Are the turbos from USDM vehicles a straight swap for our ADM's?
As in, there's no housing or cover angle changes etc for steering columns etc?
Many thanks.
Lane wrote:Anybody know if they are a straight swap or not please?
Manaz wrote:Some AUDM WRXs got the VF52 as well.
And yes, they're a bolt-on (with appropriate tune) option. Be aware though that there are plenty of other bolt-on options as well. some of which may suit you better than the VF52, depending on what your goals are.
shav wrote:Manaz wrote:Some AUDM WRXs got the VF52 as well.
And yes, they're a bolt-on (with appropriate tune) option. Be aware though that there are plenty of other bolt-on options as well. some of which may suit you better than the VF52, depending on what your goals are.
Bang for buck though, is there anything better than a VF52 for the 2.5l libs?
Manaz wrote:shav wrote:
If you're happy to pick up a low km used one from a WRX owner who's upgraded, probably not.
New, there are other options out there - you'll pay $1500+ for a new VF52, there are other options that are cheaper. Are they better? Hard to say, the VF52 does have OEM build quality going for it (that can be both a positive and a negative).
Manaz wrote:To provide some clarity on the VF52 - it spools up a little later than the stock VF46 (a few hundred RPM once tuned), but doesn't run out of puff at the top end the way the VF46 does (so it pulls harder to the redline).
Overall, it's a little laggier, but must stronger once it's boosting, and it holds boost right to the rev-limiter. There are ways to have it boosting earlier (including E85).
crazyricochet wrote:Agree with Manaz's comments, it's all been done many times before.
The VF52 is the best bang for buck upgrade if you can get a cheap 2nd hand one, or if you spend around $1000 get a new Kinugawa 18g, or if you can afford to spend $2200 get a new ball bearing AVO 380/450 etc whatever tickles your fancy.
The more expensive options will be able to take you a bit further in terms of power but on a stock engine I'm slightly more comfortable with the OEM option. P.S Get the wastegate on the VF52 ported BEFORE you install it and find out it boost creeps to 22.5psi
I'm happy with the VF52 for now and leaving it like that until the engine decides to cark it. *touch wood*
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