Stopping power plays one of the biggest roles on the race track. This is why we are making sure all our participating cars for the 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS are equipped with the same brake pads and rotors. Enter DBA. All 86/FR-S/BRZs will feature the DBA USA XP650 brake […]
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FR-S/86/BRZ Forced Induction Challenge Presented by ENEOS: Mishimoto
With more than 10 years of experience, Mishimoto has been providing superior cooling system upgrades for street and track cars. Mishimoto will be providing radiators and oil cooler kits for all of our cars participating in the 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS. As we install forced-induction kits and increase boost […]
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FR-S/86/BRZ Forced Induction Challenge Presented by ENEOS: Edelbrock
The 2018 DSPORT 86 Forced-Induction Challenge Presented by ENEOS is amongst us. For the fans of superchargers, you’ll be happy to know that Edelbrock will be one of our Forced-Induction participants for the event. The history of the Edelbrock family runs deeply in the early 1900s. Starting from a humble […]
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FR-S/86/BRZ Forced Induction Challenge Presented by ENEOS: Vortech
In preparation for the ultimate forced-induction guide for the FR-S/86/BRZ, we would like to introduce one of the team players: Vortech. Founded by Jim Middlebrook, Vortech has been engineering high efficient air management systems for all types of engines since 1990. Vortech has been one of the leaders in centrifugal […]
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FR-S/86/BRZ Forced Induction Challenge Presented by ENEOS: GReddy
In the journey of bringing you the most extensive forced-induction testing for the 86/FR-S/BRZ platforms, we would like to introduce one of the challenge participants: GReddy. GReddy was founded in Japan in 1977. Ever since its inception, GReddy has been a dominant force in the automotive performance industry. Brought to […]
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FR-S/86/BRZ Forced Induction Challenge Presented by ENEOS
86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS Have you ever wondered which forced-induction kit is best for your needs? Are you curious about what kind of power you can gain from the turbochargers and superchargers on the market? Do you care about CARB-legal kits? Do you want to track your FR-S/86/BRZ? Or […]
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LA Sleeve Subaru BRZ Build Part:3
When LA Sleeve tasked us with building a company demo car that would have broad appeal, the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 platform was the obvious choice. The aftermarket support for these models is second to none. It’s a great platform that can be made to do just about anything. When […]
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Stop The Swap | Club DSPORT Extends the Limits of the FA20
Ford and Chevy V8s, Toyota 2JZs, Subaru EJ257s and even Ferrari engines have managed to take the place of the Subaru FA20 in more than a handful of BRZ, WRX, FR-S and 86 platforms. Whether the venue is Formula D, Pike’s Peak, Time Attack or even the dragstrip; the go-to […]
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LA Sleeve’s Subaru BRZ Build Part:2
While many have encountered challenges with FA20D development, we’ve experienced the exact opposite. Our Club DSPORT FA21D (2.1-liter stroker variant) engines are thriving with turbocharged examples delivering over 560 horsepower to the wheels on E85 or Japanese premium pump gas (98 RON). In fact, Phoenix’s Power recently used one of […]
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LA Sleeve’s Subaru BRZ Build Part:1
If you decide to do it, do it right! When it comes to demo-cars, companies cannot afford to cut any corners. Such builds are made to be the cutting-edge of what can be done with that platform. There are no limits. Every part for that car is intended to be […]
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Quick Tech: Piper Cams FA20 Camshaft Analysis
Maximizing performance is all about timing. Launches, gear changes, braking points, you name it, a few milliseconds difference is all it takes to either set a record or blow a corner. Under the hood is no different, as every engine component must work harmoniously to not only deliver the highest […]
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First Drive | 2017 Subaru BRZ
What happens when Subaru invites us to Spain to test drive the 2017 Subaru BRZ? We get lost in a maze of dangerously narrow alleys, beat the crap out of the car on track, and drive so far off the suggested return route that the scenery changes from dead grass […]
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Boosted GReddy 86 Relives its Touge Roots
Japan’s twisting mountain roads are famous for being the birthplace of drifting, long before the days of professional drifting competitions. Back then, drivers favored balanced lightweight platforms over outright power. This ethos inspired the Team Toyo Tires Drift/Trust Racing to collaborate on a Toyota 86 drift demo car. Text by […]
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HKS FA20 Camshafts | Tested To Get You the Real Numbers
Smooth versus lumpy idle. Instant off idle response or lazy low end. Asthmatic high-RPM performance or a screamer to redline. When it comes to the personality traits of an engine, the control of the valve events is the primary influence of the engine’s behavior. For about the first 100 years […]
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Full-Race’s Answer to the Naturally Aspirated FA20
“Bounce on the devil put the pedal to the floor.” Unfortunately, a bone-stock FR-S/BRZ would most definitely leave Jay-Z with 99 problems, power being each and every of them. Nearly four years after its introduction, an overwhelming majority of enthusiasts continue to agree that the only thing missing from the […]
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