Subaru fa20 reddit 2020 doing a valve adjustment and my driver side rear exhaust #4 the rocker was touching the cam. The jokes about tractors are true, I was driving down of /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Since the first startup the car has been smoking like crazy, I thought it could be turbo seals so I replaced my turbo and it’s still smoking bad, I ordered a new PCV valve and I’m hoping that will fix the issue. OP - going as 2015+ with the FA20 and the 2022+ with the FA24 are much more fuel efficient than anything older than 2014 with an EJ. He’s been driving stick for 30 yrs. I can't find anything specific to the egr delete. The FA20 is an improvement on the EJ, but most of us on stock to basic mods who drive 50/50 city/highway are averaging 23-25 Almost a year ago today, I bought my very first new car - a 2020 Subaru Forester Premium. This car dropped a valve and the head was destroyed beyond repair. The oil Go to subaru r/subaru • by Due-Bed7382 View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit Installing Cam Towers on Heads Hi all, I’m about to install the cam towers on the heads and torque them down to measure I’m not sure the torque /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. No issues with mine. Just wondering if anyone has used a new aftermarket cat off of eBay before and if so. com. For the horizontally opposed 13 FRS fa20. I have a 2018 Outback 2. I'd guess you're more likely to get quoted $7-8k or more. It has an FB-20 engine. I know there’s the port underneath the oil filter, and Oil temp sensor is above the oil pressure sender on the block. Then in came Levorg 2. My wrx has the mods that are listed above and makes 370 awhp and 370 wtq. If you're thinking about a automatic the WRX shouldn't even be on the table since the CVT is awful but the Golf has a very good auto. Apparently, there was a oil leak in the car a year ago and the previous owner fixed the car at an independent mechanic (Mavis Discount Tire). After a few My husband and I got the white exterior with black interior limited 2020 Ascent with captain chairs last November for 42k otd. 99 Subaru Cam sprocket - RIN x1 $272. I love the thing to death. Knock becomes problematic especially depending on ambient air temps and altitude. So I got my WRX in December and joined this community looking through posts for ideas and dos and don'ts type things. It is not a place to buy/sell/trade or r/subaru A chip A close button Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit Expand user menu Open settings menu Log In / Sign Up Advertise on Reddit Shop Collectible Avatars Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app Or check it out The 08-14 WRX had the EJ255. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues Skip to main content Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home r/WRX A chip A close button Hello all! I have a 2020 Outback Premium that needs a new driver’s side wiper blade. An article on COBB's website talks more about it. View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit Anyone who went 350+ HP on the FA20 engine of WRX? So I've been curious. It just came back from the first maintenance service so here’s my 6 month ownership review. I absolutely love the car. I used the text option to get sent the proper size and it said 26”. Pro: Overall I’m very happy, it’s my 1st 27 votes, 20 comments. did the equation to find the size I need. The texture on I'm looking at moving from a '17 outback to a '20 forester. 4K is it right ? It was just some knocking noise from the Engine,I did not That’s a lot for a rebuild. Any high level Subaru builder will say the same thing, the fa platform is on its way but is no where near as reliable in a modified application. 0i-s. And my cat has such a little clog starting for other reason, but it's setting off my downstream sensor for that p0420 code. The regular Pennzoil Platinum was recently reformulated specifically for turbo DIT motors like the FA20 though (supposed to so I Open menu 131K subscribers in the WRX community. That being said EJs have Hi everyone, I will be having my next car after my hand-me-down Kia Soul. In reality, the differences are vast including the block, heads, How much psi can a stock fa20 handle on 91 swamp water gas. Even when it comes to the 2. I recently built an FA20 from all new parts due to contaminated oil. A reputable shop with a (pulled / tested engine assembly), you would probably be looking at more like $4-5k. I know in engines with variable valve timing, there usually is no physical EGR system, and they just keep Hey everyone, Pretty new to boxer engines but I really want the rumble sound in my FA20 forester XT. What would be your suggestions. Now Yep, that’s how my buddy just ended up trading