# Toyota FT-86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S \*NOW TURBO\* **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 5, 2010, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992 "2010-03-05T08:31:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2012, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/181 "2012-08-19T19:38:42Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > source: [2013 Scion FR-S First Drive - FR-S Release, Scion FR-S Price, FR-S Specs](http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/drives/2013-scion-fr-s/) > > Fuck all you haters! change those tires for 244/255 add a little power and you will have one HELL of a good track car. You can’t fake lightness! No hate on the car, just a lot of fggts that are going to buy it. I was hoping it wasn’t a pile of shit, it sounds pretty cool. ---
**Author:** ![double\_j](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/double_j/32/7380_2.png) [@double\_j](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/double_j)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2012, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/182 "2012-08-19T20:51:08Z")
I want a BRZ/FRS really bad. I almost feel obligated to buy one. All us car enthusiasts do is complain that car companies don’t make a car the way we think a car should made, and their excuse is that it won’t sell well. So, if we don’t buy these things, we are going to get more Scion TCs and FWD Mitsubishi Eclipses. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/183 "2012-08-20T05:18:25Z")
This car has the right ingredients on paper. I think they missed the mark a bit on some things, but the basic formula is great, and I’m sure the aftermarket will more than make up for some of it’s shortcomings. Looking forward to an STi version… ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/184 "2012-08-20T05:40:46Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > This car has the right ingredients on paper. I think they missed the mark a bit on some things, but the basic formula is great, and I’m sure the aftermarket will more than make up for some of it’s shortcomings. Looking forward to an STi version… ^ This. For the price I would have liked to have seen a bit more power, or have it be a bit cheaper with the current power. Bottom line though it’s a brand new, rear drive/front engine manual trans car that hits the scaled under 2800lbs. That’s a great starting point for building something awesome compared to a wrong wheel drive Civic or a 3200lb WRX. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/185 "2012-08-20T06:13:11Z")
I’ve been seeing A LOT of them. Definitely seems destined for success and a good future. Definitely looking forward to see what the modding potential is. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/186 "2012-08-20T06:17:10Z")
how many other performance minded cars are under 25k? ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/187 "2012-08-20T06:41:18Z")
I haven’t driven one yet but I like the idea of it. And I keep seeing a white one that looks good. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/188 "2012-08-20T06:44:36Z")
Been telling myself that I’m going to pick up a used 2013 GT500 down the road but this is very tempting. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/189 "2012-08-20T06:48:04Z")
The BRZ was really intriguing to me, with my Legacy lease expiring in 2013. ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/190 "2012-08-20T07:05:13Z")
i drove one. didn’t like it. maybe they’ll grow on me. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/191 "2012-08-20T07:08:10Z")
> [@08GT500](#): > > Been telling myself that I’m going to pick up a used 2013 GT500 down the road but this is very tempting. Seems like cars on complete opposite ends of the spectrum ---
**Author:** ![piratemosh666](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/piratemosh666/32/6116_2.png) [@piratemosh666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/piratemosh666)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/192 "2012-08-20T07:11:04Z")
Accelerated Performance out of Toledo, OH has already dipped into turbocharging one. They’ve managed to get just about 280whp out of it with the fuel system maxed…linky - [here](http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2382816) ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/193 "2012-08-20T07:12:18Z")
Few other points I would never buy the first year release of a car till they work the bugs out for next year… Also going the aftermarket turbo route on a new car :tif: Just wait a year or two for them to release a turbo version and keep your warranty a little bit longer. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/194 "2012-08-20T08:36:40Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > Seems like cars on complete opposite ends of the spectrum Might be ready for something different by then. ---
**Author:** ![Slaw](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slaw/32/5313_2.png) [@Slaw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slaw)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2012, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/195 "2012-08-20T16:11:25Z")
Someone was giving a brz the business at an autox at LES a couple weeks ago and it was doing really well. ---
**Author:** ![Doespike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/doespike/32/5083_2.png) [@Doespike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doespike)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2012, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/196 "2012-08-22T20:13:07Z")
> [@piratemosh666](#): > > Accelerated Performance out of Toledo, OH has already dipped into turbocharging one. They’ve managed to get just about 280whp out of it with the fuel system maxed…linky - [here](http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2382816) Stopped into this shop about a month ago on the way home from Gingerman. If anyone can put together a decent turbo kit, it seems like these guys may be it. Took a ride along in this when it was only on 4psi and ~220whp. I was also able to tour their stable of 1,200 and 2,200 rwhp Supras and Mustangs. Yeah… :thud: ---
**Author:** ![piratemosh666](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/piratemosh666/32/6116_2.png) [@piratemosh666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/piratemosh666)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/197 "2012-08-23T07:07:49Z")
> [@Doespike](#): > > Stopped into this shop about a month ago on the way home from Gingerman. If anyone can put together a decent turbo kit, it seems like these guys may be it. Took a ride along in this when it was only on 4psi and ~220whp. > I was also able to tour their stable of 1,200 and 2,200 rwhp Supras and Mustangs. Yeah… :thud: Damn. So, dyno queens then…? I’d like to see just how much abuse this engine can take, and then back it off. This car isn’t about max power, it’s supposed to be a well balanced car. Some of the auto rags that have done testing on this car say that it’s definitely an underwhelmed chassis, so it could use more power - just a 30-40 hp bump and a way better tune than the shit factory one should make this thing do the dance pretty well. ---
**Author:** ![Doespike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/doespike/32/5083_2.png) [@Doespike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doespike)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/198 "2012-08-23T09:17:07Z")
No, most of their cars are raced…mostly drag. Their goal for now is to get into the 400whp range with the BRZ and offer kits to consumers. Yeah, they’re inching it up slowly to hopefully preserve the motor. They already have an NA catback they were rolling out. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2012, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/199 "2012-08-23T09:41:00Z")
> [@piratemosh666](#): > > Damn. So, dyno queens then…? > > I’d like to see just how much abuse this engine can take, and then back it off. This car isn’t about max power, it’s supposed to be a well balanced car. Some of the auto rags that have done testing on this car say that it’s definitely an underwhelmed chassis, so it could use more power - just a 30-40 hp bump and a way better tune than the shit factory one should make this thing do the dance pretty well. This probably goes without saying, but hopefully 30-40hp should come without the need for forced induction. If it responds well to basic mods, that would be sweet. ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2012, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992/200 "2012-09-25T21:17:31Z")
> **[Subaru Confirms Turbocharged Version of BRZ Engine](http://www.motortrend.com/news/subaru-confirms-turbocharged-version-of-brz-engine-143015/)** > > Subaru confirms a turbocharged version of the BRZ's engine is coming. But will it be in the BRZ? Read more on Motor Trend's WOT news! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992.md?page=9) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toyota-ft-86-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-now-turbo/79992.md?page=11)