Why Your BRZ Needs a Turbo - 300hp 2016 Subaru BRZ Series HyperBlue POV Drive (Binaural Audio)

The BRZ Lacks Power. It's the first thing I hear when potentials buyers dismiss it as an option because 200hp never felt strong enough for such a capable chassis. Forced induction is a quick and reasonably inexpensive way to solve the issue, but should you supercharge or turbo charge? Let's explore this JDL Turbo BRZ build to see how it suits the car.
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Mod List:
Engine
JDL Turbo Kit
-Gt2860rs
-Recirculated
-Titanium Cerakote
-Tial 38mm Wastegate
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Verus AOS
ID1050x Injectors
AEM 340 Fuel Pump
Delicious Electronic Boost Controller
JDL Oil Cooler
JDL 3in Downpipe
JDL UEL Header
Tomei 2.5in Overpipe
HKS 2.5in Duel Resonated Front Pipe
Nameless 2.5in Axleback
Password JDM Engine Cover
Suspension:
KW V3 Coilovers
Camber Bolts
Rays 57dr 18X8.5 +37
Firehawk Indy 500 255/35R18
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[@TedwardDrives]

Turbo, Supercharger, or NA? Special Thanks to my Patreon supporters for making this content possible. Don't forget to listen to the Respect The Drive Podcast wherever you get yours

[@nickvogt3198]

Turbo

[@christiangarcia9307]

Turbo

[@vvevvevvvv]

High compression stroker kit.

[@beganny]

NA!!!!!

[@bryanbohlken3117]

No one wants to buy your MOD, everyone wants to buy stock. Turbo your BRZ and you will blow up the engine or drive it around till it blows up because no one wants to buy your project car.

[@TheTopher]

Ooooh, this is proper.

[@TedwardDrives]

whoosh beast!

[@briando1026]

I know you miss your brz

[@TheTopher]

Brian Do when it rains and when it snows!

[@aquaseventeen3721]

@@TheTopher What do you have in mind to replace? Love to see a update on your channel!

[@kylereyes7320]

DO IT!

[@ska2459]

This is how the brz was suppose to be released

[@jamestorrens645]

No, not really. It was meant to be a cheap RWD manual sports car that handled really well. But, i mean, if you want more power then just get a forced induction kit or something. Just my opinion though.

[@JonasRosenven]

@@jamestorrens645 I agree with you on the first part. There are good kits out there from what I've read. Many people just think that they can slap on a turbo and a little cooling and have fun. Adding substantial power to relatively low hp cars is opening a whole can of worms.

[@Andrei-eb2du]

Toyota 86 yeah it's easy for you to add a turbo, in my country it's fucking illegal to get a chip tune let alone to add force induction

[@JonasRosenven]

@@Andrei-eb2du I live in Denmark. I believe you can increase the power output of the original engine up to +20% here. More than that and you have to register the car again as a new vehichle. There are MANY rules connected to that but as a rule of thumb you can add 150% to the cost of the original car. Phew :)

[@Andrei-eb2du]

Jonas Rosenven in Romania it's almost the same story but with a lot more communism, you have to go to an authorized garage by the police, go to the police so they will test everything with your car and it can't exceed 40% more power than stock

[@Spextre]

After watching this video over and over and over again for 2+ years, I'm so excited to say I picked up my JDL kit last friday and will be installing it this weekend!

[@jcuellar9941]

Got an Instagram??

[@subzero1264]

Do you have an update?

[@chipskylark5188]

it blow up yet?

[@Spextre]

@@chipskylark5188 nope

[@chipskylark5188]

@@Spextre good shit

[@GavinMay]

this has me drooling i need

[@GonZo57]

Why yes it did kind, Sir

[@david_100]

This is the PERFECT BRZ for me, cause it's SUPER CLEAN, nothing too extravagant, nothing too exaggerated, and under the hood is the serious stuff !! GREAT WORK.

