Subieaction Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Love the write up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnervate Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Why is this not a sticky? I found this very helpful if I ever try to go stage 2! :O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Why is this not a sticky? I found this very helpful if I ever try to go stage 2! :O Hit the 'Report!' button and request that if you want it done. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Done^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Reported for a request to be sticky. Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Is an upgraded oil line kit (like the IP&T) recommended for a VF52? I know it is for other similar turbo upgrades (BNR16G) but wanted to double check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) From FBP site, Important Note's Regarding Warranty Info: When you purchase a VF52 Turbo from Fred Beans Parts - it comes with a 12 month / unlimited mileage warranty. In order for your warranty to be valid & honored with Fred Beans Parts, you must also purchase & install the two oil feed lines & screen bolts on the same invoice. If you do not order & install these parts, we have no recourse with Subaru to honor the warranty. http://www.fredbeansparts.com/index.php/subaru-legacy-gt-vf52-turbocharger.html Good rule is to change the oil line when you replace the turbo. Check with the vendor that sell the turbo. Which oil line they recommend, OEM or After Market (like the IP&T). Mike Edited June 10, 2012 by HAMMER DOWN Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustdown Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Great write up. Wish I would have sat down and read something like this before installing a 20G with no supporting mods. Now I need someone to give me a stock turbo for this mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter4x4 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 How would a T3T4 hybrid turbo work on our cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Why would you even look at ancient technology like this? Your friend have one he pulled off his crashed Civic? Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otter4x4 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fischbach31 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Is the 2010 gt a twin scroll turbo?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Is the 2010 gt a twin scroll turbo?? No, it isn't, even though the header is twin-scroll. Since that puts the final collector right at the turbo flange I guess you could call this 1.5 scroll. The turbo exhaust housing itself has only one inlet and one volute. This question more properly belongs in either the 2.5 turbo powertrain or 5th gen sub-forums. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fischbach31 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Sweet just picked up a 2010 lgt a few days ago so pretty new with all this stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbs Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Replacement for VF38 twinscroll turbo? I've been told by a few people that the manifold and downpipe fit ONLY this turbo. Can anyone confirm this? Seems silly to create the exhaust and manafold to be compatable with only one turbo..? Sure would like to upgrade.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Sounds like you dont understand what twinscroll is. There are TWO scrolls and two tubes coming out of the turbo. It requires its own piping, Had one in my hands day before yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haight 05LGT Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Wow this is awesome. I guess I will just upgrade everything along with my GTX4508R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbs Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Sounds like you dont understand what twinscroll is. There are TWO scrolls and two tubes coming out of the turbo. It requires its own piping, Had one in my hands day before yesterday. If you're relpying to me, I realise all that.. but it still seems a bit silly to create an engine/turbo package that can only take one particular turbo from one particular manufacturer. What happens when they stop making VF38's? Whole new dump, manifold, turbo etc is required.. $5k cuz you spin a bearing in the VF38. yuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 If you're relpying to me, I realise all that.. but it still seems a bit silly to create an engine/turbo package that can only take one particular turbo from one particular manufacturer. What happens when they stop making VF38's? Whole new dump, manifold, turbo etc is required.. $5k cuz you spin a bearing in the VF38. yuk. Here's a link http://www.xtremeracingtuning.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=94 . I would think you could use any IHI VF twin scroll turbo or go after market. Just need to do some research. The link shows 4 IHI VF twin scroll turbo options, 36,37,38 & 42. Looks like you have more then one chose from. Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 (edited) Replacement for VF38 twinscroll turbo? I've been told by a few people that the manifold and downpipe fit ONLY this turbo. Can anyone confirm this? Seems silly to create the exhaust and manafold to be compatable with only one turbo..? Sure would like to upgrade.. Another VF38, TD04HLA-19T, I believe the VF44/45 will also fit the flange configuration. The VF36/37 and VF42 will not fit the flanging for the VF38 style turbo. I was looking at a TD04HLA-19T, but they are hard to come by used, and wasn't going to spend the money for one brand new. I had nekdut/kirbwrx's VF38/PE1818(18g) setup and the oil seals went. I was pushing 23psi through it til it started to give up on life. Will probably end up throwing the piping up for sale, was debating on trying to rebuild it but after it was pulled and I saw the shaft play...went back to single scroll with a vf39/ewg (got a hell of a deal localling on the turbo/ewg setup). Edited September 20, 2012 by dingbang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moddiction Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 For the Evo 3 16g do you need a stand alone ecu? Go a little confused there. Or can you use one of the Cobb or similar type tuning devices? Picking up a lgt before this winter as a daily and want to bump it up to around 300whp hopefully! On a side note I can't get over how cheap power upgrades are for this car! I have missed the stock turbo cars upgradability recently! $500-1000 for gains of 50-70 hp is awesome! I spent probably 4 grand to go from 200-300 hp in my current car. And then another 3000 to go to over 400! WWW.MODDICTION.COM Moddiction Stainless steel and Titanium shift knobs. Drivetrain, suspension, brakes, exhaust, cooling, fuel, gauges+MUCH more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 For the Evo 3 16g do you need a stand alone ecu? Of course not, look at the part matrix. I ran for a year at or close to 300whp on the 16G, an aftermarket downpipe, a 3-port BCS and a solid tune. The bang-for-buck quotient took a nose-dive after that. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moddiction Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Awesome. I'll think I'll go that route and hopefully get myself to stick to that level and just build my current car up for lots of power. WWW.MODDICTION.COM Moddiction Stainless steel and Titanium shift knobs. Drivetrain, suspension, brakes, exhaust, cooling, fuel, gauges+MUCH more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalsleeper Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Lots of power is fun, but balance is tons of fun. I have been behind the wheel of some fast cars, and what made them great is the sense of security you get when you can have fun without ending up around a poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwmilton Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I *really* appreciate all the knowledge in this thread! The "last straw" for me looks to be upgrading injectors on a 2011 FXT. The "guards" on them are a PITA to remove, from what I hear. 16G FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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