G3nX09 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Does anyone know if anyone if i would have trouble bolting these two things into my car? Even though i know i have to dremmel out the intake manifold holes to make it line up.. But what about the turbo clearance with where the throttle body sits and the turbo is mounted. It seems like it would be a little close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 You will also need an sti tmic or fmic, it should bolt up smoothly. Imo sell the intake manifold, get a fmic (or a tmic that accepts sti fitment turbos) and save yourself the massive headache associated with installing that intake manifold. With the FMIC an STI fitment turbo is plug and play with the stock intake manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G3nX09 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 i have a ETS Front mount already.. I am installing the turbo and the STI intake manifold.. But i realized i will have to get new piping from the throttle body,, but with the sti intake the vf43 look it too close to the throttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Oh. Why are you going with the STI manifold? Don't think there are any performance gains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bait Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I run a VF43 that BNR made into an HTA 68. No clearance issues, just bolts right on. Just have to run a FMIC, which I am using a racerx FMIC. I do not have a STI intake manifold but that will work if you really wanted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G3nX09 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 no reason what so every to why im putting on the sti manifold.. It something that i just had in my hands so i figured i might as well put it to use right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Engine bling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bait Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Question: why are you using a VF43? Is it only so you can run a sti intake manifold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G3nX09 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 it what i picked up for a really good price with 19K miles on it.. Almost new for 250.00 from a friend i knew.. I guess it the same reason to why people are running VF39 from my understanding and reading there is a difference but not that crazy.. Also it a temp turbo for me just wanted more power until i am finish building the motor. So far my mods are 06 Sti Trans, turbo back exhaust, headers, TGV deletes STi intake mani, DCCD, some suspension work.. Im looking to do bottom end this summer and head work with 272 cams and a 6262. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I ran a VF43 for a while - it is a fun turbo, definitely an improvement over the stock VF40. Really nice turbo if you go E85 - tons of low end torque! MAke sure you get tuned for it.. I think the point we are trying to make is that the STI intake manifold (i)offers no improvement in performance, (ii) is a pain in the ass to install and (iii) is not required to run an STI fitment turbo...especially since you have a FMIC. It does however look much nicer than the stock intake manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G3nX09 Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 oo yeah for sure.. i completely understand that there is no point to the intake manifold.. I guess in the end im just doing it to make it look nice to add some touch to the engine bay.. Yes deff looking to get this thing tuned untill the build is finished.. What do you think i can put out on pump gas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Same as an STI with those mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I put down anout 300 whp (road dyno) on 93 octane, with fmic and standard stage 2 hardware. You might be able to squeeze out a little bit more with larger injectors.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G3nX09 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 nice what are you making now with your setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 bout 370 WHP. Check this - shows the road dyno sheets of my stage 2, VF43 setup on 93 and my current. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fp-hta68-e85-road-dyno-184105.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copenhagen6123 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 The only reason I would run an Sti manifold is if i wanted to run the manifold flipped or need the room underneath to route some piping. Personally I like the look of the stock manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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