drkknight99 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hi folks, figured I would ask in this post. Anyone know if this kit would work on our cars? http://shopping.kinugawaturbo.com/kinugawaturbochargerupgradekitsubarustiwrxtwinscrolltd05h-18g-1.aspx My turbo is starting to exhibit oil leakage in the housing, per the dealership. So looking at an upgrade of the above variance. Trying to get an answer from Kinugawa themselves. When i asked if it fits, 08+wrx/legacy, they said it should as long as you have a "triangle oil sump" at least for the manifold portion, but no answer on the down pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 If, by "triangle oil sump", they mean like an STI oil pan, then yes we do. If you want a twin-scroll setup, this seems like a cheap way to get into one. If you're planning to stay with a top mount, you may need a TS topmount as well, but I'd verify that the turbo compressor outlet really does fit the USDM LGT SS TMIC, because they are different. And it seems strange that this is for an STI when the STI's use the side-discharge compressor outlet. Yeah, there's a couple questions in my mind about this. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkknight99 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Care to add more questions to this post? ill try and get some more info out of "Bruce" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkknight99 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 If, by "triangle oil sump", they mean like an STI oil pan, then yes we do. If you want a twin-scroll setup, this seems like a cheap way to get into one. If you're planning to stay with a top mount, you may need a TS topmount as well, but I'd verify that the turbo compressor outlet really does fit the USDM LGT SS TMIC, because they are different. And it seems strange that this is for an STI when the STI's use the side-discharge compressor outlet. Yeah, there's a couple questions in my mind about this. And wait, not even a a process west top mont would work with it? well that goes this idea out the window.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It's listed as "WRX STI" but those appear to be search engine key terms perhaps. The compressor outlet appears to fit OEM USDM LGT style intercooler. Bruce is fast with his responses usually. I had actually just talked to him today in regards to a bigger/better setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little rascal Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 It seems that clean, regulated (not too much, not too little, but just right) oil pressure, is key. Dirty/contaminated oil, and the journal bearings get prematurely worn, leading to issues with balance and then seals. Too much oil pressure, and the seals get compromised and then you have shaft and bearing issues. Hi, how can you know what pressure to put in? The original turbo and the kinugawa have the same pin hole for the oil intake. If there was an issue with the pressure or and the dirty/ contaminated oil the Mit Turbo would have also failed, no? I am glad I still kept the old bugger too as it keep me running Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little rascal Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 My Kamak TD05-20G is still going strong after more than 20000km and many many WOT runs. A friend of mine blew his brand new FP Green on his Evo in less than 5000km. No overboosting or unusual abuse. Luck plays a part too. This is what is scary, luck plays a part too... I was not expecting to change the turbos that quickly... It was bought and bolt to last... Unfortunately it didn't Bad luck or bad manufacturing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 And wait, not even a a process west top mont would work with it? well that goes this idea out the window.... If it's an STI SD compressor, PW has a fitting for that. Hi, how can you know what pressure to put in? The original turbo and the kinugawa have the same pin hole for the oil intake. If there was an issue with the pressure or and the dirty/ contaminated oil the Mit Turbo would have also failed, no? I am glad I still kept the old bugger too as it keep me running Cheers. On the LGTs, the banjo bolt orifice determines, pretty much, how much oil and pressure gets to the journal bearings, all else equal. There have been reports of issues with too large and orifice, causing blown seals, or too small an orifice, causing oil starvation. Banjo bolt filter screen is also a potential issue. It's listed as "WRX STI" but those appear to be search engine key terms perhaps. The compressor outlet appears to fit OEM USDM LGT style intercooler. Bruce is fast with his responses usually. I had actually just talked to him today in regards to a bigger/better setup. The picture and the description are confusing. TS LGTs have a different style TMIC. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 The picture and the description are confusing. TS LGTs have a different style TMIC. That they do. I feel like Kinugawa might be doing their own housing though to make it fit USDM. I will make sure to question Bruce on that one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thanks B. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkknight99 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Bruce says the compressor is the samr as this turbo http://goo.gl/xcFNx6 Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Then it looks like it fits 08+WRX, 09+FXT, and 05-09 LGT. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkknight99 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Sweet! Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkknight99 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thanks for the help Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little rascal Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Hi All, I received a partial refund from kinugawa, the refunded me the first turbo minus the paypal charge. This is good news as I am less at a loss there. When I got the time I might take the turbo to a specialist who will tell me why the failure on turbo 2. Happy weekend to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Has anyone tried their twinscroll 18g kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyDan Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 im thinking of the twinscroll 20G at the end of january, not sure if it will be too laggy though on my 2.0, they said it will spool similar to the vf36 i currently have. Only one way to find out i guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyDan Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 ill be ordering up a td05h 20g next week with 9 blade sts billet wheel and adjustable actuator, I was thinking of a 1.2 bar spring. what difference would a stiffer spring make over the stock 1.0 bar spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Still loving my td05 16g 8cm on spring pressure. Just need to install injectors before cranking up the boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicotic Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 UPDATE: Its been over 2 years since I installed the Kinugawa 20G TD06H turbo and have had 0 issues with it. It has about 6k miles on it. Going to get a retune for e85 so we will see how it does then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyDan Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 i have mine sitting in a box in the corner waiting to get installed! Im thinking i can DIY install it maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garage1217 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Got my Kamak 18G in today. Billet compressor, sts turbine and 8cm housing. Looks like my compressor wheel is a 5 blade design vs the OP's 6 blade? Interesting. http://www.garage1217.com/SUBARU/TURBO/IMG_20140515_120842_784.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam393 Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Kamak is definitely the higher-end turbo. Wonder how much difference the 5 blade vs 6 blade really is. Let us know how the tuning goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkknight99 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Forgot to update my self..ended up buying the kit from tomioka...not fully tuned but very nice so far.. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Just got a used Kinugawa turbo, this thing is pretty high quality. Feels nicer then stock IHI turbos... 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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