Going VF52 and then some... Review my list?

He guys, im going stage3-ish here in the next two weeks sometime as well as replacing my clutch/flywheel/TOB and want to make sure I have everything in line before I drop it off with the guy doing the work.

Current Mods
-Perrin TMIC
-Cobb Catted DP
-Turbo XS Uppipe

Mods to be installed
- VF52
- DW 740cc sidefeeds
- DW 65C Fuel Pump
- Grimmspeed EBCS (bought this used and just have the controller and mounting bracket itself, its the LGT bracket).
- AEM EUGO Wideband o2

- Spec stage2 clutch w/TOB (this was used but very very low mileage)
- OEM WRX Single Mass flywheel

Questions

1. Ive read everything to know about the restrictor pills and how I only need one and I fully understand this, but recently came across something stating I dont need any of the pills if im running an electronic boost controller. Can anybody verify this?

2. Gaskets - I just went stage2 less than 2k miles ago, should I get new ones again or am I safe with the old?

3. Anybody see anything missing? Ill be getting tuned as soon as this is finished.

Pics for clicks!

Still on the stock BPV? That may not hold at the pressures you may be looking for. Forge makes a really nice unit. Just barely clears the hood on top of the PW intercooler though. Check the forum for Perrin fitment.

Originally Posted by Dujo

Still on the stock BPV? That may not hold at the pressures you may be looking for. Forge makes a really nice unit. Just barely clears the hood on top of the PW intercooler though. Check the forum for Perrin fitment.

Yes I am, and this is exactly why I post these ;-) Knew I was missing something. What about the gofastbits? A buddy of mine has that one and likes it... ill need to buy something today.

If by gaskets you're talking DP and CBE, you should be fine.

GoFastBits is nice for a blow-off valve. Personally, I don't like to vent-to-atmosphere, but it's not like it's evil to do so. It is also adjustable so you can even fully recirc with it (or full vta or 50/50). I prefer the Forge, but the GFB is respectable too.

You don't need the restrictor pill if your using the GS 3 port ecbs.

May wanna consider a TSK3 kit to go along with the clutch

Don't need new gaskets.

Don't need a pill.

Don't need a bov/bpv. The loads we're talking about are fine for the stocker. The vf52 flows a lot of air, so you don't need to push it to 22+ psi (which is when you start thinking about one...not buying, just thinking about).

Look at my thread a couple posts down (the one asking for advice), it has a dyno chart at the end of it for my car with basically the exact same mods. I don't have injectors, so you'll be 10% more or so at the top and 5-7% more through the power band.

Just a quick note, I'm surprisingly disappointed with the lag on a vf52. Not huge, but I wish I had more 3k rpm power. Just food for thought, not sure how you drive.

Originally Posted by 12sechatch

Don't need new gaskets.

Don't need a pill.

Don't need a bov/bpv.

Look at my thread a couple posts down (the one asking for advice), it has a dyno chart at the end of it for my car with basically the exact same mods. I don't have injectors, so you'll be 10% more or so at the top and 5-7% more through the power band.

Just a quick note, I'm surprisingly disappointed with the lag on a vf52. Not huge, but I wish I had more 3k rpm power. Just food for thought, not sure how you drive.

Thanks! Lag?? Shit man, that doesnt sound good.. How bad is it? And were you coming from a VF40 or 46? Anyways ill go check out your thread...

Thanks!

Install a new up pipe gasket when you swap the turbo. Not worth the trouble of having a leak there.

^that is true.

Not a huge amount of lag, but it won't make 3k power. Check out my dyno plot to see how it looks.

I just wanted to point it out, as if I was doing it again, I would spend the extra 20% or so and go twin scroll.

Edit: and yes, I was coming from a vf40.

Originally Posted by Brian3676

You don't need the restrictor pill if your using the GS 3 port ecbs.

May wanna consider a TSK3 kit to go along with the clutch

Adding this to the list now, do I need the entire kit or just the bearing?

Originally Posted by 12sechatch

Not a huge amount of lag, but it won't make 3k power. Check out my dyno plot to see how it looks.

I just wanted to point it out, as if I was doing it again, I would spend the extra 20% or so and go twin scroll.

Edit: and yes, I was coming from a vf40.

I went through your thread but didnt see who did your final tune?

A local tuner to me. Outback Auto.

I was debating going with an e-tune, but my car was down and I couldn't justify the extra downtime to get a wideband. I had outback install my turbo and tune it all at once.

Originally Posted by BarManBean

Install a new up pipe gasket when you swap the turbo. Not worth the trouble of having a leak there.

Thanks!