turbo for ej257

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Sparta, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

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    I am looking for a turbo for the ej25 and was wondering what you guys thought are good applications for an affordable price? meaning I can't afford the rotated kits and I would also like to stick with the stock sti tmic too. I am only looking for about 350 whp for now as this is my daily driver and need the reliability.
     
    #1 Sparta, Feb 18, 2008
  2. Jake

    Jake Active Member

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    18g will definitely suit your goals. 16g might be a little small, but would probably spool a tad faster. though i think with the 16g you might lose some top end.

    so 18g
     
    #2 Jake, Feb 18, 2008
  3. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

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    thanks, that's what I was thinking. I want one as pretty as Techlord's:jerk:
     
    #3 Sparta, Feb 18, 2008
  4. techlord

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    Yeah but you can get a cheeeeepie from FP for almost half the price.
     
    #4 techlord, Feb 18, 2008
  5. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

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    didn't they screw you up on the last turbo?

    do you have a link? Im not having any luck
     
    #5 Sparta, Feb 18, 2008
  6. integroid

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    I would get a 20G for the 2.5. You can usually find used ones pretty cheap and the lag is not very noticeable at all. Just think of it as foreplay.
     
    #6 integroid, Feb 18, 2008
  7. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

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    FP Green on a 2.5 should be just as streetable as the VF39 albeit with much more power on tap throughout the entire rev range. 18Gs are tricky on 2.5s, some creep and surge like a mofo, some work well with insta-torque. If you go 18G at least get the 8cm hot side or you'll hate the top end.
     
    #7 GTscoob, Feb 19, 2008
  8. Kokopelli

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    20g at a minimum and consider buying a used one as well.
     
    #8 Kokopelli, Feb 19, 2008
  9. siegelracing

    siegelracing Registered Vendor<br><b><font color="#666666">bion

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    +11ty FP 20G FTW

    Siegel
     
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  10. WJM

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    20G or you are a pussy.
     
    #10 WJM, Feb 19, 2008
  11. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

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    Thanks guys. I'm not too active on Nasioc but if anyone sees one can you let me know? Thanks for the help
     
    #11 Sparta, Feb 19, 2008
  12. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

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    How do you guys feel about ebay turbos? Have you ever heard of exoticspeed turbos? They have a 2 year warranty...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ExoticSpeed-ES450-WRX-STi-AKS-TD06H-20G-450HP-Turbo-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ006QQitemZ160208759487QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
     
    #12 Sparta, Feb 19, 2008
  13. integroid

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    You can find a used one for that price.
     
    #13 integroid, Feb 19, 2008
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