[@ch_chone]

I really like how he has some mechanical sympathy for the cars he reviews. Clearly respectful of the fact that it’s someone else’s car and drives in a casually spirited manner. *tips hat*

[@user-uh2lt1bv2h]

By far the best driving commentary iv heard in a youtube video. Man knows what hes talking about and describes his experience well :)

[@qwertiee]

Me sitting here wondering if I'll be able to afford the turbo mod on a Brz Then realising I must first be able to afford the Brz itself...

[@yousuck2013]

Get you a used one on marketplace prices are way down

[@qwertiee]

@@yousuck2013 Depending on what conutry you are in... In Australia, prices are definitely not down, and have been the same for about 1.5 years now (Trust me, I've been looking 🤣😭)

[@yousuck2013]

@@qwertiee 😂😂 I'm in the US. The forums here in Texas has some under 12k. At least you guys get utes

[@qwertiee]

@@yousuck2013 $12K US I'm guessing... That's honestly about the same as here, just the thing is... I'm 17 and don't have a job yet, but I'm definitely going to get one in a few months from now as my university will provide job options which are chosen specifically for the course which I will be doing And also, yes we have utes 🤣🤣. Those Holden utes are absolutely amazing, however a used 86 fits much better in my price budget, and lifestyle (A used 86, depending on the condition, will last me much longer than a performance Holden ute - Not to mention that it's illegal to drive most of those utes when your on your P plate)

[@chicago2370]

Brah if u can’t afford a brz u broke af😂😂😂

[@SpaceMissile]

8:15 - "and a more aggressive, upgraded clutch, because manufacturers don't give you much more than it can handle." me: "yup, just like when I tuned my GTI." 8:22 - "...and VW owners can attest to that." ...this guy knows his tuner cars. lol

[@TedwardDrives]

hahaha so many videos from my friends saying "damnit...clutch is toast and its only a stage 1 tune"

[@SpaceMissile]

​@@TedwardDrives i had read about it and was like "eh, i'll be gentle." it literally started slipping when i did a pull showing off for a girl. was like "damn." xD

[@TheRockLobsterMafia]

@@SpaceMissile rule numero uno: never show off for girls in your car. Because if you fuck up, you fuck up bad...

[@audieconrad8995]

Modded GTI owner here...yup! All the cars in this class with 300hp/300 lb+ and matching clutch are beasts. Whoooole different ballgame. But....gotta have the clutch..got-to...

[@mitchellcontente]

Part of me always wanted a turbo brz . The other part of me is afraid of modded cars like this cause I'd constantly be afraid while driving it hard that it was going to break.

[@TedwardDrives]

I hear ya..theres more load and heat than it was originally designed for. On the other hand, its not a wildly expensive engine if it does decide to die lol

[@mitchellcontente]

@@TedwardDrives I'd probably want it as a autocross/track car. And then it would also probably end up pulling DD duty half the time cause it's pretty awesome. Just like everybody else says though it's just not enough power stock. Even if it was fiesta ST fast from the factory it would be better off

[@LAwrx03]

Something is going to break. That's the problem. It takes a lot of disposable income to build something and then rebuild it the right way when it blows up. The owner of this car probably has enough cash in hand to rebuild the motor once it goes.

[@SI0AX]

@@TedwardDrives Yes, there are plenty of engines available in junk yards. These cars, in spite of their low power get totaled a lot. I know a work partner around the age of 40 having totaled his with the only mods being wheels and Toyo Proxes T1 Sport tires. So all he did was add more grip, kept the power stock and still managed to total the car, lol.

[@PR1NCETD0T]

Its only 100hp more than stock lol... if this isn’t conservative idk what is.

[@AngusOutram]

Awesome POV video! I have a Turbo BRZ myself and watching this makes me feel like i'm driving it!

[@troyn7511]

JDL makes an amazing kit for these cars. I'm happy I spent the extra money on the JDL kit, it's a lot of fun at 10 lbs of boost

[@jessegoodyear5547]

Are you still running the JDL kit to this day?

