JamWRX1

hi all iv got an 02 bugeye wrx just wondering whats a good top mount intercooler for it ;and also what good exhaust system do people recomend iv got a full system 100cell turbo back but its jap style angled one which im not to keen on
cheers

Tidgy

you'd be best, decatting, inductiong kit (wing mounted) then remap to start with.

unless you plan to go much higher bhp that is

Midlife......

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I'd stick with the OEM induction (just fit a good filter) de-cat and then re-map

Your TD04 turbo set-up shouldn't need much more modding.... it's got good spool up but doesn't flow that much air to need new intercooler etc.

If you really wanted to fit a new top mount then the Sti OEM would be a good choice

Shaun

Shaun

JamWRX1

thanks for the help guys
might go for a sti intercooler then.the turbo on my car is good for spool up then
just got a vf34 of my mate hes just up graded his

Midlife......

iTrader: (2)

Ah ha! the IHI VF34 is substantially different to the mitsi TD04 LOL

For the bugeye you'll need a bigger fuel pump, bigger (Sti pink) injectors, colder plugs, STi Top mount, de-cat / sports cat and a sympathetic map to keep your clutch and 3rd gear in one piece. Stick with the OEM induction, it's one of the better things on the newage

A change to a 3-port boost solenoid will also smooth out mapping

IIRC the VF34 is a roller bearing turbo but bigger than the VF35 so I'd get the headers ported (harvey) to improve spool.

At the 300 Plus bhp level you might want to change the discs / pads, springs (eibach) and swap the plastic drop links for something more substantial.

I think that's about it

Welcome to the bugeye WRX "Moneypit" !!

Shaun

MY02 bugeye (ish)

JamWRX1

guess i got some money to spend on her yet but 300bhp would be nice probley leave the turbo off till i get all the other parts and then get it mapped cheers for the help mate its cleared things up a bit for us

Tidgy

the vf34 to vf35 comparision is fairly common, theres no much in the spool rate if anything, but the vf34 tends to push a slightly higher bhp figure.

your prob gonna be hitting mid 300's with that spec, im running 340 on a vf34and ns04 is running very similar on a vf35, although a bit less due to him still having sports cats iirc?

New_scooby_04

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Yep. 338bhp probably because I still have a sports cat in the DP as you say. However didn't seem to affect the torque figure though at 343ft lbs -I've seen scoobies with bigger turbos yield the same/less torque and it's not like I'm running silly boost (1.35 peak) The clincher may be that the VF35 is cheaper to buy.

Ns04

Tidgy

figures seem to be all over torque wise lol

and agree the vf35 is def cheaper option

JamWRX1

iv already got the vf34 of my mate so dont need to buy another turbo i got it of him because it was cheap ,what turbo does my bugeye have on now as its a standard turbo?

New_scooby_04

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TD04 mate. You did well getting a VF34 cheap; it's a fine turbo.

tolster

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I'll second that, just had one fitted along with some other mods and map
takes a while to spool up but when it does it puts a big grin on ya face

JamWRX1

thanks for the help
got some money to spend in a few months so hopefully be able to get all the parts then a remap should be fun
just after some more info people what fuel pump do u recomend?and are they a straight forward fit (remove old one plug in new one and away you go) or do you need other parts?
thanks