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The Subaru BRZ is already one of the best entry-level sports cars on the market, but these simple bolt-ons will turn it into a beast on the track.

The Subaru BRZ is one of the best sports cars on the market. It competes against the Mazda Miata, and the Honda Civic Si yet manages to distinguish itself from its mechanical twin, the Toyota 86. Whether you’re about to buy one or have had one for a while, you’ve undoubtedly wondered what the best bolt-on mods for your Subaru BRZ are.

By keeping true to the bolt-on classification, each mod in this list is removable should you decide you don’t like it or want to sell the car. From exhaust systems to brake kits, these are the best bolt-on mods for your Subaru BRZ.

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A simple cold air intake is one of the best bolt-on mods for your Subaru BRZ. A better drop-in filter, like a filter from K&N, will boost performance in your BRZ but unlocking more power requires a dedicated cold air intake.

The naturally aspirated engine won’t see an incredible boost in horsepower from a cold air intake. Still, the burn will be cleaner, improving overall performance and efficiency. GrimmSpeed, Cobb, and SubiSpeed sell cold air intakes for the BRZ at between $275 and $300.

The stock exhaust system on your Subaru BRZ restricts airflow, which in turn, hinders performance. Solving that problem takes a bolt-on mod—a new cat-back exhaust system—to be exact. A cat-back will unlock more power while maintaining EPA regulations regardless of ECU tuning restrictions.

Swapping out your stock BRZ exhaust with a cat-back system is incredibly easy, but grab a buddy to make it even easier. Cat-back systems vary in price from a couple hundred to a couple of thousand dollars. Still, the average will cost about $1200 for a quality setup.

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What good is all that go power if you can’t stop the thing? That’s why a performance brake kit is one of the best bolt-on mods for your Subaru BRZ. Replacing the stock pads and rotors with a slotted and drilled carbon-ceramic kit allows your BRZ to stop on a dime.

More extensive brake jobs involve replacing the calipers, lines, and fluid which can get pricey. All-in-all, expect to spend between $350 and $700 for a quality performance brake kit, but it’ll be worth it for improved stopping capability.

Subaru fans often lament the fact the 2.4L boxer is naturally aspirated and not turbocharged. Skip the turbo and bolt on a performance supercharger kit to unlock true power instead. Various kits claim to achieve 100+ horsepower gains over the stock rating, but quality and tune matter.

A supercharger isn’t for the faint of heart. While the installation is relatively straightforward, the cost can be prohibitively expensive, but for those with deep pockets, expect to crank out $5000 or more for a quality supercharger.

The Subaru BRZ is already a fairly low-riding sports car, but to improve aerodynamics even further, you’ll want to get real low. Achieving your dream of lowering your BRZ comes courtesy of coilovers. These simple shocks and struts replace the stock parts, providing excellent control over ride height.

Part costs are where it gets really tricky. Installing a set of coilovers should only take an afternoon, especially if you’ve got some help. But a quality set of performance coilovers can cost upwards of $2000, but some great value options exist at around $1400.

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Subaru’s BRZ has impressive handling as it is with the stock sway bar. However, to optimize the handling on the track, an aftermarket sway bar will help stabilize the BRZ even further.

Sway bar kits are pretty affordable, too, making them one of the best bolt-on mods for your Subaru BRZ. The average kit costs between $475 and $550; installation shouldn’t take longer than a couple of hours for the front and rear.

The beauty of wheels is the ease of swapping out for a different set. It’s one of the easiest bolt-on mods for your Subaru BRZ. Upgrading to a lighter set of wheels helps performance and drag, leading to better lap times.

New wheels and lugnuts can set you back a couple of grand, depending on the brand, style, and weight. Regardless of cost, the added personality makes it a perfect bolt-on mod for your BRZ.

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Stock headers on the BRZ are adequate for daily driving, but to get more out of your BRZ, you’ll want to upgrade to performance headers. Upgraded headers give BRZ owners better performance, fuel efficiency, and engine life.

Upgrading your stock headers in your BRZ also makes the car sound better. It’s the perfect bolt-on mod to combine with a cat-back exhaust system. For a quality upgrade, expect to spend about $1,200.

Keeping oil at the proper temperature is vital for achieving the best lap times. Not only does that make an oil cooler a required mod, but one of the best bolt-on mods for your Subaru BRZ.

Oil coolers for the Subaru BRZ shouldn’t cost more than $1,000. The best brands, like Perrin, run an average of $750-$900 for oil coolers, and installing one will only take a couple of hours, yet the returns will be worth it!

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