what kind of turbos would you guys like for your wrxs in the ihi series?

 

I would like VF22,to hold high boost through the intire RPM range.

 

i heard the 22 is an older desighn and alot of peeps want the 30 i dunno what to get

 

The VF34 is good to but it dose not have ball bearings I think.

 

With a name like Turboman, I expected more

VF34 is ballbearing... It's the VF30 that is not.

 

Ver3 STi had the biggest turbo in GC8, same one as 22B
It was laggy and punchy turbo, i like that.
later ones are more natural taste.

I think Ver3 was VF23 but the one on Ver3STi was different form regular WRX so I don't know if it's VF23 or not for sure.

VF30 and VF34 are probably better turbo because they are a lot newer than VF23 but still I like punchyness

 

ball bearing has ball bearings around the shaft, allows for it to spinn with less friction...

a non ball bearing turbo has bushings which have much more friction, thus a slower spool time...


hope that helps

 

Quicker spool ups

 

Although a non-ballbearing turbo lasts longer.... Bushings are more durable. Just think volvo's, and diesel trucks... All bushing type turbo's.

 

I have the VF22 and love it. The top end is just awesome.

 

well powerband-wise, vf30 and vf34 are identical despite the ball-bearings in the vf34, says Shiv w/ his plethora of dynos. so, considering you can get a vf30 for under $700 shipped, you cant beat that deal... UNLESS, you want a VF22, which is more laggy, but makes up for it in top end & even cheaper price! (i dunno how much, but check with turbometrics or whatever his name is in the vender forums) whats cool about ball bearing turbos, though, is that when you turn off the engine the turbo keeps spinning cuz of the ball bearings. no performance value but its cool!

i'd probably just get the VF22 cuz its usually the cheapest... and more power is always fun.