Another Thread From Me: Bigger Turbo question!!

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Trancetto, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    I was looking at some turbos, and i dont want to order a wrong tubo, too big or too small. I know i will need a tune and a exhaust and different ECU and few more bolt ons. My budget is around $2,000 on parts. Currently im running on cold air intake, sti axel back, BOV.

    Here are few turbos that i looked at.

    site:http://www.modacar.com/products/Subaru/Impreza/MODAFOIN/turbokits.html

    1.GT28R 53MM 62 TRIM

    2.GT30R 76.2MM 84 TRIM

    3.GT32 71MM 52 TRIM

    Exhaust: http://www.modacar.com/products/Subaru/Impreza/MODACAB/catbackexhaust.html

    1. Buddy Club Pro Spec Exhaust


    All the info is more than welcomed. If you know a good setup that would get me to 300HP-350HP , please let me know.:ddirty:


    NEW PROBLEM: CHECK OUT PAGE 5 post 47.
     
    Last edited: Aug 27, 2008
  2. calmnothing

    calmnothing Shlimp Flied Lice Supporting Member

    Get an 8cm 20g port and polished from Deadbolt, and some aggressive cams and higher compression valves. Put you right where you want to be
     
  3. oneiguy

    oneiguy Active Member

    What year is your car? If you don't have a 2.5l. I would start with that and they build it up. And I agree with the 20g Deadbolt.
     
  4. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    Well i have 02 WRX 2.0l.

    I was looking for a setup with out doing anything with internals. But if i have to do get some cams and higher compression valves to run safe, than its not a biggie, i can spend lil extra.

    And would it be safe to run 20g on stock internals?
     
  5. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    If you go bigger turbo you might be looking at getting a new tranny pretty quick if you still have the stock glass 5sp depending on how you drive. I am more conservative and you could do an 18g DB without internals. When speaking of internals and so forth I would just consider swapping in a 2.5 prior to putting allot of money into a 2.0. I have the same car and I did a DBbig16g , exhaust AP etc. I am right around 280whp the turbo spools quick and it is good for city driving and my tranny is fairly safe as long as I keep out of the red line. In hind site I would have done an 18 although I hear there is some lag on the bigger turbos and the 2.0 isn't that torquey' to make up for it. Prior to putting any more into this engine I am going to drive as is until I can afford to do tranny and suspension then it will be ready for the big hp. The 18g should get you right around 300whp. My current set up is fine for me. I have plenty of tickets to vuoch for that:) Good luck!
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2008
  6. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    JJANG12 is selling a 18g setup. This may actaully help you stay around a $2000 budget!
     
  7. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ^^pm me with more info on that.
     
  8. JJang12

    JJang12 Active Member

    When I was shoping for my turbo, after extensive search I settled down to 16g. Then I upsized just one not to 18G. It has been a perfect turbo for street and highway. Now I'm back in stock turbo. It does has better initial throttle, but that's where it ends. exhaust is soo quiet and I keep forgetting to shift. lol

    However, for sure, 18g cannot touch the horse power level of GT series. Possible around 350ish whp with meth injection, but nothing glorious like 400whp.
     
  9. schneid

    schneid Member

    I have a friend selling a almost new gt28...I can get the exact specs if you are interested..
     
  10. Doug@DBW Motorsports

    Doug@DBW Motorsports Active Member

    350whp on a 2.0L is going to take alot more than 2g. You would be better off getting an STI intercooler, Vf39,sti pinks, and a tune for your budget.
     
  11. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    yea, get some more info on the turbo, and the cost of it. send me a PM
     
  12. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    and where would that get me? anywhere close to 300?
     
  13. Deke

    Deke Active Member

    ^Add a full exhaust to Doug's list too.

    I believe those mods usually give 280-290 whp
     
    Last edited: Aug 24, 2008
  14. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ive decided to go with this setup.

    vf39
    tmic STI
    UP Lachute
    DP invidia
    3" exhaust
    Fp Walbro
    And a tune ofcourse.

