@Nathan Woolverton I think you're not understanding what's being said. They're not saying the car isn't a flat four boxer engine. No one is disagreeing with you. They are voicing their opinion that the car "should" have been a bigger engine, not the fa20. I also had a 2014 GT86. I also agree with the others that the fa20 was a wasted engine on the brz/gt86. Should have been a bigger engine. Or even a turbocharged model like the lancer eye WRX models.
Well he did go turbo, blew the engine, rebuilt thr engine and blew it again, maybe his tunning sucks. Tunning is the key to a motors long life, but also even with the best tune, abusing the shit out of it, eventually its gonna pop. If you build it right, tune it right and drive it right, it will last virtually forever.
+Miguel Arredondo The cars final design schematics and engine were created by Fuji Heavy Machinery (Subaru), the transmission and partial injection system technology was then supplied by Toyota, but totally agree it would be amazing!
243kingfrank They have in the past and usually not for the better, lol. Geo Prism/Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix. GM even rebadged a corolla and called it a Chevy Nova. There are others I just can't remember at the moment. I think only the Vibe/Matrix was a true collaboration. You can blame the cheap interior on GM, lol.
Stuntihn MX super cheap build ? wilwood brakes and kw v3 coilovers alone cost probably 10 thousand before the built engine/tranny swap which is the third time they've gone into internals on this car ? if he was just to buy/build this as an only weekend car he would need a lot of money to throw at something that isn't even his daily. for sure parent's money
A+ build, pretty speechless. They addressed almost every area of performance, I keep seeing more and more LS motors being put into jdm tuner cars; it is the new era of hot rodding!
Spends $20k on the drivetrain of this car, then zip ties rear bumper back together, haha! Seriously bad ass car though! I'd LS swap my e36 M3 if I wear rich.
It's because he actually tracks the car. People who really use their build typically worry less about being cool and showing off the looks. It's about the build.
+Anthony Thomas Nope, if I had the $7-10k to do it the way I'd want I'd go ahead and do it. But since I can't send that without jeopardizing the financial security of my family or going into debt I don't. I'd need to save for a while too be comfortable throwing that amount of cash down. Plus the S50 in my M3 was just rebuilt and runs great. I need to spend my car project budget on my track safety prep, cages and harnesses and such!
Holy fuck that LS sounds absolutely demonic. That shit is my dream man, really been wanting to snag an FRS and that LS swap makes up for just about the only gripe I've got with the vehicle. That's so bomb man, amazing build and it's sick knowing that such a thing is possible.
WeekEnd133 You have't seen the Sprintex 335 supercharger for it. It can do 450whp. While weighting less.. Why would you put in an engine that weights as much as the stock tranny + engine in a car that has a weight distribution of 51/49.. Idiot
@@yellowpeaches6040 from my research, an LS1 weighs less than an FA20, and that's before adding the weight of the supercharger and supporting mods.. who's the idiot?
An aluminum block (5.3- These can be hard to source., 5.7 or 6.2) would drop roughly 80-lbs off the nose. Combine that with two moderately sized turbos (5557-6262) and this thing would be off the chain on a road course. Great swap, congratulations!!!
Nice swap, looks clean and sounds great. Although it's not an LS1 as the video is titled. LS1s are a particular aluminum block only engine from the LS Engine family and are found in the C5 Vette, 4th Gen F-body, 4th Gen GTO and various Holden vehicles This has a 5.3 LS Iron Block truck engine which are much cheaper and easier to find at local wrecking yards. Though there are some Alum block 5.3 engines out there they fetch a premium rivaling LS1 territory. The stock heads on all LS engines flow so much better than the old school SBC you can get massive power gains even on a 4.8 liter LS engine with just a Cam swap plus supporting valvetrain. Many parts are interchangeable within the Gen 3 and 4 engine families given the right bore, clearances, machining, etc are spec'd correctly. For instance later Gen 4 5.3 LS engines received the same cylinder heads found on the LS6. All in all for obvious reasons the truck motors are more practical for swaps.
