2008 2.5iT AVO Turbo Kit - Page 3

Tafkars · 04-04-2012, 07:00 PM

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fmars62 · 04-06-2012, 02:52 PM

so is this turbo kit even worth it? from what ive read you spend like 6k for 15hp, looks like a waste

Tafkars · 04-06-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fmars62

so is this turbo kit even worth it? from what ive read you spend like 6k for 15hp, looks like a waste

Well, that is really debatable. For me, it was totally worth it. I have done much suspension work and most bushings, so the car handled well and just needed some more power (sleeper-ish is a plus too lol)

I also didn't have the time to do an STI swap, I also didn't want to trade it in for a WRX just to pay another $200 in insurance per month, and I also couldn't give up the gas mileage I was getting (actually quite a bit better now)

SO for me, this made sense, plus I feel an attachment to my car.

Other people possibly not. If you want to run with the WRXs, get a WRX. I am happy with my work and the out come!

revin-it02 · 04-07-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fmars62

so is this turbo kit even worth it? from what ive read you spend like 6k for 15hp, looks like a waste

There is no way he only gained 15 HP. He is clearly getting crank and wheel HP confused.

Tafkars · 04-07-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by revin-it02

There is no way he only gained 15 HP. He is clearly getting crank and wheel HP confused.

That was previously discussed, I wasn't going to dignify the statement with an answer.

jdchmiel · 04-12-2012, 08:37 AM

fwiw, my ej25 went from about 100 whp to 220 whp at 6 psi with a turbo kit and poor tuning on the same before/after dyno. I also seriously doubt you were ever at 170whp before adding boost.

Tafkars · 04-12-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jdchmiel

fwiw, my ej25 went from about 100 whp to 220 whp at 6 psi with a turbo kit and poor tuning on the same before/after dyno. I also seriously doubt you were ever at 170whp before adding boost.

Again, that was already discussed, the difference was between an AP and a dyno. Hence the crank and wheel confusion.

Black0ut · 04-17-2012, 10:18 AM

Where is your MAF located? Does the kit allow for its positioning to be altered?

I'm looking at this kit, but I would want to position my MAF closer to my intake manifold. And, on the intake side of the BOV.

GEE-OTTO · 04-18-2012, 11:05 AM

I still admire that you installed this kits yourself and endured through the hurdles. Your car seems to be coming into stride now. I agree with 100% if you are attached to your car and dont want to let it go there is no greater joy than a major mod that goes incident free. Your car is a real world low to mid range RPM delight.

Tafkars · 04-19-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Black0ut

Where is your MAF located? Does the kit allow for its positioning to be altered?

I'm looking at this kit, but I would want to position my MAF closer to my intake manifold. And, on the intake side of the BOV.

It stays in the same spot

Tafkars · 04-19-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GEE-OTTO

I still admire that you installed this kits yourself and endured through the hurdles. Your car seems to be coming into stride now. I agree with 100% if you are attached to your car and dont want to let it go there is no greater joy than a major mod that goes incident free. Your car is a real world low to mid range RPM delight.

Thanks! Sure it there were some hurdles but just made me that much smarter lol... It's a great car, actually having a meth controller issue right now but someone said something to me once, "There will always be problems, don't expect anything less, just know that you will solve those problems."

GEE-OTTO · 04-22-2012, 10:00 PM

Good advice! HOw does meth improve the overall performance and/or tuning?

Tafkars · 04-23-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GEE-OTTO

Good advice! HOw does meth improve the overall performance and/or tuning?

I believe they said 25 additional horses, the raise in octane allowed more boost to be run, and the cooling effects helped too. Also when the meth kicks in you can hear an audible difference in the engines efficiency. I would reccommed it all day.

Black0ut · 04-24-2012, 01:06 PM

Does this kit come with a air filter? On their site it lists "AVO Power air filter kit (optional)".

With out their optional kit, are you forced to use another filter?

Tafkars · 04-24-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Black0ut

Does this kit come with a air filter? On their site it lists "AVO Power air filter kit (optional)".

With out their optional kit, are you forced to use another filter?

I actually bought their cold intake filter when I first bought the car in 2010, using just the filter. So when I bought the kit I just put the filter I had from them on. It may or may not be the same thing. Back to your question, I do not believe the stock intake filter/system would connect to the turbo inlet piping properly since it is designed to go down into your wheel well as a cold air intake. So without buying their kit you would indeed be forced to buy another air filter.

Black0ut · 04-24-2012, 01:51 PM

So just the filter? Sweet! Thats much cheaper than the $250 they want for their "Power filter kit".

Tafkars · 04-24-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Black0ut

So just the filter? Sweet! Thats much cheaper than the $250 they want for their "Power filter kit".

Oh definately!

Black0ut · 04-24-2012, 02:35 PM

Do you know off hand what diameter the AVO's intake measures?

shirokuma · 04-24-2012, 03:36 PM

Inner Diameter is 76mm, outer is 85mm at the MAF end.

