Carmania24 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Hi All, I am looking to buy a VF52 that has been rebuilt by a very reputable turbo shop with a billet wheel upgrade and has been ported and polished. I talked to my new tuner who said he can tune it, but the billet wheel is going to be an issue. Anyone here have the billet wheel upgrade on their VF52 and using stock fueling? Any issues you are having? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 pretty much any jmp turbo has that upgrade Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 If that wheel will flow more then a stock vf52, you may not get all the performance your paying for with stock fueling. Other then that, I really don't know enough about the tuning for that wheel. 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...
rhino6303 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 As said, the issues the tuner is eluding to are that you'll run out of fueling fast on a stock setup with an upgraded VF52. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 pretty much any jmp turbo has that upgrade Cool! Good to know! Thanks! If that wheel will flow more then a stock vf52, you may not get all the performance your paying for with stock fueling. Other then that, I really don't know enough about the tuning for that wheel. Ahh okay. Now that makes sense. Thanks! As said, the issues the tuner is eluding to are that you'll run out of fueling fast on a stock setup with an upgraded VF52. Ahhh okay now that makes sense. Thanks! Might sell the car as is, because the junkyard I had bought the motor from is dodging my calls and only responds with the same answer to my emails "ready to ship", and I am getting fed up dealing with these types of people everyday. Even their website is down now > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Sounds like you are making a hand grenade and your tuner is too nice. Junkyard engines and billet turbines are bad mix Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Sounds like you are making a hand grenade and your tuner is too nice. Junkyard engines and billet turbines are bad mix Well the plan was to rebuild it before putting it in the car. Plan was and will never be throw the junkyard engine in as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 you know can buy a new shortblock for $1800 or so Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 you know can buy a new shortblock for $1800 or so Yes but I got a rebuildable core w/ accessories for 1.1k shipped. I can sell the other parts (if they are in good shape) and get some money back. I know someone who is a Subaru Tech who is going to rebuild and replace the current shot motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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