Well here is my delima, I want to get a Helix DP but need to get the stock turbo ported otherwise I will get boost creep. My question is: is it worth it to pay $200 to get the thing ported or should I just invest in a new turbo. I was looking at the VF34. However Ill have to wait a long time to save up for a new turbo. What do you all think?

 

from what i experience the port and polish didnt cure the problem i still had boost creep after the port and polish. I had a tbe before and after the port and polish. Spend the money towards a ebc that has made the most difference to me. Maybe the port and polish has helped a bit but not enough to cure boost creep.

 

here is more info about port n polishing my vf39 with pics also more discussion about turbos in another thread. https://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=45085

 

Hey Justin

You didn't have any boost creep when you had my Port~n~Polish VF30 on your STI though.

 

thats cuz the vf30 has a stronger wastegate and too bad i had a boost leak at the tracks could of done 12's with that better turbo than the vf39.

 

I know boost creep doesnt completely go away. When you free up exhaust flow that is to be expected. I guess what I am wondering is if a port and polish will keep my car from getting so bad that it will hit boost and fuel cut. Or should I just save up for a new turbo?

 

save for a new turbo or buy and ebc those seem to be the best bet against boost creep and fuel cut.

 

Buy a different DP, get one that's not a bellmouth there are people running TBE on STI's and are not getting boost creep. Mach5WRX in the Hawaii forum has a PDE DP and has had a total of three different exhaust's one stock and two aftermarket and has a manual boost controller and has had no boost creep. But if you want to P&P your turbo contact this guy..

-Cameron Urano
DPP Motorsports
camz911@hotmail.com
972.386.9470

He said there is no wait they have turbo's sitting around so only down time is removel and installation..

 

I swear that is just so weird how a little diverter ,makes a huge difference, but hey it works :banana:

 

Yea Dan claims that can make a difference and I believe it there is less turbelance they aren't mixing know what I mean

 

This depends on how much power will be "enough" for you. The difference between a VF39 and a VF34 is pretty minimal, not worth $700. If you're wanting more than the power gains from a turboback and reflash, then go to at least a VF22 or something larger from the aftermarket like a GT28 or thereabouts. But, you can get up to 375 bhp pretty easily with the stock turbo + bolt-ons.

 

Yeah, thats all Im really looking for, just a few bolt ons and engine management. Nothing too crazy. And if I ever get bored with that Ill just get a bigger turbo. Thanks for all the help guys, Im going to be looking into divorced wastegates? Any suggestions?

 

I guess ill just do a search.

 

Vishnu, PDE, the australian models, etc.