Engine/Power - EJ20T (pre-2006 WRX and JDM) There is replacement for displacement, it is forced induction - OEM 2.0 liter turbo engines in the USDM WRX. 90-94 Legacy Turbo EJ22 turbo engines can also be discussed here.

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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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1. reliability- Vishnu is about the best in the business for reliability. They tune conservatively and make great parts.

2. Everything except the uppipe is pretty easy. That's going to take some work. It might be easier to find a *nice* dealer.

3. No effect other than getting you to work quicker. Totally drivable

Your concerns are valid, but with a few safeguards, you'll be OK.
1. Set your boost for 15psi and no touchy. No turbo problems.
2. No worries about the rods. Subaru engines are strong.
3. This much power will not have any negligible effect on your tranny. Until you start hitting ~350 or so you should be just fine. If you tear it up hard when you go to work (i.e. launching from stoplights or doing something stupid like revving and not letting the clutch slip) you may burn your clutch a little prematurely. Otherwise you'll be just fine.

Vishnu Stage 0 is about the tamest upgrade you can do. You should have NO WORRIES.
-Etch
Old Feb 27, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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Actually. . you won't have to worry about adjusting boost as the new Stage kits get a remapped Ecutek ECU so the stock FBC controls boost.

I have Stage 1 and absolutely love it. Very smooth and reliable. It's amazing the way it transforms the car. You'll love Stage 0 as well. . .only difference is Stage 1 has a turboback exhaust. I also have Samco intercooler hoses so it's something like a Stage 1b setup.

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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 07:11 AM
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Originally posted by cnk

I also have Samco intercooler hoses so it's something like a Stage 1b setup.
I just put my IC hoses in last night (will finish my own stage 1 this weekend) and noticed a difference. I honestly did not expect much and did it more "cuz all the guys at i-club have IC hoses." Definitely worth the money (and the slight PITA of an install). Order them when you order your stage 0.
-Etch
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