Turbo finally installed
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Turbo finally installed
Well after sitting in my closet for a while, my VF34 kit is now on my car. A big thanks to the guys at MPJ performance/Speed element. They got it done sooner then expected. Definitely like the feel of it. But not happy with the COBB 'Off the shelf' map. Things need to be smoothed out. Having some boost surge at full boost. Goes to .12 and drops to .09 and kinda goes back and forth. Plus while at WOT, when getting close to redline, something starts to cut out just before it shifts (4EAT) Fuel cut maybe? So after the holidays I will be getting it tuned. Now that Mike at GST announced his opening, I will go there. For now I just won't do any 'spirited' driving.
On a side note, had a little fun today. Pulled into Target in Watsonville and get out and steam starts billowing out from my hood vent. Pop the hood and find the small upper hose that feeds (or returns from) the turbo is spraying antifreeze all over. Found a cut just behind the clamp. I was able to push it further onto the nipple to get past the cut and reclamp it. Got a new hose from Kragen and clamps. Just waiting for the engine to cool down now.
Darren
On a side note, had a little fun today. Pulled into Target in Watsonville and get out and steam starts billowing out from my hood vent. Pop the hood and find the small upper hose that feeds (or returns from) the turbo is spraying antifreeze all over. Found a cut just behind the clamp. I was able to push it further onto the nipple to get past the cut and reclamp it. Got a new hose from Kragen and clamps. Just waiting for the engine to cool down now.
Darren
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Originally Posted by OneManArmy
watson!!!!
you the dude I met at shell that one time???
you the dude I met at shell that one time???
Cant be. I had issues with shell gas. So I dont use it anymore. Made my car run like crap.
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Just curious if you have a cusco heat shield? My Cusco heatshield cut a a hose on wastegate.. put a gash right in it.
hey how much power are you putting out with the vf34 and a.p.?? I just bought
vf34 turbo
sti injectors
hks up pipe
injen fmic
k&n typhoon s/r intake
accessport2
hks ssqv bov
and i wanted to know the numbers it put out
vf34 turbo
sti injectors
hks up pipe
injen fmic
k&n typhoon s/r intake
accessport2
hks ssqv bov
and i wanted to know the numbers it put out
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Hey Darren,
Thank you for the kudos! glad you were able to locate the issue and replace the hose.
If you need a tune, please contact Mike @ GST Motorsports. He will take care of you.
Thanks
MPJ
Thank you for the kudos! glad you were able to locate the issue and replace the hose.
If you need a tune, please contact Mike @ GST Motorsports. He will take care of you.
Thanks
MPJ
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Deffinately get a tune asap. That Cobb VF34 map runs very poorly from my experience. There is a lot of power and more importantly, response and drivability to be had from a custom tune.
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Originally Posted by Shagon Wagon
Just curious if you have a cusco heat shield? My Cusco heatshield cut a a hose on wastegate.. put a gash right in it.
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Originally Posted by PerrinWrx04
hey how much power are you putting out with the vf34 and a.p.?? I just bought
vf34 turbo
sti injectors
hks up pipe
injen fmic
k&n typhoon s/r intake
accessport2
hks ssqv bov
and i wanted to know the numbers it put out
vf34 turbo
sti injectors
hks up pipe
injen fmic
k&n typhoon s/r intake
accessport2
hks ssqv bov
and i wanted to know the numbers it put out
I didnt see on your list a high flow fuel pump. Unless you already have one. The stock cant put out what is needed.
Last edited by nerrad5; Dec 8, 2006 at 07:31 AM.
I got the VF34 about 7 to 8 months ago and I too had the surge with the OTS map from cobb. I finally got a tuned from Ed " Mr. Method4" and drivability and power is much improved.. even when turbo is not boosting at lower rpms
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Originally Posted by wagonrex
I got the VF34 about 7 to 8 months ago and I too had the surge with the OTS map from cobb. I finally got a tuned from Ed " Mr. Method4" and drivability and power is much improved.. even when turbo is not boosting at lower rpms
aren't there quite a few VF34's out there with a boost creap problem...turbo issue? It's one reason why I decided my new turbo will probably be a baby 18g.
oh and darren...you drive a silver sti? What's your car look like?
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Originally Posted by OneManArmy
aren't there quite a few VF34's out there with a boost creap problem...turbo issue? It's one reason why I decided my new turbo will probably be a baby 18g.
oh and darren...you drive a silver sti? What's your car look like?
oh and darren...you drive a silver sti? What's your car look like?
I drive a WRB 02 WRX Sedan, Bronze 18" rims and CB Hood w/vents.
Actually you will see my Fiance driving around town in it more then me. We had to get rid of her corolla, so she drives my suby and I drive my F150
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Originally Posted by nerrad5
I drive a WRB 02 WRX Sedan, Bronze 18" rims and CB Hood w/vents.
Actually you will see my Fiance driving around town in it more then me. We had to get rid of her corolla, so she drives my suby and I drive my F150
Actually you will see my Fiance driving around town in it more then me. We had to get rid of her corolla, so she drives my suby and I drive my F150
any chance you live off amesti? I always here a suby when I'm over visiting my folks.
Not sure I've seen your car though. I have an 04 white wagon. Gold V7 wheels. JDM fogs. Fogs are easiest way to spot me..haa.
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Originally Posted by OneManArmy
aren't there quite a few VF34's out there with a boost creap problem...turbo issue? It's one reason why I decided my new turbo will probably be a baby 18g.
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Originally Posted by MethodBuilt
I personally have never seen a VF30/34 with boost creep problems on a 2.0. I would highly recommend the VF34 over an 18g. The VF34 and 18g will make within 5-10whp of eachother but the response on the vf34 is significantly better.
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that doesn't mean they do not exist...correct. How many have you tuned? 100, 1000? All of them?
I've personally read of AT LEAST 5 different cases of people having issues with VF34's. I LOVE that turbo and it's what I planned on going with until recently.
Just because you haven't seen it does not mean it does not exist. Me personaly I prefer no pissing match here. You're correct on your assesment on power and response, I'm correct on my choice because it is in fact my choice. I was just voiceing something I had heard and read about concerning that turbo. simple as that.
me personally...if I come across a vf34 on the cheap when I have the dough I'll get it. Have it cleaned up and roll with it. Great turbo. If not...then I'll get whatever else is available that I feel will meet my needs at given time of me having the funds.
Shoot,right now I'm just waiting for my engine to blow up.