2012 WRX blown Turbo. Want to upgrade

04wrx12 · 02-02-2013, 02:49 PM

Whats going on NASIOC, my buddy has a 2012 wrx, 15,000 miles and the turbo seals or piston ring in the turbo as some say went. Smaoke on start up and oil coming through the BOV. He wants to upgrade but not go crazy with it. Keep the motor somewhat stock. Obviously upgrade turbo, injectors, top mount etc.. Any ideas for him. Let me know please NASIOC.

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04wrx12 · 02-02-2013, 02:51 PM

bump help me out guys

424wrx · 02-02-2013, 03:43 PM

put your flame suit on! what are turbo piston rings?

Boostedbob · 02-02-2013, 03:46 PM

Did you mean maybe ringland failure? Tell your buddy to get a compression test done and if it is under warranty just take it to Subaru. Turbo shouldnt be going out at 15k miles a little early for that as long as maint was kept up.

424wrx · 02-02-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 04wrx12

bump help me out guys

and dont bump something 3 minutes after the first post. tell your friend to get to the dealer. then get a clue what the hell is wrong before internet speculations take over. seriously.

dsm_luck · 02-02-2013, 06:58 PM

Your buddy should figure out what is wrong with the car before he thinks of throwing an upgraded turbo in there. Have him pull off the oil fill cap and let it idle. Look for smoke.

Also the VF52 is a good turbo..little too small at my altitude but its a great street turbo especially on E85. If I was near sea level I wouldn't upgrade. Was your friend on the stock tune and stock parts?

Uncle Scotty · 02-02-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 04wrx12

Whats going on NASIOC, my buddy has a 2012 wrx, 15,000 miles and the turbo seals or piston ring in the turbo as some say went. Smaoke on start up and oil coming through the BOV. He wants to upgrade but not go crazy with it. Keep the motor somewhat stock. Obviously upgrade turbo, injectors, top mount etc.. Any ideas for him. Let me know please NASIOC.

there is no piston ring in the terbo

sweetie.......before ya go and do more stupid ****

start the car and open the hood and take the oil filler cap off

is it blowin raw exhaust out the hole???

yes = ya need a new shortblock and not a terbo

Cathexis · 02-02-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 04wrx12

Whats going on NASIOC, my buddy has a 2012 wrx, 15,000 miles and the turbo seals or piston ring in the turbo as some say went. Smaoke on start up and oil coming through the BOV. He wants to upgrade but not go crazy with it. Keep the motor somewhat stock. Obviously upgrade turbo, injectors, top mount etc.. Any ideas for him. Let me know please NASIOC.

My first stop would have been the dealer. I am assuming from your post, it's stock.

HinshawWRX · 02-02-2013, 07:55 PM

I would have told this "buddy" to log on and make this thread instead of playing "telephone" with the info.

Slimsti · 02-02-2013, 10:25 PM

Sell it. Can't fix a blown turbo piston seal

rwfloberg · 02-02-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Slimsti

Sell it. Can't fix a blown turbo piston seal

Well, you could refill the turbo by putting oil in the inlet and letting it idle for a few minutes. Of course this will need to be repeated about once a month.

Hoon Goon · 02-03-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 04wrx12

Whats going on NASIOC, my buddy has a 2012 wrx, 15,000 miles and the turbo seals or piston ring in the turbo as some say went. Smaoke on start up and oil coming through the BOV. He wants to upgrade but not go crazy with it. Keep the motor somewhat stock. Obviously upgrade turbo, injectors, top mount etc.. Any ideas for him. Let me know please NASIOC.

I think your buddy should have bought a Camcord, as the turbo piston rings are much more reliable in that car.

Seriously though, maybe he needs a louder BOV? I am here all week folks. Please tip the waitstaff!

GrumpyPitbull · 02-03-2013, 12:57 PM

This must be a troll post.

02-02-2013, 02:49 PM	#1
04wrx12 Scooby Newbie Member#: 254989 Join Date: Aug 2010	2012 WRX blown Turbo. Want to upgrade Whats going on NASIOC, my buddy has a 2012 wrx, 15,000 miles and the turbo seals or piston ring in the turbo as some say went. Smaoke on start up and oil coming through the BOV. He wants to upgrade but not go crazy with it. Keep the motor somewhat stock. Obviously upgrade turbo, injectors, top mount etc.. Any ideas for him. Let me know please NASIOC. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-02-2013, 02:51 PM	#2
04wrx12 Scooby Newbie Member#: 254989 Join Date: Aug 2010	bump help me out guys

02-02-2013, 03:43 PM	#3
424wrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 171948 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: new york Vehicle: 08 wrx prem sedan vf52 swap. bilstein susp	put your flame suit on! what are turbo piston rings?

02-02-2013, 03:46 PM	#4
Boostedbob Scooby Newbie Member#: 336241 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Colorado, New Mexico Vehicle: 08 Sti OPB	Did you mean maybe ringland failure? Tell your buddy to get a compression test done and if it is under warranty just take it to Subaru. Turbo shouldnt be going out at 15k miles a little early for that as long as maint was kept up.

02-02-2013, 06:58 PM	#6
dsm_luck Scooby Newbie Member#: 322645 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Vehicle: 2012 WRX	Your buddy should figure out what is wrong with the car before he thinks of throwing an upgraded turbo in there. Have him pull off the oil fill cap and let it idle. Look for smoke. Also the VF52 is a good turbo..little too small at my altitude but its a great street turbo especially on E85. If I was near sea level I wouldn't upgrade. Was your friend on the stock tune and stock parts?

02-02-2013, 07:55 PM	#9
HinshawWRX n00b Moderator Moderator Member#: 140114 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Jolly ol York of VA Vehicle: 06 18G Semi Built SGM WRX	I would have told this "buddy" to log on and make this thread instead of playing "telephone" with the info.

02-02-2013, 10:25 PM	#10
Slimsti Scooby Specialist Member#: 155696 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2007 BLK STI Dom3XTR 415/405 Precision Tuning	Sell it. Can't fix a blown turbo piston seal

02-03-2013, 12:57 PM	#13
GrumpyPitbull Scooby Specialist Member#: 313311 Join Date: Mar 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Twin Cities, MN Vehicle: 2012 WRX 5 Door Plasma Blue	This must be a troll post.