[USMCBuckWild]

Here is my $0.02



After reading and talking with Subaru guys and several different tuners this is how I did it:

In order,
STi top mount (with mishimoto silicone kit)
Catless up-pipe
Turbo-XS down pipe fitted to an STi cat back
GrimmSpeed manual boost controller
Tactrix cable


At this point I got an e-tune with the stock turbo. With these simple easy mods and a good tune WHAT A DIFFERENCE! I eventually swapped the STi cat back for a 3" Borla Hush.

I am now in the process of upgrading to a VF48, AVO single piece turbo inlet, DW 255 fuel pump and possibly injectors. But, my car has 160k on it and still pulls like a wild animal.

 

[USMCBuckWild]

I think peanuts wagon said he has a few turbos that he is willing to part with. More than just what he had posted. Hit him up with a PM and see if he has any others. Seems like i've seen a few VF 43/48s for sale recently.

The 48 is sitting on my kitchen table, should be going into my XT this weekend.


But, Peanuts does seem to have a pretty regular stock of good turbos. Shoot him a PM, he is a great guy to work with. Plus, I think he has a hook up to powder coat it as well.

 

[USMCBuckWild]

Can I ask what you got the vf48 for?

I know it sounds like a copout, but I would rather not discuss prices here. Feel free to PM Peanuts and ask him, you have my blessing. Its not to be a [email protected]&$, just keeping good relations with a great seller. I can say I feel we both did good on the sale, and I will happily seek him out for future transactions as well as refer others to him for sale items.

I hope that isn't offensive.


Carry on with the mods thread!!