Originally Posted by mcdrama

I drove a vf34 setup and didn't like it much, too laggy. I had read a lot about the td05-16g being the right turbo to use for the USDM 2.0L, it is the biggest you can really go before experiencing crappy low end.

Originally Posted by mcdrama

I drove a vf34 setup and didn't like it much, too laggy. I had read a lot about the td05-16g being the right turbo to use for the USDM 2.0L, it is the biggest you can really go before experiencing crappy low end.

Originally Posted by wrex 2.0

you should keep your stock exhaust manifold until you are over 350 awhp. Aftermarket headers give you lag and flow too much for must smaller turbos. Stock exhaust manifold will help the turbo spool at around 2500RPM and most aftermarket headers have turbos spooling after 3000RPM. The 16g turbo with the big compressor and 93 octane and injectors that are about 650cc+ will net you between 300-350whp. the vf 34 tops out at 300whp or just before. The big 16g can keep boost through much of the RPM range and hit anywhere between 18-22psi. the small 16g holds boost anywhere from 16-18psi depending on tune.

Originally Posted by ucbsti

Did it have a FMIC setup? Seems like a lot of vf34 guys run a front mount.

Originally Posted by Krinkov

Just a W.A.G. here, but the 'big' 16Gs on the EVOs can put down up to 290whp at Gruppe-s on pump gas and a good set of cams, so I would guess the small 16Gs would be around VF34 size. Yeah Ive always wondered how well they compare to 34s spool/power wise. let us know if you find any good info!