the shreksta

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im taking my impreza up in power again,currently running 354bhp with a vf35 and want around 380 bhp,which would spool the quickest and which is the more reliable unit? i think i read somewhere that the vf43 is one of the weaker vf turbos but unsure how true it is

its a blob wrx with sti8 engine,rcm headers/up-pipe,650cc injectors,sti top mount,rcm induction kit,rcm fuel pump etc

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

Ran a vf48 great turbo very smooth delivery all over the range

BBB3

iTrader: (7)

I had a vf43 on my uk and it made 352 and was a little bit laggy but when it came on boost it used to go well

maydew

iTrader: (9)

running what you are on the road i dont believe you be gaining much more than a figure , what you got is probably a near perfect all rounder for the road .

jura11

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You have already 354bhp there and really VF43 or VF48 can be spool slower on yours,those turbo works better on 2.5L or on 2.0L with AVCS

Jura

wrx fifer

iTrader: (34)

what Jura said, I have previously run a vf48 on a 2.0L and was good, probably the smoothest power delivery I have had out of any turbo but it is better suited to the 2.5 engine and can be near 400lbs on the 2.5 probably realistically around the 350-380 on a 2.0L dependant on mods and so on, as all the vf's though can be prone to cracks around the wastegate, mine had a very small hairline crack but during mapping Duncan it said it held boost better than he had seen on any.
have to say though I do like a 35

the shreksta

iTrader: (20)

maybe a td0518g then or s sc38 would be better for me

07STIhawkeyeAffy

I have a vf43 with no cracks as i found a brand new p18 housing for it quite rare i was told done about 2k since looking to swop for a md or a sc series plus cash or £400 delivered

Cheers

tubbytommy

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you would be better off spending the money on getting your avcs working as it will make the car more driveable than an extra 20 ish bhp changing to a slightly bigger more laggy turbo.

the shreksta

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thing is the vf35 i have is causing cavitation and im not happy with it so the turbo needs to be changed