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[Sam]

Tax time is upon us and I feel the urge to spend some dollars on more power. 

 

I am currently running the TD04 turbo on the EJ257 STI engine, with STI Top-mount and a custom tune. 

 

I would really love to take it down to Michael South for a tune and maybe a new 3" exhaust while I am there, something decent so Im not wasting money… 

 

What are peoples thoughts on turbos and anything else I may need? I have been told I will need bigger injectors?

What muffler should I run with the 3" TBE? Should I go for some EL headers?

 

 

 

Sam  

[cameron]

way to many options speak with msr see what he thinks. he will have tried and proven results with almost every combo anyone can post on here

[Sam]

I was hoping everyone would just tell me I need a VF34… :/ 

[Liberty]

I reckon you should just get a VF34.

[Sam]

Ok. 

[Cam.]

Cost effective: VF34, 550/565cc injectors, Walbro 255.

Not cost effective: Dom1.5 XTR, ID800's, DW300.

All depends on your budget my man.

Defiantly see Michael, Give him plenty of notice.

[Sam]

Alright alright. What about muffler. I want a 3" TBE with a decent muffler. 

I am running straight pipes now and I actually like it (with a cat)… But if I go 3" it might be too droney and need a muffler?

Cost effective: VF34, 550/565cc injectors, Walbro 255.

Not cost effective: Dom1.5 XTR, ID800's, DW300.

All depends on your budget my man.

 

 

Already have the 255 Walbro bro. 

Definitely need injectors? I reckon my budget would be 2.5k

Needs to include tune from MSR. 

[Cam.]

Your 440's will be maxed out at 14.5psi with a VF34, Very dangerous.

565's will give you plenty of room for boost and safety.


As for exhausts, It's up to you mate. If it drones, Change it later.

A tune from MSR is $800

Used Pink Injectors - $280-350

Used VF34 - $750-900

May as well get a 3port BCS for $99 while you are at it.
 

[Sam]

Cool. That gives me something to work on. 

Would you suggest a brand new VF34 or a used one. Brand new ones go for say $1400 where as I have seen them used for around the $800 mark in good condition… 

 

$1400 + $800 = $2200… $300 left for injectors?

[Cam.]

New is always good. 

If you find a used one in good condition, Go for it.

[Sam]

http://www.ebay.com....0dcac4ec&_uhb=1

 

 

There we go. I reckon I will come very close to budget…. 

 

Shitt I forgot about install, unless I do it myself?

Or I could organise a DIY day in Sydney  

[Cam.]

Turbo swap is easy, Injectors aren't to bad.

Limp it down to MSR (Run wastegate pressure)

Throw the 3 port on in MSR's car park, Happy days.

[Sam]

I will continue my research and talks with Michael. 

Awaiting a reply. Cheers Cam. 

[Morgan]

What clutch are you running?

[Scibbo07]

I'm currently running a 3" xforce from turbo back in my wrx and it sounds and drives like a dream. Best exhaust system that i have ever had.

[dja]

Front mount 700
TD0520/18g. 700
Injectors. 250
Tune, if its msr 700

I would squeeze a few hundred more for a used exhaust and do it all at once.

Vf34 is just too small to get the 2.5l advantages

[alexGT]

Vf34 is just too small to get the 2.5l advantages

 

this x100

 

so many better options for $1400 than a new VF34. check out pro speed racing online store.

[dja]

Coudl even be worth talking to kiddo racing for a tune, almost half the price and bloody good work

[Sam]

Front mount 700
TD0520/18g. 700
Injectors. 250
Tune, if its msr 700

I would squeeze a few hundred more for a used exhaust and do it all at once.

Vf34 is just too small to get the 2.5l advantages

 

I am considering doing the following:

TD05 18g (most likely Kinugawa for $800) - Keep STI Top mount

Pink STI Injectors ($300)

Tune (just got quoted $900 off MSR, but I get KIDO racing ones for $0 and the cost of the dyno, so $120 an hour)

Exhaust I am thinking I get 3" stainless from the dump back. I already have the 3" dump pipe, so would only need the pipe and a 3" cat, as it will be a straight pipe! (Cost ~$300-$400 if im lucky)

 

Thoughts?

[dja]

your on the right track now mate.

I would still be saying get a fmic, and ill be yelling it until the day i die

Maybe even some aftermarket 850cc injectors so you have headroom.

 

the 20g is well suited to the 2.5L also