AVO Turbo Kit for 2.5i

[drndrn]

So I've been following a thread on legacygt, and it seems that the kit is finally in production. The following has been copied from LegacyGT.com

I'm adding this to our online site right now:

http://www.avoturboworld.com/avoshop...der-p-111.html

Basically, I'm giving you guys first crack at the pre-order bonuses.

I realize after looking through all the posts I didn't mention fueling. Basically, we don't think it'll work on the stock fuel pump and injectors, at least not on the Legacy/Outback 2.5i's. We moved up to a stock Legacy GT fuel pump, and 430cc injectors from a JDM 2.0-liter WRX. The stock injectors are roughly 265cc. With the larger injectors and fuel pump, we hit 65% duty cycle at max, and that was at roughly 4.5-4.7psi.

So you'll easily be running past 100% on the baseline map, and if you decide to tune the car for running at 6-7 psi (which it can), you'll get into the upper range on the larger injectors. And if you are planning to run e85 for some monster power and transmission munching torque, you'll need even larger injectors and fuel pump.

Both of those items are easy to source, and I'm sure there is tons of used Legacy GT/08 WRX/STI fuel pumps on the market, given how many fuel pumps I sell. But that's about it for the "necessary" upgrades. Other options, like cat-back exhausts, will be by your choice.

The turbocharger is capable of about 300hp, even though it does spool quite quickly. So there is plenty of headroom if you do choose to go for e85, or just want to push the envelope.

Currently, all tuning is via OpenECU - Cobb left us little choice on that matter when they dropped support for NA models. If they ever change their mind on that, we'll provide maps for it as well. So we'll be providing baseline tuned ROM's for your particular model.

As mentioned previously, all pre-orders will get either a free BOV or free MAF adapter/filter assembly. To clarify the reasons for that - the MAF adapter is just the 66mm aluminum MAF piece with 4" AVO air filter element. We are keeping that as an option because many people may already have a air intake upgrade of some sort.

However, the Silicone Inlet Pipe *is* included in all kits! That part is necessary for correct routing of hoses! It's a wire-reinforced silicone inlet pipe (similar to our inlets for the turbo models) designed specifically for the turbo kit. So any MAF adapter should slide right on it.

As for the BOV - well, at 4.5psi, a BOV isn't absolutely necessary. Sounds great, though! If you were running higher than 4.5psi (and I'm sure many people will), it will start becoming necessary.

So price breakdown is like this:
Pre-ordered Kits:
W/ free bov or MAF: $3200
Full kit (free item + optional): $3350

After pre-order:
Base kit: $3200
Base kit + BOV: $3400
Base kit + MAF: $3400
Full kit (both options): $3600

Please let me know if you have any other questions!

BTW, I'm based in Seattle - anybody in this general area can take a test drive of the Outback when time is available. I'll also be driving down to California for the final Redline Time Attack of the season on the 14/15th of November, so can showcase the car for people at that time too!

Regards,

Paul Hansen
www.avoturboworld.com

Here's a dyno graph


And link to AVO website.
http://www.avoturboworld.com/avoshop/tu ... p-111.html


The kit looks alright, for $3500USD, seems alright value, providing the dollar goes up again. Although you'll only be bring power up to just above stock liberty GT levels. This kit might appeal to those who don't want to sell and buy a GT, or for whatever reason can't sell.

Food for thought.

[teK--]

I've been watching that project pretty closely.

Reality is though, if I restore my car to stock, sell the car, sell all the mods, cop the depreciation and buy a GT, I'm still ahead in the medium term in terms of resale value and overall performance.

However the kit is a good idea for those who just can't let their car go

[drndrn]

Yeah that's probably true. That said I think this kit suits those who are in a position where they unable to absorb all those costs in one big hit, and would much rather spend a small sum now to get a decent amount of performance.

[castek]

not too bad! i would rather do this than sell mine and get a GT.
Its all the small things you do to a car that make it yours, and I know i couldnt sell mine to go for the GT.

at the moment, AU$3259 plus shipping. not bad

[sinist4]

Yeah looks like a good kit for 3k.

[bambi]

I'd be worried about how the 4sp auto/semi-auto transmission and gearbox would cope with it? Plus, how strong the internals of the 2.5i are.

[castek]

It's only 4psi on the base tune so wouldn't be too bad.

If I didn't have so many bills I'd put a deposit on it

[drndrn]

Yeah, I remember another member here turboing his 2.0NA, said it cost him in excess of $10,000 i believe. But again that's a custom job. However the power he got is close to if not a little less than what AVO is claiming.

As for internals, I'm pretty sure 4/5psi wouldn't cause too much damage providing you maintain your car properly.

[castek]

A good fuel pump and injectors to keep up the fuel and premium in the tank to help prevent any detonation.
I rekon I'll be ordering a kit next year. I've always wanted to turbo an na car

[castek]

Just sent the email off to Avo asking about fitting a 05 aussie lib, awaiting their reply.
I'm going to try and get the coin together for this is 6 months, so if any of you can get me a weekend job pm me ok? Haha

[castek]

Ok so spoke to the guys at avo in cheltenham.

Seems like the up pipe and downpipe may not fit the audm cars. The manifold is right but might have issues due to steering.

I'm working on maybe getting a kit down without the above mentioned parts and getting my mate to fabricate them for me from stainless or probably even mild steel.

The main thing I want is the turbo, fmic, lines and tune.


Will keep you posted, I plan on popping into the office on Saturday

[Subie Boy]

I did this to my old subie:

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7733

[castek]

You have pm mate.

I wanna have something done by the end of the year and probably buy things slowly if the Avo guys don't come through

[drndrn]

Keep us updated. Very interested.

[castek]

Well due to the Lhd to rhd issues im now even contemplating a supercharged setup and have already started talking to the guys at raptor.

Too many choices really when it comes to na 2.5i engines.

All I know is there's gonna be boost going through my motor by the end of the year