That car is awesome... Just bought a used Scion last week... what an awesome ride.... Soon much fun to drive... Hopefully I can start to do some mods soon...
The LS architecture pound for pound simply can't be beat. These engines can take a beating. My only issue with your build is losing one of the main benefits OF the LS swap...the fuel injection. When I see an LS swap with a carburetor, it reminds me of a time when our TV's were were big, bulky and your channel choices were 2, 6, 8, 23 of sometimes 40 if the weather was right...
Has a place that does the install for $5000. You just have to honestly provide the motor and a wiring harness and they'll do the rest. Weapons Grade Performance is the name.
H E R S E N P A i hahaha I saw a 2016 Nissan GTR parked out on the driveway of this really shitty house the other day! I guess they prefer ride over crib!
i also have this fully forged aluminum composite e--brake cable. it definitely helps on the trips to California where i have to park on hills lol.. that swaps pretty sweet
most likely spinning mad tires. you have tires with pretty much zero grip. why spend all this money on power and suspension and go fast mods if you cheap out on the one most important piece of the puzzle tires. good brakes? no use with no grip. lots of power? what for, you can't put it down on the ground.
Iron block??... Well, there goes the entire point of the car. I'm sure it handles like a big fat pig now.. Ehhh, to each their own and all that I suppose.
The FA engine that comes in the FRS is actually really heavy for what it is. Only gain about 100-150lbs over the entire vehicle. Not a huge deal. Instant torque and power that's reliable? That's a huge deal.
Yes, the FA20 is a bit on the heavy side for a 4cyl thanks to it's 2 separate heads etc. But it's weight is kept very low and centralized. This allows for an exceptionally low COG, which was one of the FRZ's main selling points. An all aluminum LS weighs in around 450, quite light for a 6L V8. But that's still over 100lbs more than an FA. Add another 100lbs for the iron block, and you're looking at 200 extra lbs focused ahead of the front wheels and much higher up. Not ideal. But, I'm sure the copious under steer this situation creates can be cured by a quick stab at the throttle!
Why do people hate on LS swaps??? It's an easy, reliable way to make good power. I think it's awesome!
I love them
+TheOneonesixfanatic who is hating?
Danny PhantomVision just a couple of people in the comments.
i mean i understand both perspectives of why someone would put in either a ls vs. a jz motor.
Danny PhantomVision I like both
that guy knows his car from the inside out
Well he did build it
Literally the most bad ass frs I've ever seen
dat ass tho
too bad the diffuser gotta go
have you seen the ferrari 458 engine powered frs drift build? this thing is maaaad
Breel Still BRZ. You can thank me later.
That guy sounds like a salesman. :) If he's not in sales, he should be.
he is a sales men he works at a dealership
youtubasoarus Man sounds like he was presenting a science experiment.
youtubasoarus the ways it's a frs but Toyota bumper......ik there the same
he is
Sell me this pen.
This guy presents this car better than some "professional" car reviewers. Good Job
"Omg, LS swaps are so boring" - someone who has never driven an LS swapped car before
or driven any car with an LS
Probably hasn't even seen an ls swap in person.
Driven an LS swap it's nothing but a v8 my 408w small block ford is a better all around engine
+Jeremiah Kirk yeah because they want to see a 2JZ swap...... you know because that's original.
jesus natividad that's not true. You should check out /DRIVE's video on why the LS is so good
i could listen to that exhaust all day
that car looks like it's suppose to be a v8 anyways.
freelancer1able nah maybe v6 or even f6
No actually Toyota 86's come stock with a four cylinder
Honestly they don't. They are relatively stubby. Park it next to a front engine mounted v8 sports car and the difference is glaring.
@@jessebarnett7608 no he's saying "it should have" not it has.
