The Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S, and Toyota 86 are excellent affordable sports cars. They're small, lightweight, and handle amazingly. However, they could really use some extra power. Fortunately, with a supercharger kit, this can be done fairly easily. While another great option for forced induction is a turbo kit, supercharger kits can be easy to install since no modification of the exhaust system is needed.
These cars are great for their lightweight of only around 2800 lbs, and their great suspension setup and handling performance. However, at only around 200 horsepower, they could really use some more power. A well-designed sports car deserves to go faster. Fortunately, with these bolt-on supercharger kits, that can be easy to accomplish. Many even include a tune, so this is a project that can be done in an afternoon in your driveway.
We've rounded up the best supercharger kits for the BRZ and its siblings below. We've included both twin-screw and centrifugal style superchargers, and many CARB-legal options, so you can find the best supercharger kits to fit your needs. Forced induction is one of the best mods for the BRZ / FR-S / 86 to add a lot of power, and a supercharger is the easiest option.
READ ALSO – Best BRZ / FR-S / 86 Turbo Kits
Supercharger Style: Centrifugal
Tune Included: Yes, CARB approved
Horsepower / Torque: 294 hp / 210 ft-lbs
The Vortech V-3 Supercharger kit is designed for the BRZ, FRS, and Toyota 86 and is approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). It makes around 9 lbs of boost at redline. This kit can be installed in just 4-6 hours. It produces 294 hp and 210 ft-lbs of torque.
The kit includes a centrifugal supercharger, upgraded MAF sensor, and all other required parts. It includes an ECUTek tuner to flash the ECU with a CARB legal tune. This is a great easy to install kit, and you won't even need to trailer your car to the dyno. Just bolt everything on, flash the tune, and you can drive away.
Supercharger Style: Centrifugal
Tune Included: Yes, CARB approved
Horsepower / Torque: 270+ hp / 200 ft-lbs
This supercharger kit from KraftWerks is a full bolt-on system. It even includes a tuning device. All of the parts are fully CARB legal, including the included tune.
With the ECUTek tuning solution and bolt-on parts, it's really easy to get up and running. The supercharger makes 9 lbs of boost and produces 270+ whp / 200+ ft-lbs of torque.
The KraftWerks Supercharger System is available with no ECUTek tuning solution, if you'd prefer your own tuning solution and don't need a CARB legal tune.
Supercharger Style: Twin-screw
Tune Included: Yes, CARB approved
Horsepower / Torque: 270 hp / 292 ft-lbs
The Sprintex supercharger kit for the BRZ / FR-S / 86 is the first twin-screw supercharger on our list. It provides extra power lower in the RPM range when compared to a centrifugal supercharger. While power at the higher RPM range is great on the track, the added low-end power and torque are easier to enjoy on the street.
This supercharger increases the BRZ's power by 41% to 270 WHP, and increases torque by 58% to 292 ft-lbs. Depending on the pulley you choose, it makes either 9 or 12 ft-lbs of boost.
Supercharger Style: Centrifugal
Tune Included: Yes
Horsepower : 250 hp (320 hp w/ E85)
The HKS GT2 supercharger kit for the BRZ / FR-S / 86 comes from one of the most well known Japanese tuning companies. This kit has been well-engineered, and stood the test of time on many cars. The kit uses a centrifugal style supercharger, includes all required hardware, and a tuner.
This supercharger increases the BRZ's power to 255 whp, adding 80 hp over the stock power. With an upgraded pulley, E85, fuel pump, and injectors, this kit can produce 320 whp with the included tune.
Supercharger Style: Twin-screw
Tune Included: Yes
Horsepower / Torque: 242 hp / 186 ft-lbs
Another twin-screw supercharger kit for the BRZ / FR-S / 86 is the Edelbrock 1556. This is one of the best-looking supercharger kits for the BRZ, with its almost OEM style engine cover, and all-around well-engineered design.
This supercharger increases the BRZ's power 242 WHP, and increases torque 186 ft-lbs. It runs at 9 lbs of boost. Like the other twin-screw turbocharger on our list, this one is ideal for street use with its lower end power and torque.