86 Suggestions for suitable engine for Toyota GT-86/Subaru BRZ.

[Human]

Ok, here it goes. Sweet and short.

I cannot better any professional-testers review on the GT-86. Yet I hope my honest opinion counts

Thanks for your write up Martin, great as ever! And for uploading my photos.

And yes, I feel flattered that at least I can "feel" in the same way a driving instructor does

As per phone call yesterday I caught my fellow countryman busy looking at houses. I hope you find a mansion to your liking with enough garage space for your toys - the Toyota included

 

[Levi68]

Thanks for the write up, Martin!
Now I have to drive one for sure.

And this coming from a Gallardo LP560-4 owner !

 

[mini_cooper4]

And this coming from a Gallardo LP560-4 owner !

Hahah handling and steering feel is all that matters to me... ahh and RWD

 

[KiwiRob]

Considering the main (and only major) criticism leveled at the new Toyota GT-86/Subaru BRZ, is the fact its NA inline 4 is a little underpowered for drifting, I was wondering what people would suggest as a good engine instead. It would preferably be low capacity(lightweight), and turbocharged(torquey for spinning those skinny rear tyres)

How about this one!





It' a 2.4l v8 built by a company in NZ called Synergy Power. They build them for midget car racing.

As a demo car they decided to drop one into a BRZ. The engine redlines at 11,000 RPM, produces 356hp, weighs 30kg less then the Scubby flat 4, has a lower centre of gravity and even uses the stock engine mounts.

Sounds awesome too.

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