#69642, "Is a stock WRX turbo worth $100???" Apr-22-04 03:46 PM by IowaRS_racer
A guy I work with his upgrading the turbo in his WRX (02') He said he sell it to me for $100. Is it worth it? I would like to build my own kit if at all possible, would this be a good starting point ???? ANybody have any info on it????? He said it is a T3/TE04 ???? Is this correct???? It works fine he's the origional owner..... his car is FAST.... Ive never been in a turbo car until his and I NEED TO HAVE IT....
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#69678, "RE: Is a stock WRX turbo worth $100???" In response to Reply # 5
dont use the stock subi turbo...i use it for a paper weight actually. my friends 02 rex blew the oil seal so we replaced it with a VF34 ball bearing. NOW its fast. stock wrx's may feel pretty peppy but they're not that fast. it feels nice because its stock boost and its tuned well. the exhaust flange is actually in whats called IHI format, its like a triangle shaped flange. IHI is some japanese heavy industries company that makes the turbo. it would involve a LOT of custom work and besides, its a td04! SMALL turbo to say the least, but spool will come fast. itd be smarter just to go with a decent sized IHI turbo if you were going to do all the fabrication just for a teeny td04. besides, there are WAY better turbos out there!!
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#69692, "RE: Is a stock WRX turbo worth $100???" In response to Reply # 7
Originally posted by Uberingram
Originally posted by turbo8u stock wrx's may feel pretty peppy but they're not that fast.
The 04 we test drove didn't feel peppy or fast. Pika tears up WRX's stock for stock.
well yea actually i take that back. 2 liter wrx's are actually engineered (stock) to feel like a normal NA car anywhere up to 4500rpm, then it behaves like a turbo car. they have SO much shit in the way of the turbo, its obviously not made for the greatest spool time.
srt-s hand it to wrx's stock yup. its great
_________ 96 talon esi-t san clemente, ca
as needles of ice are the ill winds' talons the coldest of shadows they seep unto the bone
#69694, "RE: Is a stock WRX turbo worth $100???" In response to Reply # 9 Apr-23-04 10:40 AM by turbo8u
Originally posted by Uberingram That would explain a few things.
yea i mean how the HELL does it make ansy sense to put a cat before the turbo i mean i know they do it for emissions/cold start but spool time gets OWNED
_________ 96 talon esi-t san clemente, ca
as needles of ice are the ill winds' talons the coldest of shadows they seep unto the bone
#69695, "RE: Is a stock WRX turbo worth $100???" In response to Reply # 10
Originally posted by turbo8u
Originally posted by Uberingram That would explain a few things.
yea i mean how the HELL does it make ansy sense to put a cat before the turbo i mean i know they do it for emissions/cold start but spool time gets OWNED
Well, those assholes at DCX decided to incorperate an o2 sensor DIRECTLY into my cat.
#69698, "RE: Is a stock WRX turbo worth $100???" In response to Reply # 11
Its actually a '04 rex.... I think it would be a good start for $100 bucks.... Im making my own manifold for it, so it doesnt matter what turbo I use... I want boost so I think it will work fine for me..
"Well you shouldnt be wearing your favorite shirt on a fucking B&E, wear your second favorite shirt you dunce..."
#69699, "RE: Is a stock WRX turbo worth $100???" In response to Reply # 12 Apr-23-04 12:51 PM by turbo8u
you're going to have one hell of a time with it man, im serious. the way its set-up is what will make it the biggest pain in the ass. the flange has to point down for the oil drain to point down, also...you'd need to run coolant lines to it since its water cooled to, or just plug the holes.
its a small turbo dude, whats the point?
if you're making your own manifold...where are you getting the flange? might as well save up, buy a HRC 16g and manifold, you can make good power with it...and it bolts right up.
just my .02 but you're going to hate this turbo, it seriously doesnt do much in the higher rpm's, especially with our 7250 redline
edit: see the flange?
_________ 96 talon esi-t san clemente, ca
as needles of ice are the ill winds' talons the coldest of shadows they seep unto the bone
#69715, "RE: Is a stock WRX turbo worth $100???" In response to Reply # 13 Apr-23-04 05:21 PM by IowaRS_racer
Ill make my own flange with a CNC router table.... It will take some time, but it will be mine, all custom.... I'll have to make room for the turbo and manifold with an aftermarket radiator, fans .... Wouldnt I want a turbo that spools fast for the strip, and for stop light shit. I mean Im not trying to hit 200 mph in the quarter..... I want some get up and go , hit the gears type shit.... I mean this turbo stuff is relitively new to me, I can make it work... Im building a 509 cu. inch drag stang (bout 8.5 in the 1/4) with my Dad and have had to custom make almost everything on it so this cant be much more difficult.... except daily driven....!?
"Well you shouldnt be wearing your favorite shirt on a fucking B&E, wear your second favorite shirt you dunce..."
#69752, "RE: Is a stock WRX turbo worth $100???" In response to Reply # 14
A guy i talk with at work has a subie and we have looked into many things for it....the flanges i have seen are quite different. inlet flange is rather large but the outlet is the issue for me....not triangular at all....more like a large oval sideways that has a partition in it. Custom flange yes and looks like a real pain in the ass to costum and trust me i have done plenty of fab work. looks more liek a recipe for an unfinished project all becasue you want to save 100....for 200 you can buy a fairly low mileage t-25 or 14b. and the flanges are somewhat compatible to upgrade later on.
doesnt seem our opinions matter, you will do what you want...why ask?
Terry
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yup. its great
i mean i know they do it for emissions/cold start but spool time gets OWNED