@Nathan Woolverton I think you're not understanding what's being said. They're not saying the car isn't a flat four boxer engine. No one is disagreeing with you. They are voicing their opinion that the car "should" have been a bigger engine, not the fa20. I also had a 2014 GT86. I also agree with the others that the fa20 was a wasted engine on the brz/gt86. Should have been a bigger engine. Or even a turbocharged model like the lancer eye WRX models.
he's a salesman right?
+Bashar al-Assad Hail Assad!
+Bashar al-Assad aloha snackbar *boom*
+Bashar al-Assad Can't Mossad the Assad
+Bashar al-Assad omg lol your name is troll level 9000
5 years later and it’s still one of the cleanest FR-S builds I’ve seen
Well spoken dude. Give that man a job LOL
he's a car salesman lmao
he's a car salesman lmao
well if he doesn't have one he would not be able to buy & mod that car
It has a 2JZ now on his Instagram.
name?
"It drives like a Cadillac" lol Japanese excellence.
Lol no it doesn't
That's his other one
+Rucifel your so happy about that lol
Guy sounds like a salesman lol
He might have been a salesman for a few years lol just a habit I guess haha
You know 3 seconds in you'de be like "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!".
+Spike Razzor no I would not I don't like the way the frs looks
he knows his car well
+mtx90 I was gonna say same thing, hahah! like a salesman!
Those taillights are dope af
Too river for me, I love the stock look
+Stuntihn MX ricey* and only thing I would change is wheels like an extra 2 inches wider and 2-3 inches lower... Otherwise car is perfect to me
I have the same ones on my Fr-s haha, Valenti sequential LED taillights
Agreed
🤮
respect. I can only imagine how it'll sound with a turbo blow off valve over that already insane sound
His logic: My 4 cylinder isn't strong enough so I'll just add 4 more cylinders
Bulletproof logic
Well he did go turbo, blew the engine, rebuilt thr engine and blew it again, maybe his tunning sucks.
Tunning is the key to a motors long life, but also even with the best tune, abusing the shit out of it, eventually its gonna pop.
If you build it right, tune it right and drive it right, it will last virtually forever.
Toyota should have partnered with Chevy instead of Subaru haha
Subaru should've partnered with chevy
+Miguel Arredondo The cars final design schematics and engine were created by Fuji Heavy Machinery (Subaru), the transmission and partial injection system technology was then supplied by Toyota, but totally agree it would be amazing!
+Joe D Talk about missed opportunity when GM used to own part of Subaru :(
243kingfrank They have in the past and usually not for the better, lol. Geo Prism/Toyota Corolla, Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix. GM even rebadged a corolla and called it a Chevy Nova. There are others I just can't remember at the moment. I think only the Vibe/Matrix was a true collaboration. You can blame the cheap interior on GM, lol.
243kingfrank GM partner with Lexus? I was just saying when GM partnered with Toyota it wasn't so great.
behold, the only way to make a FRS fast
+Evil GST 2jz works to m8 :D
+nick the dank I saw a Tacoma 2JZ swapped spinning wheels from 30 mph a few months ago 😮
Might as well get an Sti or Evo.. So much money put into this car just to barely beat a stock Sti or Evo lol
not really, but hey
+Matt Edmonds but those are awd what if he wants a rwd
the guy sounds like a damn infomercial sales man lol
Pretty badass little toy!
Its a street car... with 128 decibel exhaust.
lol My street car's exhaust hits 140db
Yes, one thing the frs was really lacking was the arm rest... not the power...
You here to sell it, or race is m8....
+0utlier kid has rich persian parents who fund this for him 100%
+TheAceHD dude with a decent job he could just afford this as a weekend project lmao, super cheap build
+0utlier I was just thinking about the same thing. Like, he mentions a few things that make me raise my eyebrow.
