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Old 03-31-2013, 01:38 PM   #151
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I should have it on tomorrow.
I just drove tractor trailer from dallas to san diego in less than 24hrs, so im a little tired.
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Old 03-31-2013, 01:42 PM   #152
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But is you want td04 like spool with vf power and good transient response. This is the thing to get.


Also can run Moar boast


I see 20psi on my EVoIII 16G by 3400 rpms. You don't really need much better spool than that.
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Old 03-31-2013, 02:02 PM   #153
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I see 20psi on my EVoIII 16G by 3400 rpms. You don't really need much better spool than that.
Not to bad.
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Old 03-31-2013, 03:01 PM   #154
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For some, like with a 2.5l a 10cm 16g might be a good option. It's also 1200 dollars.


I see 20psi by 3000 rpm on my vf...
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Old 03-31-2013, 03:34 PM   #155
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I bought my pnp hot side vf52 late last summer from 6speed and finally got around to installing it in my 2008wrx. I bought this turbo from their stock and was delayed because they never had some gaskets needed for rebuild. They too sent me a Perrin turbo blanket because of the delay. My butt dyno says it's a lot faster and virtual dyno show nice upgrades but haven't actually protuned it yet. Currently running Torqued Performance stage 3.52 map with all supporting mods. (Process west top mount, 3 port and turbo). Also have tomei eql headers and up pipe, Cobbs downpipe, aem intake and invidia q300.

I am currently dealing with a strange boost issue which I hope is a leaky bpv. I hit max boost of 20psi but it doesn't hold.

Here's the virtual dyno graph

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Old 03-31-2013, 03:47 PM   #156
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I bought my pnp hot side vf52 late last summer from 6speed and finally got around to installing it in my 2008wrx. I bought this turbo from their stock and was delayed because they never had some gaskets needed for rebuild. They too sent me a Perrin turbo blanket because of the delay. My butt dyno says it's a lot faster and virtual dyno show nice upgrades but haven't actually protuned it yet. Currently running Torqued Performance stage 3.52 map with all supporting mods. (Process west top mount, 3 port and turbo). Also have tomei eql headers and up pipe, Cobbs downpipe, aem intake and invidia q300.

I am currently dealing with a strange boost issue which I hope is a leaky bpv. I hit max boost of 20psi but it doesn't hold.

Here's the virtual dyno graph
How long have you been running erics map?
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Old 03-31-2013, 04:15 PM   #157
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How long have you been running erics map?
I have been running Eric's stage 2 map on the my td04 since last November. I have only been running the new map for the vf52 for about a week and am on revision number 3. I'm sure the tune is not the boost issue or the turbo. I don't even see how the turbo could be to blame for the boost issue. I have an aftermarket bpv lined up and if this doesn't correct and hold steady boost, I'll look at pressure testing system at shop.
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Old 03-31-2013, 04:27 PM   #158
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What bov are you running?
Forge?
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Old 03-31-2013, 04:31 PM   #159
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I just have the plastic stocker right now. Picking up a lightly used turbosmart recirc from a fellow enthusiast.
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Old 03-31-2013, 04:32 PM   #160
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Ok can someone explain to me why we can not attach a photo on here.
Do i really have to do it via a link.
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Old 03-31-2013, 04:34 PM   #161
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I just have the plastic stocker right now. Picking up a lightly used turbosmart recirc from a fellow enthusiast.
Chuck that plastic pos.
Does the turbo smart have differnet springs?

Either way that should help with holding the boost. Just dont use rtv on any connecting surface.
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Old 03-31-2013, 04:43 PM   #162
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Chuck that plastic pos.
Does the turbo smart have differnet springs?

Either way that should help with holding the boost. Just dont use rtv on any connecting surface.
Previous owner is including the spring that comes with bpv and a softer one he bought afterward. Hopefully this corrects issue and my 6 speed review can be a little more complete. I don't plan on using silicone rtv. The stock gasket that comes with bpv is paper. Previous owner made a cork gasket. I'll probably do the same.
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Old 03-31-2013, 04:55 PM   #163
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Lets us know how it works out.
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Old 03-31-2013, 06:02 PM   #164
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I bought my pnp hot side vf52 late last summer from 6speed and finally got around to installing it in my 2008wrx. I bought this turbo from their stock and was delayed because they never had some gaskets needed for rebuild. They too sent me a Perrin turbo blanket because of the delay. My butt dyno says it's a lot faster and virtual dyno show nice upgrades but haven't actually protuned it yet. Currently running Torqued Performance stage 3.52 map with all supporting mods. (Process west top mount, 3 port and turbo). Also have tomei eql headers and up pipe, Cobbs downpipe, aem intake and invidia q300.