[@ErHaaM]

That was the best GT86 driving clip Nice camera view and mic I really enjoyed And i really really Love the GT86 :)

[@andrewrigg4905]

That looks like a really fun , manageable amount of power... Sounds unreal too. Good job

[@jonking8606]

Super cool to see you driving on New England roads. Makes me feel less bad about Maines roads

[@naokihasegawa9243]

I've seen quite a few of your videos but I think this is the most excited I've heard you lol!

[@Meswan]

I absolutely love the noises this thing makes. They might be slow stock, but I really want to pick one up some day and build it up.

[@Max-bl6io]

Brz is one of the coolest looking jdm cars in my opinion

[@Donnydarco100]

It is, that is one of the reasons I got it lol.

[@michealgray533]

I say Honda s2k with aftermarket headlights

[@Max-bl6io]

@@michealgray533 ye thats defo up there

[@notskilledskater9780]

It’s not a opinion. It’s a fact. It really is cool looking.

[@kristapsjankavs9359]

Jdm only if its RHD

[@chlpataLOPticKa]

I accidentaly bump into your video, but I am really pleased that you are one of not many others that dont talk nonsense :) You seem like you know what are you talking about. I owned a GT86 for a year and I can agree with you in every word

[@joseadolfovazquezluna9087]

This is one of the coolest brz I have ever seen, love the style.

[@MoneyShift]

You were DANGEROUSLY close to where we do the reviews! Amazing backroads over there in central mass. Love the noise, the true missing link to me with the BRZ. Having that turbo surge just matches the looks to the T and fills in the power gap. What a cool machine.

[@TedwardDrives]

Someday we'll run into each other while filming lol

[@MoneyShift]

@@TedwardDrives The dream!

[@rhycemg]

@@TedwardDrives Heh, hopefully not literally

[@coyote102076]

under the hood at 1:14, it looks like that car was MADE to be turbocharged. Such a beautiful clean install. Very nice. That is exactly how those cars should have came out of the factory from day one IMHO. good vid! I have had this waiting on the watch it later playlist for like almost a year! Sorry. Time just gets away from me these days! Great vid dude!

[@julecasey2376]

He knew what he was building and how he was going to build it, I like it! Should definitely invest in some slotted and drilled rotors and a bbk and at least a stage 2 clutch with a lightweight flywheel.

[@cammy333]

this video sent me down a rabbit hole i dont regret

[@rootsmanuva82]

I like this particular car a lot. Very balanced, not too loud and plenty fast without being bonkers lose your license fast.

[@timkebienda1809]

Dude, i saw that racing line. You rock dude!

[@ErectileSceptile]

I had no clue about racing lines until I started kart racing. Now I see the lines in every video lol!

[@websters5569]

ohh god. i was about to sell my FRS and get an STI but this had me contemplate lol. what a nice build my friend. i love it

[@CPMUNSEY]

That’s the best performing and best looking and we’ll set up BRZ/FRS/86 I believe I’ve ever seen.👌🏽🔥🔥

[@houseking9211]

I love the small turbo noise where it just whistles, my 9-5 does it and it's great

[@scuckplexity]

This video make me want to own the brz🤤

[@TedwardDrives]

haha make sure whoever you buy from sends me a small commission =p

[@Alexander-sr5fg]

After adding a turbo to my FRS, it's really apparent that while yes, more power is great, there's a delicate balance there. I've had to upgrade my clutch, suspension, transmission mount, motor mounts, wheels/tires, injectors, brakes, and get a tune that is SPOT on. The balance from factory is art and tough to maintain with over 300whp. I'm personally happy that these cars come without a lot of power- it's so rewarding to feel it evolve under your ownership. Awesome review, what exhaust is on the car?

[@TedwardDrives]

💯. People forget that more power equals more load and heat. Evvvvverything needs to be bumped up and reinforced.

