When the engine of your Toyota GR86 fails after 17,000 miles of heavy use, you replace it with a different one.

When the engine of your Toyota GR86 fails after 17,000 miles of heavy use, you replace it with a different one.

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      Most new sports cars rarely make it to the track, which makes this 2023 Toyota GR86 stand out. It was purchased new but never registered for street use, logging instead 17,000 miles on the track. When the original engine encountered issues, the owner opted for an engine replacement and continued to use the car.

      Spotted first by Engine Swap Depot, the Subaru-sourced FA24 2.4-liter boxer engine in this vehicle was swapped out for a Honda K-Series inline-four of the same size by MA-Motorsports after the harmonic balancer broke off, damaging the crankshaft and bearings. The new engine was fitted using a KPower Industries kit that included an adapter to link it to the original six-speed manual transmission.

      The K-Series engine is a favored option for swaps due to its availability, compact size, and potential for upgrades. This K24A2 engine, found in the first-generation Acura TSX, typically produces around 200 horsepower from the factory. A Link G4X XtremeX ECU allows the swapped engine to produce 240 hp, a notable increase over the stock FA24's 228 hp before its failure. The engine includes Skunk2 camshafts and a KPower oil pan, intake manifold, and exhaust headers, while other factory internals remain unchanged.

      If the prominent rear wing and front splitter didn’t give it away, the GR86 is far from standard. Its suspension has been modified for track performance with aftermarket coilovers, and the brakes have been upgraded with AP Racing calipers in the front and Brembo calipers at the rear. The stripped interior features a Momo steering wheel, an OMP driver’s seat, and a custom aluminum dashboard with a Link/AIM digital display.

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      We’ve heard additional reports of GR86 engines failing after being used on the track, but for a different reason. Owners have reported oil starvation caused by gasket failures, an issue that should be covered under warranty since track use does not void warranty coverage for Toyota's GR models. However, owners have experienced challenges in receiving warranty support from the manufacturer. Regardless, the significant modifications on this car may have voided its warranty.

      Problems like these do not reflect well on a car that is otherwise well-suited for track use. Nonetheless, it's encouraging that Toyota and Subaru continue to produce a straightforward, relatively affordable sports car like this. As the replacement for the GR86 may develop into something different, this might not be the case for much longer.

When the engine of your Toyota GR86 fails after 17,000 miles of heavy use, you replace it with a different one. When the engine of your Toyota GR86 fails after 17,000 miles of heavy use, you replace it with a different one. When the engine of your Toyota GR86 fails after 17,000 miles of heavy use, you replace it with a different one. When the engine of your Toyota GR86 fails after 17,000 miles of heavy use, you replace it with a different one. When the engine of your Toyota GR86 fails after 17,000 miles of heavy use, you replace it with a different one.

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When the engine of your Toyota GR86 fails after 17,000 miles of heavy use, you replace it with a different one.

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