IHI VF Turbo Rebuild

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08-07-2013, 06:48 PM

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Quit fooling around. Just grab another whole one!

08-07-2013, 07:14 PM

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Quit fooling around. Just grab another whole one!

Not easy to source a vf23 then I would have to send it in for port and polish too.

08-07-2013, 07:32 PM

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If yours is already ported and polished, you can just swap the parts to the newer one.

08-07-2013, 07:33 PM

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I'm running a 48 center and 39 hot and cold sides.

08-07-2013, 08:56 PM

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If yours is already ported and polished, you can just swap the parts to the newer one.

Well I can't really source a vf23 center cartridge.

08-08-2013, 07:21 AM

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There is 6 star speed maybe contact them? They have offered me information in the past but who knows. Hope you find your answers.

They seem to have a good rep and there is a lot of talk about them on NASIOC .They apparently are doing conversions and upgrades to the stock VF39.

Six Star Speed LLC: Subaru Performance Specialists, VF39 TD04 Turbo Rebuilds, Porting Polishing, Stroker Kits

Check it out.

08-08-2013, 07:22 AM

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This guy has your solution:

LOL a typical thread would read...

"Do you think I'll have lag?"

08-08-2013, 09:07 AM

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I will also try one of these (Thanks Adam @ LIC), the BB turbos came with a 1.0mm hole instead of the 1.5mm on any journal bearing turbo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Oil-Feed-Banjo-Bolt-M10x1-5mm-IHI-VF22-VF34-VF36-Ball-Bearing-1-0mm-Hole-/181183662477?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a2f63498d