Stuntihn MX super cheap build ? wilwood brakes and kw v3 coilovers alone cost probably 10 thousand before the built engine/tranny swap which is the third time they've gone into internals on this car ?
if he was just to buy/build this as an only weekend car he would need a lot of money to throw at something that isn't even his daily. for sure parent's money
+TheAceHD compared to the American muscle builds this is cheap, trust me lol
amir is very knowledgeable of his car. kudos
I really like that guys personality! He looks like such a cool person like he looks really chill!
Its an FRS but it actually looks nice. I feel like he trying to sell me the car though xp
Joshua Ochoa FRS always looks nice lol
I would buy the fuck out of this car if it were in a showroom
A+ build, pretty speechless. They addressed almost every area of performance, I keep seeing more and more LS motors being put into jdm tuner cars; it is the new era of hot rodding!
Spends $20k on the drivetrain of this car, then zip ties rear bumper back together, haha! Seriously bad ass car though! I'd LS swap my e36 M3 if I wear rich.
It's because he actually tracks the car. People who really use their build typically worry less about being cool and showing off the looks. It's about the build.
+SmurfinWRX Easy man, I get it. The juxtaposition is humorous that is all.
+T-WRX Why do you need to be rich? It's all figured out for you, the motors are cheap, something else is holding you back.
+Anthony Thomas Nope, if I had the $7-10k to do it the way I'd want I'd go ahead and do it. But since I can't send that without jeopardizing the financial security of my family or going into debt I don't. I'd need to save for a while too be comfortable throwing that amount of cash down. Plus the S50 in my M3 was just rebuilt and runs great. I need to spend my car project budget on my track safety prep, cages and harnesses and such!
props to Amir, not only does he have one of the cleanest ls swap frs he is always helping people out with their swap on instagram.
This thing breaks all the rules of the fandom but I love it.
Holy fuck that LS sounds absolutely demonic. That shit is my dream man, really been wanting to snag an FRS and that LS swap makes up for just about the only gripe I've got with the vehicle. That's so bomb man, amazing build and it's sick knowing that such a thing is possible.
Love how he gets out of the car after he starts it. He's like ,"Ye Nigga"
WOW!!! That FRS was bad ass looking then he turned it on... That was sick sounding for sure!!! Awesome build!!
3:56 Oh shit, that "Chevaru" Rumble is awesome.
+Lucas Detex More like "Toyevaru" or "Chevotaru" or "Subotalette"
Lucas Detex ChevRS
Now that's how a FRS should be built! None of this supercharging the original engine crap, for a measly 300hp. V8 baby!!
WeekEnd133 You have't seen the Sprintex 335 supercharger for it. It can do 450whp. While weighting less.. Why would you put in an engine that weights as much as the stock tranny + engine in a car that has a weight distribution of 51/49.. Idiot
@@yellowpeaches6040 from my research, an LS1 weighs less than an FA20, and that's before adding the weight of the supercharger and supporting mods.. who's the idiot?
@@nthgth ls1 fully dressed 497.2 lb while an FA20 with the gearbox is 480, not to mention that the T56 is a fat bitch of a transmission.
He was at subiefest too, man that frs has been through a lot!
that is hands down the nicest FRS i have ever seen/heard.
And Subaru says that they can't fit a turbo in that engine bay. Please Subaru, we need a BRZ STi!
An aluminum block (5.3- These can be hard to source., 5.7 or 6.2) would drop roughly 80-lbs off the nose. Combine that with two moderately sized turbos (5557-6262) and this thing would be off the chain on a road course. Great swap, congratulations!!!
needs a rear defuser, exhaust looks goofy
I think it's fine
Nice swap, looks clean and sounds great. Although it's not an LS1 as the video is titled. LS1s are a particular aluminum block only engine from the LS Engine family and are found in the C5 Vette, 4th Gen F-body, 4th Gen GTO and various Holden vehicles
This has a 5.3 LS Iron Block truck engine which are much cheaper and easier to find at local wrecking yards. Though there are some Alum block 5.3 engines out there they fetch a premium rivaling LS1 territory. The stock heads on all LS engines flow so much better than the old school SBC you can get massive power gains even on a 4.8 liter LS engine with just a Cam swap plus supporting valvetrain. Many parts are interchangeable within the Gen 3 and 4 engine families given the right bore, clearances, machining, etc are spec'd correctly. For instance later Gen 4 5.3 LS engines received the same cylinder heads found on the LS6. All in all for obvious reasons the truck motors are more practical for swaps.
