voodoojar

Im assembling all my pieces and want to make sure I have everything before i rip the car apart, see list below and comment please. I dont mind spending a little more money to make sure everything is right. One specific question, do I need a boost hose with pill from a 2008 sti?


parts to install
vf 48
04 sti tmic.
samco intercooler pipes
cobb catted downpipe
turbo xs axleback
cobb accessport
deaskwerks fuel pump kit
process west scoop spitter
gaskets, up, down, turbo oil drain tube and stock bov gasket
omori boost guage
turbo heat shield

tune at topspeed in atlanta

yerrow

not sure about the boost pill, but TS should have them if you do. I think we changed mine out too when I had the fozzy there.

the rest of the list looks quite complete.

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voodoojar

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Should any of my parts change? I bought all this stuff used minus the gaskets and splitter so I'd be ok with swapping parts for better option.

Tuned200

The Gray Goose; Pam and Brian's 2007 FSXT Build

I used all of those gaskets and fittings new. Why take a chance and have to redo the install for a leaking turbo?

And a good read...

Restrictor Pill - What it is and why you need it. - Perth-WRX.com

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voodoojar

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did you need a fuel pump with the vf 48? i plan to install one anyway just no sure if its necessary. Also in interester why you think a transmission cooler is needed.

yerrow

more power ='s more heat.

i don't have a tranny cooler but wouldn't mind one

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Tuned200

Fuel pump is cheap insurance.

Same goes for external trans cooler. As Yerrow said, the more power you make, the more heat it makes.

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PSteele

Add a turbo blanket, wrap the downpipe and since your getting a tune consider deleting your TGV's and secondary air pumps. less stuff to break down, more air flow, cleans up the engine bay. new cush washers for the turbo, if you can thermal dispersant on the tmic.
A wideband o2 would give you more oversight on how everything is holding up, as would an oil pressure gauge.
You could get some gs ported headers and a crosspipe while everything is out...
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rsconvert

^ exactly.

I would also look into replacing the inlet tube with an aftermarket one, upgrade ebcs and bigger injectors (at least 550cc) if your budget allows.

I loved the vf48 when it was on my bugeye.

phantomfozzy

We already have 565cc injectors.

ArmyXT

Ebcs

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voodoojar

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Thanks for the responses. I'll pick up a ebcs that sounds like a good idea. I don't know about doing all that work to remove the emissions stuff, maybe if it where to break I'd do it.

Scc28

i run a 1mm boost pill with my vf41, your tuner should have some anyway

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spec_bg

With the ebcs you don't have to worry about pills or if your gonna reach target boost,they are cheap


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PSteele

I went with an AVO inlet after much research (fitment and strength).
I may get flammed for this, but the stock boost controller can handle wayyyy more power than youll ever see. also, injectors are same as STi so no need.
Last point, pill doesnt need to be changed if you get a tune, the tuner will adjust accordingly.

Its funny i give all this advice butmost parts arent even installed yet, wife not working and 2 young kids are were my install money is going. im on the road collecting perdiems to fund then install...paypal donations accepted

I did spend a year in research and consulting with a scooby STi builder before they were sold in NA....his 680hp car had stock ebcs...

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