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Hi guys,

Can anyone help me?? I have a "w reg" Turbo 2000, its completely standard apart from a de-cat stainless exhaust from turbo back, induction kit and dump valve. I have recently purchased a second hand turbo, which I am told was fitted to a P1. The model is a IHI VF28. I have looked at my turbo on my impreza, but without taking it off, I cant see what model it is. I dont think its made by IHI!

Basically, can anybody tell me if I will get anywhere, performance wise, by fitting this IHI VF28?? Sorry for the small amount of info about my car, Im hoping you guys know a bit more than me about my car!!

If anyone can help, that would be great!

Thanks for looking and best regards,

Adam.

*Sonic*

If its a std uk turbo, then it will be an IMI ( i think) but almost certainly a td04

Ive just purchased a VF24 to go on my UK W reg turbo

I believe the VF series are much better midrange, and are bearing turbos too

harvey

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A VF28 was standard fitment on my STi 6 Wagon and with lots of supporting mods including porting the turbo exhaust inlet I got 372 bhp on the rollers at Well Lane. I don`t think there was much more to come out of the turbo and on the next visit to Well Lane with the Ion P450 turbo I got 417 bhp.
I would think that in power terms the results from the VF28 will be similar to those from a well sorted TD05.
You need to determine what turbo is on your car at present and then an educated guess can be made as to any performance differences.

Fangoria

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This turbo should have been nice and cheap as they were standard fit on the sti5/6/p1....... and most were sold for £250 or less..... you can get them on ebay for about £100

They will certainly give you more power than a td04..... how much depends on whose rollers you go on....... As Harvey says cant see that they will be that different to say a td05 - maybe spool up a tad quicker?

The vf28 spools up very well but as its got a small compressor wheel peak power is limited - depends what your ultimately after..........

Scott.T

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I have a VF28 in the garage waiting to go on my MY00 UK. Just can't be arsed to fit it at the moment....

Apparently they run fine with just a boost controller, but will obviously be even better with a full remap.

rosswalker

Ive got a VF28 thats done 30,000miles. Has been checked by Turbo Dynamics with reciept. PM me if anyone wants it.

EddScott

So is this turbo just a straight swap for a TD04? I've got an MY00 which is de-catted and ECUTEK'd to 270ish. I'm only really looking for a "reliable" 300 bhp or at least something close to that so perhaps a VF28 would be a safe option with no significant increase in lag?

Sorry to thread-jack.

Ta.

Johnny50

Eddscott...tis indeed a straight swap. Should have no worries at all.
Fit it, nice remap, and off you go.

James_TypeR

YHPM

Scott.T

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More like £150 - £250 depending on interest

This one was in the states, who genrally get them cheaper as Ebay is alot more active. Would cost a bit to get sent to the UK tho'

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Johnny50

Whilst we`re on the note of buying turbos from the States.
I bought my VF30, brand new, from Rallispec in the US.
Cost me $700 including shipping & duty.

Doesnt exactly break the bank to get a brand new turbo.

rosswalker

The VF28 is a cracking turbo. Personaly I'd rather keep mine than give it away for £200. At the end of the day when you need one you cant find one or have to pay the proper second hand price, which I see as being circa £400. Based on the price of a new TD04 it's very cheep for a far superior piece of kit.

Johnny50

Hi Ross....
How`d you get on with the 05/06 matey ?

rosswalker

I'll let you know once the Bob has worked his magic

Fangoria

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Sold my VF28 3 years ago (it had done 10k miles) and the going rate was £250.... yes you can get more... but depends how many Monkeys there are out there

You can pick them up in the States brand new for about £400-£450....... but to save money ideally you could do with transporting it back yourself................

StickyMicky

i got my VF 24 (nigh on the same thing) for £102 on ebay
20 000kms use

converted it to a VF 23 for free with parts i had inmy garage and im laffing every timei put my foot down (running at 1.35 bar peak )