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ATL BRZ · 06-27-2013, 11:58 AM

I have no empirical data to back this up as I wasn't monitoring temps, but last month at Road Atlanta in 86 degree ambient temps I could feel my BRZ start to lose power at the end of my sessions on track running without an oil cooler and fresh factory 0W-20. It just felt a little weaker compared to the beginning of each session. 93 octane with Torco Accelerator, Intake and axleback are my only mods that would affect performance otherwise.

Perrin OC kit is on the way to me now. EDIT: Backordered with no ETA. Go figure...

06-27-2013, 11:58 AM	#225
ATL BRZ TEQSPORT Brand Manager Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '24 GR86 + '16 FR-S Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,725 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s)	I have no empirical data to back this up as I wasn't monitoring temps, but last month at Road Atlanta in 86 degree ambient temps I could feel my BRZ start to lose power at the end of my sessions on track running without an oil cooler and fresh factory 0W-20. It just felt a little weaker compared to the beginning of each session. 93 octane with Torco Accelerator, Intake and axleback are my only mods that would affect performance otherwise. Perrin OC kit is on the way to me now. EDIT: Backordered with no ETA. Go figure... Last edited by ATL BRZ; 06-27-2013 at 04:50 PM.