[@Alexander-sr5fg]

@@IzajResGS the car has plenty of power from factory. Use case is what leads it to feel underwhelming- if you're not using it for what it was designed for, of course it'll seem boring. Nobody complains about their Chevy 2500's body roll on track, or the poor towing capacity on their 370z. It's not the manufacturer's fault if you buy this car to drag race

[@alansmilealot]

What was the reason for you adding power to your car? Do you track it?

[@Alexander-sr5fg]

@@alansmilealot because I love building cars :)

[@JonasRosenven]

Alexander It's nice to hear from a real owner that actually did modify the power output. So many videos just show a car with boosted power but they rarely show what's really involved. Every time you add power you have to add something else too. It's never really just a case of "Slap on turbo/supercharger - get hp - enjoy". Savageese did a video some years back doing a boosted car. Adding substantial power to a car is not a shake and bake thing normal people can just do.

[@jovaniortiz8317]

This is one of the cleanest BRZ's I've ever seen

[@mrcoffee315]

damn that turbo sounds fantastic

[@bobjoatmon1993]

Installing the Edelbrock eForce supercharger kit was the best thing I ever did to my to my 2016 BRZ. Had DD Performance Research do the tuning and on the dyno I get 287 wheel HP and the car is a perfect daily driver and occasion track car. Yes, I had to go to 8" rims and do a few other mods but otherwise it's mostly stock an fine.

[@rookietoprobuildz]

Familiar sound ! Got the JDL Turbo as well ❤️

[@exothermal.sprocket]

From what I've heard in videos with the new 2.4L BRZ coming, it sounds really good. Just hope that Subaru hasn't made the engine delicate (official reports is that it is NOT a turbo-removed 2.4 engine from their other vehicles, but a new design) and cause the aftermarket guys to have to update rods, pistons, gaskets, bolts, etc. etc. etc.

[@fragoutrambo6381]

Most respectable BRZ build

[@michaelbenson6075]

really well done. all the parts are high end

[@johnaitken7430]

Class build well thought thru. I like these tuned cars..takes balls to put oneself out there as risk looking an idiot if it flops ..it’s not about winning or losing, it’s about everyone laying down their best and having fun

[@bliglum]

That turbo spools quick. Sounds good.

[@vernonfurry8501]

6:17 had me pausing the video to look for me phone 😂

[@TedwardDrives]

I'm gonna be honest here...I looked for my phone while editing it.

[@lapislazuli1431]

I love this platform so much I just can’t imagine having to turbo just to hit 300hp.

[@ZombieGaming212]

ayyy the seppuku saga, my favorite off it is kamehameha

[@jacobjewell934]

Always nice to see someone not abusing the hell out of other’s cars just for the video!

[@TedwardDrives]

Haha it’s a delicate balance between expressing its abilities and not being a jerk

[@TheRealUncleBeef]

I agree with what you said about the high rpms being sketchy. I also find that very fun to test when it's somebody else's car

[@gaberon1]

Such a great car, especially with some more power!

[@hsieh811]

That map select via the rpm is neat

[@bardems]

The sound of gearbox is amazingg

[@Addison0526]

Sound of gearbox?

[@bardems]

@@Addison0526 the shift sound*

[@simonghostriley1542]

Nice car dude, is so clean

[@TheFallenHippie420]

I'm so glad I wore headphones

[@ChiTuSai]

now this is more KANSEI DORIFTO ready. Well done

[@jonathancampos8513]

dope video man, nice meeting you

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks and you too. Your Sti looked awesome

[@Joe-uf9ml]

What head unit is that?

[@yes8032]

This car is a legend I can’t wait for the redesign next year

[@jjchockey]

Yes legend. One of the best handling cars you can buy period. Extremely capable chassis. Just like other legends like the E30 M3 and 240SX. You can add power to a BRZ but you will never be able to make a 370Z, Mustang, or Camaro handle like a BRZ.

[@psycopompo_o1805]

@@jjchockey dude it's not a legend. People been using the work legend for anything . The car is to expensive for 200hp . If you want a handling track car then buy sum else. The brz can produce power.