I am currently dealing with a strange boost issue which I hope is a leaky bpv. I hit max boost of 20psi but it doesn't hold.

Here's the virtual dyno graph

I hope you get your boost issue sorted to get good data for comparison. I have similar mods (AEM CAI, Tomei ELH and UP, GS EBCS, CNT catted DP, but still stock CBE and unmodified VF52) and I'm at 20 psi at around 3300 RPM in 3rd gear. Eric is still doing fine tuning on my map.


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Old 04-02-2013, 12:11 AM   #165
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^^^ those numbers are kinda low with those bolt ons and @20psi
Is the tune conservative ?
I'm at 300/320 at 17.6psi no EBCS yet
Only intake , FMIC and catless DP

I'll be getting another tune soon tho ... I just added a bunch of bolt ons
Hoping for 315/335
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Old 04-02-2013, 12:35 AM   #166
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^^^ those numbers are kinda low with those bolt ons and @20psi
Is the tune conservative ?
I'm at 300/320 at 17.6psi no EBCS yet
Only intake , FMIC and catless DP

I'll be getting another tune soon tho ... I just added a bunch of bolt ons
Hoping for 315/335
I'm still going through an e-tune process. My road dynos have ranged from 300/315 to what you see in the graph. Assuming knock doesn't become an issue with some timing advance, I should see slightly higher numbers in the next few revisions. I am looking for a conservative tune as I track my car a couple times per year.
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Old 04-02-2013, 01:37 AM   #167
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I'm still going through an e-tune process. My road dynos have ranged from 300/315 to what you see in the graph. Assuming knock doesn't become an issue with some timing advance, I should see slightly higher numbers in the next few revisions. I am looking for a conservative tune as I track my car a couple times per year.
The numbers are low because its street tuned vice dyno. Either way numbers are just numbers.
All i have for mods om my 08 are tbe, 3port ebcs, intake, recirc bov, fuel pump, and the VF52.
300whp 331wtq.
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Old 04-04-2013, 12:29 PM   #168
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^^^ those numbers are kinda low with those bolt ons and @20psi
Is the tune conservative ?
I'm at 300/320 at 17.6psi no EBCS yet
Only intake , FMIC and catless DP

I'll be getting another tune soon tho ... I just added a bunch of bolt ons
Hoping for 315/335


an ebcs isnt gonna give you any more power really.
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Old 04-05-2013, 10:31 AM   #169
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I ran a PnP 6-Star VF39 on my STi with an EWG for a while and I was really impressed with the quality of work and performance on the turbo.

I would be curious how this would do on the setup I will have after my motor is finished on my 05 STi.
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I'll still probably go with a Morrocco88 pipe set-up and a Borg Warner S200SX-56. Interesting idea though.
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Old 04-07-2013, 11:52 AM   #170
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How did that vf compare to the stock vf?
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Old 05-04-2013, 10:00 AM   #171
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bump - any more info on six star VF39's?
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Old 05-27-2013, 09:12 PM   #172
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I just got another car and will be installing my ssp vf48 on a stroker with meth and an ewg

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Old 06-04-2013, 07:55 PM   #173
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just bought a vf48 that needs rebuild, it will get some upgraded treatment for my automatic 2.5 setup
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Old 06-06-2013, 01:50 AM   #174
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just bought a vf48 that needs rebuild, it will get some upgraded treatment for my automatic 2.5 setup
Go for the pnp with the billet wheel. Just be patient six star is super busy and turn around time is about 3 weeks, but its well worth the wait.
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Old 06-06-2013, 08:50 AM   #175
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Pics of PnP VF39 from SixStarSpeed next to Greddy 18G. Been busy working but soon should have time to get the VF39 installed in my WRX along with a few other mods. Might go EWG still debating, at minimum I'm gonna install EWG uppipe and blank if off for future.







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