Learn about subaru boxer engine technology youtube. Stelcom66 the forester models got the new fb series engine first in 2011 and it was introduced on the subaru outback beginning with the 20 model year. Effectively replacing the ej253, the fb25 engine was a member of subarus third generation fb boxer engine family which also included the fb20, fa20d, fa20e and fa20f engines. Subaru fb25 engine reliability, problems and repair. The first letter is nearly always e standing for engine, though, this only applies for engines before the introduction of fb engine series. I urge anyone even those just logging and playing with some ots maps to read through this thing.
Designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection system by greg banish and performance fuel injection systems hp1557. His current role as lead of delicious came after a standalone career of engine calibration for ispeed usa 20002004, crawford performance 20052012 and hg motorsports 20122014. Advanced tuning, author and calibration engineer greg banish provides the reader with the insight required to understand and tune modern efi systems. Part of the course is that we have to read a book and write a brief report on it.
The most common car trouble, usually due to neglected maintenance. Now more than ever, subaru fanatics have a wealth of factory and aftermarket performance upgrades at their disposal. Starting in 2011, subaru forester introduced a brand new engine, the fb series which made its way to the 20 subaru outback and later models all the way to present. The first thing i try to do when tuning my own or someone elses car is i will take the time to make sure the car is in a condition to be tuned. Alongside engine tuning and performance upgrades we also offer inhouse remapping of the subaru ecu to ensure safe running whilst extracting as much power as is safely possible from the engine, using ecutek software. Subaru design subaru of america official subaru site. Subaru performance tuning carlsen subaru offers a full line of subaru performance parts and has many spt parts in stock. Advance tuning and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. But motor fans see the potential for performance improvement through engine tuning. And, since the oil burning settlement, these articles continue to smear subaru including the ej series engines, even though theyre not affected. The toyota gt86 has the same engine as the subaru brz.
A veteran computer programmer and engineer, bill has been working at the leading edge of the enginetuning envelope since he bought a gc8 subaru impreza in 1999. Subaru tuning tips and modifications maximise your subarus driving pleasure. Check out the inner workings of a subaru fb20 engine. There are so many areas of the engine that uses silicon and orings instead of paper or metal gaskets minus head gasket.
In order to get reliable motor and receive additional capacity, purchase aftermarket catback exhaust system and adjust ecu more aggressively. Subarus nextgeneration turbo engine is also costefficient since it uses regular gasoline, and the engine has good touring performance. What are some good books on tuning engines for performance. Subaru outback questions how can the fb series engine. But every engine is built from the same simple, efficient design. The problem could be as simple as a starting sensor or the choke mechanism if applicable. Fb20 is the classical modern motor, it was created as the economic and ecofriendly motor.
This new tsb replaces all of the tsbs mentioned in the. Subaru changed the piston ring design this past year to. It is a derivative of the fb engine, however, efforts to reduce weight while maintaining durability were the main goals of the fa engine. It will allow to receive about 190 horsepower and classical subaru sound. The fb25 engine first offered in australia in the 2011 subaru sh. This thing needs a sticky so i can point people at it. Iag performance accessport pro tuning services for. This motor is a successor of naturally aspirated flat4 boxer ej253 engine. Although the subaru is a capable fast road car, many of our customers realise that they need the car to perform even better and come to us for our mapping and tuning services. My first subaru was an 18 impreza base and now i have my forester. Chiptuning for your subaru engine tuning by racechip. There are different subaru boxer engines for the different styles of subaru vehicles, tailored to the vehicle and meeting the performance requirements of customers needs. The thing now is that fa engines were not released alone.
Subaru fb20 engine common problems, reliability and oil. May 20, 2014 justin i am a member of two subaru groups. With upgraded audio, satellite radio, safety, navigation, and other interactive features, subaru keeps you connected, entertained, and safe. The fb20 engine first offered in australia in 2012 subaru gpgj impreza. Im hesitant to post to rautos as i get the impression that it, like r subaru is a lot of pictures and not much thinking and discussing. The racechip car chip unleashes up to 22% more horse power, which propels the output to up to 366 hp. Subaru car tuning tips and advice including the svx, impreza and. While the fa and fb engines share a common platform, the fa shares very little in dedicated parts with the fb engine. By increasing piston stroke and decreasing piston bore, subaru aimed to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy, while increasing and broadening torque output compared to the ejseries. Subaru performance tuning parts dealer spt wrx performance. Its basis is aluminum fb20 cylinder block with castiron sleeves, diameter of cylinders in it was increased to 94 mm, thickness of cylinder block sidewalls was 3. Nov 25, 2016 without getting too technical, subaru engineers nearly gave the 2. Cobb tuning is an automotive performance company dedicated to developing fulltuning solutions that improve vehicle performance and the driving experience.
Sep 24, 2012 unsubscribe from richmond hill subaru. We have one member who lives in germany and he has posted excerpts right out of the owners manual and it states that the recomended oil in the 2. The turbo pushes more air into the engine then the engine can process, so the extra air builds up. I asked yesterday in rsubaru and receive one unsatisfactory answer to my question. What i do have, is a bunch of information in my as the result of researching the purchase of a new to me car. Subaru changed the piston ring design this past year to address the issue. An entirely new generation of boxer engine was announced in september 2010 and has already found its way into. Here we share pictures of uniquely modded stis from around the world.
