okay i have a stock 04 wrx and when i drive it up to 5000rpm my engine feels like it just cant go anymore over and the turbo sounds like cant push it anymore, is this normal or could there be something wrong?

 

its a td04 no breath up top.

Its been a long time since I've rode in or drove a stock wrx.

 

If you get an up-pipe, downpipe (catless or high-flow cat) and a tune (cobb accessport is the most popular option) then you will notice a lot more power throughout the rev range. It will cost you around $1000 but it is well worth it.

 

It's not normal for the stock WRX. Mine spools up to 6500 without hesitation and it's got 101K on it. I'm not dumb enough to take it past that.

 

ive got an 02 and when it was stock i took mine all the way past 7k (engine shut down till i shifted, scarry ****! and i havnt done it sense!!!) but i was still feelin the boost and i had like 72k on the car

 

hmm... maybe leak?

 

Was it cold?

 

If you are talking about running the car at top end of 5th gear then yes, you wil notice it takes considerably longer to get that last 1500 RPM but it's a gradual slowdown. You are at the end of the power curve. Running up the engine RPM to 6500 full boost and under load in 4th should be quick, though.

 

well im talking about 1st and 2nd gear, the engine was hot.
it was unable to push pass 5000rpm but the turbo didnt sound like it was leaking or anything. but im gonna put an aftermarket dp and up and see how that goes but thanks everyone.

 

Naw it wasnt.. its a built in control so its way harder to blow your engine lol...im not complainin

 

LEAK!
if there is a slight leak then it will sound like its a 20g turbo spooling up and the car will barely move
check the IC hoses/ gaskets/ BOV gasket, ect, ect

i had the problem before and it was the Y pipe on the intercooler, along with the radiator clamps on the Y pipe and throttle body, i upgraded the Y pipe and now only use T clamps , problem solved