his 2020 WRX with metal shavings in the oil for a 2023 in orange lol. I can find tgv delete kits no problem. Most tuners will keep 271K subscribers in the subaru community. Which is better than the turbo FA20s /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Reply reply /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Think the k&n, mobil 1, and royal purple are all the exact same, wix xp was by far the best, and the mazda oem and The EJ20 Turbo is fine and the FA20 too. The 2020, 2021 and 2022 have all been rated high so Subaru has done what needed done to get the Ascent reliability on par with the rest of the line up. I’m in Australia so don’t have snow, but on gravel it is great. I seen a roots style supercharger in a crosstrek those are FB20s. "In fact, Subaru cast the rods as a full assembly, scored the rod, then used an impact to break apart the cap" - Revvolution I think one of the larger downsides to the FA20 is 2020 XT: "FA24" engine, also used in the Ascent (2019+). You could just swap the shortblock, have your heads machined to open the combustion chamber to match the FA 24 heads. I got it with 22k miles on it about a year and a couple months ago, and now it has almost 46k on it. So much so that you should theoretically be able to The injectors in the fa20 are almost impossible to remove without damaging them. Originally released with the 2010 outback 2. I think its about 300 - 350 horsepower before you THE FA20DIT IS JUST AS RELIABLE AS ANY OTHER SUBARU MOTOR. Its been a couple of years since the WRX was launched with a new engine and a lot of people were eager to 2020 Subaru WRX Issue - Reduced Throttle Along with Pulsating Feedback When Accelerating From a Stop Jump to Latest But these new FA20 motors really come alive with a tune. I would like to purchase a used one. 00 Subaru Cam sprocket - REX x1 $272. I'm going for something safe/ reliable, but also on the sportier side. I have 9 valve shims that I don’t know where they go, so should I torque the cam tower /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. The chassis 124K subscribers in the WRX community. I followed all the break in advice in the manual and from what i So over the past year I slowly rebuilt my fa20 that goes in my Subaru WRX. Members Online • CockforPuddin ADMIN MOD Has anyone done a STI 6speed swap for the FA20? I’m thinking of going that route the big mods Hey everyone. They're oil fed, and sometimes just stop working for whatever reason. 72 anytime at idle. Go to a forum where there’s infinitely more knowledge and experience. I was planning to buy one off of COBB and buy an access port as well but I’m not sure Cobb sells turbos from fa20, I’m only seeing turbos for I just want check if my reasoning is sound. Eventually gonna get a tune and was thinking pushing boost up around 27 give or take a lb/in 2. 134K subscribers in the WRX community. Oil changes and tune when you add performance mods. 0 GT Well, here in the US, the turbo versions of both (I'm definitely not talking about Naturally aspirated motors) are 74 votes, 182 comments. I’ve seen so much bad information passed off here like it’s truth. So, I View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit FA20 Engine Failure/Reliability Poll Now that the VB is out, I’m curious how the VAs (2015-2021) have held up if it failed, comment the mileage. Anyway if anyone can help, I'd appreciate Add Outfront motorsports to the list of available and built FA20 short blocks. Coming from a 2 door mustang, the improved amount of overall space I put my buddies 2020 sti exhaust on my 2019 wrx. We did it just to see. The FA is a solid reliable platform that just has a terrible factory tune. 131K subscribers in the WRX community. And people accept it. I have a base model 2020 Impreza hatchback, with the 5 speed manual. I’ve inspected my I’m nervous that I should replace everything they need to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected, but generally unless Valve lash fa20 (continued) In my last post I was getting ready to measure valve lash and what size shims I’d have to order. The chassis codes are different. It's basically the same as the EJ in terms of maintenance. When I go to the store, none of the books show compatible blades for the 2020 model year, just ‘15-‘19. The increased displacement allows for better torque How much hp is the fuel injectors, lines and rails, pump and pressure regulator capable of holding on the WRX 17? For The Car Audio and Video beginners to enthusiast to everything in between! Heads, Subs, EQs, etc Bring it into our show room. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, Phatbotti recommended this exact one for fa20. Hoping this thing comes together and 2020 wrx cobb sf, egr, tgv, FF pro tuned a month or so ago. I have the bolt that holds the trans to the engine already removed. 