Gran Turismo 7 Engine Swap Spotlight: the Rise of the 3Uz Subaru Brz in 2025
By David Miller
Dropping a quad-cam V8 into a chassis designed around a low-slung boxer requires deliberate setup work in the GT7 tuning sheet. Because the 3UZ sits slightly taller and pushes weight forward, the car will push wide on corner entry if left on factory dampers.
Experienced tuners stiffen the front anti-roll bar to level 6 or 7 while softening front rebound damping slightly to encourage weight transfer during braking. Lowering the ride height by 15 to 20 millimeters compensates for the higher center of mass. Running -3.2 degrees of front camber keeps the front tires flat through high-load turns like Laguna Seca’s Turn 6 or the Suzuka Esses.
Suggested 650 PP Gear Ratios (Fully Customizable Transmission):
• Final Drive: 3.730
• 1st Gear: 3.285 (Launch traction control)
• 2nd Gear: 2.140 (Hairpin exit pull)
• 3rd Gear: 1.570 (Mid-speed sweeper gear)
• 4th Gear: 1.230 (High-speed balance)
• 5th Gear: 1.000 (Direct drive straightaway)
• 6th Gear: 0.820 (Fuel saver / Overdrive draft)
Transmission tuning must respect the V8’s broad torque band. Unlike the stock FA20, which demands narrow, tightly stacked gear steps to stay above 6,000 RPM, the 3UZ pulls hard across a wide RPM spread. Lengthening the final drive to 3.730 or 3.580 allows drivers to carry third gear through medium corners where the stock car required frantic shifting. This gearing flexibility keeps the car balanced, limits rear tire wear in endurance races, and preserves high-speed momentum.
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