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trademaster · 06-21-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

Turbo is coming. New car intro's start basic and save the best for later. Camaro 1LE/ZL1/Z28 for example.

Last I heard the BRZ STi was coming without a turbo. Not sure where a turbo model would fit in the lineup there. I haven't been keeping tabs on it though, so maybe that has changed. It would be one awesome little car with a turbo subaru motor in it.

Kyle2k · 06-21-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by trademaster

Last I heard the BRZ STi was coming without a turbo. Not sure where a turbo model would fit in the lineup there. I haven't been keeping tabs on it though, so maybe that has changed. It would be one awesome little car with a turbo subaru motor in it.

From what I have seen the FA20 (the little guy in the BRZ) is handling boost a lot better than the EJ motors in the WRX even from a NA standpoint - a few shop cars pushing 500's...granted they don't have as much torque - it will fun to see what the next few years bring for cars

05stram · 06-21-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by trademaster

Last I heard the BRZ STi was coming without a turbo. Not sure where a turbo model would fit in the lineup there. I haven't been keeping tabs on it though, so maybe that has changed. It would be one awesome little car with a turbo subaru motor in it.

BRZ will get a turbo but what about the FRS does that mean toyota will put their engine into the car soon and supercharge it?

rez333 · 06-26-2013, 07:02 PM

wow - only $9100 more! That's a bargain! I take it includes engine?

NASTY99Z28 · 06-26-2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 05stram

BRZ will get a turbo but what about the FRS does that mean toyota will put their engine into the car soon and supercharge it?

No Toyota will never put there engine in this chassis.(stock) Now what would be cool is a 2jz supra engine with a power glide....

jameslk55 · 06-27-2013, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Here is a much better and more in-depth article

http://www.lsxtv.com/features/car-fe...-subaru-brz06/

"Like it or not, cars like the 5th generation Chevrolet Camaro are on the outs. With gas prices what they are, along with increasing fuel economy standards and a push towards smaller and lighter vehicles, the Camaro’s two-ton curb weight will be woefully out of place on roads of the future. We need to think smarter, we need to think smaller, and we need to think lighter."

Ouch!

BigRedMikeLV · 06-27-2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jameslk350

"Like it or not, cars like the 5th generation Chevrolet Camaro are on the outs. With gas prices what they are, along with increasing fuel economy standards and a push towards smaller and lighter vehicles, the Camaro’s two-ton curb weight will be woefully out of place on roads of the future. We need to think smarter, we need to think smaller, and we need to think lighter."

Ouch!

Meh, typical doomsayers.

Performance cars, trucks, and SUV's will always have a market, no matter the cost. There might be fluctuations in demand, but we see that across all the markets. There will always be people that will be willing to sacrifice a few extra bucks at the pump for the added performance.

Silverlsinva · 06-27-2013, 04:46 PM

Pretty cool not a bad deal for 9100 bucks on top of a brz and I bet you can recoup some of it when you sell of the Brz motor to some tuner shop. I say its worth it.

Truck Norris · 06-29-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

From what I have seen the FA20 (the little guy in the BRZ) is handling boost a lot better than the EJ motors in the WRX even from a NA standpoint - a few shop cars pushing 500's...granted they don't have as much torque - it will fun to see what the next few years bring for cars

The Crawford BRZ made more torque then horsepower. 500hp/550tq

KMPrenger · 06-30-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jameslk350

"Like it or not, cars like the 5th generation Chevrolet Camaro are on the outs. With gas prices what they are, along with increasing fuel economy standards and a push towards smaller and lighter vehicles, the Camaro’s two-ton curb weight will be woefully out of place on roads of the future. We need to think smarter, we need to think smaller, and we need to think lighter."

Ouch!

This statement shouldn't worry anyone.

This is why the next gen Camaro will be out on the Alpha chasis...which is much lighter.

Kyle2k · 06-30-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Truck Norris

The Crawford BRZ made more torque then horsepower. 500hp/550tq

The video also said it is having issues with overheating, but I suppose it proves it can be done - even if it happens at 7k rpm.

Truck Norris · 07-01-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle2k

The video also said it is having issues with overheating, but I suppose it proves it can be done - even if it happens at 7k rpm.

It's got over 300wtq at 2,500 rpm and peaks at 4,750 rpm.

Kyle2k · 07-03-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Truck Norris

It's got over 300wtq at 2,500 rpm and peaks at 4,750 rpm.

There was another kit out by full blown I think

Torque wise it seems like Crawford is doing it right in comparison.

trademaster · 07-03-2013, 10:58 PM

Crawford used a fairly small turbo for the power they are making and in my opinion, you really don't need much more than that in such a light car. It's over 300 lbs lighter than a z06. With the right tires and suspension setup, that thing would be a blast.

06-26-2013, 07:02 PM	#18
rez333 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 1,283	wow - only $9100 more! That's a bargain! I take it includes engine? __________________ If someone from the 1950s magically appeared, what would be the most difficult thing to explain? "I have a device in my pocket that can access the entirety of knowledge known to man. I use it to look at pictures of cars and have arguments with strangers."

06-27-2013, 04:46 PM	#22
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	Pretty cool not a bad deal for 9100 bucks on top of a brz and I bet you can recoup some of it when you sell of the Brz motor to some tuner shop. I say its worth it.

07-03-2013, 10:58 PM	#28
trademaster Drives: 12 MP4-12C, 16 Quattroporte Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Working Posts: 707	Crawford used a fairly small turbo for the power they are making and in my opinion, you really don't need much more than that in such a light car. It's over 300 lbs lighter than a z06. With the right tires and suspension setup, that thing would be a blast.