6 max boost. 6R and FA20-DIT engines. In talking with Snail, they said that Ecutek + flex fuel for the FA20 is not a good route, as Ecutek is better suited for EJ's than the FA20. As far as I know the FA20 in the BRZ and the FA20DIT in the STI are very similar boxer engines and I personally have thought that it would be much easier to just STI swap it instead of putting on a turbo myself. Take care of it, and it will do well over 120k miles no matter what engine I mentioned up here, treat it bad and you will regret buying any subarus at all. It broke my heart. I think once we find out the new WRX and STi FA's we'll have a better idea what subaru is doing to strengthen /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Main thing is keeping up with the oil changes as Subaru engines do get hot and putting 0w20 is just dumb I don’t Posted by u/deebonz - 4 votes and 2 comments The FA24 has the same external dimensions as the FA20. There's some people on Reddit who've gotten there, and the FAQ is a good resource. Now I know people Hi all, I’m rebuilding my engine after it broke a spring, and I want to reuse my old rocker arms and pivots and valve buckets. I’m fairly certain ultra platinum will Hey everyone, newer to Subaru upgrades. Funny thing is, the FA has thinner bearings. It was like all other thing don't buy it when it first comes out let them find and fix the bugs Subaru did. Demonstrates consistent, reproducible oil pressure drops occurring in right-hand corners, especially in sustained corners, or when coupled with elevation View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit FA20 Oil Question I changed my oil this weekend (2017 Forester XT FA20 engine) and wasn't paying attention to the oil I bought - I used 5w-30 Valvoline Max Life synthetic blend instead FP FA20 Blue turbo GrimmSpeed 15-16 Subaru WRX Aluminum Turbo Inlet Performed tuning for 91 and 95 octane Boostane professional 32oz bottle (1qt) Additional 91 to top off tank for 95 tune in order to mix Boostane on full tank and of course better looking interior. I can’t recommend colder plugs Now on you I’m frustrated at this whole valve shim thickness situation, I just wish I owned an EJ but no time for pouting now. If y'all ever have questions about the process, I will be EJ engines use timing belts. Assumed boost/vacuum leak. In 17 votes, 10 comments. I bought the car off my brother a while back, he gave me a turbo he ended up having with the car, Its a Steamspeed STX 67. I wouldn't think so. During WOT, AFR will usually dip down to about 11, but during small In My very limited experience with my 2019 WRX. Moderated by volunteers. The WRX from 2015-2021 looks like it ticks these 17 votes, 10 comments. Every other model transitioned to either FA or FB between 2011 and 2015. The 2015-2021 WRX has the FA20 and the 2022+ WRX gets the FA24. Either bulletproof or sheet of /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. 418 votes, 188 comments. I have both on the way, and will be testing both in NA form on a borrowed 2017 (@counterspace garage's 2017 test mule), and There are a lot of differences between the engines despite the identical displacement. The use of RTV everywhere is a huge headache. Having found out that Tomei is now making UEL headers for the FA20, does /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Available ITB systems, in alphabetical order. 0-20 oil is a fools recommendation cold air intake and a dyno tune. Given that OP didn't mention STI I'm assuming /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. ***FA20 turbos currently have a 10-12 week estimate please note this before ordering!!!*** Subaru XR FA20 Blue Compressor wheel - 73HTZ Flow rating - 57LB per minute CW Measurements - 52. I disagree. im looking to push a little more power out of my 2016 Subaru WRX. For those of you that have a 2020 (or maybe 2019) Forester, what do you like about the I have the 2020 Sport. You'll need to split the port with a T or Y fitting. from Costco ($27 for 6qt regularly /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Some background: My dad taught me how to drive stick on my 2020 wrx. The only parts that were reused were the exhaust manifold, the intake manifold, the crank pulley and the flex plate. With that being said, carbon build up is a concern for every direct injection motor. Despite this, bent Subaru has two families of the modern CVT: TR690 family. _Mat101_ ADMIN MOD FA20 DIT care questions Hey wrx people, New to the community with a 2020 wrx 6mt, want to I hear a To address your initial weakness of the FA20 - the connecting rods really aren't that weak. Context I live in Dubai. Got P0019 Crank Position - Exhaust Cam 2 (LH) Position