CASE STUDY: Fluidampr Performance Damper upgrade for Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ engine

摘要

Fluidampr performance dampers originated during the mid-1980s when parent company, Vibratech TVD was approached by high level race engine builders. Their goal was to bring the durability and broad frequency range protection of a viscous damper found in commercial and industrial applications to professional motorsports. Today, Fluidampr performance dampers continue to be one of the market leading premium crankshaft dampers sold for domestic, import and diesel street performance and motorsports applications. Fluidampr performance dampers challenge the misconception that a viscous damper is only suitable for large, low rpm industrial and commercial diesel engines. Follow the design and development process, plus comparative testing of a new Fluidampr performance damper for the Subaru FA20/Toyota 4U-GSE 2.0L opposed-four cylinder 'boxer' engine. The engine is featured in the popular 2013-present Subaru BR-Z, Scion FRS, Toyota GT86 and new 2015 Subaru WRX.