collegemt Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I just got my VF52 in the mail today and before install, enthusiast and I snapped some pics. The VF52 is the nice and clean one. Notice the exhaust wheel, the Vf52's is much bigger. http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/100_1485.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/100_1486.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/100_1487.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/100_1488.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/100_1489.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/100_1490.jpg Turbo in the car: http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/100_1491.jpg http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/100_1492.jpg How to properly prime your turbo: http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r358/collegemt/100_1493.jpg Initial impressions: On our test drive I can tell this is going to be a great street turbo. Currently I am running a base VF40 map from Clark Tuner for my 08 WRX, and it ran very well. The turbo felt very smooth, there was no iniial hit or jerk, just nice and steady power. I think alot of people will like this upgrade. I will post later reviews once the tune is all dialed in. Adam Oh and enthusiast thanks for all your help with the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VXCL Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 nice thanks!! MAYHEM #122/22 STS NNJR SCCA AUTOX4U.COM XENON RETRO GUIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 how long are you going to break it in for before beating on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTfoLIFE Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 how long are you going to break it in for before beating on it? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 how long are you going to break it in for before beating on it? I primed it as shown in the picture and also pulled the fuel pump fuse and cranked it 3 times for 10 seconds each. I then let it idle for about ten minutes. After that I took it for a test drive, initially I was taking it real easy and it felt pretty good so I wen't WOT, and I was grinning from ear to ear. I think I am going to take it easy until my tune is all dialed in. I will only go WOT for loggin purposes only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 thanks for the pics, I'm interested to see what this will make over the stock turbo, could be a possible upgrade for myself. i've been tempted to do a turbo upgrade, but not feeling having to upgrade pump/injectors and whatever needs to go with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 I don't think pump and injectors would be necesarry with this turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 ah, yeah now i re-read my post it is kinda confusing. was relating to using this turbo vs. another because other ones would need those upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 ^^gotcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous1 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Fuel mods definately won't be needed at Denver's elevation. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I don't think pump and injectors would be necesarry with this turbo. That may depend on model year legacy. The 05-06 LGT I believe has 520cc injectors and the 07+ has 560cc injectors. I'm not sure if they have the same pump. I don't know what pump/injector size the 09 WRX has. Also, it may depend on what octane you have available. You can run a little leaner with higher octane. I have an 05 so I hope I don't need anything. I use 93 octane here. The car P&L put it on was an 08 as is collegemt's car so they have larger injectors than I do. My installer/tuner like some milage on the turbo before putting it on the dyno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuRiOuSfIsH Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 looking forward to your results. just a quick question, should the new turbo have dents like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 looking forward to your results. just a quick question, should the new turbo have dents like that? the vf52 does for some reason. Probably to shoe-horn it into postion. I wonder if the dents are on the inside also or only on the outside wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 the vf52 does for some reason. Probably to shoe-horn it into postion. I wonder if the dents are on the inside also or only on the outside wall. Marvel engineering. Like with VF46 first in the world 5-arc design, they'll claim VF52 has first in the world 2-dent design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow..great info and can;t wait to hear the results! Any problem installing the stock inlet hose? Is the inlet side larger on the VF52? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Marvel engineering. Like with VF46 first in the world 5-arc design, they'll claim VF52 has first in the world 2-dent design May help the job market. "Hiring: must be able to dent turbos with a BFH". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I am an expert i BFH, Sawzall, and other tools of destruction. Will you hire me for 90k a year with 30 days vacation, ridiculous health benefits, and rock solid job security? Oh wait, these are japanese turbos. Nevermind. Joe Collegemt - this is awesome....keep the news coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 haha i thought it looked dented, didnt know if it was just camera glare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow..great info and can;t wait to hear the results! Any problem installing the stock inlet hose? Is the inlet side larger on the VF52? Inlet size is the same. It is still a PIA to get on tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HansGT Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Marvel engineering. Like with VF46 first in the world 5-arc design, they'll claim VF52 has first in the world 2-dent design The dents aren't on the inside...right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegemt Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 The dents aren't on the inside...right? I couldn't tell. There is no way to know, unless you take the compressor cover off. Either way, this turbo will still be very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 The dents aren't on the inside...right? I bet they are. The housing walls aren't that thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyni Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Can't wait to hear your impressions after the tune Adam... Please keep us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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