[@psycopompo_o1805]

@@jjchockey btw a camero handles better aswell as a mustang.

[@jjchockey]

It’s literally one of the best handling chassis money can buy. Power isnt everything. You can add power to this car. However you will never make an M4, Mustang, or 370Z handle like a BRZ. Yes those cars have more outright grip stock for stock but they are much heavier, bigger, and less nimble then the BRZ which ways a half ton less then some of those, has a much lower center of gravity, and more precise steering.

[@serggla924]

@@psycopompo_o1805 handles better than what?

[@DansFitness]

One of the best I've ever heard

[@owenford6383]

I don’t think I’ll ever have this much respect for a brz again

[@ErectileSceptile]

You say that but the new brz looks sexy as hell LOL

[@vdoxsamp7283]

@@ErectileSceptile tbh I prefer the old one

[@ErectileSceptile]

@@vdoxsamp7283 Fair enough. I like the horsepower bump in the new brz, and visually it looks like the front is jaguar and the back end is a mini Acura NSX

[@EarsXBL]

Is this the Open Dump or Recirculating setup? It sounds like OD but I could be wrong. These cars are nuts boosted.

[@TedwardDrives]

I believe its recirculated...at least that's what the mod list told me lol

[@EarsXBL]

Tedward ok thanks!

[@basstard13]

That really sounds like an atmospheric dump valve to me.

[@BL1THE]

@@basstard13 probably hearing the intake

[@austinconey4913]

@@BL1THE yep, alot of subaru aftermarket intakes make that sound

[@Beebos]

this was such a beautiful car rip

[@alvinmercado6305]

I love the body styling of this car. this blue is noice

[@warrenallen2599]

It sounds so good

[@subnegro4946]

I've been enjoying this for over 3 years in my 86. I plan to probably buy gen 2 and keep that one bolt on and e85(225-230whp/260-270 hp) while my gen 1 will stay(305whp/355-360hp)

[@hpaddict02]

Wow, that sounds good!

[@fujiwarahazim86]

Yeaa boosting is the best! I boost my 86 using Borg Warner Turbo kit, so far so good.

[@vividcupcake9260]

Love the sound and color

[@bubbyj1332]

I have a 2013 FRS with a GT28RS at 12.5 lbs on the lowest setting. Open wastegate dumping right below the engine. It makes such glorious noises. Clean ass car in this video. The way the 86 Twins should have been.

[@LunaWaves]

satisfying as hell

[@l1amleeds]

Great video! Would love my 86 to be like this

[@adamwg6559]

it sounds beautiful

[@beardedSpartan454]

This is literally how I was going to run my gauges and I thought I was the only one cause I had never seen it but guess I'm not now 🤣 just boosted mine too

[@martincoufalik9101]

I think it should be NA. BUT not so "lazy" as stock one is (i know, its not lazy, but that anticlimatic curve...). High RPM engine around 250hp would be perfect for this car. Imagine that sound of 9k RPM boxer...

[@kavan1773]

It would be nice but very hard to hit emissions targets. That’s why the s2000 isn’t that great with fuel economy compared to the Miata and Gt86

[@nvl2691]

@@kavan1773 The S2000 gets terrible fuel economy because everyone revs them to 9000 whenever they can hahaha.

[@jacquesduplessis6175]

looks like a good amount of power for that little car

[@yyalbert4756]

The stock BRZ actually has a pretty good throttle response for rev-matching. I guess the owner may have tuned it with a different map when adding the turbo.

[@kevinm5177]

Sounds amazing

[@MissionFailed2]

Sounds so damn good.

[@saucyp123]

You know a build is proper when they get Defi gauges color matched to the rest of the instrumentation :D

[@X11CHASE]

The only ones I get

[@isaaccastillo2630]

this is beautiful

[@rebelliousgoat1557]

Very nice looking BRZ. I would accept this car to park next to my 2015 STI.