The subaru fa engine is a gasoline boxer4 engine used in subaru and toyota automobiles. One highpowered car is the subaru impreza gr wrx sti 2. Advanced tuning takes enginetuning techniques to the next level. Terry mcgean hemmings muscle machines 20070401 if you are willing to spend the time learning the technology this will be a great book for your library.
You should not dream of building fb25 turbo, it was created for different purpose. By increasing piston stroke and decreasing piston bore, subaru aims to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy while increasing and broadening torque output over the previous generation engine. Subaru has issued an updated tsb for the excessive oil consumption issue. In highperformance subaru builders guide, author jeff zurschmeide explains in detail the similarities and differences between the subaru models, and describes how to modify each for performance on the street and at the track. Keep your vehicle running smoothly subaru engine rebuild ej20 ej25 teardown how to learn about subaru boxer engine technology the boxer engine is a subaru core technology. Iag subaru pro tuning services tuning services available for subarus with cobb accessport in order to offer a complete comprehensive level of care to our clients, iag offers professional pro tuning services for cobb accessport, open source, aem, hydra, and ecutek equipped subarus. This new tsb, 0215714r direct link, indicates the new course of action for correcting the oil consumption issue is to replace the entire short block the middle section of the engine, rather than replacing just the piston rings. Fb engines came by the same time that these were created. If the starter cranks the engine, the electrical system is probably okay. It follows the previous generation ejseries engine which was introduced in 1989 and the first generation easeries which was introduced in 1966. Iag performance accessport pro tuning services for maryland. Without getting too technical, subaru engineers nearly gave the 2. I would and did investigate the current fb engine oil consumption allegations to determine if they are real or internet amplification.
Here we share pictures of uniquely modded stis from around the. Prior to that, the 2012 and earlier models had the ej series phase 2 engines from 1999 to 2012. Cobb approaches design by taking the entire vehicleplatform into account as a complete system. It is a musthave for tuners and calibrators and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to make horsepower with a fuelinjected, electronically controlled engine. Nov 09, 2016 check out the inner workings of a subaru fb20 engine. Subaru tuning for better subaru performance and torque. Genuine subaru performance tuning parts are engineered specifically to enhance the performance, endurance, and.
Subaru fb engine an entirely new generation of boxer engine announced on 23 september 2010. I would like to apologize in advance if it is not appropriate to ask this question here. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. I was 11 years old when my dad took me out to learn how to drive standard in it. Our highend performance products and services are professionally engineered, thoroughly tested and. May 30, 2018 designing and tuning highperformance fuel injection system by greg banish and performance fuel injection systems hp1557.
Fhi manufacturing facility, a new subaru fb 4 cylinder boxer engine has been introduced to replace the ej 4 cylinder engine over a period of time. Iag subaru pro tuning services tuning services available for subaru s with cobb accessport in order to offer a complete comprehensive level of care to our clients, iag offers professional pro tuning services for cobb accessport, open source, aem, hydra, and ecutek equipped subaru s. While the fa and fb engines share a common platform, the fa shares very little in dedicated parts with the fb engine, with a different block, head, connecting. By increasing piston stroke and decreasing piston bore, subaru. Here goes im copying and pasting from my r subaru submission. Toyota put his own code for this engine which is the 4ugse. Introduction into the list of subaru engine specifications subaru generally uses a four or five character code to identify all of their engines. We offer the full spectrum of upgrades, from forged engine builds to turbo upgrades, high capacity injectors to front mount intercoolers were experienced in all areas of. Georges aka holycrapitsfast guide to street tuning.
Fa20 the fa20 builds on the base of the nextgeneration boxer engines design concept to develop a new normally aspirated engine, which aims for higher output and environmental performance as well as an. The subaru fb engine is the third and current generation of gasoline boxer4 engine used in subaru automobiles, and was announced on 23 september 2010. The subaru range of cars was confined to the domain of country dwelling tranportation but recently have moved into a radical new image of world class rally winning turbo charged flame spitting monsters. Its arguably more reliable than the ej20 or ej25 which are known for failed piston ring lands. The turbo pushes more air into the engine then the engine can process, so the extra air builds up pressure as more air gets squeezed into the manifold. Besides, it has tendency to high consumption of engine oil and can work at high temperatures, therefore you should not dream of building powerful naturally aspirated fb20. Im taking a course this semester where we get to take apart and completly rebuild an engine. What i do have, is a bunch of information in my as the result of researching the purchase of a new.
He uses over 300 black and white photos to show you how to modify your impreza, legacy, wrx, or sti for improved acceleration, handling, braking, and style. How to design, build, modify, and tune efi and ecu systems. Effectively replacing the ej204 engine, the fb20 engine was a member of subarus third generation fb boxer engine family which also included the fb25, fa20d, fa20e and fa20f engines. If you detect a change in your cars performance, however, call subaru of jacksonville right away. Genuine subaru performance tuning parts are engineered specifically to enhance the performance, endurance, and in some cases, the appearance of your vehicle. Subaru designed the fb for efficiency and as such didnt utilize a very strong bottom end. I wanna know how everyone got into the subaru community. The basic theory of tuning is really quite simple, but you did a good job outlining how tuning a subaru can be confusing for those uninitiated to the subaru ecu. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. An intro to subaru tuning bad noodle page 7 23042009 boost boost is simply a positive air pressure in your intake manifold created by your turbo. But, there are the underlying engine issues over the years that keep rearing its ugly head.