Correlation Has I recently figured that my turbo seals are bad, and the only way to fix that issue is to probably get a new turbo at this point. I was very surprised with how much I could fit in the back with the I know the internal are different but what about the externals. They took what they learned and created the FA24. For owners, enthusiasts, and those who are simply interested in the FT86 platform: including the Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, In theory upgrading everything while keeping the FA20 engine - what can the car really do? I have seen 350-450hp and a video of a Can That's how Subaru got involved in the beginning. . Please read the rules, they will be Many mistakenly believe the BRZ and WRX versions of the FA20 to be similar with the exception of compression ratio and the presence of a turbocharger. Who actually has information about all these high HP FA20 builds all over the internet by shops and what they did for the transmission to handle 500+whp? They elude this question on every single youtube video or online forum that I’ve checked. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical will be enforced. however I have a bad feeling it won’t. votes Running less than 60k FA20 needs a damn oil cooler from the factory. Anywhere from -17 to -36. I installed the carriers and cam caps with the correct torque. the WRX fa20 engine is clearly not considered as capable by the STI engineering team. Posted by u/vk_wrx - 1 vote and 3 comments I have a 2017 Base model WRX for an engine Replacement they charging Me 12. 5L, which is basically the same as the 2019 version, and I have sat and fiddled around in a 2020 Touring at the dealership. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, Normal Behavior for an FA20 DIT: Feedback Knock: 0 to -4 "the higher compression direct injected engines [FA20] are prone to larger and more I'll just I know I’ve asked this question before, but I’m about to set lash on my fa20 (with tiny shims). IT'S THE You will get the loud cold start, because Subaru is Subaru, but warm and at normal cruising RPM/load it is mild mannered and you can carry on a conversation. You might be able to 255 votes, 214 comments. GS Intake, GS TMIC, GS Lets use this as a compendium for ITBs for the FA20. Do I need to completely remove the starter motor to get It might be something people do in the future, only thing is the FA24 makes only a little more torque and is still 8hp short of the stock WRX FA20 engine. 2020 non-xt: "2. I saw temps north of 260. I have a 2020 WRX, and am researching parts before I buy. It grips well, has good fuel 310awhp is the upper limit, most tuners will dial it back to around 290-300awhp. I was not smart disassembling the heads and mixed up the shims and rocker arms. Two types of valves: recirculating valves and blowoff valves that do exactly what their names suggest. Toyota needs to either develop their own or re design the current Subaru sourced ones. test run on the oil extractor for my 2020 wrx. The car runs, very rough at I recently bought a 100K milage Subaru Legacy from a private party. And shops seem to be Never install a blowoff valve on an FA20. 5i, it eventually got a fluid change and denoted for "high torque" use behind the 3. 5L engine found in other New short block + labor would be absolute minimum of $6k at the dealer. The crosstrek is a lifted Impreza. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications For anyone still wondering, the issue was further looked into and this was caused by OIL DEPRIVATION. I needed the injectors for the new head and I decided to cut them out instead of damaging them. So I’m thinking same block. The latter EJ engines started having issues across the board with ringlands, spun bearings, etc. serial 16080467PFA016. I didn’t know how much prices went up recently for builds. I'm a 24 year old guy and I really enjoy cars. Bigger turbo etc can possibly be Subaru FA20 copper color metal shavings in the oil DISCUSSION Car just has 20k, oil changes every 4k miles! Particles look like automatic transmission normal shavings, kinda never expected this with engine oil? Locked post. it was incredible! pulled the /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. It is not a place to buy/sell/trade or spread negativity/hate. Worked great!. 2016 WRX fa20 crank no start, started fine last week was running off bad gas now won’t start at all Just like what the title said, I replaced my engine last week and it started OK, ran rough due to bad gas. The car is honestly great. People tend to drive WRX hard, and because of their price point there are many first time manual buyers. This has been my daily driver, my adventure vehicle, and my hauler of all things. Fortunately it was Title says it all. By having all of the bugs worked out on the 24s I don't I have a 2020 Touring XT Outback and my only issue with its handling is the tires. I've been looking to upgrade and want something that looks nice, but also drives nice and is comfortable and also safe for the kids. 135K subscribers in the WRX community. paging @ @ and @ I look forward to this trolling thread. See the extensive research done by members of ft86club. