The Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 will both get turbocharged versions in the future. The Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ won’t just survive; with the help of a (turbocharged) boost to their outputs, they’ll thrive.
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Must I turbocharge my 86?
It’s been a point of contention for far too long. Ever since its announcement, the Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ have drawn criticism. You know the drill: insufficient torque and power.
Forced induction was always the obvious answer. Increases top-end performance and torque all at once. It could be improved by a compact, quick-spooling turbo or screw-type supercharger like Cosworth’s. That is something we cannot disagree with; we never have and we most likely never will.
Toyota has steadfastly declined to comply, in part due to worries about balance and in part because it stands by the original product it created. That product is a hard-top MX-5-style retro sports automobile that is lightweight (almost), maneuverable, and gifted.
Nobody can claim that the formula is flawed. Take a vehicle that drives very similarly to the Mazda that has sold over a million units, add a hard top for additional stiffness, and then increase the power. Pure genius, at least in idea. This vehicle fits you like a future suit of armor and satisfies your desire for a driving companion. It is a refined version of the previous school.
To me, that is sufficient justification for maintaining the current state of affairs. It rapidly takes hold of you and turns into a living, breathing link to the types of cars that were essential in the development of individuals like us. If that’s your thing, you can also get it equipped with every piece of technology you could want. The Toyobaru BRZ86 is unique in its field and is priceless just the way it is.
Let’s consider its intended use right now. It was designed so that you could customize it however you pleased. Maybe a drift machine or a track toy. Even a custom show king or a weekend blast-off fast road missile. It’s a fine canvas that has been lightly scribbled over; color it whatever you like. For those who wish to customize it in their own unique style, installing a turbo from the factory would add unnecessary expense.
Examine the MX-5 once more. It is praised for its ability to breathe without a turbo; many of us still favor it above the turbocharged Abarth 124 Spider despite the latter’s apparent abundance of additional torque. Even while we still yearn for a well-done snail conversion for the ND car, the fact that there is even a choice is the nicest thing. You have options with the GT86.
The last thing I’ll mention is price. The GT86 is not inexpensive. It once had the excellent low-spec Primo model, which sold for under $22,500 in 2015. However, hardly anyone purchased that one; fewer than 40 arrived in the UK, and at least one of those was a press vehicle. There is now only one pricey illustration available online. 2018’s entrance retail price is expected to be about 27,000. You could probably make that 30,000 with a turbocharger. Those are TT dollars.
A 30,000+ blown one would undoubtedly be a disaster in showrooms, hastening the executioner’s axe even more. If it sells in low volumes currently (only 6405 and counting in the UK since 2012), a blown one would undoubtedly be a catastrophe. Nobody has any interest in that.
I believe the GT86 is simply ideal. It’s wonderful on its own, but it also serves as the perfect basis for a lot more. It resembles a tree trunk with a hundred different potential branches. It’s similar to the puppy your parents bought you when you were a kid in that you can play and grow with it every day, reinforcing your attachment. It will be sorely missed once it is gone.
How many horsepower does a Toyota 86 turbo add?
According to a TOM’S representative, adding a turbo and intercooler to the car’s basic 2.4-liter boxer four-cylinder engine, which produces 228 horsepower, increases output to 300 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Tom’s strengthened the chassis, fitted height-adjustable sports suspension, larger 19-inch wheels and tires, and larger 4-piston calipers with custom rotors and brake pads to take the car’s handling, rigidity, brakes, and appearance to the next level. However, TOM’S painted it a striking shade of orange, made custom front and rear diffusers, added a rear trunk spoiler, widened the front and rear fenders, and made a distinctive front bumper.
With those enhancements, the base GR86’s $29,000 price tag becomes $59,000, putting it in the same ballpark as the 480-hp Mustang Mach 1 and the 382-hp 3.0-liter GR Supra. In order to keep costs low, it is clear that Toyota has not officially marketed a turbocharged GR86.
Although TOM’S has suppliers in nations like the United States, Australia, Korea, Taiwan, and Russia, it is yet unknown whether these special parts will be made available to its international partners.
How much does installing a turbo cost?
In conclusion, the entire cost of installing a turbo might range from $500 to $5,000 depending on the type of automobile you have, the circumstances you find yourself in, and the resources you have at your disposal. Find a happy medium between obtaining the lowest price and guaranteeing the best level of quality. Nobody wants to invest a lot of money in something only for it to malfunction.
Can you build a Toyota 86 quickly?
Pulleys. Probably the second-most popular 86 alteration is the lightweight pulley. Pulleys will speed up your car by lowering spinning weight and parasitic drag and enabling the engine to rev more quickly, even if they don’t actually increase peak horsepower.