Evening guys, my vf35 housing is leaking, i have terrible boost surge, and the wastegate actuator is rattling its bottom off!!
All in all, it would be cheaper to just get a new turbo.
I just don't know what one to go for!
I'm looking to keep the car around the 330bhp figure
So which turbo is best for my needs?? (i would like to keep the car with as little lag as possible)
TD05-16g (lots of different types, which one and from who?!)
vf34 (pricey)
scoobyclinic sc36.

My car is a 2002 bugeye wrx,
Mods,
Sti injectors,
Sti top mount,
Green pannel filter,
Ninja sportscat downpipe,
Decatted system otherwise (2.5")
3 port boost solenoid,
ecutek map
vf35 (which is toilet!)

Any help would be fantastic,
Thanks in advance
Matt

 

Another VF35

 

Chop is in as an exchange with Andy F or other ?

 

or VF28/ igot that on my 97 uk spec running about 315bhp @ 1.4 bar, spools nice and early to all the way

 

Does andy take vf's?? only ever had td04 then went to vf35 which i think ruined it's drivability, due to lag and boost surge, hense looking for a slightly better turbo.

 

stop being tight and get the vf34 you wont regret it

 

I'm tighter than a duck's **** mate!
Probably why i got the vf35 second hand and it turned out to be a steming pile of thrashed/mucked up piece of excrement.
Karma?!!

 

i was the same before i got my 34,didnt want to pay the money but glad i did in the end mate

 

Ok, so the 34 is on the short list. Now to hunting the best place to get it from (with all the hardware needed like, banjo bolts, gaskets, o-rings etc)

 

The VF35 is regarded as a Tubby which ain't too laggy. I suggest that the mapping was suspet. If that ain't the case - you will struggle to hit 330 with much less lag

 

if you get one of AET they will supply the hole lot ready to go mate,dont know how much they charge though but there a good company

 

AET? got a link buddy??

 

My Vf 35 had minimal lag. I thought it was a great turbo. Steve.

 

If your on a budget lol,consider a vf28,minimal lag and if you look hard enough and find a good one,can be good for up to 330 bhp for less than £200. Same applies to the vf23 which also can give good performance ,for a small amount of dosh.Most people who upgrade from a td04 automatically seem to go for a vf 35 imho,leaving some good used turbo's out there for the rest of us to exploit.

 

Indeed, a VF23 has literally just sold on eBay for £175...

I think the same seller has the smaller VF24 and larger VF22 for sale on there too.....

 

Surprised you suffered lag with the VF35 on your car.

Was it always surging ?

 

Hi Duncan,
No it wasn't surging before, but it has started to really misbehave.
I just don't trust it, and swant to stick a new turbo on. Just wanted some views on which would be best for drivability and power.

 

VF35 is a cracking turbo - I would just get a new (second hand) one

 

Any good/reputable sellers you can recommend me giving my hard earned to??

 

Someone has a VF35 in the for sale section for £250 !

Bargain if it's a good 'un.

 

Got my last off of here, and it turned out to be rather cack.
Just want to remove any doubt and get a new one with warranty and know it's good. etc
Thanks for the info though TV

 

Front entry TD05 16G or AFP modded TD04 ..... if you can't get a VF35


Shaun

 

or a scoobyclinic SC 36 Billet - good price for a new turbo