Yep another which turbo question. Used the search and the numerous threads, but didn't quite get the answers i was looking for.
As I've now claimed the lib as mine, the tweaks have started and the vf46 is up for a swap. To what I'm not sure hence the question. I see a lot of vf52 upgrades and many happy. Though i suspect that one of the reasons this upgrade is and became so popular is it's relative cheaper price (second hand than getting new) but also as it's an oem part.
As this will be a new turbo, the price difference is negligible but concerns are about driveability are. Nearly all the threads and opinions all over are based in a manual car. Autos seem to a different pool.
Basically, the car is a well looked after specB , 100k, tuned, oil change at every 5 since new. Parts list waiting to go on are PW top mount, invidia dump, 3 port, dw65cc, panel filter and hopefully some sti quads.
Car has been great and reliable. Would like it to stay that way so no over the top get ready for heads lifting type monster turbos required and besides, it spends most of the time crawling in sydney traffic but like most, the want...no make that need for more is there
So my thoughts are vf52?..... a little nicer than what's already there or possibly a 380xt with 7cm housing? with results I'm not sure.
Opinions and advice much appreciated. Or if anyone has other suggestions.