i found a vf48 turbo on craigslist in chicago for $600. It was off an 2008 sti with 1000 miles on it. i have an 2008 wrx, i was wondering if it would be a direct bolt on or would i need a bigger intercooler as well?

direct bolt on. may need a bigger intercooler like an sti so you dont leave some power on the table. also will need tuning too

yeah i would probably get a sti intercooler. would i need an accessport to tune it or would a subaru dealership be able to tune it?

u need an accessport and the dealer will not touch it you will need to find a tuner plus supporting mods for best performance

k thanks, yeah i have stock exhaust and i don't have an accessport so i don't think im goin to get it. Thanks for the answers, maybe in the future when i have an exhaust and accessport I will look into it.

for sure get a bigger intercooler and accessport with proffesional tuning im not sure what size injectors 08 wrx's come with but it wouldnt hurt to get some bigger injectors 465cc-545cc and a good fuel pump wouldnt hurt either

i could swear i read somewhere you need a front mount if u want a 08sti turbo..

yep, i found it

http://www.harmanmotive.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_452_461_509&products_id=2304

"This turbo requires a front-mount intercooler to fit 2008 WRX or 2005+ Legacy GT (black plastic intake manifold)."

thanks for the tip, i think I'm gona pass on the deal cuz i have none of the things that i need for it. i wish i had an accessport an exhaust already but whatever. Possibly sometime in the future. I plan on getting a perrin exhaust come spring. Anyone hear anything good or bad about them?

Oh just so you know Subie101 the intercoolers from the 08 Sti's dont fit the 08 WRX's. So if you looking to put one on eventually youll need to get custom with it. (bend the clips) So good luck with everything!

That's a decent price for a turbo that will have you walking on the 09 WRXs ;) It may take a while to get all the supporting mods together but totally worth it.

thanks for the tip, i think I'm gona pass on the deal cuz i have none of the things that i need for it. i wish i had an accessport an exhaust already but whatever. Possibly sometime in the future. I plan on getting a perrin exhaust come spring. Anyone hear anything good or bad about them?

i have perrin exhaust and im very happy with it

Awesome, i think i am gonna order mine in february sometime, I got some other parts over the winter but I'm waiting for spring time/no snow or salt to put the stuff on.

i dont think youre in the bay area but if you are we could always meet up and you can hear for your self. if not i could probably get a couple of vid clips for u

yeah, unfortunately i live in a small town about 45 minutes away from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. i wish i did live in the bay area because it seems like everyone on this site lives near there. yeah I've heard some clips of it on youtube, perrin has some clips.