This is the exact set up I've been planning on doing. I'm really wondering what kind of mpg he would get with the fitech system
gotta love how this man knows exactly in detail what the car has.
I was wearing headphones at the exhaust part........ Forgot to turn my volume down
@SmurfinWRX thanks so much for posting these 86/BRZ/FR-S videos. It would be awesome to see Amir Ghadiri and his car more in your channel.
Will it blend?
Not even halfway through it and this guy had me ready to apply for an auto loan lmao
Does that guy sell cars , cause I would have bought it
That car is awesome... Just bought a used Scion last week... what an awesome ride.... Soon much fun to drive... Hopefully I can start to do some mods soon...
Will this affect the weight distribution and the way you can throw it on a corner?
+Neil Kee Allot I'm sure, and you don't need to use an iron block. These engines make a thousand HP with the aluminum block.
+corvusala
The LS1 doesnt weight all that much more than the D4-S.
The weight distribution is almost completely intact.
Yung Houn the LS weights as much as the FA20 + the stock tranny.. Stop talking out of your ass
Really like the rear lights and wing set up
The LS architecture pound for pound simply can't be beat. These engines can take a beating. My only issue with your build is losing one of the main benefits OF the LS swap...the fuel injection. When I see an LS swap with a carburetor, it reminds me of a time when our TV's were were big, bulky and your channel choices were 2, 6, 8, 23 of sometimes 40 if the weather was right...
Patrick Schoeffler It’s throttle body injection. He even says it in the video. Twice.
I could listen to this dude all day
Small world, I know Amir from his S60 R days lol!
+Hamza I Love the S60R, that 2006 year range. Sound sexy
+INumba1Stunna they sound great! I've got a 3" downpipe and 3" Borla exhaust on mine...can't get enough of the five-pot turbo :D
Dude is very knowledgeable about his car.. refreshing
he seems like a nice guy.
drives like a Cadillac. full stock interior except for split dash and jdm center console. boost gauge on a non turbo. PERFECT BUILD
This makes tj hunt's frs look like childs play.
Zack Simmons it's a BRZ
Frs, brz, its the same thing bro.
That is a sick car! Very nicely done and great video, very clear and concise description of everything.
how much is ls wap full cost with instal?
Has a place that does the install for $5000. You just have to honestly provide the motor and a wiring harness and they'll do the rest. Weapons Grade Performance is the name.
Wow this guy knew his stuff. This car is art.
Spent thousands on the car but decides to zip tie stitch the rear number. So JDM dog lol. Aside from that, sick frs :P
It's a track car man what would you expect, would screws?
When's a new vid coming out!?
+beeza copper really? because i swear he just said 'it's definitely not a track car'... 1:12
+ScrappyCoco next week! I have parts on the way now and they should be here by November 2nd :)
Vzrtz I meant as a track day either that or cause rice
Well done, looked really clean and well put together.
is that a Toyota emblem I see? I know they are basically the same cars but why Toyota emblem a scion?
In Japan the scions are the Toyota gt86's same reason why the RSX guys slap red Honda badges on those cause in Japan the RSX' are Honda Integras
That was cool... I love LS swaps, great platform for almost anything.....
I pooped a little when he revved the engine @ 5 min
All LS motors sound the exact same, no matter the piping lol I love it!
well he bought a brz but them built a corvette. what other people do is basically just buy a corvette and make it faster lol.
@4:18 That's what everyone wants to hear--it running! Awesome car!
