grovlet Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Six Star Speed 18GX Looks like a pretty good option for a turbo upgrade! Anyone actually have one yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian3676 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Wish they made a BB version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grovlet Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Wish they made a BB version Ohh - they do that too!! (It's just more money....) Six Star Speed 18GXR Ball -Bearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 anyone know what the spool is like? Is it VF52 level spool? Or 18g spool? My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Ohh - they do that too!! (It's just more money....) Six Star Speed 18GXR Ball -Bearing Not a bad price if you price up a new vf52. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chato Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I've been eyeing that same turbo, seems like a great deal, especially since it comes with all the installation parts. I did a bunch of searching but haven't been able to find any hard data or driving impressions, although those guys have a good reputation in general. Should be pretty good bump in power over the vf52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyMachine Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Has anyone ever actually bought the vf52 or 18g? I keep hearing/seeing people post up about them and no one actually had results or long term testing which makes me hesitant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildriver Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I have a rebuilt VF52. Been running it for a few thousand miles so far... Nice bump over the 46. Solid rebuild despite it taking 3 times longer than they quoted. I might be attending a local dyno day in the near future, if I do I'll post results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsmith30132 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I have a 18-GXR W TD06SL2 turbine anxiously waiting to be installed! Probably have a week and half left on the build and waiting on my base tune from Delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Very nice! Be interested to see the performance. E85 or 93? Report back after break in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsmith30132 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Doing both E85 and 93. I ran W/M for 5 years with my VF40 and loved the convenience of it but decided to be thankful I had no major issues and try the corn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Nice turbo I have been eyeing that turbo as well...but would like to hear feedback and your impressions...keep us posted please...all I have left to buy is a turbo and injectors and ready for another tune... Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Wish they made a BALLER BEARING version Fixed that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin2347 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I've been running one since June tuned by tuning alliance. Stock gutted DP, process west clone TMIC, stock fueling. It peaks at 18 psi somewhere around 3500-3600rpm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chato Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I've been running one since June tuned by tuning alliance. Stock gutted DP, process west clone TMIC, stock fueling. It peaks at 18 psi somewhere around 3500-3600rpm but how does it feeeeeeel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin2347 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 hmm..well obviously I'm not getting the full effect due to stock fueling(for right now). It does have a throw you back in the seat midrange punch, and it doesn't fall off like the stock turbo over 4800rpm. I have previously owned an 09 WRX with stage 2 + TMIC + custom tune and this feels very similar to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odin2347 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 In the next few months I will be installing my dw65c and looking for some used 740cc before getting it retuned. I would really like to push this turbo over 20 psi and see what kind of numbers it makes on the local mustang dyno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I have opposite setup...just about lol...got injectors and top mount waiting...got dw65c...all bolt ons...ap v3...just need turbo...will see how this one plots out and then I can pull the trigger... Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chato Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 ^ same situation, although I think I'm going to wait for a motor rebuild before going to the bigger turbo. I'm crushing on this one hard though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 ^Does that mean SS 20gxr for you chato? If i recall Finn510 has their 20gxr...I was gonna go built but since I only have 70k miles I can enjoy an 18gxr...for the meantime and before the wife and I have children I gotta get my toys in while I can Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chato Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 no, I'm thinking the 18GXR. I 'm just at 120k with very some slight rod knock on cold startup, thinking a fresh factory shortblock is probably in order before I go pushing this motor any harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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