{"id":1828,"date":"2023-02-13T15:13:09","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T23:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/blog\/?p=1828"},"modified":"2023-07-20T08:39:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T16:39:22","slug":"2022-subaru-brz-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/blog\/2022-subaru-brz-build\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Subraru BRZ Build"},"content":{"rendered":"<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/blog\/2022-subaru-brz-build\/&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=1&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:25px\"><\/iframe><p>Stratified&#8217;s 2022 Subaru BRZ development car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Car:\u00a0<\/strong>2022 Subaru BRZ base model was purchased brand new in late 2021.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stratified-2022-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stratified-2022-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1613\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stratified-2022-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ.jpg 1613w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stratified-2022-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stratified-2022-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stratified-2022-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stratified-2022-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stratified-2022-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-448x300.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1613px) 100vw, 1613px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Why This Car?<\/h1>\n<p>When the Subaru BRZ, Scion FRS\/Toyota 86 came out in 2013 it started a new class of its own. The formula was an inexpensive, lightweight, 2-door, 2+2 rear-wheel drive sports car. No other car was able to capture all of these ingredients. There were affordable American 2-door sports cars but they were very large and heavy. There were lightweight, rear-wheel drive European coupes, but they were expensive. There were lightweight, inexpensive Japanese cars, but they were front-wheel drive or 2-seaters. The partnership of Subaru and Toyota that developed the BRZ\/FRS\/86 platform had met all the criteria of something special&#8230; but a lot of people were asking for more power.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, the platform was here to stay and only got better with subsequent generations. The new 2022 car answered the call for more power with a larger displacement 2.4L flat-4 which sported a 25-30hp increase from the older 2.0L flat-4. The BRZ was always a good handling car but Subaru\/Toyota also improved upon that with an even lower centre of gravity and near 50\/50 weight distribution. That being said there is always room for improvement&#8230; and this is where we come in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First Impressions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We first got this car in late 2021 and drove it around in its stock form and since tuning did not become available until late 2022, we tested quite a few parts to observe their impact and set our expectations up for when tuning would be available.<\/p>\n<p>Overall the car is a true driver&#8217;s car. It has everything you need and nothing you don&#8217;t. You simply get in, start the car and drive. It&#8217;s actually quite a refreshing experience in comparison to all the bits, bobs, and gizmos on every other car these days.<\/p>\n<p>We documented a lot of our findings &#8211; what works and what doesn&#8217;t in a an extensive video series. It all starts with a comparison to the Gen 1 car &#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build EP1: In depth comparison to the Gen 1\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R3KpQ_TkZhw?list=PLKjnS3Dt1yg5N-v_C43YKRQQgFODUVMzR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Vision:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This car has one main purpose, it is a track car that you have the ability to daily drive. With a few simple modifications, we will be able to stay competitive in this car within the sport 4 class and pit it up against our new Mk8 GTI which is also going to remain in the sport 4 class for\u00a0 2023. We will soon be upgrading the wheels and tire combo on the car, as well as adding some camber plates, an upgraded radiator, as well as trackpads.<\/p>\n<h1>Baseline Power Figures:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build EP3: Dyno Baseline and Data Overload!\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L-eDAz424I0?list=PLKjnS3Dt1yg5N-v_C43YKRQQgFODUVMzR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-Stratified-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-Stock-Power-Figures.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-Stratified-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-Stock-Power-Figures.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1501\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-Stratified-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-Stock-Power-Figures.png 1501w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-Stratified-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-Stock-Power-Figures-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-Stratified-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-Stock-Power-Figures-1024x737.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-Stratified-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-Stock-Power-Figures-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-Stratified-Gen2-Subaru-BRZ-Stock-Power-Figures-417x300.png 417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1501px) 100vw, 1501px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The car when completely stock made approximately 206 HP and 170 LB-FT of torque to the wheels. There is less of a torque dip than the gen 1 car had and the car holds it well throughout the pull.<\/p>\n<h1>November 25, 2021:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build EP2: Adding Camber and Alignment\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L_GjAB4m3Ug?list=PLKjnS3Dt1yg5N-v_C43YKRQQgFODUVMzR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here we explore the first mods we did to the car adding some camber and doing an alignment.