James2.5i · 05-02-2012, 06:06 PM

Interested in knowing how the trans holds up.

shirokuma · 05-04-2012, 12:08 AM

Transmission traditionally hasn't been an issue, though the stock clutch eventually is. The 5MT and 4AT are basically the same as used in turbo models. Subaru specced a softer/lighter clutch for 2.5i because they designed for only 110whp.

Steve2.5i · 05-06-2012, 02:13 PM

Lol I enjoyed reading this whole post. Good job/congratz on the success and happy driving.

GEE-OTTO · 05-09-2012, 10:21 AM

You should sell that Strut tower bar as it doesnt help your car at all

and buy a Front or Rear Sway bar

stewjones42 · 05-10-2012, 04:31 PM

I felt a difference with my strut bar, and he has front and rear sways already =P

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04-04-2012, 07:00 PM	#51
Tafkars Scooby Newbie Member#: 305650 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampa, FL Vehicle: 2008 Impreza 2.5i-T Silver	* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

04-04-2012, 07:01 PM	#52
Tafkars Scooby Newbie Member#: 305650 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampa, FL Vehicle: 2008 Impreza 2.5i-T Silver

04-06-2012, 02:52 PM	#53
fmars62 Scooby Specialist Member#: 290517 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Goshen, NY Vehicle: 2008 Impreza 2.5i Dark Grey Metallic	so is this turbo kit even worth it? from what ive read you spend like 6k for 15hp, looks like a waste

04-12-2012, 08:37 AM	#57
jdchmiel Scooby Newbie Member#: 926 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Raleigh, NC, USA	fwiw, my ej25 went from about 100 whp to 220 whp at 6 psi with a turbo kit and poor tuning on the same before/after dyno. I also seriously doubt you were ever at 170whp before adding boost.

04-17-2012, 10:18 AM	#59
Black0ut Scooby Newbie Member#: 284745 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Vehicle: 2009 Impreza OBP	Where is your MAF located? Does the kit allow for its positioning to be altered? I'm looking at this kit, but I would want to position my MAF closer to my intake manifold. And, on the intake side of the BOV.

04-18-2012, 11:05 AM	#60
GEE-OTTO Scooby Specialist Member#: 201277 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Arlington VA Vehicle: 2008 Legacy OBP	I still admire that you installed this kits yourself and endured through the hurdles. Your car seems to be coming into stride now. I agree with 100% if you are attached to your car and dont want to let it go there is no greater joy than a major mod that goes incident free. Your car is a real world low to mid range RPM delight.

04-22-2012, 10:00 PM	#63
GEE-OTTO Scooby Specialist Member#: 201277 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Arlington VA Vehicle: 2008 Legacy OBP	Good advice! HOw does meth improve the overall performance and/or tuning?

04-24-2012, 01:06 PM	#65
Black0ut Scooby Newbie Member#: 284745 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Vehicle: 2009 Impreza OBP	Does this kit come with a air filter? On their site it lists "AVO Power air filter kit (optional)". With out their optional kit, are you forced to use another filter?

04-24-2012, 01:51 PM	#67
Black0ut Scooby Newbie Member#: 284745 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Vehicle: 2009 Impreza OBP	So just the filter? Sweet! Thats much cheaper than the $250 they want for their "Power filter kit".

04-24-2012, 02:35 PM	#69
Black0ut Scooby Newbie Member#: 284745 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pensacola, FL Vehicle: 2009 Impreza OBP	Do you know off hand what diameter the AVO's intake measures?

04-24-2012, 03:36 PM	#70
shirokuma Scooby Specialist Member#: 5489 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: The Empire of Seattle Vehicle: 2013 FR-S AVO Orange	Inner Diameter is 76mm, outer is 85mm at the MAF end.

05-02-2012, 06:06 PM	#71
James2.5i Scooby Newbie Member#: 305063 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Central Jersey Vehicle: 2010 Storm Trooper	Interested in knowing how the trans holds up.

05-04-2012, 12:08 AM	#72
shirokuma Scooby Specialist Member#: 5489 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: The Empire of Seattle Vehicle: 2013 FR-S AVO Orange	Transmission traditionally hasn't been an issue, though the stock clutch eventually is. The 5MT and 4AT are basically the same as used in turbo models. Subaru specced a softer/lighter clutch for 2.5i because they designed for only 110whp.

05-06-2012, 02:13 PM	#73
Steve2.5i Scooby Newbie Member#: 293006 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego Vehicle: 2010 Impreza 2.5i Newport Blue	Lol I enjoyed reading this whole post. Good job/congratz on the success and happy driving.

05-09-2012, 10:21 AM	#74
GEE-OTTO Scooby Specialist Member#: 201277 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Arlington VA Vehicle: 2008 Legacy OBP	You should sell that Strut tower bar as it doesnt help your car at all and buy a Front or Rear Sway bar

05-10-2012, 04:31 PM	#75
stewjones42 Scooby Newbie Member#: 262107 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Vehicle: 1990 Miata 2011 Wrx Area 51 Tuned	I felt a difference with my strut bar, and he has front and rear sways already =P