UK 2.0 STI - 370/380bhp - Minimal Lag
10 October 2011, 08:31 PM
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UK 2.0 STI - 370/380bhp - Minimal Lag
I am currently running approx 340bhp on my STI, and want a bit more power.
I'm not too fussed about breaking the 400bhp barrier, 370-380ish will be fine.
What is more important is how the car drives. I don't want any more lag than the standard VF35 really.
What would be your suggestions?
Needs be on a fairly restrictive budget, as i'm supposed to be paying for a wedding next year, and unfortunately have a nice bill for 2 wedding rings next week.... so please take that into account!
I'll be looking to go for 450bhp(ish) once the wedding is out the way, so only need this turbo as a stop-gap for about a year.
I'm not too fussed about breaking the 400bhp barrier, 370-380ish will be fine.
What is more important is how the car drives. I don't want any more lag than the standard VF35 really.
What would be your suggestions?
Needs be on a fairly restrictive budget, as i'm supposed to be paying for a wedding next year, and unfortunately have a nice bill for 2 wedding rings next week.... so please take that into account!
I'll be looking to go for 450bhp(ish) once the wedding is out the way, so only need this turbo as a stop-gap for about a year.
10 October 2011, 08:38 PM
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TD05 18G with a matched up-pipe.......if you are looking to reduce lag. add a touch of meth in each tank if you want a bit more top end. Mine ran 378 on a good day 
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10 October 2011, 09:14 PM
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Gary, i had a VF30, 20g and FP green all on my 2ltr.
Trust me mate, the 20g isnt laggy at all. I swear people are smoking crack when they talk about lag. Drive a T4 equiped cossie if you wanna know what lag feels like lol.
20g will be perfect and hit your targets without meth or any other fannying about.
Trust me mate, the 20g isnt laggy at all. I swear people are smoking crack when they talk about lag. Drive a T4 equiped cossie if you wanna know what lag feels like lol.
20g will be perfect and hit your targets without meth or any other fannying about.
I'd probably say the SC36 billet is a more sensible choice money permitting.
10 October 2011, 10:05 PM
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Thanks guys, looks like it'll be a 20g.
I'm doing quite a few miles in the car at the moment, so meths isn't practical really.
One of the SC ones would be good, but not any second hand ones around, and i'll be going for a MD321T next year, so dont want to spend much on a temporary turbo
I'm doing quite a few miles in the car at the moment, so meths isn't practical really.
One of the SC ones would be good, but not any second hand ones around, and i'll be going for a MD321T next year, so dont want to spend much on a temporary turbo
11 October 2011, 01:06 AM
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18g all day for me, 20g only beats it high in the rev range (7k+) everywhere else the 18g beats the 20g, andy forrest had a post on here or somewhere and overlayed the 2 rr graphs
11 October 2011, 06:23 PM
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As above, I just fitted td05 18g (harveys ) and it is lush....tiny bit later ( about 250-300 rpm ) but pulls like a train, if its driveability you want and not supposed rr figures then the 18g is more than adequite of putting a big smile on ones face !!
11 October 2011, 06:32 PM
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2nd hand 20g will meet Moley's requirements i..e. for price and power.
But as said, he might be a bit 'disappointed' at the spool WHEN COMPARED to his VF35. But don't be put off - it's not stupidly laggy, or anything like that.
2nd hand 18g will meet his price and have greater spool-up... but... may 'only' make 360 (mapped on V-P only).
Decisions, decisions.....
But as said, he might be a bit 'disappointed' at the spool WHEN COMPARED to his VF35. But don't be put off - it's not stupidly laggy, or anything like that.
2nd hand 18g will meet his price and have greater spool-up... but... may 'only' make 360 (mapped on V-P only).
Decisions, decisions.....
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11 October 2011, 06:49 PM
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Gary, i had a VF30, 20g and FP green all on my 2ltr.
Trust me mate, the 20g isnt laggy at all. I swear people are smoking crack when they talk about lag. Drive a T4 equiped cossie if you wanna know what lag feels like lol.
20g will be perfect and hit your targets without meth or any other fannying about.
Trust me mate, the 20g isnt laggy at all. I swear people are smoking crack when they talk about lag. Drive a T4 equiped cossie if you wanna know what lag feels like lol.
20g will be perfect and hit your targets without meth or any other fannying about.
I know there are better turbos on the market nowadays for the performance your looking for but pound for pound the 20G just cannot be over looked price wise.
