Hey folks - 2005 LGT, 110K with OEM VF40 turbo.
It wines recently until WOT acceleration - still need to pull the inlet to inspect the shaft play. Turbo is likely on its way out.
So - I did some searching, and haven't found a definitive answer on turbo sources.
1. VF40 --> VF46. Want to upgrade to a better flowing turbo. Stage 1 car (intake, exhaust, tune). Figure since I had to replace the turbo anyway, might as well get a bigger one. It's a 5EAT, wife's daily, so it needs to be streetable.
2. What are you sources for a turbo that is dependable and last 40-60k, or as long as the OEM one? I've seen a few on eBay and Amazon, but I'd like to hear experiences from the experts on the forum.
Thanks!
Links on eBay and Amazon:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Legacy-Outback-2-5L-IHI-VF46-14411AA670-Turbo-charger-By-New-Cartridge-/252200670732
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-Subaru-Legacy-Outback-2-5L-Brand-OEM-IHI-VF46-14411AA670-Turbocharger-Turbo-/301142433940
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-Subaru-Legacy-Outback-2-5L-Brand-OEM-IHI-VF46-14411AA670-Turbocharger-Turbo-/301142433940
https://www.amazon.com/Subaru-Outback-14411AA511-Turbo-Turbocharger/dp/B00MNUEG4G/
https://www.amazon.com/Subaru-Legacy-Outback-Turbo-Turbocharger/dp/B00R6TZG7U/
https://www.amazon.com/Turbine-Turbocharger-Outback-14411AA670-14411AA6709L/dp/B01J1C3J4G/
Or this fancy guy?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ARASHI-Performance-Billet-Turbo-TD06SL2-20G-8-On-Subaru-Legacy-Outback-VF40-VF46-/282225406668