Skooby53

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Hi all, I may well be purchasing a VF28 for a replacement of my TD04. This is purely to increase power to around 315-330. I have spoken to Bob Rawle and he has been more than helpful (cheers Bob)

I think I have troubled him enough now. What I would like to know is, will the VF28 simply bolt on including water pipes etc? I know this turbo is standard on the V5 sti and P1. I will be fitting a new up pipe and decat at the same time so hopefully it will come off ok'ish!

Any advice would be greatly received as I want to be able to do everything at once.

Cheers, Martin.

TonyBurns

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Yes should be quite straight forward to fit, along with your decat then the remap, should give you a nice 320ish bhp

Tony

DJ_Jon

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Had one on my MY99 - you will be well chuffed with the results.

Skooby53

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Good news then, thanks for your reassurances. I intend to fit it along with a Walbro and then full decat. I'm currently running around 280 and look forward to the extra horses. The remap will be done asap after the fitting, so I will have to stay off boost for a couple of weeks!

99greenwagon

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the vf35 is direct fit aswell mate,just another option.

Skooby53

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Thanks, I know the VF35 will go on. It's just I have the chance to buy a good VF28 for just under £300 and it's a low mileage example. I will be checking it over before purchase, but, all seems well so far

scoobyricht

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one thing to note is that the oil banjo bolts are different between the TD04 and the Vf28, vf28 needing a smaller hole due to being a ball bearing turbo. If the oil pipes are attached to the vf28 you should be ok.

Got a Vf28 on my98 uk turbo and its great

Skooby53

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Ha I see, this is what I wanted to avoid on the day! If the turbo doesn't include the pipework is it possible to purchase these pipes/bolts. I'm unfamiliar with fitting turbos, I have a mechanic friend who is doing the fitting. I just need to supply the parts, I want to make sure he has everything he needs. Thanks again.

99greenwagon

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bought my vf35 for £250 on here from a member,mint condition,genuine 37k.just thought id let u know,vf35 can be had for £300 or less. if the vf28 falls through,its just another to consider.certainly sorted my wagon out!

Skooby53

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Thanks 99greenwagon, what sort of figures did you get from the VF35?

99greenwagon

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my wagon seems to be a bit down on power compared to most but still fetched 298bhp/303lb ft.standard injectors etc etc,but was removed from a members car and his car was running 340 bhp with the vf35.i believe they are good for 320-340.mine only reached 238bhp on td04 so i gained 60bhp with the vfoh and lots of torque!