Just curious. I know kgb and Reset have put serious thought into it.
Anybody else put serious thoughts into it?

I thought youth might be warm to that idea

just curious what kind of money (approx) we are talking about here?

I do~ but seems like the cost is astronomical~~

how much?
let me know some more info too for an 05 wagon.

I've been giving it some thought... depends on if/what co-op job I get next term. Don't wanna sell my GC8, but I want turbo. But it seems like an engine swap is a better idea. But I haven't done a lot of research.

Ive been looking at some of the kits on the net. Just wondering if its a kit or a custom build. If it is a custom how reliable would the car be after install?
From Johny

aircare?

skier: You can piece your own kit together or there are many Stage 1/2/3 bolt-on turbo kits which come with a pre-programmed ECU computer etc. Bolt-on kits range from $2500USD (without intercooler and no fuel management) to $4300USD for the whole she-bang minus the exhuaut.

I'm having hesitation about installing mine and might just save up for a WRX or a JDM front clip. If nobody wants it, I'll install it but if somebody would take it, I could give you a really good price on my brand new one.

Ben: The AVO comes with a LINK ECU which regulates the fuel/timing everything and is in fact a standalone. However, the stock ECU is still in place so when aircare comes along, you can always take out the LINK.

Ben: The AVO comes with a LINK ECU which regulates the fuel/timing everything and is in fact a standalone. However, the stock ECU is still in place so when aircare comes along, you can always take out the LINK.

Hmm.. Just few of my thoughts. So your going to put the stock ECU with your turbo when it comes to aircare? How is this going to work? They will boost your car during the test. This will set a over limit on the MAP sensor, cel will come on. And there is one section of the test that requires massive acceleration. A stock ecu in this part will not provide the proper engine management during this time span and the engine might blow.

Oops. I typed it wrong. Was thinking of two different messages when I was typing it out :lol: I saw aircare posted and typed the wrong thing :)

I meant to say if you ever choose to sell your car, you can take out the LINK and go back to stock.

Who me? Naw, my beater project is already turbo, I'm not touching my impreza for a while, aside from maintenance and replacing things that are broken/worn out with better parts.

I thought youth might be warm to that idea

Before when i have a RS, i have thought of adding a turbo too. But i hread of rumors that the RS will not last long with the turbo. They say the engine will just hold for a year or two, after, you have to re-build the engine. So i turn my plan down and trade for a geniue STi. Feel free to Correct me if i am wrong!

what's the compression ratio on the RS?.. like 10:1? that would not last very long i assume, but you will probably get major power boosting it!

RS SOHC w/ a USDM STi short block changes the compression ratio to 8.4:1..thats not too shabby...

How long has Vince's car been running?

RS SOHC w/ a USDM STi short block changes the compression ratio to 8.4:1.....

U meant SOHC head with DOHC short block? Will that work? Would love to know thanks.

U meant SOHC head with DOHC short block? Will that work? Would love to know thanks.

The answers within the infamous EJ257 swap is here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=601588

fyi

http://www.totaljdm.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/engines.displayengine/item_num/JDMSUBARUSTI5/jdm_engines.htm

I'm trying to sell my AVO kit just beause my source from Japan finally came through with a JDM STi engine/ecu/turbo/intercooler for me but its about a month too late :angry:

That sucks. I'd love a turbo but I just *know* I'd break something, most likely the tranny when I'm trying to light all four tires on a full boost launch. :lol:

How much are you selling the kit for?
I think the trick to reliability is to keep the boost moderate.

THe fuel cut on the Link ECU shuts off at 6psi.
If you want it Jamie, PM me.

I'm trying to sell my AVO kit just beause my source from Japan finally came through with a JDM STi engine/ecu/turbo/intercooler for me but its about a month too late :angry:


dam, i had a STi V6 typeRA engine, ecu, turbo and intercooler for sale too, o well..too late :)

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Just wondering how a turbo kit would afect the aircare, and how much would you want for the kit?
From Johny

It shoud affect aircare since more hp means more exhaust gas, i think!?

How long has Vince's car been running?

About 2 years, more than 40,000 kms. Ran 9 or 10 psi at first then 7 and now at 5. I miss running those high psi. :(

avenger: Why lower the boost? Jonny, I don't know how much to expect. I just paid $400 for shipping as well as $350 for customs...

Oh well, if nobody PM's me, its going in this Friday :)

avenger: Why lower the boost? Jonny, I don't know how much to expect. I just paid $400 for shipping as well as $350 for customs...

Oh well, if nobody PM's me, its going in this Friday :)

I couldn't give it enough gas with the stock injector. Actually I could but setting the rest of the fuel map with very high fuel pressure is a pain in the rear end. Plus one time I chirped my 4 tires, that wasn't be good for the drive train.

Yes, high boost + stock block = ticking time bomb

I thought about JDM as an option, but again, the harness is a nightmare and after the swap it's pretty much self maintenance which I couldn't do.

Vince: I'm surprised you haven't gone with bigger injectors by now. Granted it would screw up your idle, but with OBD-II scanners in AirScare, I can't find any way to do a reliable 9-10psi setup with bolt-ons. At least I can wait and as long as the parts will be available (be it a bolt-on kit or a front-clip), I don't mind waiting a bit more to have a good plan.

Patience is a virtue :)
I remmeber once I chirped my 4 tires....i had the scariest look on my face...dcgear/redsould was there :(