Forester TD04

dunk · 04-17-2003, 05:23 PM

I apologize if this topic has been brought up before. I've done a search but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I own a 2002 WRX and am in the process of buying a 2000 Forester. Looking around my garage the other day I noticed that I have an awful lot of WRX parts lying around. I was curious on the feasibility of turboing my forester with the stock turbo from the WRX.

I have searched for information on the Forester chassis, but I need confirmation on the following points. Will the turbo legacy or WRX crossmember fit on the forester. I have or am buying the following parts. Any suggestions for other things needed would be helpful. I don't mind bleeding the WRX for parts, it's going in the garage for awhile as I save up for a turbo, intercooler, etc for it. Well, here's my current list.

WRX manifolds
vishnu uppipe (making a spacer is no problem, work in a machine shop).

WRX downpipe and catback
WRX turbo
WRX intercooler ( don't mind modifying it, see above comment about machine shop )
Voltage clamp for the MAP
RRFPR
J&S safeguard.
I assume that I can use the WRX fuel pump.
Water pump off WRX.

I would also assume that doing the parallel fuel rails mod off scoobymods would also be advisable.

What other hoses and fitting would I need. I'm aware that I would need to run oil lines from the high pressure side of the motor to the turbo, and then return to the block. I assume I will have to buy new hoses for this purpose. i couldn't find by searching what I should do with the coolant hoses. Are there any other fittings that I would need to make this project work?

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iceweazel · 04-18-2003, 02:23 PM

Just like turbo'ing an RS. Move this to aftermarket induction for all the right answers...

Ed

AndyHidley · 04-18-2003, 03:15 PM

Not to start ruhmors, but subaru is going to offer a turbo version of the froester and baja soon....

driggity · 04-18-2003, 03:34 PM

If by rumors you mean things that Subaru of America has already announced and shown then you are correct.

And I agree that you'll probably get more/better answers in the Aftermarket Forced induction forum.

dunk · 04-18-2003, 04:45 PM

I posted it there, but someone moved it here. I've pm'd a moderator in aftermarket forced induction to have it moved back. td04 must of set off some flag.

-Duncan

04-17-2003, 05:23 PM	#1
dunk Scooby Guru Member#: 15359 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Monterey, CA	Forester TD04 I apologize if this topic has been brought up before. I've done a search but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I own a 2002 WRX and am in the process of buying a 2000 Forester. Looking around my garage the other day I noticed that I have an awful lot of WRX parts lying around. I was curious on the feasibility of turboing my forester with the stock turbo from the WRX. I have searched for information on the Forester chassis, but I need confirmation on the following points. Will the turbo legacy or WRX crossmember fit on the forester. I have or am buying the following parts. Any suggestions for other things needed would be helpful. I don't mind bleeding the WRX for parts, it's going in the garage for awhile as I save up for a turbo, intercooler, etc for it. Well, here's my current list. WRX manifolds vishnu uppipe (making a spacer is no problem, work in a machine shop). WRX downpipe and catback WRX turbo WRX intercooler ( don't mind modifying it, see above comment about machine shop ) Voltage clamp for the MAP RRFPR J&S safeguard. I assume that I can use the WRX fuel pump. Water pump off WRX. I would also assume that doing the parallel fuel rails mod off scoobymods would also be advisable. What other hoses and fitting would I need. I'm aware that I would need to run oil lines from the high pressure side of the motor to the turbo, and then return to the block. I assume I will have to buy new hoses for this purpose. i couldn't find by searching what I should do with the coolant hoses. Are there any other fittings that I would need to make this project work? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by dunk; 04-19-2003 at 02:29 AM.

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04-18-2003, 02:23 PM	#2
iceweazel Scooby Specialist Member#: 6816 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cowlumbus, OH Vehicle: 01 yeller wrx triumph tiger,klr,cb900f	Just like turbo'ing an RS. Move this to aftermarket induction for all the right answers... Ed

04-18-2003, 03:15 PM	#3
AndyHidley Scooby Newbie Member#: 1031 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: PA, USA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blue	Not to start ruhmors, but subaru is going to offer a turbo version of the froester and baja soon....

04-18-2003, 03:34 PM	#4
driggity Scooby Specialist Member#: 7453 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Grapevine, TX Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Wagon 2006 LJ Rubicon	If by rumors you mean things that Subaru of America has already announced and shown then you are correct. And I agree that you'll probably get more/better answers in the Aftermarket Forced induction forum.

04-18-2003, 04:45 PM	#5
dunk Scooby Guru Member#: 15359 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Monterey, CA	I posted it there, but someone moved it here. I've pm'd a moderator in aftermarket forced induction to have it moved back. td04 must of set off some flag. -Duncan