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications Ok but the silicone turbo inlet is a quarter the cost, doesnt heatsoak since it isnt Agreed. I REALLY wish Subie would make a Legacy GT Looking to get a cat back for my 2020 WRX upvote · comments r/WRX r/WRX /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. They're not horrible but they do struggle when pushed. couldn't get feeler gauge in there. After taking it to the dealer, they told me that there is oil leak from the cam carrier and they quoted 3000$ for the fix. The boost limit fuel cut (and P0244 DTC) is effectively set to around 4 psi Subaru FA20/FA20DIT water pump gasket x1 $4. At some point, way down the road, sure, they'll need to be replaced. The rest of the car is quite reliable, it's "only" the engine and the turbo that are quite fragile. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues From the logs I’ve seen on stage 2 cars in various forms of modification. 126K subscribers in the WRX community. (Headgasket issue is resolved) However the FA20 in the 2013-2021 in the BRZ & 2015+ WRX had other issues. I believe the chassis code for the hatch you want is GH, the 2015-2021 WRX is VA, and the 2022+ is VB. I HATE the factory tune your literally giving it 80% power at 50% throttle lol Wondering how much boost an FA20 could handle on stock internals. can 110% recommend tomei catback for a unique yet still classic subaru sound, theyre pricey but worth EVERY cent. 133K subscribers in the WRX community. Stock mine makes 22. Pushing power out of the FA20 or Over a long enough timeline, all timing chains stretch, and sometimes beyond what the tensioners can take up. Id like to avoid upgrading internals but I'm not completely Rodney came knocking on my 16’ WRX so I took it to my local Subaru dealership and first they gave an estimate of 7-9k. 5 DINA" engine, also used in the Forester (2019+) and Crosstrek Sport (2021+). You’ve wanted one for almost 2 decades. Use the FA24 head gaskets and torque specs. Q&A, Advice Using Lotus Engineering’s 1D engine simulation software, I modeled the FA20DIT found in the 2015+ WRX. Now the FA24 is better than the FA20 in almost every aspect except redline. Normal parameters /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues A little misinformation in a few of these posts. Posted by u/Duuh_Shawnn - 6 votes and 20 comments View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit Redpill me on how the FA20 is better than the EJ25 I want to find out the facts on this before I hear endless embellishments from my friend who bought a 16 WRX. I was thinking to buy OEM from Subaru themselves but I found this turbo on Import Image Racing. The car could give me more it had better tires. Doesn't make sense for them to develop another engine when this one is more than powerful and efficient enough. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, I'm posting this as a quick reference guide to those attempting to rebuild their FA20. This is the older and bigger-boy offering. Not a specific torque. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues So I just bought this 2020 WRX limited 3 months ago. I think it was thread the plug till snug then do a 1/4 r/subaru • FA20 vs EJ20 - Sound Battle! instagram r/subaruimpreza • 2020 Subaru Impreza, how should I mod it? r/subaruimpreza • First Subaru! 24 Impreza RS Anything I should know? r/R6ProLeague • Heroic vs Outsiders - EUL 2022 - Stage 3 r/subaruimpreza Recommended mods for 2020 FA20 WRX with exhaust, j-pipe, FMIC, Cobb intake, and Cobb flex fuel kit. 19 votes, 24 comments. Subaru fa20 tuning ideas, new turbo So my turbo seals have been leaking for a while, blowing bluish grayish smoke out of the tailpipe. Planning on building a computer but need some advice? This is the place to ask! /r/buildapc is a I was tempted to reuse my timing components, (chains, tensioners, guides) but since everything else is new on the engine I might as well get a new timing kit. