Scion FR-S Supercharger Kit by HKS Shows Impressive Gains – Video
HKS USA may not exist anymore, but that hasn’t stopped its parent company in Japan of continuing to manufacture high-quality performance parts. The long-awaited supercharger kit for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ is now available, though it may be hard to get your hands on it.
Evasive Motorsports made a big splash at the 2012 SEMA Show with its custom widebody, time attack-ready Scion FR-S. Lurking under the hood was an HKS supercharger kit, and the California-based company has finally had a chance to take it to a dyno.
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Working off a baseline of 153.9 whp and 128 lb-ft of torque, the Evasive Motorsports FR-S hit 225.5 whp and 182 lb-ft of torque on the dyno while equipped with an HKS GT Supercharger Kit and a test pipe. That’s an impressive increase on the stock motor. According to HKS, its project car has a built motor and has been pushed closer to the 400 whp range, and Evasive plans to do the same for the 2013 time attack season.
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It still remains to be seen how reliable forced induction is on the high compression motor found in the FR-S and BRZ, but those interested in more power for their GT86s now have several options. Of course, many will wait for the offering from TRD, since it’ll be a factory dealership option and could very well come with its own warranty.
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Watch a video of the Evasive Motorsports Scion FR-S on the dyno below.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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