Uprated turbocharger?
20 September 2017, 08:04 AM
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Uprated turbocharger?
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When I bought my wrx the guy said it had an uprated turbo, any idea what it could be ? I can't get underneath the car at the moment.
Thanks.
When I bought my wrx the guy said it had an uprated turbo, any idea what it could be ? I can't get underneath the car at the moment.
Thanks.
20 September 2017, 11:04 AM
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2002 Bugeye WRX 
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Sorry guys, yeah it's a 2002 wrx 😁 only got it a month and a half ago so I'm a bit of a newbie.
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20 September 2017, 01:40 PM
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None of these help to identify if it's been modified for performance though and none help to point towards the turbo upgrade unfortunately.
Did the previous owner give you any more detail on upgrades? Is it still running the WRX intercooler?
Looking more likely that it's still running the TD04L turbo to be honest.
20 September 2017, 01:56 PM
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^^^^ This.
For the minimal cost of a remap you will get the car running right and up to it's potential, correct any pending issues that could cause you problems or failures at a later date and find out what it'll be making.
It's a small price to pay for peace of mind in my opinion.
20 September 2017, 03:01 PM
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^^^^ This.
For the minimal cost of a remap you will get the car running right and up to it's potential, correct any pending issues that could cause you problems or failures at a later date and find out what it'll be making.
It's a small price to pay for peace of mind in my opinion.
For the minimal cost of a remap you will get the car running right and up to it's potential, correct any pending issues that could cause you problems or failures at a later date and find out what it'll be making.
It's a small price to pay for peace of mind in my opinion.
I take it it I would need remap for new exhaust system?
20 September 2017, 03:03 PM
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No he didn't say about remap, got a boost gauge so will check next time I am out 👍
20 September 2017, 03:10 PM
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I'm sticking with TD04 turbo then at a guess if it's only making a complete guess bhp figure of 280bhp based on no actual rolling road data.
As Tidgy said, probably the original turbo which even if tuned will not make a lot more than you've got now.
No STI top mount intercooler?
As Tidgy said, probably the original turbo which even if tuned will not make a lot more than you've got now.
No STI top mount intercooler?
20 September 2017, 03:18 PM
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20 September 2017, 03:20 PM
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Well good job! We all have to start somewhere. Bought my first Subaru 10 years ago now having never owned one before, but having owned LOADS of fast jap cars up to that point.
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Post some pics up man!!!! Engine bay pics too if you have any.
Welcome to the fold.
Post some pics up man!!!! Engine bay pics too if you have any.
20 September 2017, 03:20 PM
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I'm sticking with TD04 turbo then at a guess if it's only making a complete guess bhp figure of 280bhp based on no actual rolling road data.
As Tidgy said, probably the original turbo which even if tuned will not make a lot more than you've got now.
No STI top mount intercooler?
As Tidgy said, probably the original turbo which even if tuned will not make a lot more than you've got now.
No STI top mount intercooler?
20 September 2017, 03:33 PM
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It will have a top mount intercooler as standard, they all do. If it had been upgraded to the STI intercooler at some point then it would have stood a better chance of having a better turbo fitted than the TD04 which I suspect is still fitted.
20 September 2017, 03:43 PM
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yeah didn't know if it was just the sti's or not that had them, gonna get some pictures when I'm back from work around 5:30 and we will find out 😬 cheers
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