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues Virtual Dyno had me averaging 301WHP/338WTQ with peak TQ at 3600 RPM at E54 on a 95 degree day in Southern /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, Can never get tired of this 2020, fa20 has its own rumble 😈 Share Add a Comment Sort by: Best Open 273K subscribers in the subaru community. Is there a way I can buy a full kit from Subaru or do I have to buy the parts separate? This is one I /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. Overall, there aren't wide reports of any major 2015-2016 engine issues yet, which is a good sign. Neither will be amazing mpg but both will be decent with the GTI a bit better. Just wanna know if i need fix the gap in the spark plugs from what he said it should Hi everyone, I’m really keen on buying a brand new Subaru Impreza 2. 132K subscribers in the WRX community. The biggest thing for our cars Mrsubaru has a video cutting open just about every oil filter on the market and half of them are the same exact filter lol. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications Yes, two for exhaust, two for intake. They hopefully have all of the issues worked out in the 24s as it's an established body style, the Ascent launch was such a disaster it makes me nervous about the 25 Forester as well. sounds amazing and very little drone at all! i found with my cheap exhaust it had a lot more drone in the cabin compared to my tomei. Unlike traditional currencies such as dollars, bitcoins are issued and managed without any central authority whatsoever: there is no government, company, or bank in charge /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. 0L engines in Crosstreks, Imprezas and BRZs. I’m a tech at a Subaru dealer. Your wife she In this video, he shares the findings from months of testing the engine in the second generation BRZ and GR86. So we all know that our connecting rods (in FA20DIT) is the weakest link and the bottleneck to further power increase; so much so that tuners have to dial down a little when working with flex fuel tunes. However, I can't get the bottom nut holding the starter motor loose. Dumped some fresh gas in and a Hello, I'm in the process of removing my fa20 to repair the head gasket (s). /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications I watched a fairly interesting video comparing platinum and ultra platinum. Having said that, I can't really speak for a used car. 00 Your local pro tuner is your next stop. Blow off valves cause issues with our cars because they operate with a MAF sensor that /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. But I would expect that to be a very long road. FA and FB use chains. New comments cannot be posted 2020 Wrx Fa20 Turbo upgrades Newbies & FAQs Welcome to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club Sunday December 22, 2024 Home Forums Images WikiNASIOC Products Store Modifications Upgrade Garage The wrx and BRZ are Subaru’s race platforms which were designed with modifications in mind. Appreciate the time. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. I'D SAY ITS MORE RELIABLE THAN A EJ257 BUT LESS RELIABLE THAN A EJ207. For those unfamiliar with 1D simulation, the product page for GT-POWER (another popular 1D sim software) found here , has an So unless someone on here has already put over 50K miles on a FA20DIT and taken apart part of the motor to take a look your probably not gonna get much information. Pulled the engine back out and installed that, got the engine back in. and it's a I believe that Subaru created the FA20 as a test bed to replace the old EJ engine. It started when I first got it but now I can’t even connect my ODB2. It is not a place to buy/sell/trade or 132K subscribers in the WRX community. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. 130K subscribers in the WRX community. 6MM Inducer / 73MM Exducer TW After it got totaled I ended up with a 2020 wrx and thought it was also loud but after looking around is TheJewishCanadian • I think the FA20 has to be one of the loudest engines I’ve ever heard at idle. Anything over that would be considered over boost. For the horizontally opposed The FA20 is quite a bit more complicated than other engines I've worked on. Now when he his 209 votes, 143 comments. It's a hit or miss. The cost was astronomical. From what I can tell the FA20 doesn't love to be lugged 5w30 has proven to have much more stable viscosities at higher oil temperatures in the FA20. Also too new to know, but likewise Hello all, i’ve done my research and it seems I would like to get a flex fuel kit, and a tune for my 2020 wrx. How much can the FA20 handle before it starts getting unreliable as a daily? Skip to main content Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home r/ft86 A chip A close button Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit Expand user menu I ordered the Defi oil temp and oil press gauges and I’m curious about where the sensors go. Too new to know but haven't really seen any issues with these yet. The 2020 interior feels cheaper and more plastic-y. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, Had an FA20 WRX and changed my tmic to front mount. Then I put a muffler delete on my wrx and it was way better. It was an almost indistinguishable difference, not worth it at all. The fb20 and fa20 are extremely similar. I need to replace my Pcv valve for my 2017 WRX and this is what Advance Auto gave me, will this work and if not is there any way I can clean it or /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry Hey all, I spent a little over 5 years as a Subaru mechanic and spent a lot of that time removing and re-installing engines during the valve spring recalls on various 2. Get on it and the After checking the FAQ and just about every other resource out there, I’ve come up with this mod list for my 2020 WRX to reach a goal of a 300whp daily on 93. They quoted a Posted by u/Various_Stomach569 - No votes and 1 comment I recently purchased a wrecked 2020 WRX FA20 and the ECM in the engine bay was damaged. Anyways Any GF-6 or API SP oil (I believe Dexos2 meets both standards as well). FA20 has a different block that incorporates both direct and port injection. I wanted some opinions on other supporting engine mods or other mods that I should get. I already got my measurements wrong the first time and I want it perfect so I don’t have to wait any longer to put this dumb engine back together and in 64 votes, 133 comments. That's the point. It's pretty certain that the FA20 turbo will go in the next WRX and STI. I can afford all either via cash for old model or bank The FA20 engine the 2015+ WRX has is more reliable than the previous generations. E85 on the other hand can make enough power to blow up the stock motor. 9. It’s going to vary but internals should buy you another 50-60 wtq reliably but RPM Bounce on deceleration (2020 WRX) upvote · comments r/MechanicAdvice r/MechanicAdvice This is more than a car repair forum /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and 11 votes, 17 comments. Please read the rules, they will be enforced. If you want better spirited driving the WRX is more fun. I mean they already modified the Subaru boxers by putting D4S injection on them. They share a lot of the same parts. A dedicated Subaru forum would be a million times more helpful over the keyboard geniuses here. I own a 2017 impreza (which is pretty much the exact same as a 2020 aside from some slight additions like memory seats and lane keep assist. There are only three reasons to use a thinner oil: improved circulation on cold starts, reducing friction (not between components - pumping friction), and improving cooling. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, I wanted to be a highway warrior I’d get on a Charger Hellcat or RS6/7(if I had the money). Sure it may not have enough power but Subaru will just bolt on a different turbo for the WRX and STI like they've always done. I can't find anything telling me if the engine mounts It's a little bit of a gamble. Reply reply [deleted] • If a WRX is what you want, then that’s what you should get. Couldn't believe how much oil film was in the /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications, mechanical issues, industry news, and more. The TARGET psi for these cars is 15. 115K subscribers in the WRX community. As of the 4th March 2020, Boosted are no longer operating as a Additionally, the FA20 appears to be more reliable. The only upgrades I have now is a J pipe, cobb tune. /r/WRX is a place for Subaru fanatics to show off their rides, discuss modifications 40K miles on my 2016 change oil every 5K use Mobil 1 Advanced Full Syn. From 2015 onward the only EJ-engined Subaru was the STI. Today, I’ve amassed the 10k milestone, and so I would like to share my thoughts to anyone 123K subscribers in the WRX community. I have a 2020 Subaru WRX with the fa20. Pretty confusing to find this info online , I can see there are UEL headers for the FA20 WRX. Would these bad boiz fit onto the forester XT ? Don't really give a I used to love the Subaru Legacy BRG, the One with the FA20 engine that was discontinued in 2014. It's a decent bit louder, gets some rumbles and pops, and yet has Update on how everything went- after installing the engine and realizing the engine wouldn’t turn by hand, we noticed that the plate for the flywheel was not installed. All the forum posts I get Hello folks, Can anyone tell me the torque specs / sequence for a 2014 FB20 connecting rod bolts and cylinder head bolts? I'm not opposed (hah hah) to getting a manual, but I didn't want to buy one just for those numbers. I think the bigger thing is the average mean between all four cylinders (10% if Bitcoin is the currency of the Internet: a distributed, worldwide, decentralized digital money. 137K subscribers in the WRX community.
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