Time for "the" upgrade!

25 March 2008, 16:06

in andy forrest site the wrx has 380cc injectors... bummer

25 March 2008, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Janspeed

From what I have read, the VF34 seems to be the best value for money and power. Many of the other turbos seem to be very expensive.........

Anyone had any problems with the 34?

if im honest, the vf34 isn't brilliant value for money, the vf35 is prob the better value, due to it being readily available second hand, however if your going new then its prob one of the better value

25 March 2008, 16:53

if its got 380's then chuck 550's at it.

gives a bit of head room

25 March 2008, 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tidgy

if im honest, the vf34 isn't brilliant value for money, the vf35 is prob the better value, due to it being readily available second hand, however if your going new then its prob one of the better value

But is it good the VF34 (new) or is it sh1te?

Would choose something else?

25 March 2008, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janspeed

But is it good the VF34 (new) or is it sh1te?

Would choose something else?

its crap, walk away,

nah only joking, its whats on mine

, a huge improvement on the old td04. would def recomend one

25 March 2008, 17:13

25 March 2008, 17:31

Nice!!

What was the Torque increase over the original?

25 March 2008, 17:38

fmic is overkill on a vf34 or 35 etc..

sti tmic.. with the undertray from the sti bonnet and bonnet scoop etc..

Simon

25 March 2008, 18:03

Unless you can pick a VF34 up at a comparable price, I'd go for the slightly quicker spooling VF35

Ns04

25 March 2008, 18:54

Jan, listen to Ns04, I have his thread subscribed ( about his car ) and it's sweet

after reading it you will find out you don't need all those parts you mencioned before.

25 March 2008, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by New_scooby_04

Unless you can pick a VF34 up at a comparable price, I'd go for the slightly quicker spooling VF35

Ns04

From the States at a great price even after import.

So the VF35 is quicker at spooling up, only that?

25 March 2008, 19:24

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Originally Posted by cmpequeno

Jan, listen to Ns04, I have his thread subscribed ( about his car ) and it's sweet

after reading it you will find out you don't need all those parts you mencioned before.

The whole idea is to have as much "spare room" as possible allowing for longer lasting parts and eventually another upgrade.

Comfort is another issue, I want to maintain the level I have now, and as such I am also looking at an upgraded clutch, quickshift and so on.....

25 March 2008, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmpequeno

Jan, listen to Ns04, I have his thread subscribed ( about his car ) and it's sweet

after reading it you will find out you don't need all those parts you mencioned before.

Ta mate.

Part two coming soon. I've just gone to an FMIC, with some rather good results out of the little ole VF35 (particularly with respect to torque). It should be noted that this is on a classic though, where the STi 8 intercooler is not as attractive an option at this level of tune as it is with the new age WRXs as Simon pointed out

Ns04

25 March 2008, 19:59

what about those cheap £195 uprated IC?

25 March 2008, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janspeed

From the States at a great price even after import.

So the VF35 is quicker at spooling up, only that?

if you are happy doing that then check the usual suspects for vf34/35

gruppes for example

Simon

25 March 2008, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolly Green Monster

if you are happy doing that then check the usual suspects for vf34/35

gruppes for example

Simon

Ok, to be honest I have seen some other turbos about, but they seem very expensive!

25 March 2008, 20:47

the ones you have seen or gruppes?

just avoid chinese copies!