The FA20 boxer 4-cylinder is found in a multitude of Subaru vehicles ranging from the Subaru BRZ to the Subaru WRX. We have discussed the popular Subaru engine at length. Some popular topics include FA20 Common Problems, head-to-head comparisons with other engines like the EJ257, and FA20DIT Turbo Upgrades. If you are interested in learning more about the FA20 engine, you are in the right place.
At this point in time, the first-generation Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 have become cult classics. They do what they are designed to do best; they’re both great sports cars. In many ways, the BRZ and GT86 have really encroached on a space that the Miata has been the king of for far too long….
The Subaru WRX is currently one of the most popular tuner cars on the market. It has been around for two decades in the United States, and has a history in Japan even before that. The WRX is widely known for its versatility, performance, and unique styling. It is one of the few cars still…
The FA20DIT and EJ257 are two of the most popular performance engines that Subaru has ever produced. The EJ257 is one of the most iconic and legendary tuner engines of all time. It powered every iteration of the STi in North America from 2004 on, and was perennially one of the top performance options on…
The 2015–2021 Subaru WRX (VA) is one of the best modern tuner cars on the market. It responds great to both bolt-on upgrades and E85 fueling, and makes good power at a relatively low price point. Much of this is due to the potent FA20DIT inside the WRX. The FA20 is a turbocharged 2.0 liter,…
The 2015–2021 VA Subaru WRX with the flat-four FA20DIT is a fantastic car that responds very favorably to performance mods. Previously, we ran an article about the best Downpipe/J-Pipe for the WRX (VA), and now we’re looking at intercoolers. Intercoolers are fantastic upgrades for those looking to keep their charge air temperatures down, which is…
In terms of affordable front-engined, rear-wheel drive grip monsters, the Subaru BRZ is an enticing prospect. The naturally aspirated boxer 4-cylinder provides a modest amount of power but keeps the center of gravity low. In combination with the BRZ’s near 50/50 weight distribution, 6-speed manual transmission, and 4-way Torsen LSD, its natural habitat is the…
Subaru’s presence in the world of performance sedans cannot be overlooked. Beginning in the early 1990s, Subaru’s racing heritage has proven fruitful, to say the least. The WRX was released in the US as a production car in 2002, with the STI following in 2004. Since then, the WRX and STI have become staples of…
The Subaru WRX is a legend on the streets. Turbocharged. Boxer four-cylinder. All-wheel-drive. It’s hard to deny that they’re the complete package. They’re almost endlessly modifiable too. A performance intake is one of the least expensive, easiest to install, and most pleasing modifications that you can do to a WRX. While you’ll see a slight…
Upgrading the stock suspension to coilovers is one of the best handling mods you can make to the Subaru BRZ, Scion FRS, and Toyota 86. With a naturally-aspirated engine and ~200hp, the 7.6 second 0-100km/h is by no means fast. However, the light 2,700lb curb weight makes these cars agile and quick and really fun…
2015-2021 Subaru WRX cars under the VA chassis code are equipped with the FA20F engine. The FA20F, also commonly referred to as the FA20DIT, is a direct injected 2.0L flat-four twin-scroll turbo engine. Producing 268hp and 258lb-ft. of torque, the small engine outputs a decent amount of power for its size. However, the WRX is…
The Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S, and Toyota 86 are built on the same chassis and powered by Subaru’s FA20 engine, a 2.0L flat-four. While a turbocharged FA20 engine was produced, the BRZ and its brethren are powered by the naturally aspirated FA20D. In 2021, the second generation BRZ and GT86 was released which included an…
The 2.0 Subaru FA20 engine made its debut in 2012 with two variants of the engine. FA20D engines use direct and port injection and are not turbo. On the other hand, the FA20F uses a twin-scroll turbo and direct injection. Both variants of the Subaru FA20 won the Wards Auto 10 best engines award. They’re…
