Turbo Swap

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szybura
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Turbo Swap

Post by szybura »

When I bought my 05 turbo it came with 3 extra turbo units complete. All TD04's. The one that was on the engine went south after just 30 miles, typical smoke then oil out the exhaust. have a chance to pick up a VF30 and try a new style. Guy selling it says no shaft play at 20k and came out of an 08 forester. Also says everything will bolt up but will have to use the oil rtn line I have. Is this something I want to do or stay with the TD04? Thanks
Acro2pilot
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Re: Turbo Swap

Post by Acro2pilot »

VF30 along with an STi intercooler, upgraded downpipe, maybe injectors, and a tune will get you to STi dyno figures. It is a good choice and just updates the engine to what the STi delivers. Without a tune or the supporting mods you would be undercutting allot of the gain from the bigger turbo. It would make a nice performance increase at a pretty low investment.
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