    I saw this setup on youtube, and they guy pushed 300+ on 17 psi.

    Now i gotta find where i can buy all these parts.:coolugh:

    WHAT YOU GUYS THINK
     
  15. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    That is a decent setup and it won't put your tranny at too much risk if you drive it right.

    BTW I have a Walbro for 50.
     
  16. techlord

    techlord Active Member

    throw some meth on that puppy and easily get your 300wheel.
     
  17. dontcallitarex

    dontcallitarex Active Member

    I bet having to change your oil every 1500 miles is a blast. :)
     
  18. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ohh not u man, i heard alot of bad things about how u sell and stuff jk. any ways, it looks like we're doing business again. i will let you know mike, and is it used?
     
  19. ScoobyMike

    ScoobyMike OG Mod

    you might get 260-270whp maybe with that setup, unless you have a 2.5l your going to spend big money to get over 300whp
     
  20. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    im just looking for 300WHP nothing more. and there is always the BOTTLE! lolz
     
  21. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    OFF TOPIC:On my current stock(cold air intake, BOV) WRX, the boost gauge shows me that i should be hitting 12psi, at full throttle i only hit about 10psi. Now i dont know if my boost gauge is off, or do i really have a boost leak some where. Im running on after market BOV, could that be a reason??
     
  22. nsvwrx

    nsvwrx Active Member

    Yeap, go back to stock
     
  23. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    thx buddy.

    I did some research between vf39 and vf43.

    We all know which one comes from which sti. But what i read and learned is that vf43 gets about 290WHP, and vf39 gets about 285. And also vf43 spools up faster, and they cost the same. So would it be smarter to go with vf43?


    "IHI VF39: The IHI VF39 comes stock on the 04-06 US Market STi, and is a well proven upgrade path for the WRX. The VF39 uses a thrust bearing setup with a P18 exhaust housing capable of 285 whp* on the EJ20. If you are considering the VF39, we highly suggest checking out the VF43 as it is a better setup in the same class.

    IHI VF43: The IHI VF43 comes stock on the 2007 STi. It has almost identical features of the VF39 with a thrust bearing and a P18 exhaust housing, but the wastegate opening is larger to relieve boost creep issues. The VF43 is capable of 290 whp* on the EJ20."
     
  24. nsvwrx

    nsvwrx Active Member

    You can go with a 39 if your sticking with the 2.0 you wont get boost creep issues with the 2L
     
  25. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ok thx.

    Also, if you have any parts for sale that i stated on page 2, send me PM.
     
  26. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    That sounds like a winner. If he pushed 300+ he's probably on meth.

    If your going to keep this car and eventually build it up to make big hp make your next project a tranny swap.
     
  27. yerrow

    yerrow Active Member

    missin injectors
     
  28. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    i was looking at sti pinks as someone stated above for $600, so ill prob. get sti pinks.

    Im not in a rush, my goal is to have this setup by end of this year. And yes, if i plan on going 300+ later on, i will definitely go with the 6speed sti tranny. Because i know a guy who has a sti swap on a 02 WRX, but still has a 5 speed tranny. And every other month one of his gears give away or some other B.S.

    I will keep you guys posted as i get my parts and so on.

    And does anyone know a local Subaru junk yard, maybe i can come across an sti TMIC, or sti pinks or who knows what else.
     
  29. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    JJang12

    Selling modded 850cc for $200 that is a deal bro!
     
  30. Doug@DBW Motorsports

    Doug@DBW Motorsports Active Member

    Uppipe, full exhaust, vf39, sti pinks, Sti TMIC, and an airfilter should get you between 280-295whp with a good tune ofcourse. That is so long as your car is in good working order. With the 2.0L your limited by octane, so for the most part a vf39, 16g, 18g, will all make about the same power on pumpgas. Its not untill you add in an octane modifier like Meth or racegas that you see any benifit in running a turbo larger than a vf39 on the 2.0L.
     
