Sti Turbo Vs Wrx Turbo

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01-12-2005, 09:46 AM

hoopty

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Sti Turbo Vs Wrx Turbo

Is There Much Of A Difference Between The Stock Wrx Turbo And The Stock Sti Turbo?

01-12-2005, 01:37 PM

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Yeah. About 60-70 peak horsepower worth. The WRX turbo, a Mitsubishi TD04L-13G, is much smaller than the IHI VF39 on the STi. The VF39 is comparable in power to a VF30/VF34. The VF39 is a very good turbo to upgrade your EJ20 with.

01-12-2005, 08:59 PM

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Yeah (and BAN would know this), doesn't the EVO have the same TD04 unit but in a 16G size? So, that might give you a reference also....

01-12-2005, 09:10 PM

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No, the Evo VIII uses a twin-scroll TD05, or a replacement for the TD05. It's larger than the TD04 though, and obviously flanged differently.

01-16-2005, 10:09 PM

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Pretty common swap then?

Putting the STI turbo on a WRX?

Trying to figure out what has been done to my '02 wagon. Definately an IHI turbo, but not sure what type. VF34, VF22 or VF39?

Anyone have a pic of a STI turbo out of the car?

Thanks

01-16-2005, 10:32 PM

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I wouldn't call it "common" but it's still a good upgrade. Doing a VF34 nets slightly more power for less money though. That's why that swap happens more often.