might be tough tho. There are multiple kits and its already been done many times.@@damianswgoh

[@Treaxvour]

Good luck, sonny

[@wademichalski768]

@@Treaxvour ty

[@mihaildimovski4007]

U Americans are so lucky.gt86 in Europe GO for 20k euros and up lol

[@spreez7726]

I just wanted 300WHP 🥺 For 35k i might as well get a damn Bugatti

[@sofakingj5498]

do you have 300 who ? 🥺

[@anthonyjenkins8562]

You can get to 300 for a lot less. But if you want suspension, brakes, tires, aero…..I’m about 25k into modding mine.

[@cristianrojas6704]

Can you modify mine for free? 😢

[@ipsyop]

AT 30 grand you might as well swap an LS in it lol..

[@Treaxvour]

At that point, just buy a camero or vett, cause that's what you really want to drive, apparently.

[@ipsyop]

@@Treaxvour OR and crazy thought here, I like the BRZ chassis and body more and want a better powerplant. not the mention a camaro can weigh anywhere from 600 - 1200lbs more it's a damn boat

[@sanjaemullings]

Jz swap

[@axelalejandrosantiago8227]

Yep, accurate!!! Come on guys, the FA20 you know what it is, subaru engine!!! Aisin trans breaks after 300hp plus garanteed!!!! Swaps is how you modify this cars na make respectable power and reliability. Guys, you know more that that!

[@kenethpena-_4688]

Lmao You mean 200-225 extra hp right??

[@jasonm.1370]

Buy a Supra

[@daithi611]

Poor advice, I'd love to see the dislike ratio

[@davidpelletier130]

Jz swap