VF39 swap instructions w/pics - Page 14

ggixxer599 · 01-30-2012, 02:16 AM

from my experience, and ive done 2 swaps, you cannot get to that line without removing the DP. Then it is almost impossible to "Slip" that line on without raising the turbo up.. PM me with any other questions

Chris

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Danielstroud41089 · 03-28-2012, 01:46 AM

Ok so from what i read maybe someone can shed some light on me here

Just swapped the vf39 into the 02wrx

•Used the stock pill

•Havent changed the injectors yet

•My oil feed line fit ok dont know why it needs modification

•stock tmic willlll not allow the tmic to throttle body coupler to fit correctly

•Reflashing to stage 3 once injectors are ordered (currently running stage 2 cobb ap)

I know i went into this blind but i know a good bit up intil the little things like this

Soy if anyone could point me in the right direction i would more than greatly appreciate it !!

Thanks Alots guys!

Dirty Bucket · 01-14-2013, 01:12 PM

I plan on attempting the swap this weekend; how long should I expect to be at it and are there any helpful tips?

flimflamman · 01-14-2013, 01:23 PM

I spent about 8 hours at it but that was including lunch and taking my sweet ass time. I was in no hurry (and this was my first time doing it). I probably spent the most time on the top feed banjo bolt. You'll have to bend it just right to get it to thread on the 39. You might also want an extra long needle nose pliers (maybe the kind with a slight angle) to help get the clamp on the hose for the drain feed line. I was able to get up in there without one but it would have helped to have the right tool. There are a few other tips throughout the thread but you have to read it in its entirety. Good luck!

Zigg At STM · 01-14-2013, 03:13 PM

Thanks for this writeup.
It sure helped this weekend while I attempted to help a friend swap his stock turbo to a "rebuilt" VF39 that he bought off a member.

Unfortunately do to the world's worst rebuild, we had to replace it with another bone stock turbo instead of the upgrade, but this writeup got me through the weekend.

Thanks!

01-14-2013, 01:23 PM	#329
flimflamman Scooby Specialist Member#: 147328 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Glendale, CA Vehicle: 2007 Silver WRX w/VF39	I spent about 8 hours at it but that was including lunch and taking my sweet ass time. I was in no hurry (and this was my first time doing it). I probably spent the most time on the top feed banjo bolt. You'll have to bend it just right to get it to thread on the 39. You might also want an extra long needle nose pliers (maybe the kind with a slight angle) to help get the clamp on the hose for the drain feed line. I was able to get up in there without one but it would have helped to have the right tool. There are a few other tips throughout the thread but you have to read it in its entirety. Good luck! Last edited by flimflamman; 01-14-2013 at 04:01 PM.

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01-30-2012, 02:16 AM	#326
ggixxer599 Scooby Newbie Member#: 126991 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Wildomar, CA and CSUF Vehicle: 2006 WRX VF39'd SGM	from my experience, and ive done 2 swaps, you cannot get to that line without removing the DP. Then it is almost impossible to "Slip" that line on without raising the turbo up.. PM me with any other questions Chris * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

03-28-2012, 01:46 AM	#327
Danielstroud41089 Scooby Newbie Member#: 261994 Join Date: Oct 2010	Ok so from what i read maybe someone can shed some light on me here Just swapped the vf39 into the 02wrx •Used the stock pill •Havent changed the injectors yet •My oil feed line fit ok dont know why it needs modification •stock tmic willlll not allow the tmic to throttle body coupler to fit correctly •Reflashing to stage 3 once injectors are ordered (currently running stage 2 cobb ap) I know i went into this blind but i know a good bit up intil the little things like this Soy if anyone could point me in the right direction i would more than greatly appreciate it !! Thanks Alots guys!

01-14-2013, 01:12 PM	#328
Dirty Bucket Scooby Newbie Member#: 292682 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine Vehicle: 2006 Impreza WRX WR Blue	I plan on attempting the swap this weekend; how long should I expect to be at it and are there any helpful tips?

01-14-2013, 03:13 PM	#330
Zigg At STM Scooby Newbie Member#: 342562 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2006 Civic Si Black	Thanks for this writeup. It sure helped this weekend while I attempted to help a friend swap his stock turbo to a "rebuilt" VF39 that he bought off a member. Unfortunately do to the world's worst rebuild, we had to replace it with another bone stock turbo instead of the upgrade, but this writeup got me through the weekend. Thanks!