beatenlegacy95 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Hello all, I have an 05 LGT and am doing some upgrades. I have full engine back exhaust, K&N Intake, Cobb AP Stage 2+ tune. I was looking to possibly getting a VF52 turbo, has anyone heard of JM-GSP turbos? Or should I try to get a used Subaru 52? With all that being said what other upgrades if any should I do for this upgrade? Thanks for all of the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battelready Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 They look like an aftermarket company that makes clones . I would stay away from them. You could always get your stock turbo rebuilt to push almost like a vf52. I bought an auto be more involved in my uninvolvedness . 200k+ Club If you can't blind them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit. My high mileage turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I would contact JmP on here as he prevented me from buying a few questionable 52's before I got a good one to send to him. Your best bet on used turbos is try to find one you can put hands on before purchasing. Both my turbos I got from here were hand inspected before I paid for them. How many miles, you still running banjo bolt filters, and stock catted up pipe? 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 PM JmP thru his thread here, he's our go to guy for turbo's. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/idea-web-links-saved-various-parts-219238.html 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...
Merc6 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Is this what we are looking at Beatenlegacy95? http://www.jmturbo.com/component/eshop/subaru/subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-vf52-turbocharger.html Looks mad etch-a-sketch the way the holes are off center a bit. You want to see markings boasting this is a VF52 where the one on the link just says "JM". I'll post mine when it comes back today. Sending him a PM is free. If we haven't already made it clear JmP6889928 =/= JM Turbo. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 if your looking for a 52, why not pick up my used BNR 16g, and have it custom built by JMP, itll beet out a stock 52 and you will have spent minimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted October 13, 2015 Moderators Share Posted October 13, 2015 if your looking for a 52, why not pick up my used BNR 16g, and have it custom built by JMP, itll beet out a stock 52 and you will have spent minimal. Because your used 16g that needs a refresh is absurdly priced for a blown turbo? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatenlegacy95 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 thank you guys for the info, yeah thats the turbo i am talking about. didnt know if it was worth the sketchyness. i am def going to message jmp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatenlegacy95 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 merc6 i have 176k recently compression and leak down tested. banjo bolts have been gone and all of my exhaust is aftermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatenlegacy95 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Vf52-Turbo-Charger-Subaru-Legacy/dp/B00K60YA96/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444743234&sr=8-1&keywords=vf52]Amazon.com: Vf52 Turbo Charger (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Subaru WRX / 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Legacy ): Automotive[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Amazon.com: Vf52 Turbo Charger (2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Subaru WRX / 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Legacy ): Automotive Q: What is the difference between this and a OEM IHI turbo? A: Big air flow difference. So much that I had to instal a external wastegate. Much more powerful. Wait, what? Sent from my iFail using Tapatalk App 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatenlegacy95 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 sorry the amazon link was the one i was looking at, looks just as sketchy. i will talk to JMP later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybird2013 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'm running one of JmP's custom upgraded VF40's, I haven't had any issues with it, and the thing pulls pretty hard through the powerband. Just hit 10k on the engine and turbo yesterday. I think you will be very happy having him upgrade a 52 for you. Super guy to deal with! good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Because your used 16g that needs a refresh is absurdly priced for a blown turbo? $250 for a 16g that still boosts hard and solid. that has 40k on her with 0 shaft play in any direction Turbo has not been inspected, she just started to use oil upon her removal so 250 plus a custom rebuild of approx 400, gets you a custom 16 for 750-800 show me a better priced option, for a 16g unit, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 sorry the amazon link was the one i was looking at, looks just as sketchy. i will talk to JMP later today. Yeah you want a legit housing and data plate. That quote was from the site. Just got my JmP 52 in http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k280/merc6/LGT/D1850C9F-1AF1-4B60-B80F-D5D677CBC45F_zpswjpl9ppy.jpg Sent from my iFail using Tapatalk App 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatenlegacy95 Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Ohhh haha I got you now, mmm very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Looking good merc :-) Sent from outer space Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 OP you find a turbo? 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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