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06-26-2007, 06:26 PM | #51 |
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how do you conclude this? not ALL subarus have rear limited slips, but still do fine.. the tribecas VDC is great and seems to work just like having a limited slip on the rollers
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06-26-2007, 06:45 PM | #52 |
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Facts?
Well, at least the facts pertaining to the turbo are wrong. If it's a TD04, no leggy turbo is going to fit as an upgrade. Unpossible! That was probably a PR person without any idea as to what they're talking about. |
06-26-2007, 06:45 PM | #53 |
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I would gladly pay an extra 500-1000 bucks to have LSD in there. Hopefully the STI won't let me down....
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06-26-2007, 06:45 PM | #54 |
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Erm I doubt that. Besides, you ever hear about those Subaru's made before 02? You know the gc/gm's that actually are holding value?
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06-26-2007, 06:55 PM | #55 | |
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06-26-2007, 07:03 PM | #56 |
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The new imprezas looks really nice.
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06-26-2007, 07:06 PM | #57 |
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there are td06-18g 8cm, 7cm housing LGT specific turbos as well as td06-20g's they just cost BANK. 1550 for the 18g 1650 for the 20g to be lgt specific housing.
Deadbolt sells them for more, TDC sells them around those prices, and a few others. Not worth it IMO just get a fmic and use the older style turbos. |
06-26-2007, 07:09 PM | #58 | |
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The current TD04 and the 08 TD04 have different cold-sides, the new one points up to mate to the LGT intercooler. |
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06-26-2007, 07:15 PM | #59 | |
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06-26-2007, 07:28 PM | #60 |
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Christ those tail lights look like GARBAGE!
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06-26-2007, 08:00 PM | #61 | |
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06-26-2007, 08:07 PM | #62 | |
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So we're not talking about a carry-over 13T from 02-current WRX's. If there is some new TD04 with VF40/etc. style housings, it would certainly be something different. I gotta say, with the VF40 already in the older LGT, making similar power...why changover a TD04 to the LGT layout? Anything, internally that is, about the VF that is more expensive than the 13T? Sidenote: Don't put too much stock in Subaru's "official" word. They're still tellling us the WRX will have LGT brakes. Last edited by REX8; 06-26-2007 at 08:14 PM. |
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06-26-2007, 08:10 PM | #63 |
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The LGT intercooler inlet points down, the VF40 inlet points up. The new 08 WRX turbo points UP as well. I saw it with my own eyes, the new turbo connects to the intercooler in an upward position.
THIS IS A LEGACY VF40, notice the cold side points UP. THIS IS A 02-07 WRX TD04, notice the cold side points to the side. |
06-26-2007, 08:16 PM | #64 |
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sounds awsome. cant wait to see em on the street
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06-26-2007, 08:17 PM | #65 | |
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Yes, of course, we all know this. That's the point. That's not what I was asking. Which way were you expecting to see the 08's turbo facing given the intercooler it was running??? Just seems odd that they would rework the TD04 instead of going with the existing VF's, especialyl considering the 40's extremely close size to the TD04 currently in the WRX. I was lookign to see if, besides this thread, any one had seen a marked TD04 in the 08 as opposed to a "turbo pointing upwards" in an 08. Last edited by REX8; 06-26-2007 at 08:25 PM. |
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06-26-2007, 08:19 PM | #66 |
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In time you may learn that when we (Subiesport) present something as a fact, you can figure it came from a reliably informed source. Opinions or guesses are either presented as conditional statements or noted as not being from a reliable source. And yes, PR doesn't count as a "reliably informed." (Sorry Jessica! )
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06-26-2007, 08:22 PM | #67 |
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06-26-2007, 08:26 PM | #68 | |
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If it is indeed a TD04 it is not the same as before since the cold-side is different. Could it be a different turbo all together? Could, but i doubt they would lie (or be uninformed) to SubieSport. But its possible. They do underrate the engine big time. |
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06-26-2007, 08:31 PM | #69 | |
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You don't need to tell me/show me this (bolded part). This was exactly what I said in my first post. I was just a little taken back by you attempting to explain the very same difference I was pointing out. We are all aware of the orientation of the 02-07 13T and what the orientation of the LGT turbo/08 WRX is. I was looking for a link, besides this one, or proof-positive that the turbo you saw was a TD04. We've known for many many months now that the WRX will be using a VF40 style orientation in the car....back from when the first spy-shots came out. You were stating that you saw it facing upwards as if anyone was doubting that it was! Of course it is! It would have to. Last edited by REX8; 06-26-2007 at 08:37 PM. |
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06-26-2007, 08:32 PM | #70 |
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I'm trying to figure out what to think about this car and have been doing so for months now. Are we all so furious because it isn't as quirky and funny looking as the Subies we've all grown to love? Maybe it's becoming too mainstream and Mazda/Toyota'ish and that's the problem here. The best way I've heard this car described is that it's been neutered. Imagine it without the hideous tail lights, the chrome grille, and with bulging fender flares like the previous cars, and it would still be pretty badass. Oh well.
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06-26-2007, 08:33 PM | #71 |
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In Japan, while the turbo configuration is the same as the JDM Legacy GT twinscroll, the actual unit is slightly different. I think it's a bit smaller internally, won't know till it has been pulled apart. My feeling is that SOA is going to go with a smaller, higher-response turbocharger based around the Legacy GT turbo design in America. As they are trying to position it at a different position in the lineup with less power, that would make sense.
But again, till it has been pulled apart it is hard to say. The good news is that there are bolt-in replacement turbochargers available from a few sources that were willing to support the Legacy GT market. Cheers, Paul Hansen |
06-26-2007, 08:39 PM | #72 |
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^^^ Hopefully, our market for cheap(ish) turbo upgrades will increase with this information...benefitting both LGT owners and WRX owners alike.
A VF40 in a WRX isn't really an upgrade. The newer LGT's VF is definately worth while though! So we got that going for us. I really hope the STi follwing the same configuration change. If it doesn't, the majority of teh aftermarket will stay with the STi and the WRX/LGT guys will be left again with expensive/harder to find parts. Last edited by REX8; 06-26-2007 at 08:44 PM. |
06-26-2007, 09:08 PM | #73 |
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06-26-2007, 09:14 PM | #74 |
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Subies are in a downward spiral as far as looks go.
That thing looks like a mazda and a civic had one too many and engaged in unprotected humping. I'll stick to my 02 and ride it out... hopefully something better looking is on the horizon. |
06-26-2007, 09:35 PM | #75 |
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Does it really matter which way the coldside points? cant you just reclock the turbo to faace in the directon you need? Maybe thats only hotside....
I dont understand the no lsd though. The people who like to straight line race their wrx's arent going to be pleased with that..and the smaller turbo...it seems as though subaru wants to widen the distance between the Sti and WRX |
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