hi there i own a 1992 jap import subaru impreza wrx i just bought a vf 43 turbo off a 2007 hawkeye subaru impreza was told from local that it would fit as its a side entry turbo same as mine's but i would need to mod the oil line or pipe but a friend is a machanic said it wont fit as my car is a front entry turbo and i dont know who to believe plus on ebay there is an other vf43 turbo off a 2006 and it would fit impreza 1993 to 2007 so could you please help and i would be very grateful if you could email me back with any answer to if the vf43 off the 2007 hawkeye would fit straight onto my 1992 jap import or if it would fit with mods thanks

 

Your car is a 90 degree entry and your friend is correct the VF43 is a front entry turbo and will not be a bolt on fitment. Either you modify the VF43 to a 90 degree entry or change to a front entry inlet by raising the inlet manifold using spacers.

Banny

 

It doesn't fit.
Up to and including my96 the imprezas had SIDE entry turbos. IE air intake was angled 90 deg.
All later years have front entry. Just look at your new turbo and lift your bonnet and look at the front of the turbo there.

Edit: Beaten to it by Banny...

 

hi there its phileep79 cheers for the info do you know if the turbo could be modify to fit my car

 

hi there cheers for the info but do you know of anybody thats gotten a vf43 2007 turbo into a 1992 jap import be grateful for any info cheers

 

just an idea, but would a later front entry inlet pipe work??

steve

 

Hi. If you are thinking of selling the vf43, i'll have it off you if the price is right.

Cheers Stuart.

 

I have seen pics of front entry turbos with a 90 deg silicone-hose connected, but I don't know how well that will fit to existing inlet piping.
And I don't know how well oil and water pipes fit.
I have heard good things about the vf43 but should there not already be a Td05 on your car? In that case there s not so much to gain from fitting a vf43. I'd rather put a fmic, higher rating fuelpump and regulator and 440cc injectors if there isn't already and get a remap.
Mind, to get anything out of any mod like turbo/ic swapping you need to get it remapped. And, if it hasn't been remapped for UK fuel it's high time anyway!