So I am thinking about getting a new turbo for the 2004 2.0 WRX. I have up/down pipe, ebcs, exhaust, tokico adjustibles/sti springs, summer wheels. What I am wondering is, should I buy the package deal seen here: http://www.importimageracing.com/p/Evo-3-16G-turbo-package-for-02-05-wrx.html "What do you get? 1x Turbochargers.com evo 3 16G turbocharger 1x Turbochargers.com Install kit for turbocharger 1x walbro gss 342 255 lph fuel pump/install kit 1x set of FIC topfeed injectors 1x gimmick motorsports turbo inlet/aftermaf hose all this for only $1418 ups ground shipping only will make about 300whp on a stock 2.0 wrx 02wrxe16G turbo has a 1 year warranty " -http://www.importimageracing.com or if there is a better way to go about getting nice lil quick spooling upgrade? Any and all advice welcomed. Thanks yall! -C
http://www.importimageracing.com/p/fp-hta68-dw-750cc-fp-kit.html ^^^ Much better than what you posted
Both good choices, honestly. A VF39 + modified stock injectors would give you a good jump for cheaper, if that is your main concern.
Turbo choice comes down to power band. Think about the torque band you want, but realize you're not going to get anything under 3k no matter how small a turbo you get. Typically, the ideal option is the one that gives the best power band which is typically the widest power band. It just turns out you're getting up to the GT30 and GT35 sized turbos when you start seeing the ones that offer a nice, wide power band. It also happens to be that this gets into the size realm that optimizes the power output of these motors since they can actually hold boost till redline or even a higher than factory cutoff if you so choose. Holding boost equals holding torque equals making high hp output. Now the 2.0L isn't as good as the 2.5L about building boost down low, but it likes to rev and some tuners will attest is capable of making more HP than the 2.5L due to the rpm benefit. Now the idea of "ideal" is personal. It really depends on what you seek from the car. The small turbos are used with good reason on these cars, mainly because they're efficient at normal operating levels and spunky for general all-around driving. In terms of power output, they suck because the tiny turbo can't breath on the high end. A big turbo doesn't carry the midrange spunk and transparency of the smaller turbos. You gotta pick what you want.
