Hi All!
My turbo needs replacing and I am currently thinking of going the Kinaugawa route. It seems the most logical replacement with the least amount of fuss, which is exactly what I am after.
The car is currently bone stock - It’s a 2004 Automatic GT Wagon. I’m looking for a straight forward swap and I’m definitely on a budget!
I want a bolt on replacement but I don’t know which of the two turbos I should purchase. The 19T or 20T? What is the difference between the two?
I’d like to pull more power out of it later down the track.
I’d love to get a dump pipe and a tune all at once but that is a bit out of reach at the moment… I will add an intake pipe whilst I’m at it.
I have a few questions:
1. Do both of these turbos need a tune to run safely? Can either of them directly replace the current turbo without a tune?
2. Should I purchase genuine Subaru gaskets or are the Kinaugawa gaskets ok?
3. Are there any other supporting mods/parts I should do/replace at the same time?
4. Should I get the 19T or 20T?
5. Which intake pipe fits the best? I’d like to install it without cutting if possible.
Thanks in advance!
Mark