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Old 03-29-2005, 03:03 PM
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vf 34 or vf39?

i have a 2002 wrx with a fmic, 3 inch turbo back exhaust, pulleys, possum link em, & vishnu up-pipe an i want to get a bigger turbo. i've read about both vf 34 & 39 an i want to know which is better for max horsepower at 5000 to 7000 rpms. which one is better for both drag racing/ an auto-x. i will put sti injectors, fuel rails, fuel pump, port/poslish my intake mainfold also, an tune it accordingly. i want everyones opinion on which one is better.
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39 is bigger. therfore... more power
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ya but how long does it take to get into full spool? how much psi can i run?
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the vf39 is not bigger. i believe it has a vf34 comp housing with a vf35 exh housing so spool time is good but it will still die on the top.
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port and polish a vf 34 or a vf 39 both are good

Originally Posted by Jizzo_02SubiWRX
i have a 2002 wrx with a fmic, 3 inch turbo back exhaust, pulleys, possum link em, & vishnu up-pipe an i want to get a bigger turbo. i've read about both vf 34 & 39 an i want to know which is better for max horsepower at 5000 to 7000 rpms. which one is better for both drag racing/ an auto-x. i will put sti injectors, fuel rails, fuel pump, port/poslish my intake mainfold also, an tune it accordingly. i want everyones opinion on which one is better.
www.deadboltspeed.com has some really nice turbo services. they can port and polish a vf-34 or a vf 39 with their Monsterport technology. you can also get it ceramic coated to prevent heat soak. check out their site it has a lot of good information. so if you were to port and polish and ceramic coated both the vf 34 & vf 39 they both will spool up faster and make more power. I would take the vf34 over the vf39

check out this thread by unabomber from nasioc.com - http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555332
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which is better for top end with/ without a boost controller?
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Originally Posted by Jizzo_02SubiWRX
which is better for top end with/ without a boost controller?
vf39 will have more of a top end over a vf34 because of its size
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which one will pull on the top end? cause my car has no ***** after 5500 rpms.
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Originally Posted by autowagon
fastest to slowest spool 35,39,34,30 : highest to lowest top end 34/30,39,35
I like what you did there. Can anyone add more turbos to these lists?
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So what turbo would you guys consider within the $800-$1400 price range that spools up quickly but has good top end power right to redline?
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thank you for correcting me on the cold and hot side of the two autowagon.
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good info on the turbo comparison
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I just bought the vf34 and I love it. I think the 34 has a newer bearning design than the vf39 too.
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It seems like having more power in the top end would mean sacrificing some low end power... which wouldn't be good for AutoX useage. I've got a VF39 (not installed yet) but have read through the debates many times before. It seems like the VF34 has a bit more top end kick, whereas the VF39 spools up quicker. Apples vs. Oranges. Only downside to the VF39 is that Cobb doesn't have a map for it for the AP (if you're looking for one), but you can get a Protune for it (which is what I'll be doing)
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