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Old 04 March 2014, 09:30 PM
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Hi,
I've got a 2002 bugeye sti (UK prodrive style): Can anyone tell me what turbo it is running?? A VF???
Its started to puff some some light blue smoke but only when idling in traffic whilst it warms up- nothing initially when cold.
Its been decatted and remapped by Duncan at racedynamix and holds just under 1.3 bar of boost happily. There was a bit of oil in the intercooler and its been using about 500ml every 4-5000 miles so I guess the turbos on its way out.
Can anyone suggest a company that can rebuild IHI turbos in the UK?? Or at least offer a competitive price for a replacement??
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It'll be a VF35 on it. That oil consumption isn't that excessive, but instead of rebuilding the turbo why not put the money towards a scoobyclinic SC turbo.
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And what would the cost of that be??
I'm not really looking for any more power, just don't want to be leaving clouds of smoke behind when in standing traffic.
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They start at £954 for an SC36 Billet, that'd give you about 360 bhp, but if you're happy with the power you've got, then just replace with another VF35.
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Hi there

I know only one guy who can rebuild VF turbo or can upgrade VF35 to billet,his name is John@Braveheart Developments,here is link on him http://www.braveheartracingdevelopments.com/


I would try to speak with him about this,I'm sure he will able to help you

Thanks,Jura
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