Suggestions for upgrade turbo?
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Suggestions for upgrade turbo?
Hey guys. i just started buying parts for my wrx and i don't know much about what turbo to upgrade to.
So far i was thinkin of the IHI VF22 over the VF30. or maybe even getting the greddy turbo kit TZ518. Or one of the smaller garretts.
But i need some suggestions.
Im lookin for a turbo that has the ability to make 300-350whp with the correct mods. but for the moment the turbo would have be able to work with stock setup except for a 3" turbo back piping. Im also hoping to find a turbo that spools between 3300-3800 rpm. I don't want major turbo lag from a turbo like t3/t4. This is going to be more of a daily street car. Im not aiming to be a drag car.
So far i was thinkin of the VF22 over the VF30 because the VF22 can boost to 25psi where as i heard the vf30 can only do 20 psi max. And i heard that the VF turbos spool around 3300 rpm. I really don't know much about the greddy turbo kit. I read somewhere that the turbo in the kit was only a bit larger than the vf23.... but im sure its an 18g turbo and suppose to be a good deal bigger than any IHI out on the market.
As you can probably see.. im kinda confused or lost...
Any suggestions would be helpful. Im basically looking for a turbo that will have max boost fairly early in the rpm band. And also be able to eventually put out a good amount of hp since i will be working on the car little by little. Also has to be a direct bolt on. i don't think i want to get a new turbo manifold yet..... don't got that much money to spend.
Well thanks for taking the time to read and respond to this.
So far i was thinkin of the IHI VF22 over the VF30. or maybe even getting the greddy turbo kit TZ518. Or one of the smaller garretts.
But i need some suggestions.
Im lookin for a turbo that has the ability to make 300-350whp with the correct mods. but for the moment the turbo would have be able to work with stock setup except for a 3" turbo back piping. Im also hoping to find a turbo that spools between 3300-3800 rpm. I don't want major turbo lag from a turbo like t3/t4. This is going to be more of a daily street car. Im not aiming to be a drag car.
So far i was thinkin of the VF22 over the VF30 because the VF22 can boost to 25psi where as i heard the vf30 can only do 20 psi max. And i heard that the VF turbos spool around 3300 rpm. I really don't know much about the greddy turbo kit. I read somewhere that the turbo in the kit was only a bit larger than the vf23.... but im sure its an 18g turbo and suppose to be a good deal bigger than any IHI out on the market.
As you can probably see.. im kinda confused or lost...
Any suggestions would be helpful. Im basically looking for a turbo that will have max boost fairly early in the rpm band. And also be able to eventually put out a good amount of hp since i will be working on the car little by little. Also has to be a direct bolt on. i don't think i want to get a new turbo manifold yet..... don't got that much money to spend.
Well thanks for taking the time to read and respond to this.
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Why does a max psi rating have any bearing on your choice?
What you want to do has nothing to do with what [Insert turbo here] can put out in terms of psi.
What you need to do is research all of the IHI turbos out there that are direct bolt-on for the Subaru WRX. These include the VF22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35. Each have their strong points and weaknesses for a given application.
What you want to do has nothing to do with what [Insert turbo here] can put out in terms of psi.
What you need to do is research all of the IHI turbos out there that are direct bolt-on for the Subaru WRX. These include the VF22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35. Each have their strong points and weaknesses for a given application.
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Re: Suggestions for upgrade turbo?
Originally posted by ekstasy
I don't want major turbo lag from a turbo like t3/t4. This is going to be more of a daily street car. Im not aiming to be a drag car.
I don't want major turbo lag from a turbo like t3/t4. This is going to be more of a daily street car. Im not aiming to be a drag car.
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Re: Re: Suggestions for upgrade turbo?
Originally posted by 1quikrex
Actually it depends on which components you use to build the t3/t4, you would be suprised to see the variety of options you can go with for this turbo.
Actually it depends on which components you use to build the t3/t4, you would be suprised to see the variety of options you can go with for this turbo.
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Keep in mind that if you want optimum performance from whatever turbo you choose, you'll also need to get a tuned chip or some sort of engine management system. An upgraded fuel pump and fuel injectors will also be beneficial. I've witnessed a few WRX's with just the turbo swapped and I wasn't impressed. Need to have the whole package to really enjoy it.
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Ahhh Thanks guys.
This definately gives me more to think about.... but i still don't know that much about turbos and i don't know where to go with this. Any more suggestions or help with this?
Boost controller, unichip or some sort of engine management will also be comin.. gota look into those too...
This definately gives me more to think about.... but i still don't know that much about turbos and i don't know where to go with this. Any more suggestions or help with this?
Boost controller, unichip or some sort of engine management will also be comin.. gota look into those too...
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Re: Suggestions for upgrade turbo?
Originally posted by ekstasy
I read somewhere that the turbo in the kit was only a bit larger than the vf23.... but im sure its an 18g turbo and suppose to be a good deal bigger than any IHI out on the market.
I read somewhere that the turbo in the kit was only a bit larger than the vf23.... but im sure its an 18g turbo and suppose to be a good deal bigger than any IHI out on the market.
for the power you're aiming at, a vf30 should be sufficient but it would greatly depend on the tuning (aggressive vice conservative).
upgraded fuel injectors, fuel pump, and engine management are definetely items you should look into.
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