All that work and he's running TBI? LMAO the fuck
The black car next to yours 👌🏻
Would u rather live in a small studio with a crazy ass build JDM or live in a big ass house with a family van?
that wasn't the option.
Tiny house and a build and drift beater.
H E R S E N P A i in San francisco, youre LUCKY to have a tiny house and no car
H E R S E N P A i hahaha I saw a 2016 Nissan GTR parked out on the driveway of this really shitty house the other day! I guess they prefer ride over crib!
I’m 18 I own my own house JDM asf!!
Love when he revs it everyone just normally makes there way over to the car lol...
sexiest thing ever
i also have this fully forged aluminum composite e--brake cable. it definitely helps on the trips to California where i have to park on hills lol.. that swaps pretty sweet
this guy's sounds more like a bought not built type of deal
Built in my own garage, but thanks for your input 👍🏻
+Amir Ghadiri from one arab to another your car sounds badass, love it, especially the exterior design :)
+Amir Ghadiri Got yourself a subscriber exited to see the progress on this!!
1:38 and 4:38 Nice zip-ties holding the rear bumper! This guy is definitely a ROADKILL fan!
Sick car, I thought the interior was "stock" lol. Pretty far from that
Dayum that is a sick setup!!
most likely spinning mad tires. you have tires with pretty much zero grip. why spend all this money on power and suspension and go fast mods if you cheap out on the one most important piece of the puzzle tires. good brakes? no use with no grip. lots of power? what for, you can't put it down on the ground.
Thats a 265 on the rear im sure thats more then enough to throw down 400hp to the wheels mate
To the owner....great job and you gave a very good tour of your FRS...
i like everything but the hood, i can't stand carbon hoods
they r ugly
Calvin that's because you don't know art
I drink water The car would've benifited a black painted hood.
the car is very impressive and nicely done, and the owner really knows his stuff,this was a great video!!
Iron block??... Well, there goes the entire point of the car. I'm sure it handles like a big fat pig now.. Ehhh, to each their own and all that I suppose.
only a few lbs extra
fusionstar916
Haha! Right! Like strapping a dead moose to your hood! Still, I'm sure it's a blast when you put your foot in it : )
The FA engine that comes in the FRS is actually really heavy for what it is. Only gain about 100-150lbs over the entire vehicle. Not a huge deal. Instant torque and power that's reliable? That's a huge deal.
Yes, the FA20 is a bit on the heavy side for a 4cyl thanks to it's 2 separate heads etc. But it's weight is kept very low and centralized. This allows for an exceptionally low COG, which was one of the FRZ's main selling points.
An all aluminum LS weighs in around 450, quite light for a 6L V8. But that's still over 100lbs more than an FA. Add another 100lbs for the iron block, and you're looking at 200 extra lbs focused ahead of the front wheels and much higher up. Not ideal.
But, I'm sure the copious under steer this situation creates can be cured by a quick stab at the throttle!
this is the video that got me all started on your channel !!!!!
V8 through ricer mufflers, interesting.
andyb0x Right.
Really awesome V8 Scion and an awesome owner and an awesome host.
One of the most beautifully-modified cars I've ever seen.
Gorgeous build absolutely
This man know his shits, I like people who put their soul into the car.
That's awesome. That guy should have his own channel! Nice job!
This guy has the perfect setup
This guy can sell, he rattles off every parts on the vehicles
How much did you spend in total for everything bro I’m trying to swap mine just don’t know what to swap it to yet
It’s 3:36 am ready to fall asleep 😴 and all of a sudden his car woke me up when he revd it!
4:50 wtf those shorts on the right? or some massive jack-ups
Damn, dude kills that presentation. Good job!
What happened was, after blowing their second engine, they lost their minds and now have the baddest FRS I've ever seen. WOW.
Wow this guy could sell ice to an Eskimo. And he knows what he's talking about. Great combo lol
Beautiful ride, and the sound is amazing!
This dude is like a car salesman for ultimate vehicles haha