Lets get an STi turbo options thread started...
11-22-2003, 10:20 PM
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Lets get an STi turbo options thread started...
been looking around and there doesnt seem to be any discussion here or in the Aftermarket Turbo forum about using any of the popular 2.0 turbo upgrades on the STi(if a thread already exsists please point me to it!) So lets get the ball rolling, any real experience, solid info, or wild a$$ guesses welcomed
I'll get it started. I was hoping to use one of the affordable IHI turbos as an upgrade to our VF39, but had heard that there might not be any gains using any of the other VF turbos over ours, any ideas how the 39 stacks up to the 30/34 or 22?
I'll get it started. I was hoping to use one of the affordable IHI turbos as an upgrade to our VF39, but had heard that there might not be any gains using any of the other VF turbos over ours, any ideas how the 39 stacks up to the 30/34 or 22?
11-22-2003, 10:59 PM
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The VF39 seems to flow about the same as a VF30/34. Therefore, the VF22 should give you a little more top end. There aren't many bigger bolt-on turbos that I can think of. Most of the commonly used big turbos require semi-custom up and downpipes and seperate wastegates and such.
11-26-2003, 01:56 PM
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Originally posted by BAN SUVS
The VF39 seems to flow about the same as a VF30/34. Therefore, the VF22 should give you a little more top end. There aren't many bigger bolt-on turbos that I can think of. Most of the commonly used big turbos require semi-custom up and downpipes and seperate wastegates and such.
The VF39 seems to flow about the same as a VF30/34. Therefore, the VF22 should give you a little more top end. There aren't many bigger bolt-on turbos that I can think of. Most of the commonly used big turbos require semi-custom up and downpipes and seperate wastegates and such.
Ah don't know where you got that info? Any bolt-on wrx turbo will bolt on to the STI.
with the 2.5L you can spin large turbos easily
APS sr-50
AVo 450 or 500
pe 1820
fp green
There are more but those seem to be the movers these days.
I would stay away from any vf series as they max out at about 350 bhp
GO big! :banana:
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11-27-2003, 06:42 AM
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Originally posted by Krinkov
so would any of those turbos be a straight bolt on afair just like a VF?
so would any of those turbos be a straight bolt on afair just like a VF?
Yes they will bolt in, some of them might have problems clearing the top mount I/C but if you are going to a bigger turbo you need a FMIC to get the most from the upgrade.
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11-29-2003, 02:10 PM
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Originally posted by Imprezer
PE1825 or STi Twin Scroll Turbo.
For big power freaks, GReddy T67 or HKS 2540.
Ideally, HKS 3037S.
PE1825 or STi Twin Scroll Turbo.
For big power freaks, GReddy T67 or HKS 2540.
Ideally, HKS 3037S.
11-29-2003, 02:50 PM
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Originally posted by Imprezer
Or you can buy about 485 Tornado Fuel Saver intake inserts.
Whats your point?
Or you can buy about 485 Tornado Fuel Saver intake inserts.
Whats your point?
