Turbo questions

[Subiel94]

What turbos will bolt up directly without mod if possible to my 94 legacy SS? I don't really want to get another stock one for my car. I'd rather replace it with something I can get more power out of sometime down the road.

[kimokalihi]

Pretty much none. The VF11 has a uniquely angled outlet. I think maybe VF10 but I'm not sure. Nothing worth upgrading to in my opinion. You just need to suck it up and get an 06/07 WRX TMIC, Samco (or equivalent) y pipe hose, some extra piping and several T-Bolt clamps and custom plumb up a bigger turbo.

[Subiel94]

I have a tmic already installed on my car. So is there any that just mount to the engine?

[Subiel94]

So im pretty sure my car is ready for a bigger turbo.

[kimokalihi]

Alright well get a bigger turbo but you're still going to have to change the plumbing because the bigger turbo is going to probably be clocked at a 90 degree angle and not a 45.

[Subiel94]

Ok that sounds easy enough. The stock turbo for my car is the vf11 right? Or could it be different? Also what's a good kinda cheap turbo upgrade for my car? And where would I find it? I've been looking but I haven't really found any. I'm only gonna run a lol over stock boost. Prolly around 10-12ish. So I won't have to upgrade the fuel injectors. Well just yet.

[BSOD2600]

Tons of posts about this... search is your friend.

TD04 or TD05 are the common upgrades. you'll also need a 06/07 TMIC, walbro, wideband, possibly larger injectors (440cc are common drop in replacements), and then eventually EM.

[Subiel94]

Ok im ordering a walbro fuel pump here soon. And I already got a tmic on my car. So do I absolutely need a wideband? And bigger injectors?

[Subiel94]

Also which one is better td04 or td05? I don't know much about turbos sorry for all the questions. And also which turbo would be cheaper and where can I find a decent one?

[BSOD2600]

You have a TMIC with the stock VF11 turbo already??

A wideband is really a good idea soon as you start to mess with fuel. So I'd say only once you swap in larger injectors, you should plan on getting one. the lc-1 + xd16 is a common/cheap setup.

bigger injectors are needed, depending on the turbo and boost level you're running. only sure way to know is through data logging (evoscan or revscan software + cables) to find when the IDC is approaching ~90% and/or when they go static. larger turbo will also max out the stock MAF, which means you'll need to swap in the JECS MAF... and then you MUST use EM to remap the airflow table.

TD04 is cheaper and more commonly found. TD05 is going to run at least $300+... since it's bigger, more lag, but obviously has higher cfm output. you MUST have all the supporting mods to use the td05, as even on stock boost levels, it maxes out the stock injectors and maf.

[Subiel94]

Alright wow that helps a lot thanks. And yes I have a tmic off an 03 wrx I think. The firewall got a lol hammering done to it for it to fit. (done by previous owner) and I have the wrx hood scoop on my car with the hood cut out for the intercooler.

[cj91legss]

i found a new td05 on ebay for 170 shipped

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEWAX%3AIT

[Subiel94]

Thats a pretty good deal. I think I wanna get the td04... I'm not entirely sure tho.

[yazmo]

hi guys i dunno why Innovate LC-1 Wideband range is between 170 aNS 350$ THEY LOOK the same

here an example

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Innovate ... 2c594eada0

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INNOVATE ... 35ae5df55f

any difference between two oft them?


i like this one


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Turbo-Ti ... 19b0664c2d

[kimokalihi]

It's because the first link is with an $80 gauge and the second link is with a $200 gauge.

[yazmo]

ahhh only this gauge are gauge if they do what they are made of

[cj91legss]

I'm going to buy the AEM Uego 6 in 1 gauge for my emanage ultimate

[kleinkid]

A new turbo for $100? What is it made of, plastic? I would never put one of those on my cars. The blades, bearings/bushings have got to be junk metal.

[gijonas]

i found a new td05 on ebay for 170 shipped

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEWAX%3AIT

For one thing that is a sizable turbo there,be prepared to upgrade lots of things.Also I would not trust a unit of that price,be ready for your engine to inhale a cloud of high velocity inconel and aluminum (not ideal )

[kimokalihi]

Chinese turbo....ewww.

[gijonas]

Yeah, save yourself the hassle and install one of these instead.

[Subiel94]

so ive been looking my turbo has a rattle in it and i figured itd be easier and better if i just upgrade to the td04 but ive been looking on craigslist and havent been able to find one. i am not driving my car now because of that noise. so id like to get a new turbo soon. where can i get a decent one at for a good reasonable price?

[BSOD2600]

where can i get a decent one at for a good reasonable price?

* Here
* Nasioc
* Craiglist

[Subiel94]

So I posted an ad over on nasioc. And well I got like 6 offers or so over night inwas surprised! But anyways I do not know still much about turbos. But what are some good questions to ask? So I make sure I get a good one.

[Subiel94]

Ok so I found a turbo pretty sure I'm getting it. It's a td04 with less than 20k but I haven't gotten it yet. And I searched some but what do I need to hook this turbo up? Ik I need a 90 degree outlet for the part of the turbo that faces the intake manifold. But what else do I need if anything else?? All help will be very appriated.
Thanks!