[@sixstringedthing]

A boosted top-spec BRZ is literally my dream car right now. But in my case I don't think I could be bothered (or afford) to completely re-engineer the thing, so I'd be looking at one of those nice little centrifugal blower kits just to fill in the torque hole. Anything more than that and it'd be bye bye wallet or bye bye license. 😆

[@dazentrieb4237]

The sound is music in my ears

[@WhitneyChase]

My turbo comes in tomorrow super excited to put it on throughout the winter !!

[@TedwardDrives]

Sweet winter project!

[@WhitneyChase]

@@TedwardDrives quick question while I have you here, what camera is it that you use for your POV videos ?? Looking for one , and the quality of this is great!

[@TedwardDrives]

@@WhitneyChase Go Pro Hero 8. Not sure if its in this description but all the newer videos have the equipment list in the description. The 9 has been released but it has more megapixels which means lower dynamic range. I wouldn't trust it to capture the shadows.

[@caseymcgough8698]

Mans from uxbridge I like to see it. See ya round

[@TimberWulfIsHere]

Damn, this sounds great! Im a WRX guy but this is also real nice.

[@Patou253999]

Nice review love it 😍 Damn it am gonna have To boost mine to then 😏

[@loveever89]

Watching these makes me want to hop into my boosted 86 and go for a long night drive lol.

[@willmcc05]

Do it

[@the_average_canadian]

I bought a 370z over a BRZ because of the lack of power in the BRZ. It definitely seems like this turbo setup would solve the power issue, although personally I think I'd go for a Supercharger to get more linear throttle response (assuming money is no object). That said, I'm in love with the instant throttle response and linear power delivery of the naturally aspirated VQ37 motor in the 'Z. NA all the way.

[@opiyumpharma5556]

I had the same dilemma, either a brz/86 or a 350/370. i ended up going with an 86, because i disliked the feel of the z - the ride just felt... wrong somehow. My friend has a 370z which we take out on the backroads together sometimes, and the 86 definately handles better than the 370 (dont get me wrong i still think the z is a awesome car too). He leaves me on the straights but i leave him in the corners. if it had like even just 30 50 extra HP it would turn a great car into an awesome one. And i totally agree, i am looking at a centrifugal or twin screw supercharger for my 86. I think they will benifit more from the supercharger than a turbo, even if it means slightly less power

[@mrporsche4236]

Supercharge the brz and you will sell your 370z

[@93ChayZ]

I give you mad props for not making it sound like a clapped out civic it’s cool n all but it’s still slow... you coulda bought something much better for the money of the car+build 😐 but to each their own, after owning my 16’ WRX (protuned) for 5 years, I won’t be able to part with AWD performance EVER, for daily use plus having amazing control and playfulness in the snow with “snow tires” 🤣 I’m upgrading to the next level to an RS3 this coming year. •Inline 5 Cyl PERFECTION •Quattro (Haldex) •Audi Quality Interior •Closed Deck Block •400hp •Insane Power increase from Stage 1 tune •Hold value due to being rare

[@cjzx325]

Nice review! The turbo noises are addictive. Still not sure why Subaru doesn't have an STI BRZ with a turbo from the factory. Im sure it would sell like hotcakes. I bet a lighter flywheel will help with heel toe shifting. Might as well upgrade the clutch too while the owner is in there.

[@redlion145]

They won't sell a factory turbo because a turbo BRZ would cannibalize sales from the WRX, and potentially from the Toyota Supra, which shares a developer with this car. A sad fact, as all anyone wants is a factory warranty on a turbo in this chassis.

[@eric4369]

@@redlion145 ^ this right here. RWD sports coupe under 3 thousand pounds with a turbo from the factory.. Its performance would be wayy to close to the WRX, shit the price of a brz Isnt too far under the WRX. Here in canada the WRX starts at 29995 while the brz starts at 27995. It would almost be in direct competition with the WRX if they actually boosted the brz from the factory.