    Last edited: Aug 25, 2008
  31. techlord

    techlord Active Member

    get your pink injectors off of ebay I did for < 300 there are a few sets for 375 now. A new used set with 5 days left for 105. Just some options but those 850's are a good price too.
     
  32. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member


    Im not familiar with "modded" injectors, care to explain, what does it actually mean?

    and are we talking about these injectors, http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/...ctor-set-subaru-wrx-0203-and-08-p-53033.html?

    Okery guys, i came across these pink injectors. They were used for about 20 minutes, i want to place a bid off 150.00. In any way, could these be damaged?

    Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-...014QQitemZ330264810702QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
     
    Last edited: Aug 25, 2008
  33. oneiguy

    oneiguy Active Member

    Those will work as long as they are top feed. I don't think that they will stay at that price though.
     
  34. techlord

    techlord Active Member

    ^^yep I would bid in the high 200's.
     
  35. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    yea i had to bid 200 to be on top. high ill go is 300.
     
  36. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    my buddy just told me that he has a X02 Racing UP, its brand new. He said it came with his X02 Racing exhaust, but never used the UP.

    He selling it to me for 30 bucks, its a 3", should i go for it?
     
  37. techlord

    techlord Active Member

    I think he is talking about a DP I dont know of any 3" UP. But no matter what it is UP/DP for 30 bucks get it.
     
  38. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ^^i didnt know what the hell he was talking about either, cus i tried to research about it but found nothing. But yeah im getting it tomorow, ill take some pics once i get it.

    here is the part of the convo.

    HIM ME

    any UP is a bitch lol

    ill sell u an UP for 30$ dude
    never used
    im not gonna install anything until i get ALL the parts
    what kind
    X02 Racing
    is it good quality
    u know the exhaust on my blue one
    yes
    came with that
    ohh
    and that exhaust is still perfect condition
     
    Last edited: Aug 25, 2008
  39. oneiguy

    oneiguy Active Member

    I agree with techlord go for it.
     
  40. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ok well off to sleep, got work early tomorow. I will update you guys tomorow.

    One part down, lol.
     
  41. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    Im not familiar with "modded" injectors, care to explain, what does it actually mean?

    You should probably pm the seller. Modded injectors are usually done professionaly. He has also been running those with no problem as far as I could see. You'd be much safer dealing with someone from this community than e-bay. You just never know what your get on e-bay. In addition those injectors were on an ej205 so they will work on your car and they will support a mighty big turbo.
     
  42. nsvwrx

    nsvwrx Active Member

    i is smart
     
  43. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    I got my UP. My friend said he got it from nopi or some shit. but w.e. one part down. thousand to go.

    [​IMG]
     
  44. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    Looks good has flex and egt bung, good job!
     
  45. nsvwrx

    nsvwrx Active Member

    [​IMG]

    is that the one?
     
  46. nsvwrx

    nsvwrx Active Member

    Not bad, its 35 on ebay
     
  47. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    looks like it.

    But i have a new problem. Since i bought the car, when i would turn it on it would sound like its about to die. Today i went and bought a new battery, and it still did it. Than i checked the mass airflow sanser, and i found out that one of the screws that hold the sensor have broken off. My friend held the sanser down so no leaks, and it still did it. Than as my car was running, we unplugged the senser and the car would run better and would not try to die as i press down on the gas and let go, as it would try to die with the sanser pluged in. So is my mass airflow sanser fucked?

    If it is, than anyone got one for sale?
     
  48. 2thAche

    2thAche Member

    You'll have to pay more and look longer for the 43, but alot of the VF39s you find can be high mileage and may be as bad or worse than mine was. Mine was 46k and only hitting 12PSI in the upper rev range at full waste gate duty. Just be careful where you buy.
     
  49. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    I was thinking of buying a brand new one not used. Thx for the heads up tho.
     

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