<\/p>\n<h1>December 4, 2021:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build EP4: Does a UEL exhaust header make power?\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2TjlpLVTQ0I?list=PLKjnS3Dt1yg5N-v_C43YKRQQgFODUVMzR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here we explore the difference headers make on the Gen2 car and answer the question do UEL (unequal length) headers make more power?<\/p>\n<h1>December 8, 2021:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build EP5: First (cold) autox race\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7_6jxiKJy9U?list=PLKjnS3Dt1yg5N-v_C43YKRQQgFODUVMzR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Our first time taking the car to the track, it was cold but we wanted to see what this baby could do.<\/p>\n<h1>December 15, 2021:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build EP6: Does the 2.4 header flow well??\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7C_W6PoabzE?list=PLKjnS3Dt1yg5N-v_C43YKRQQgFODUVMzR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here we take a step backwards and put the Gen2 header on the Gen1 car to see the improvements made specifically to the header on the newer model.<\/p>\n<h1>December 24, 2021:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build EP7: Which Makes More Power: EL vs UEL Header\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aNPWNisXC3s?list=PLKjnS3Dt1yg5N-v_C43YKRQQgFODUVMzR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>After analyzing the 2.4 headers on the Gen1 car we decided to test some aftermarket equal-length and un-equal-length headers on the Gen2 car.<\/p>\n<h1>January 15, 2022:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ EP8: Catback Exhaust and Intake Upgrade. Do we make or LOSE power?\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g8vSkbGD6YA?list=PLKjnS3Dt1yg5N-v_C43YKRQQgFODUVMzR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here we test out the effects of a cat-back exhaust on the car. As well as testing out a prototype intake we printed on our 3d printer.<\/p>\n<h1>November 21, 2022:<\/h1>\n<p>Finally, about a year after getting the car, we have<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=325&amp;products_id=1087\">tuning support<\/a><\/strong> for the Gen2 car and are able to really see what power can be added.<\/p>\n<p>**<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=325&amp;products_id=1087\">tuning support<\/a><\/strong> also available for the Gen1 car<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ EP9: Tuning - How much power is on the table?\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ecJUlIX4Bv4?list=PLKjnS3Dt1yg5N-v_C43YKRQQgFODUVMzR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We start off with a fresh oil change, add a mid-pipe to see what a full exhaust and tuning on this car to see what power it is capable of on 93 pump gas as well as E30.<\/p>\n<p>Dyno Results:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gen2-FRS_BRZ_86-Tuned-vs-Stock-Dyno.bmp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1845 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gen2-FRS_BRZ_86-Tuned-vs-Stock-Dyno.bmp\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gen2-FRS_BRZ_86-Tuned-vs-Stock-Dyno.bmp 760w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gen2-FRS_BRZ_86-Tuned-vs-Stock-Dyno-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gen2-FRS_BRZ_86-Tuned-vs-Stock-Dyno-414x300.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As you can see there was some power to be made with tuning. It wasn&#8217;t nearly as much power as a forced induction car but certainly an improvement.<\/p>\n<h1>November 29, 2022:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build EP10: Tuning for Intakes - Worth It??\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-LznRtD__Bo?list=PLKjnS3Dt1yg5N-v_C43YKRQQgFODUVMzR\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this video, we explore the restrictions on the OEM intake system, if an aftermarket filter helps, and how much loss there is from the carbon filter.<\/p>\n<h1>January 27, 2023:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build - Top End Tuning, K&amp;N Intake Power and Sound - EP11\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VWphWgeaZgY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>After the last video testing filters, K&amp;N saw that and decided to send us a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratifiedauto.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;products_id=1102\">K&amp;N intake<\/a><\/strong> to test not just their filter but the intake as well. We explore how a cold air intake makes power and test K&amp;N&#8217;s guarantee that this intake will for sure make more horsepower.<\/p>\n<h1>April 23, 2023:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build - EL vs UEL Final Header Showdown - EP12\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oMjJgCpFhOs?start=412&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Our search for HP on the car continues as we test out more headers on the car. We look at headers from Tomei, JDL, Ace, Borla. We also take a look at a potential problem with the FA24 that could lead to oil starvation in this video as well as install an oil pan baffle while we are at it.<\/p>\n<h1>July 10, 2023:<\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 BRZ Build - Suspension Cup Kit - EP13\" width=\"584\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2u3Z3Nw0zFo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string yt-core-attributed-string--white-space-pre-wrap\"><span class=\"yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color\">We continue our Gen2 BRZ build journey and turn the focus on suspension. We wanted to find the best suspension combo that would keep this car class legal in Sport 4 for time attack. That meant sway bars, camber plates, springs, and shocks. No coilovers. Did we find a good combo? Watch to find out. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stratified&#8217;s 2022 Subaru BRZ development car. The Car:\u00a02022 Subaru BRZ base model was purchased brand new in late 2021. Why This Car? 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