[@twrcrew8852]

LOL near the end of your video, you mentioned the jaw nailing supra. That is my 2nd toy aside from my 240 XD. 93 targa 6 speed. 6766 precision turbo through a haltech p2k that makes tons of noise until 5,500rpm and then does exactly as you described. 750whp on e85 (though I live on an island that has no e85 anymore so I haven't gotten to enjoy it much at these levels in the last 3 years sadly). going back to the miata topic, it's sad to say that even the supra has amazing visibility compared to it (it's actually great in general. round fronts tend to be better than large boxy fronts where the fenders are higher than the hoodline) PS: I love that you do POV driving. a HUGE breath of fresh air from thatdudeinblue who - like a bad porno - only shows closeups of his face all the time. I subscribed purely for that. anyway I never sat in the driver seat of an 86 twin.. and I was always curious but seeing the blindspots over the fenders on the one you're in now, I can tell that would drive me nuts.. these are cornering cars, you'd think they'd lower the beltline much more and allow you to view the tire positioning much more precise! Like a dodge challenger, I hate that feeling of needing to "use the force" around corners or just being forced to leave massive amounts of room on the edges of the road

[@mrcapy3906]

The fire extinguisher really looks like a nos bottle

[@nitrous36]

The FRS/BRZ/86 is like the US spec S chassis all over again. Nissan kept people wanting a turbo version through its production run, but it never came. They were left to turbo their own or swap in the SR20 that the rest of the world got. The S2000 fits here too. It was awesome car, but it also left people wanting more. Just a little more.

[@93455Driver]

I did not feel like my FR-S was underpowered for the road, was a great slow car fast experience in the twisties. The torque dip though was a downer, my am no speedy driver, but definitely found that torque dip was spoiling the fun.

[@Gaammbit]

All I have done so far is to go Unequal Length Headers and a catback exhaust for the rumble. Once you remove the torque dip, this car is super lovely to drive. It’s so fun.

[@Lbk_]

Pick up a oft tablet and tune it to stage 1, you can do it on a stock car and it will help reduce that torque dip . Once you get headers , you can increase the tune to stage 2 or 2+ ( el or uel headers ) and that will further reduce the torque dip while giving you a little more power

[@jesseflores9087]

J P yup... changes the car so much for just about $1500

[@eric4369]

The amount of people that buy these and then line up at their local car meet to drag their buddy in his 5.0 mustang is just insane. Thats like buying a Mini cooper and being pissed off that It cant tow your 6500 pound trailer. These cars need twists and turns and shit to really feel what they can do. Driving in a straight line is boring as fuck anyway.

[@bigdadjorel7151]

Everything needs a Turbo! Just plain better!

[@punkasfuck1337]

sounds nice!

[@ibrock476]

3:35 The sound this thing makes is just 🤤🤤🤤

[@igobyagoo7]

I have a built engine and an AVO billet turbo and it made 347 at the wheels on a Mustang dyno on my FRS. The scavenge pump failed (I think it was my fault), so when the new one comes in, I can't wait to drive again.

[@tormenmashi_]

i used to want to make a 1000hp brz like those big turbo supras, but now that i think about it, this platform really dont need much power to be fun, its low power gives it its character

[@BrendanEvan]

This feels like it would be an excellent drivers car

[@chrisduncan2626]

Perfect size too. I love a gt28 sized snail

[@corollavirus4age]

OH THATS THAT GOOD SHIT! interesting stuff you need to do a cheat code to unlock TC

[@redlion145]

BRZ owner here. There are like three traction controls. One is more of a hill/snow assist, and one is disabled by a button in the cabin, but the third is, like he said, disabled by a pedal dance. The third isn't necessary unless you are seriously tracking your car.

[@jaredmaenzo810]

Around 7:45 you made comment on the rev hang, and that’s just a common Subaru trait. They hang unless you tune it to not hang.

[@ryanainlay224]

Wow that sounds fucking fantastic