5250 High Performance Dyno Shop Blog

When you have a turbocharged engine, most manufacturers only use 80% of the full capability of the turbo.

They do this to make the engine more reliable and last longer. But this is something an enthusiast has to put aside, whether they realize it or not.

Building power with Subaru’s newest motor design, the FA series. This is found in all of the turbo models except the STi.

Vehicles with this motor appeared in 2014 in the Forester and in 2015 with the WRX.

 For two years only, 2005 and 2006, Saab and Subaru partnered to build a very capable model (9-2X) with the innards of a Subaru. Actually, it is more like a Subaru in Saab clothing.

For Saab it was a chance to reach younger adults, for Subaru it was a chance to deliver more AWD fun to a market that wasn’t used to WRX and STi.

Part 2 | We got the increased power where it belongs, heading to the wheels, here is the rest of the story...