Need help putting together my Turbo '05 2.5RS ...

Kgerrity · 01-05-2009, 09:46 PM

I just got an '05 2.5RS with a brand new STI block mated to the old single cam 2.5Rs heads. I also have an entire turbo-kit that came with the car sitting in a couple cardboard boxes. I don't have any backround knowledge on Subie's might I mention.

My 2 Problems:
1) I need to install the turbo kit on the car. The previous owner said the "up-pipe" was hitting so he removed the whole kit.

2) Reflashing the ECU with Romraider to make the car realize it has a Turbo. I already have the cable from pc to car.

I have no previous experience with RomRaider or Subaru's so pleeaase, be nice! haha

Thx!

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beaun-nus · 01-06-2009, 05:30 PM

usually the upipe will hit but most people get a spacer and do alittle grinding so it wont.

Kgerrity · 01-06-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beaun-nus

usually the upipe will hit but most people get a spacer and do alittle grinding so it wont.

So where is the up-pipe located exactly because this car has been sitting in the garage until I get a new salamander heater and all I've done was check compression on it before I bought it and I'm not a subaru guy (not yet).
Also what spacer and grinding of what??

Kgerrity · 01-08-2009, 06:20 PM

Anyone??

02 scuby wagon · 01-08-2009, 06:55 PM

im not trying to sound rude but i think u might be better off just taking you car to a shop and having them do your turbo kit

Kgerrity · 01-08-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02 scuby wagon

im not trying to sound rude but i think u might be better off just taking you car to a shop and having them do your turbo kit

No, otherwise I wouldn't be on this forum asking questions. I'd rather see what problems I'll run into, then I can at least try to prepare for them while I have free time, instead of going right into it and getting stuck and wasting valuable time waiting for a reply on here for a specific question.

master c · 01-08-2009, 07:49 PM

+1 for shop doing the work or lots more research

there is tons of research in this forum about how to set up the up pipe on sohc ej25 - you dont need the spacer if you shave a tab on the head and your up-pipe cant have a flex section on it if you dont use a spacer. i run a turbo legacy exhaust manifold mated to an hks up pipe and invidia v3 downpipe with stock location wrx/sti turbo and sohc heads....

what crossmember do you have??

Kgerrity · 01-08-2009, 08:59 PM

I suppose the stock '05 2.5RS crossmember, since all the guy before me did was just buy an STI block and piece together a turbo kit.

01-05-2009, 09:46 PM	#1
Kgerrity Scooby Newbie Member#: 194592 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Schenectady, NY	Need help putting together my Turbo '05 2.5RS ... I just got an '05 2.5RS with a brand new STI block mated to the old single cam 2.5Rs heads. I also have an entire turbo-kit that came with the car sitting in a couple cardboard boxes. I don't have any backround knowledge on Subie's might I mention. My 2 Problems: 1) I need to install the turbo kit on the car. The previous owner said the "up-pipe" was hitting so he removed the whole kit. 2) Reflashing the ECU with Romraider to make the car realize it has a Turbo. I already have the cable from pc to car. I have no previous experience with RomRaider or Subaru's so pleeaase, be nice! haha Thx! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-06-2009, 05:30 PM	#2
beaun-nus Scooby Newbie Member#: 134629 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: washington Vehicle: '99 2.5rs black	usually the upipe will hit but most people get a spacer and do alittle grinding so it wont.

01-08-2009, 06:20 PM	#4
Kgerrity Scooby Newbie Member#: 194592 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Schenectady, NY	Anyone??

01-08-2009, 06:55 PM	#5
02 scuby wagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 189936 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: tacoma, washington Vehicle: 2002 wrx wagon Dolphin grey	im not trying to sound rude but i think u might be better off just taking you car to a shop and having them do your turbo kit

01-08-2009, 07:49 PM	#7
master c Scooby Newbie Member#: 168226 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: West Jordan, Utah	+1 for shop doing the work or lots more research there is tons of research in this forum about how to set up the up pipe on sohc ej25 - you dont need the spacer if you shave a tab on the head and your up-pipe cant have a flex section on it if you dont use a spacer. i run a turbo legacy exhaust manifold mated to an hks up pipe and invidia v3 downpipe with stock location wrx/sti turbo and sohc heads.... what crossmember do you have??

01-08-2009, 08:59 PM	#8
Kgerrity Scooby Newbie Member#: 194592 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Schenectady, NY	I suppose the stock '05 2.5RS crossmember, since all the guy before me did was just buy an STI block and piece together a turbo kit.