Bugeye STi- What Turbo?
 

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??
Thanks

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.

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.

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.

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