I have a 09 Impreza that I have plans to boost. I know why didnt I just get a wrx i hear this all the time, but this was just not a realistic goal at the time. Anyways I was just wondering if it is possible to control all I need just by downloading an open ecu programmer online, or am I just going have to pay the price of a expensive ems? also would i be able to by second hand parts such as turbo systems, exhaust, and suspension
Wow man, you desperately need to do some research. To answer your main question: NO. To run anything more then basic wastegate boost, you'll need an aftermarket EMS, or an ECU swap to handle the turbo. And even in that case, you'd want a custom tune of the stock mapping to make the car run safely with the turbo. There are many many options for "turbo kits" and swaps, but to be perfectly honest, to do it right, you will likely spend as much money as it would cost you to upgrade to a WRX.
DONG DONG DONG... fail... there is more to this then what was said.. what Bullwinkle said is just plain straight to the point common sense.....
Sounds like the Carol of the Bells in here... +1 to what Bullwinkle said. It's never as simple as just cobbling some parts together and bolting them onto a car. If you really want a turbocharged Subaru, I'd sell the car you've got and start looking for one that came that way from the factory.
Thanks for the help. i knew that it was going to be too much money to be worth it but my friend told me about open ecu and to look more into it so thats what i did. thanks again for the feedback.
